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Goan Voice Newsletter: Friday 07 Oct. 2016



News Summary

Portugal's Guterres is new U.N. chief [his wife is a Goan]

6 Oct: Reuters. The United Nations Security Council on Thursday unanimously nominated former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Guterres to be the next Secretary-General, recommending that the 193-member General Assembly appoint him for five years from Jan. 1, 2017. The General Assembly is likely to meet next week to approve the appointment of Guterres, 67, who would replace Ban Ki-moon, 72, of South Korea. Ban will step down at the end of 2016 after serving two terms… Guterres was prime minister of Portugal from 1995 to 2002 and served as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees from 2005 to 2015…  click here
The Wire. Antonio Guterres is rather familiar with India, having visited the South Asian giant several times due to his wife’s personal connect. “My wife was born in Goa. Her father was a doctor and the family moved back to Lisbon after it became part of India…But we have been back to visit, to see where she was born, where she was baptised”…  click here
Wikipedia: In 2001 Guterres married Catarina Marques de Almeida Vaz Pinto who born on 15 June 1960, [the daughter of Luis de Castro Vaz Pinto, born 09.03.1933 and Maria José Simões Marques de Almeida, born 12.05.1938.] From Expresso (Portugal) 27 Dec 2013: … On holiday in Goa, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, António Guterres told Expresso that he did not want to comment on the British reaction to the criticisms made to the new proposal of the government of David Cameron to regulate immigration in the UK … click here.

It’s time for ‘Africa’: Meet the Kingpins & Queen-pins of drug & prostitution rackets

7 Oct: Herald. By Basuri Desai. A few years ago, it was Luckies restaurant in Parra village that Africans preferred. In fact that is where a majority of Africans, involved in a riot like situation on NH 17 in Porvorim, after the murder of one of their compatriots, spent their time but now they flock to Simba restaurant in Baga. There are no hoardings or any signs, but the Africans know it well and it is here that they meet and many believe, strike their deals. No one other than the Africans visit this restaurant… “No Indians are allowed. I mean no one goes there because all ‘khapris’ (Africans) visit that place, you will not even find an Indian dish in the restaurant but all African dishes are served there,” one of the local bar owners at the tinto told Herald…  click here

Paul John Single Malt Whisky, made in Goa is now available at 100 Marks & Spencer Stores

6 Oct. The Times (UK). … Selling ice to the Eskimos. Recent figures from the Scotch Whisky Association show that exports to India this year are up 41 per cent. It is not a oneway street, however. Paul John Single Malt, made in Goa, has gone on the shelves of 100 Marks & Spencer stores from Brighton and London to (whisper it quietly) Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen. And this is no faux-Scotch dram. Paul John is highly regarded by afficionados, picking up a Tam o'Shanter-full of awards at global competitions…  click here
Master Distiller Michael D’Souza has created Paul John Indian Single Malt Whisky in Cuncolim, Goa – priced at £56.99 in UK and Rs 2600 in Goa… For the Paul John Website,  click here

Goa Velha: On The Trail Of A Royal Passage

5 Oct: Times of India. By Newton Sequeira. It was once India's wealthiest city and busiest port on the southwest coast… A predominantly Catholic village, Goa Velha is marked by many crosses and chapels besides the striking church of St Andrew… Today, the vestiges of Goa Velha are fading away. With 65% of its population, especially the younger generation, trading in their Indian passports for the sought-after Portuguese passport, the identity of the village is changing, says Dr Carmo Pegado. The vacuum created by the migration to British shores is slowly being filled up by migrants from neighbouring states… 940 words.  click here

Fun with a purpose: The Beach House Project

5 Oct: The Hindu. The Beach House Project recently brought together 14 budding/established entrepreneurs of diverse arenas across the country for a week-long project at a 100 year-old Portuguese bungalow in Goa… one-of-a-kind interactions with psychoanalyst Sudhir Kakad and a Goa-based Richard who took the global manufacturing industry by surprise with an algorithm predicting the requirement of spare-parts of automobile firms in the coming years … From interactions to beachside fun to social change, the project brought forth a unique amalgamation of several aspects. 454 words.  click here
Bright minds huddle to solve coconut pluckers shortage. 18 Sep: Herald. By Karsten Miranda. They converged at Majorda for a week long interaction with a very close touch to the Goan environment…  click here
For the Goa Project website, click here.

