Goan Voice Newsletter: Sunday 28 Jan. 2018
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Death: Frederick De Souza
25 Jan: Ottawa, Canada. FREDERICK DE SOUZA. Died peacefully in his 100th year. Beloved husband of the late Olivia de Souza. Dear father of Frederick (Shari), Paul (Maureen) and Anne-Marie. Loving grandfather of Kaya (Tyler Hanson), Kyffin, Kiran and Kaiden. Brother of Frank (Dorothy) and Father Tony (s.j.). Predeceased by his sisters Edna D'Souza (Daniel) and Evelyn Valadares (Joe) and brother Ferdy (husband of Marina). Friends may pay respects at Kelly Funeral Home Barrhaven Chapel 3000 Woodroffe Avenue Nepean, ON 613-823-4747 on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at St. Augustine's Church, 1060 Baseline Road, Nepean on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Hope Cemetery. If you wish to make a donation in memory of Frederick, please consider the Perley and Rideau Veterans Health Care Centre. Sharing memories and tributes at www.kellyfh.ca Photo. For further details click here
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Marius Fernandes: “Goodbye Goa; Hello UK”
27 Jan: Navhind Times. Amcho Goencho Festamkar – Marius Bab has been celebrating various festivals, Konkani tiatrs and sports events, all along having several traditional socio-cultural workshops around Goa over the years… Marius was based in England and for the love Goa he came back to this place… He will soon be leaving the country to go back to the UK… Though born in Larre, a village bordering Kenya and Somalia, Marius was always a Goan at heart… and he even got his children Gemma and Ashley enrolled in a Konkani medium school in Goa… Recalling his times in England, Marius says: “A few friends and I had started a ‘‘Save Goa’’ campaign in London… He is humbled by the farewell 'fest' that his friends and people have planned for him on January 28… When Marius goes to UK he has some plans for the people of UK which he is yet to reveal to us. 1445 words. click here
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Shirley Rodrigues: New fountains and bottle-refill points to tackle London's plastic waste
23 Jan: The Guardian. A new network of drinking fountains and bottle-refill points is set to be rolled out across London this year as part of a plan to reduce the amount of waste created by single-use plastic … If successful, it will be rolled out to the rest of the city in the summer… “We shouldn’t be using single-use plastics, the impact on the environment is so immense,” the deputy mayor for environment, Shirley Rodrigues, told the Guardian, adding that programmes like the BBC’s Blue Planet had brought home to scale of the problem for many. “We just need to get on now and stop their use in London.” … click here
27 Jan: Evening Standard (London). Shirley Rodrigues: Petrol and diesel cars set to be banned in parts of east London with £130 fines for motorists who flout rules …
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Shirley Rodrigues was born in Nairobi, the daughter of George Jason Rodrigues (1929 - 2008); ex footballer for Nairobi Heroes and Crusaders and Louisa Victoria Rodrigues nee Da Costa born in Kenya (1931 - 2001). Her parents trace their Goan roots to Siolim (father) and Aldona (mother). The family emigrated to England in 1967 from Nairobi. For a profile of Shirley Rodrigues,
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Brian Cordeiro: Severed arm of St. Francis Xavier coming to Montreal this weekend
27 Jan: CBC (Canada). Montreal will be a pit stop for the 465-year-old relic before it goes back home to Rome … It belongs to St. Francis Xavier, a Roman Catholic missionary who is said to have baptized more than 100,000 converts with this very hand… Catholic faithfuls in Montreal may have been counting down the days to the its arrival, but for one Montrealer, this visit will feel quite familiar. "I consider him one of my friends," said Brian Cordeiro, the associate finance director of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Montreal … Cordeiro is of Goan descent … "I've seen the incorrupt body of St. Francis Xavier, which lies in the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Goa, twice in my lifetime —in 1964 and 1974 … Jesus came down in the form of the flesh — he became one of us," said Cordeiro. "Therefore, we also believe the flesh of Saints — even after they are dead, namely the relics, provide opportunities for us to receive graces from God." … click here
For a profile of Deacon Brian Cordeiro and family,
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Video: Testimonial of Faith by Brian Cordeiro …
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Paul John Whisky – Made in Goa but cheaper in the UK!
Mark and Spencer’s (larger branches) currently has Paul John Brilliance single Malt whisky on “special offer” – reduced from £35 to £28. At the current rate of exchange (Rs 90 to £) it is Rs 2520 – lower than the current price in Goa of Rs 2,750. M & S do not have stock for mail order but supplies can be found in stores. click here
Wikipedia: Paul John Whisky,
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For the Paul John website,
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At Shiva's, dirty dancing
28 Jan: The Telegraph. Shiva Valley, an open-air techno music haunt on Goa's Anjuna beach, is a destination devotees swear by. It's a shack actually, done up with psychedelic things. Right next to it is Curlies, a large restaurant that churns out all kinds of fare for hungry dancers. In front plays out the sea, its waves constantly trying to touch the contrasting rhythms leaping from the den. Just behind, cushioning it all from the world, is an area of darkness. Come evening, hundreds of devotees ride their noisy two-wheelers through the whistling trees and derelict walls to reach their shrine. The lair breathes to life with the moon, its prana strengthening with each passing hour, for many hours thereafter. Until the night can no longer contain the enormous energy, and it dissipates before the break of dawn… Stalls, manned mostly by young girls sell tea, eggs, bread and Maggi … Neha was one of them. She looked 14 or 15; went to school during the day and served bun-omelette at night…817 words click here
28 Jan: Herald. Crackdown on illegal parties held under the nose of the government has to be fast and furious …
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Video: Best of Shiva Valley
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Goa to be open-defecation free by Oct 2
28 Jan: Navhind Times. Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday said that Goa will be made an open-defecation free state by October 2 this year. Parrikar was speaking during a function held to open a new orphanage of Matruchhaya at Borda in Margao. The Chief Minister said that over 70,000 toilets will be constructed across the state before October 2 in order to reach the target of becoming an open-defecation free state… “By October 2, we will make sure that 70,000 toilets are built,” he said… click here
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Goa’s Governor voices concerns on sex tourism, narcotics trade
27 Jan: Herald. Appreciating the State government‘s efforts towards promoting Goa as a tourism destination on an international platform, Goa Governor Dr Mridula Sinha expressed grave concern over sex tourism, human trafficking and the narcotics trade, which have arisen in the State alongside the growing tourism industry. In her 15-minute long Republic Day address, the Governor appealed to Goans to be alert about any terror activities and help security agencies avert any adverse situation… “Goa has been known as a tourist destination. It is not just a destination to eat, drink and enjoy but it is a place that has protected its cultural identity and one witness’s communal harmony,” Sinha said. “Though tourism is providing revenue to the State and employment to the local population, it has also brought in issues like narcotics, sex tourism and human trafficking,” the Governor said… click here
Video: 26 Jan: HCN. Education, Terror, Drugs, Prostitution & Plastic free Goa key points of Republic Day celebration …
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Goa govt to sell subsidised coconuts
27 Jan: SME Times. Coconuts, an essential ingredient in Goan cooking, will be sold at a subsidised price to LPG card holders in Goa, Agriculture Minister Vijay Sardesai said on Friday … "Coconuts have become expensive. Goans need coconuts. One family needs one coconut per day. The Goa government has decided that one quality coconut will be sold to every family for Rs 20," Sardesai said… Prices of coconut have increased by at least 50 per cent over the last few weeks, with an average-sized coconut selling for about Rs 40-45… click here
Video: Goa 365. Now 1 coconut per family at Rs 20 at horticulture kiosks …
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