Goan Voice Newsletter: Saturday 30 Apr. 2016
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Death: Dominic Mascarenhas
18 Apr: London. DOMINIC FRANCIS XAVIER MASCARENHAS (ex-Bombay and Nairobi). Loving
husband of Eliza (Hazilda), devoted father of Joseph (Antje), Kalleen (Carlos)
and Ruby (Ricardo). Loving grandfather to Darryl, Shaun, Ryan, Rebecca and Rachel.
Son of the late Jose and late Feliciana Mascarenhas, Mungul, Goa. Brother to the
late Minguelina, late Felix and late Franklin. Uncle to Alex, Pauline (Simon),
Norbert (Appy) and Anita (Errol).
Funeral service will be held on Friday, 6 May 2016 at St John the Evangelist Church,
59 The Avenue, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 5DB at 11am followed by the burial at Epsom
Cemetery, KT18 5BP at 12.30pm and a Wake at around 1.30 pm at Parish Church Hall,
Church Rd, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8BD. Parking at the hall is very limited
but local car parks are available. There will also be a coach service arranged
from the Church to the Cemetery, then to the Wake and leaves for Tadworth Station
at around 4.30pm. In lieu of flowers - a gift donation to the Sisters of St Peter
Claver, c/o Gillman Funeral Service, 1461 London Road, Norbury, London SW16 4AQ
or donate on-line at www.claveriansisters.org.uk
For Condolence messages, attendance for catering purposes and/or coach service,
please email: family.mascarenhas@virginmedia.com
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Death: Pascoal Denis
25 Apr: Nairobi. PASCOAL AMOS SEBASTIAN ALMEIDA DENIS. Born 1933. Loving husband
of the late May Ana Denis. Loving brother of Jose Denis, Efigenia Denis, Fernando
Diniz, the late Beatrice Drury and the late Aninha Denis.
Pascoal made a significant contribution to the Roman Catholic Church, the Goan
community, the Charity sector, the professional education of accountants in Kenya
and to Government social policy implementation after Kenya's Independence. He
was the National Chairman of the St Vincent de Paul Society. Pascoal held positions
at the National Treasury and was Accountant General, Kenya Government, 1970-1979.
In 2007, the President of Kenya, Mwai Kibaki awarded Pascoal the Moran of the
Order of the Burning Spear (M.B.S.). Pascoal was also given the title Knights
of The Order of Saint John of Jerusalem by the Pope. For funeral details watch
this space. Donations in his memory to be sent to the St Vincent de Paul Society
Kenya. Condolences to be sent to jdenis@btinternet.com
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Event Update: Siolim Union (London)
Sun. 19 Jun: Siolim Union (London) invites you to celebrate the 36th Anniversary Feast of St. Anthony of Padua at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon, Surrey CR9 3AS. Holy Mass at 12.00 noon prompt followed by dancing to the music of 'Maz & Co'. Tickets including snacks & a Goan meal, Members £13.00 Guests £15.00. For tickets contact Tony Fernandes Tel: 020 8540 3566, Eugene Fernandes Tel: 020 8665 4773 or Wendy Fernandes Tel: 020 8768 0545. For the flyer, click here
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Indian Catholic bishop attacked, beaten
29 Apr: Vatican Radio. India’s minority Christian community has come under attack again, and this time it is a Catholic bishop who is the victim. Matters India news website on Thursday quoted the Federation of Telugu Churches (FTC), saying Bishop Prasad Gallela of Cuddapah was attacked by unidentified persons when he was returning from a religious function … The incident took place on April 25 but was made public only on Thursday … click here
Indian bishop tells of being kidnaped and assaulted … 29 Apr: UCAN.
click here
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Egyptian cleric defends CIA agent convicted over his rendition
29 Apr: The Guardian (UK). The radical Egyptian cleric who was kidnapped in Milan by the CIA in 2003 has come to the defence of a former CIA officer convicted for her alleged role in his extraordinary rendition. Hassan Mustafa Osama Nasr, who is known as Abu Omar (photo), told the Guardian in a telephone interview that he believed Sabrina De Sousa, who faces imminent extradition to Italy, was a scapegoat and ought to be pardoned by Italy’s head of state. De Sousa, a 60-year-old dual American and Portuguese citizen, faces a four-year prison sentence and is due to be extradited from Portugal on 4 May… De Sousa said in response to the Abu Omar comments that she appreciated his remarks about her family… 1346 words. click here
A decade on, ex-CIA officer of Indian origin continues fight to clear her name … 29 Apr. Scroll.in.
click here
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Russian national alleges rape by guest-house owner in Goa
29 Apr: Daily News and Analysis. A 25-year-old Russian woman has allegedly been raped by the owner of a guest-house where she was staying, Pernem police said on Friday. The incident took place on Thursday morning when the girl was asleep in her room, Inspector Sanjay Dalvi said. The accused has been identified as James D'Souza, owner of Morjim Club guest house, and has gone missing after the complaint was filed. "Medical examination of the woman has confirmed rape," Dalvi said… click here
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Christians most affected with English as Medium Of Instruction
29 Apr: Navhind Times. By remaining aloof of the Konkani language as medium of instruction (MoI) and promoting English as MoI at primary level of education, the most affected will be the Christian community, stated Fr Mousinho Athaide (photo by Frederick Noronha). Addressing the media, Fr Athaide, who is a member of Bhartiya Bhasha Suraksha Manch (BBSM) and the Christian face of the anti-English movement, said “The most affected by English language will be the Christians and the biggest damage will be done to the Christian community as they will be left aloof from the culture of Goa.” click here
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Fish prices see steep hike
29 Apr: Fish prices across the state have registered a steep hike. If that was not bad enough, quantity and varieties of fish available have dropped. The reason is insufficient catch and the factors to blame being over exploitation of the sea, neighbouring fishermen poaching in Goan waters, LED-light fishing and the emerging face of the middleman between the boat owner and fish vendor… click here
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5 awesome adventures to have in Goa (besides the beach parties)
26 Apr: Global Grasshopper. The state of Goa, South West India is a popular destination for many due to its exotic cuisine, beautiful beaches and UNESCO historic sites… If you are tired of just hanging around sunbathing (or the beach parties), then here are five things to do in Goa which are perfect for the more inquisitive traveller… Go parasailing on Baga beach … Visit a temple … Go on a food tour … Hike Arambol Mountain … Go on a romantic Mandovi River sunset cruise … All you have to do now is to book that flight! click here
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Video: ‘Wanderlovers’ share the beauty of Goan Jungle
26 Apr: Daily Mail (UK). A young couple have ditched their dream jobs to live out of a rucksack and travel the world. Charlotte Bailey, 24, from Staffordshire, and Charlie White, 25, from Northamptonshire, decided to quit their jobs for their ultimate travel bucket list while they're still in their 20s … 1m. 29s. click here
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