GOANVOICE DAILY NEWSLETTER FRI 05 MARCH, 2010
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| Death: Julian Nazareth | |||
5 Mar: Nachinola, Goa. JULIAN XAVIER NAZARETH (Born 1952; ex-Nairobi). Son of late Auroliano and Pamela Nazareth. Brother of Irwin/Peggy and late Philomena/late Capt. Roque Moniz.
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| Death: Sr Isabel Baptista | |||
 24 Feb: Holy Cross Convent, Kurla, Mumbai. Sr ISABEL BAPTISTA (Born 1930 at Dadar,
Mumbai). Sister of Theresa Pereira (John ); Julie Ferrao (Nicasio); (Anthony)
Beatrice & Cressy (Nick). Funeral was on 25 February at the Holy Cross Convent,
Kurla. Condolences to Jovita.db.pereira@btconnect.com
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| Death: Antonieta Rego | |||
 23 Feb: London (UK). ANTONIETA REGO (age 90, ex Nuvem/Mombasa). Wife of the late
Lourenco Rego. Mother of the late Anton; Delphina (Cosu)/Philip; George; Rosy.
Grandmother to Michelle, Sara-Ann, David & Nathan. Messages of condolences
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| Pope names Fr Theodore Mascarenhas in Eucharistic Congress | |||
 4 Mar: Herald. Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Fr Theodore Mascarenhas, SFX as member of the pontifical committee for International Eucharistic Congresses for a period of five years. Fr Mascarenhas, a Pilar priest is currently based in Rome … 418 words. | |||
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News Summary | |||
| Wanted: Full time Resident House Keeper Required - East Ham, London We require a full-time house keeper (24/7) to be based at an East Ham, London residence. Within the house will be Goan women (aged 62). Housekeeper would be expected to clean and should be able to cook. Housekeeper must be able to speak a good standard of English, whilst Konkani would be useful but not essential. The position will be made available for six-months, following which an extension will be reviewed. Contact: fiona_martyres@yahoo.co.uk - 07951 308981 or 020 8298 0906 | |||
| Tourists, Trash and Trauma in Goa 5 Mar: Vancouver Observer. Crowded beaches, degraded environments and rampant real estate speculation are some of the effects of package tourism on popular beach destinations such as Goa… The environment is the biggest loser in Goa’s tourism boom … “For rent” and “for sale” signs abound -- many signs stipulate that only foreigners need apply… Goans themselves are increasingly taking a stand against the negative effects of tourism. 1529 words + 7 photos. Full Text. | |||
| Montreal: Giant ship-themed stage gives Boa Goa a big punch 6 Mar: The Gazette. Boa Goa’s theme revolves around travel … On one side of the set is Portugal and on the other side Goa… De Vasconcelos travelled to Goa last year following the route of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama … After Montreal, Boa Goa travels to Portugal for performances in two cities… 675 words + 6 photos. Full Text. | |||
| Rivalry between tourist taxi, coach operators flares up at Cavelossim 6 Mar: Herald. The owner of a tourist coach Afonso Cota claimed that the taxi driver pulled out his gun from his person and threatened him. The taxi driver, however, maintained that it was Cota who pulled out his gun to intimidate them… 322 words. Full Text. | |||
| Crimes against tourists in focus at Goa tourism roadshow 5 Mar: IANS. The Goa government is “worried about the security of tourists”, a top state official said as speakers at the launch of the union tourism ministry’s roadshow on domestic tourism here Friday voiced similar concern… 374 words. Full Text. | |||
| Battlelines drawn over Goa Cabinet reshuffle 5 Mat: Asian Age. By Pamela D’Mello. Coalition allies in the state government, the Congress and the NCP are playing hardball over a proposed Cabinet reshuffle, with the NCP rallying seven legislators, to protect its Cabinet strength and ensure no one from its group is dropped… 318 words. Full Text. | |||
| Death: T. C. Coutinho 3 Mar: London, UK. T.C. COUTINHO (ex Cortalim/Sancoale). Husband of Antonetta. Father of Lourdes/David, Junnie/Richard Francisco, Tony/Rita, Telma. Grandfather of Grama, Shamira, Adam, Daniel, Tom Rhea and Rachael. Brother-in-law of Joanita/late Simao Jose, Lizia/Jay, Paty/Xavier, Sylvia/Manuel, Socorro/Maria and Nolasco/Alifa. Photo at the link below. more info... | |||
| Fox Star raps Rohan for meeting drug peddlers 5 Mar: Mumbai Mirror. Rohan Sippy’s next film which is set in Goa and revolves around the drug mafia which is quite active there… While researching the film, he interacted with real drug peddlers, something that has not gone down well with Fox Star, the co-producers… he had met some real drug peddlers came to know how they operate, their mannerisms, and how big the business is in Goa… 313 words. Full Text. | |||
| 5 cops suspended for alleged links with drug peddlers 6 Mar: Navhind Times. Five police personnel, including a police inspector (Mr Ashish Shirodkar), a head constable (Mr Shaikh Hussain) and three constables (Messrs Saish Pokle, Sanjay Parab and Sandip Parab) were on Friday placed under suspension for their alleged “association” with drug peddlers in the state… 667 words. Full Text. | |||
| UK Forthcoming Events Sat. 6 Mar: 6.00 pm. Portuguese Nationality. Miguel Reis & Associados, a Portuguese law firm and Goan Support India, are organising a talk in London to explain the rights and privileges of Portuguese Citizenship, with particular application for the especial case of people born in the former Portuguese State of India (Goa, Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar-Haveli) and their descendents. Attendance is free but there are limited seats. Please email GoanSupport@gmail.com to reserve a place. Location: Indian YMCA, Conference Room - 41 Fitzroy Square - London W1T 6AQ. Nearest Underground Stations are: Great Portland Street, Goodge Street and Warren Street. For full details click here. Sun. 4 Apr. Goan Association Easter Extravaganza. Archbishop Lanfranc School. Mitcham Road, Croydon. From 7pm till midnight. Music by Maz & Co. For ticket sales contact Norma on 020 8 771 4457; Bernie 0208 723 1322; Rosy 020 86770390; Alison 07799 586793; Claire 01784 421421 or Rose 0208 658 7769. | |||
