GOANVOICE DAILY NEWSLETTER FRI 21 MAY, 2010
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 29 May: Tehelka. By Frederick Noronha (pic) … Sindhudurg feels like Goa used to be in my childhood. Sadly, this may not last long, given the big plans for the area… Sawantwadi town is known for its wooden toys and Malvani food which simply yum… You can’t turn back the clock but you can give it a good shot here. 532 words. | |||
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| Video: Lisa Barros D'Sa interviewed on BBC | |||
 21 May: BBC, Directors Lisa
Barros D'Sa and Glenn Leyburn recently appeared as guests on UK's Art Space
discussing their debut film Cherrybomb
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| Tom D'Souza: Requiem Mass: 30 May | |||
Sun. 30 May: 2:00 pm. Following the Death of Thomas D'Souza (aged 70; Footballer;
ex-Nairobi & Nakuru - details in Goan Voice of 14 May 2010), the Goan Community
will hold a Requiem Mass on 30 May 2010 at 2:00 pm at the Goan Community Centre,
Keston Road, North London, N17 6PW in Tom's memory. Please bring a dish (optional)
for the buffet table for an informal get together after Holy Mass. Everyone interested
is invited to participate. RSVP to Grace Coutinho, gfcoutinho@btinternet.com
or tel. 0208 808 9048. | |||
| UK: New Event Announcement | |||
Sat. 28 Aug. World Goa Dance - Vegas Variety by Goan Ohana Leicester Dreams. At "The Venue", off Britannia Way, 928A Melton Road, Thurmaston, LE4 8GR. Live band by "Bravo" from London. 7:00pm-1:00am. Dress Code: Stars, Stripes & Cards. Prizes Galore. Price including Meal: Adults £12.00, 11-16 yrs-£5.00, Under 10 Free. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Contact: Clara 0116 2767336, Victor 0116 2555891, Joyce 0116 2664202. See flyer for details. | |||
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| Marian Noronha helps former slaves stand tall in Nepal | |||
26 Apr: Foster's Daily Democrat (New Hampshire, USA). … Marian
Noronha is arguably one of the states most successful businessmen since
founding Turbocam, NH Business
Magazine's "Business
of the Year" … However, Marian Noronha, has, since 1999, helped
free 200,000 people from slavery in Nepal … The cost to buy a slave's freedom
ranged from $6 to $450… He has been motivated by faith and funded largely
by the stunning success of his company … 1796 words + 6 photos. Click
here. For video clips of him, click here. Marian's mother, Edith DeSouza, was born in Parra in 1916. He has three brothers: Adrian is a Christian Brother at the CB school Regina Mundi (near Vasco); Vivian lives in New York and Valerian lives in California. They all schooled at St. Mary's, Mount Abu. Marian then went at St. Xavier's College, Bombay, BUHL Institute of Technology, Varanasi, and McGill University, Montreal. He will be visiting Goa 23-25 May prior to heading to Nepal. | |||
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| Uganda Reunion 2010: Toronto. Live Webcast this Saturday! Sat. 22 May from 18.00 (Toronto) or 23:00 (UK) Live webcast for those who are unable to attend. And it is free! Pass on the message … To access the site go to www.ugandareunion.com | |||
| Vernon Mascarenhas: Secrett deal for watercress lane duck eggs 21 May: Eat Out. Waterercress Lane duck eggs are now available via Secretts Direct, the fruit and veg supplier run by Vernon Mascarenhas … "The restaurants we service demand the highest quality and these eggs fulfill that brief," explains Vernon, whose clients include Michel Roux, Mark Hix, Gordon Ramsay, and Richard Corrigan… 438 words. Full Text. | |||
| Valerie Vaz: First days in Parliament 20 May: Walsall Advertiser. … My office at the moment is the Wellington Room, where I am hot-desking with other Labour colleagues. It was a momentous first week… 642 words + photo. Full Text. | |||
| Freida Pinto And Dev Patel Planning To Fly Wedding Cake To India 21 May: MusicRooms. Freida and Dev are reportedly planning to get married in India this summer and are planning to fly their wedding cake from Los Angeles to India… 202 words. Full Text. | |||
| Video: Discover Goa 21 May: vimeo.com. By Gemma Clyburn. A 15 minute factual editorial show, exploring Goa. Full Text. | |||
| India Christian schools protest over 'Hindu move' 21 May: BBC News. Christian schools in the Indian city of Mumbai have opposed a proposal by civic authorities to promote Hindu culture in classrooms. They argue that plans to introduce Hindutva culture - or the Hindu way of life - into missionary schools is unconstitutional and unfair… 230 words. Click here. Christian schools are patriotic and models of integration, says Cardinal Gracias 21 May: AsiaNews.it 463 words. Click here. | |||
| Deaths 19 May: St Inez, Panaji, Goa. CLARINA PINTO E DE MELO. (Born 1935). Wife of late Jose Maria de Melo. Mother of Carmin/Virtous Rosario (Daman/UK), Helen/Anthony Rosario, Luis/Ditoza, Francis/Pasquina, Johnson. Funeral cortege will leave her residence on 21 May at 3.30 pm to St Inez Church, for mass and burial 20 May: Assagao/Pune/Caranzalem. CARMEN LISBOA E NAZARETH. (Born 1925). Wife of late Julius. Mother of Maria/Jose Mascarenhas, Lourdes/Jose Menezes (Australia), Joseph/Jennifer Nazareth (Canada), Sonia/Vincent Figueiredo, Mario/Amalia Nazareth. Her mortal remains will be brought to St Michael's Church, Taleigao, at 3 pm on 21 May, followed by an Eucharistic Celebration at 4 pm. | |||