Kenya: Former VP sheds light on Sh8b Karen land deal

6 Oct: The Standard (Kenya). Former Vice President Moody Awori says he oversaw the purchase of the controversial Sh8 billion Karen land 33 years ago. In documents filed in court, Mr Awori said he was a director of Muchanga Limited when the land was transferred from Barclays Bank… The former VP filed his affidavit last Friday to support claims by businessman Horatius Da Gama Rose, now deceased, that he purchased the land from Barclays in 1983. Dimitri Da Gama Rose (photo), a general manager with Muchanga Limited, has since taken his father’s place in the case …  click here
For the Linkedin profile of Dimitri Da Gama Rose,  click here

UK: Forthcoming Events

Sat. 8 Oct: St Diogo's Association (Guirim/Sangolda) will celebrate their annual feast at Sacred Heart Church, Edge Hill, London SW19 4LU. Holy Mass at 4.00 pm sharp followed by the Social in the Upper Hall. Tea and Snacks will be served and later buffet dinner. Music by 'Say One Do One' Disco. Gents please note Jacket and tie must be worn throughout the function. No bar facilities, so please bring your own drinks. Ticket prices Members £12. Non-Members £13. Children 2-10 £6, 11-18 £9. Interested please call Jane Gracias 0208 543 5454 or Gilbert Fonseca 0208 670 1955. For the flyer, click here.

Sun. 16 Oct. Uganda Reunion. Join the Ex-Ugandans to celebrate their 44th Annual get together at the Archbishop Lanfranc's Academy, Mitcham Road, Croydon CR9 3AS. from 11:30am to 7:00pm. Make it a day to remember, Dance to the Music by Maz & Co. and Fantasy Disco, with a special appearance by Julian Desmier, formally of "Black Velvet". Dress Code: Formal / Smart, No Jeans and Trainers. Tickets are available from John Carrasco, telephone: 0208 764 2430. Members £15:00, Guests £17:00, Children up to 13yrs £6:00. Early bird tickets @ £15:00 thereafter @ £17:00. Ticket price includes a meal and snacks, Catering by Bernie's Kitchen, Drinks by Mervins Bar. For the flyer, click here Uganda Flag 75

Sat, 22 Oct. Colva Union UK is organising their 43rd Anniversary Ball celebrating The Feast of Infant Jesus & Launch of Future Leaders on Saturday 22 October 2016 with Holy Mass at 4pm at Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church, 15 The Green, Heston, TW5 0RL. Followed by a social next door. Music will be provided super Goan band isymphony and the buffet will be done by Cordon Bleu Chef Nicholas. Dress to Impress: Formal. Tickets are prized at just £15.00 for adults £7.50 for children under 12 years. Tickets are available from Gabriel 0208 2307139, Custodio 0203 5390216, Joe 07417415271, Alfie 0208 7640353 or Deborah 0208 384 3809. For the flyer, click here.

Mon. 24 Oct. to Sat. 29 Oct. G.O.A. Golden Jubilee Pilgrimage to Lourdes and Nevers - Cost: £360.00 inclusive of return coach fare and full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner). Single Room supplement £75.00. Pick-up points 8.45am Greenford Road/ A40, by the side of the Bridge Hotel, Western Avenue, Greenford, UB6 8ST and South or West London subject to demand. For further details contact: Flavio Gracias on 020 8723 1322 or E-mail: berniegracias@aol.com

Sun. 30 Oct. G.O.A Golden Jubilee Trook Tournament. Venue: ATC Hall 192 Merton Road, Wimbledon, SW19 1EG. For further details please contact: Jacinto Fernandes on 020 8542 5427

Sat. 12 Nov: G.O.A Golden Jubilee Mass for the Deceased at SS Peter and Paul Church, Cranmer Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 4LD. Followed by 3-course Meal @ £7.50 includes a complimentary cocktail. (Advanced booking required). For further details please contact: Flavio/Bernie Gracias 020 8723 1322, Nina Pinto 020 8767 0663, Marilou De Souza 020 8677 0390 or E-mail: berniegracias@aol.com

Sun 13 Nov: Union of Navelim (UK) will be celebrating our 36th Feast at Richard Challoner School, Manor Drive North, New Malden KT3 5PE. Our Feast commences with Mass at 12:00noon, followed thereafter For full details click here.

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