Goan Voice Newsletter: Friday 21 Dec. 2018
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Obituary: Felix Joseph Rodrigues
It is with much sadness that we announce the passing away of Felix Joseph Rodrigues,
on Friday 14 December 2018 (previously of Nairobi, Kenya and an Ex-Student of
the Dr Ribeiro Goan School. A loving husband of 50 years, he leaves behind his
wife Driscoll Rodrigues and daughters Suzanne and Marissa Rodrigues. Brother of
Muriel (Mumbai) Edwin, and June (UK). Brother-in-law of Martha, Robert, Uniece
Barros, Daisy and Justin Gracias, Fanny and Tosh D'Sa (UK) and Vivy Da Costa (Canada).
The funeral mass will take place on Thursday 27 December 2018 at SS
Peter &Paul Catholic Church, Cranmer Road, Mitcham, CR4 4LD, at 10am followed
by a private cremation attended by the family members only. For the Wake, due
to the constraints of hall availability during this festive season, attendance
will unfortunately be by invitation only. No flowers please, any donations will
be gratefully accepted for St Raphael's Hospice. A donation box will be placed
in the Church and in the Hall. Condolences to dris.rodrigues@btinternet.com
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Death: Francisco Bartolomeu Lobo
10 Dec. London. FRANCISCO BARTOLOMEU LOBO. Aged 33. Died suddenly at home in London. Beloved husband, brother and son. Greatly missed and loved. Funeral to be held in Goa. [Source: The Telegraph (UK), 20 Dec. Online ref: A229610]
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UK: Event Highlight: The Goan Extravaganza 2019
Sat. 5th Jan. 6.30pm to 1.00am. G.O.A. UK LTD. Proudly presents... The Goan Extravaganza 2019. Featuring: Bollywood Theme! At Wandsworth Town Hall, Civic Suite, Wandsworth High Street, London, SW18 2PU. Dancing to the Sounds Of Shades. DJ Pressplay. Dress Code: Strictly Formal Or Bollywood Attire. No Jeans Or Trainers Allowed. Tickets Include a plate of snacks. Members £20.00 /Non Members £22.00 Children 4-12 years £10.00: Under 4 years Free. Licensed Bar & Food Available For Sale. Attractive Raffle Prizes. For Tickets Contact: Ravi Vaz 07909927539; Bella Fernandes 07949233307; Vince Fernandes 0208 764 8780; Sandra Fernandes 07768080537; Juliette De Menezes D’Costa; 07958537314; Savio DeSouza 07918633920; Richard Fernandes 07711401157. Rights to Admission Reserved. For the flyer,
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British woman, 48, is raped in Goa as she walked to her guesthouse – in same town Irish backpacker was sexually assaulted and killed last year
20 Dec: Daily Mail (UK). British woman, 48, attacked as she walked towards Palolem beach at about 3am. She was forced to a paddy field and hit in the eye before being raped and robbed. The attack comes 19 months after Irish backpacker Danielle McLaughlin, 28, was raped and murdered in a desolate area of the same town in Goa … She had left her guesthouse to catch a train from Canacona railway station to Thivim - but after it got delayed, she decided to make the one mile walk back to her accommodation alone… 667 words + comments
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20 Dec: Goa Spotlight. British rape case suspect arrested, was wanted in a jail break too … sheer luck helped Canacona Police to crack down the case of a rape and robbery of British woman. The accused who was on the run for jail break for almost a month was finally apprehended by Goa police on Thursday morning in Margao town, only to find that he was a suspect in a rape of a British woman at Canacona, few hours before his arrest. Ramchandran Y, 31, a native of Tanjavur in Tamil Nadu, was arrested on another charge. During the interrogation, he was found to be carrying ATM card of the British woman, who he had raped earlier in the wee hours… The woman has been regular visitor to the State since last ten years
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Video: 20 Dec: Prudent Media. Goa's image put to shame again, British woman raped … 1m. 33s.
