FORTHCOMING

To 31 July. Gavin Fernandes' photographic exhibition at the Whitechapel Art Gallery. (see issue 4.)

1 Aug 12:00- Goan Exhibition & Festival. White Hart Lane School, N 22. Contact Diego Pinto, 0181-767 0663 or Bernie Gracias (for stalls) 0181-723 1322. Organised by the Goan Association in conjunction with the UK Goan organisations. Entry £1 (under 12 free). There will be a couple of dozen stalls. The SE Goans have arranged for a coach from Bexleyheath. A full programme of entertainment has been arranged with two bands. Goan food and a licensed bar, but of course!

2nd to 6th August 1999 Walsingham '99 Conference. Fr Rufus Pereira will be participating - see below. Further details: http://www.newdawn.dircon.co.uk/ND_ND99.htm

3 Aug 19:45 Asha Foundation. Charity Football match Fulham v Israel. Martin Hughes 01865 207707

4 Aug. Edgar Fernandes Malta House Vigil has been cancelled. However, a plaque will be placed in the library where Edgar worked and can be viewed from 12 Aug. Shoreditch Library, Hoxton Street.

8 Aug. 14:00-20:00 Coin Street Festival's Indian Summer. South Bank, London SE1. Entertainment + Food + Craft.

21 Aug Chorao Social. Southfields, SW 19. Claver D'Mello. 0181-767 3786

27 Aug. Asian Chaplaincy. Lourdes Pilgrimage. Derek Gomes 0171-263 5203

28-30 Aug. Zee TV Asia Live. Wembley Conference Centre. Fashion, Music, Food & Culture. 0181-795 9548

29 Aug. 11:15- Goan Association (UK). Sports Day. White Hart Lane School. N 22. Peter Rodrigues 0181-399 4883

3 Sep. 19:30 Meditation + Mass. Asian Chaplaincy

5 Sep. 15:00 Mass at St Anslems, Southall

6 Sep. 18:30 Mass + Novena + Get-together. Asian Chaplaincy.

12 Sep. Goan Trook Tournament - Postponed to 10 Oct. because of an important 60th Birthday Party! It has been replaced by a Senior Citizens lunch. Wimbeldon. Diego Pinto, 0181-767 0663

12 Sep. Harrow Leisure Centre. HAPC annual Gala Ball

18 Sep. 18:30 - Mbale (Uganda) gathering. Harrow Leisure Centre. Mansukh 0181-771 6431

The Pilar Society, Goa has been awarded the Deptford (SE London) Parish. Occupancy is expected to be in Oct. this year. Fr Joe Rodrigues will be the Parish Priest. This will usher in a new era of Community provision.

Fr Rufus Pereira has an international healing and deliverance ministry. He travels all over the world giving retreats to bishops, priests and lay people. He is also known for his powerful bible exposition. He has been involved in Catholic Charismatic Renewal since the early days in India and set up the Catholic Bible College in Bombay . He will be featured at Walsingham.

Des D'Souza, Marketing Manager of AgrEvo, a Biotechnology firm, has been the centre of media attention here all week after Lord Melchett, head of Greenpeace led protesters on a destructive mission of a field where genetically modified (GM) corn was being tested. Des has been on the front page of the major newspapers and the TV and radio stations. He was born in Nairobi, the son of Alfred D'Souza. who was prominent providing Community support to others in the UK and particularly active in Mapusa Assoc. Des was brought up in Finchley, London and attended Bath University. He has been the lone voice in defence of GM foods and has accredited himself well.

From Mervyn Maciel (0181-644 0848): The British Empire & Commonwealth Museum, Temple Meads, Bristol is interested in obtaining 'real life' accounts from people who have lived in the former Colonies. They have an Oral History Project. Volunteers are interviewed and the proceedings taped. Contact the Museum's Director, Dr Gareth Griffiths. Tel 0117 925 4980. staff@empiremuseum.demon.co.uk

Mbale, Uganda. Magazine on Mbale being prepared. Tel. Batuk 0181-771 6431 to contribute.

From Eddie D'Sa: The Bishop Mazzoldi School, Kabale, Uganda has launched a £3,000 appeal for solar power installation to the school as they are in a remote area not served with electric supply. Further details from godigest@talk21.com

Having a function/party? Need a Band and / or Disco? "GUAVA GROOVE" Music for all occasions' Contact: Ian Pinto 0181-337 1563 or Gary Coutinho 0181-854 6636.

DEATHS

16 July. Croydon, Surrey. OLINTO ALBUQUERQUE (Ex.Nairobi) Husband of Melwyn. Father of Carmen, Vanda, Yvette, Odette, Glyn and John.

25 July. Assanora, Goa. GEORGE VAZ (1919-1999). Trade union leader and freedom fighter.

NEWS HEADLINES
( mainly from Joel D'Souza in Goa, courtesy of GOACOM, e-mail: goanow@sancharnet.in )

The Pope is likely to visit India after the Indian PM cleared the visit. The Pope is expected to visit Delhi or Bombay and perhaps another city (Calcutta?)

Mother Teresa sainthood proceedings began in Calcutta on 26 July.

Eduardo Faleiro won the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) Goa seat for Congress.

The four MGP Goa Assembly legislators led by Khalap have announced a coalition with Congress.

Last week the Saligao Civic & Consumer Cell held a meeting. re. garbage disposal. The residents resolved to clean up Saligao themselves even if they do not get Panchayat help.

The Goa Government is likely to ban plastic bags in the State.

Incessant rains plays havoc in Goa.

IN THE NEWS
(e-mail eddie@fernandes.u-net.com for the full text of items marked *) .

@ Asian Age 28 Jul. Pamela D'Mello: Goa plans online lotteries

@ Rediff 27 Jul. Goa Govt. tables bill to protect small investors

@Diario de Noticias (Portugal) 23 Jul. Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU) will open in Goa by Nov.

@Asian Age 19 Jul. Pamela D'Mello: Senior Citizens in Goa fight for their rights.

@ Sunday Times (South Africa) 18 Jul. Feature on Gavin Fernandes.

The Sunday Telegraph Magazine of 8 August 1999 is expected to feature Alexia Stewart who is serving a 10 year Rigorous Imprisonment term in Goa on drugs charges. The appeal hearing is imminent.