| New Zealand's First Goan Restaurant 21 May: Auckland City Harbour News. … We've created a Goan ambience with Konkani music and delicious food in a range of irresistible flavours, all authentically Goan … Winners, 3/321 Karangahape Road, Newton, Auckland. www.vivagoa.co.nzFull Text. | |||
| UK: Newcastle: Charity Curry Night at Raval 21 May: The Journal (Newcastle). Goan cuisine is unique in India for the way it fuses together native, Portuguese and Arabian culinary traditions. Simple in preparation it is rich in taste, with fish, abundant spices and coconut very much to the fore. Some of the dishes that will be on offer on June 7 at Raval include Apa De Camaroo – shrimp and seafood pie served with coconut – and Chicken Xaucti… Full Text. | |||
| Cops involved with drug mafia should not be spared: Tourism industry 21 May: PTI. "We must give clear signal to people worldwide that Goa is serious when it comes to dealing with drugs, and we don't even spare policemen, if they are involved," Ralf De Souza, president, Travel Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG) told PTI… 214 words. Full Text. | |||
| So who's the Goan politician linked to the drugs mafia... 21 May: DigitalGoa. Here’s a few more clues dropped by 33-year-old Swedish model … “I have only met his son; he came every day at our house in Siolim and at evenings to Atala Coffeshop. Everyone knows him” Lucky claims that, if required, she can come to Goa “tomorrow” but the police have not made any request … 241 words. Full Text. | |||
| UK man in landmark Goa child abuse charges 21 May: Watford Observer (UK). Barry McCloud, A 53-year-old man will appear in court this morning charged with a series of child abuse offences of a child under 13 who lives in Goa ... the offences took place between 2005 and 2007… Mr McCould has been charged with three counts of the rape of a child under 13, offences of gross indecency, administering a stupefying a substance with the purpose of committing sexual abuse and the downloading of indecent child abuse images… 349 words. Full Text. | |||
| Suicide bid or accident? 21 May: MidDay. Viola Fernandes (27) who has been admitted in critical state to intensive care unit of a Mumbai hospital, Goan businesswoman had been named by 'Mickky' Pacheco's wife in a case of bigamy … the reason she consumed rat poison in the first place still remains a subject of controversy… Mickky’s wife, Sara, had alleged that the minister had left her penniless and even married Fernandes… 426 words. Full Text. | |||
| ‘South Maharashtra beaches no threat to Goa yet’ 21 May: IANS. The relatively virgin beaches of southern coastal Maharashtra are no threat to beach tourism in Goa, at least not in the immediate future, a top tourism trade official said Friday… 218 words. Full Text. | |||
| UK: Forthcoming Events Sat. 19 Jun. Siolim Union (London) 30th Anniversary Feast of St. Anthony of Padua at Archbishop Lanfranc School Hall, Mitcham Road, Croydon CR9 3AS. Holy Mass commences promptly at 5pm followed by dancing to the fabulous music of "Breakthru" and "Say One Do One" until 11.45pm. Tickets which include a starter, Goan main meal, dessert and a free complimentary drink costs Members £10, Guests £12. Children under 12 years free admission. Dress: Strictly Formal (No Jeans or Trainers). Rights of admission reserved. Tickets and further information from Loretta Fernandes 020 8330 9307; Charlotte Noronha 020 8656 4836; or Tony Fernandes 020 8540 3566. For the flyer click here Sun 20 June: 11:00 AM & 5:30 PM. sharp MegaTiatr at Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, SN1 1QN. Konkani Dramatic Association presents: Famous writer and director Mariano Fernandes's Novo Tiatr "Soglleank Nomoskar", with his top 18 artists from Goa and Kuwait. Top singers Francis De Tuem, Jr Rod, Marcus Mini Mario, Cajetan De Sanvordem, famous comedians Luis Bachan, Domic and Joana. Talented singing and acting by Aplon, Olga, tracy and Anil Pednekar. Music by Shahu (Kuwait). For the flyer & full details, click here. Sun 27 Jun. Benaulim Association (UK) Feast of Our patron saint St John the Baptist at Woodside High School Hall (formerly known as White Hart Lane School ), White Hart Lane, Wood Green, London N22. Holy Mass at 12.30pm SHARP. Dancing to the music of Maz & Co (Band and Disco). Tickets Members £8.00 Guests £10, Children 10 - 16 yrs £5 and 9 and under FREE. For catering purpose only, tickets will not be sold at the door so please book early to avoid disappointment. For tickets and further details please contact Jack 0208 9039017, Josephine on joferns9@gmail.com or 0208 9677471 or Mary on 0208 8039752, Sun 27 June: 1:00 PM. MegaTiatr at Copland High School, Wembley High Road, Middlx. HA9 7DU. Coach service available from Mitcham Road, Croydon. Konkani Dramatic Association presents: Famous writer and director Mariano Fernandes's Novo Tiatr "Soglleank Nomoskar", with his top 18 artists from Goa and Kuwait. Top singers Francis De Tuem, Jr Rod, Marcus Mini Mario, Cajetan De Sanvordem, famous comedians Luis Bachan, Domic and Joana. Talented singing and acting by Aplon, Olga, tracy and Anil Pednekar. Music by Shahu (Kuwait). For the flyer & full details, click here. | |||