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Post-Brexit, UK to treat Indian, EU citizens on par for visas
19 Dec: Hindustan Times. Citizens from 27 EU countries and those from India and elsewhere will be treated on par for purposes of migration after Brexit, the Theresa May government announced on Wednesday in what is being billed as “the biggest shake-up in 40 years” of the visa system… The ability of EU citizens to move seamlessly to the UK will end on March 29, 2019 … click here
19 Dec: Reuters. Factbox - Britain's post-Brexit immigration plans. The British government set out its biggest overhaul of immigration in decades on Wednesday, publishing a long-awaited policy paper on how it intends to approach the issue after it exits the European Union… Overview … Skilled Worker Scheme … Temporary Worker Scheme … Sector-Specific Schemes … Students … EU Citizens Already In Britain …
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19 Dec: Daily Mail. EU workers arriving in UK after Brexit will lose right to claim billions of pounds of benefits …
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Video: What will happen to “Portuguese
Goans’ in the UK post Brexit and other issues
20 Dec: Goa Spotlight. In this episode of Coffee & Conversations, Savio Rodrigues and Sujay Gupta speak of what will happen to Goans in the UK post Brexit, how the job scene affects migration and the issue closely linked to jobs and economy, mining … 14m. 27s. click here
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Oh, to be in Goa for Christmas
20 Dec: Gulf News (UAE). Goa is known the world over for its famed beaches, its fun loving people and its natural beauty. But far away from the touristy trappings lies a side to Goa that’s much more charming, much more beautiful, much more real … And nowhere is this ‘real’ side more visible than during Christmas. As yuletide descends on this tiny little state, along with a pleasant dip in temperatures, it also brings about a joyful cheer among its people as the land is enveloped in a festive atmosphere… click here
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Holly Madge: Going To Goa
1 Jan. 2019: Cornwall Life (UK). Pages 70 – 72. It all started when drummer Holly Madge went to Goa to perform at a gig and saw the clothes at a local market … each January Holly heads back to Goa in search of something fresh and alluring. Then she heads back to the tailors armed with the last year’s feedback and lashings of gorgeous new material. While Holly is the first to admit she isn’t a designer by trade, it’s clear she has an excellent and finely tuned eye for aesthetics. And for that, she tells me, she has her mum to thank… This year Holly took her mum on her trip to India with her… click here
From her website: Goan Goddess dresses, handmade in India by local tailors. The perfect dress for beach, everyday chic, special occasion or bohemian wedding…
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Video: Cornwall Live. The 11th sexiest person in Cornwall is also one of the world’s hottest drummers … Holly Madge is also getting a global reputation for her dress designs …
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Why Amalia Mordvinova went to Goa
20 Dec@ Rambler (Russia) The actress known as Amalia Mordvinova became truly famous back in the 90s. She starred in such popular films of those years as "The Thief", "Fatal Eggs", "Female Property". The actress has not disappeared from domestic screens and in zero. However, despite professional success, in 2009, Mordvinova unexpectedly moved to permanent residence in the Indian state of Goa… She went there with her four children … The main reason for such a radical change in life, according to Mordvinova herself, was the fact that she, as she put it, “got tired of making faces on the stage.” In addition, the actress has been practicing yoga for several years, so Mordvinova has not found a better place for spiritual improvement than India… The actress continued to live in Goa until her son Herman was 7 years old. Education in India left much to be desired, so in 2012, Mordvinova, along with her children, returned to Russia… click here
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For a profile of Amalia Mordvinova in English,
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UK Forthcoming Events
Wed. 26 Dec: A&G Event Experts, The Premier Hospitality Events Management Company is organising The Boxing Day Dine and Dance on Wednesday 26 December 2018 from 1400 hrs to 2100hrs at Pope John Centre Hall, behind Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church, Heston Road, TW5 0RL. Allwyn-High Level will perform on the day. Tickets are at reasonable rates £14.00 per head. To book them please contact Gabriel 07424318717/ gabrielf@angeventexperts.com or Antonio 07780797967 antonio@angeventexperts.com Dress Smart/Formal (strictly no jeans or trainers). Rights of Admission reserved. The Company also has complete Goan Party/Wedding Special Packages starting at £50.00 per head and £60.00 per head with drinks at great venues. This packages includes Snacks and Dinner, Top Goan band, Decor, Hall and the MC, The key is booking early because the best venues get sold out. 2019/2020 we have still some of the top ones available. For the 26 Dec. event flyer, click here.
Mon 31 Dec: GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY UK (GWS): New Year's Eve Fund-Raising Ball at Wandsworth Town Hall, Civic Suite. tickets: £35.00 for adults and £15.00 for children. Full details to follow. Contact Flavio Gracias on 07753 309781 or 020 8723 1322 (email: berniegracias@aol.com). For the flyer, click here.
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Sat. 5th Jan. 6.30pm to 1.00am. G.O.A. UK LTD. Proudly presents... The Goan Extravaganza 2019. Featuring: Bollywood Theme! At Wandsworth Town Hall, Civic Suite, Wandsworth High Street, London, SW18 2PU. Dancing to the Sounds Of Shades. DJ Pressplay. Dress Code: Strictly Formal Or Bollywood Attire. No Jeans Or Trainers Allowed. Tickets Include a plate of snacks. Members £20.00 /Non Members £22.00 Children 4-12 years £10.00: Under 4 years Free. Licensed Bar & Food Available For Sale. Attractive Raffle Prizes. For Tickets Contact: Ravi Vaz 07909927539; Bella Fernandes 07949233307; Vince Fernandes 0208 764 8780; Sandra Fernandes 07768080537; Juliette De Menezes D’Costa 07958537314; Savio DeSouza 07918633920; Richard Fernandes 07711401157. Rights to Admission Reserved. For the flyer, click here
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