COMMUNITY NEWS

Almost unnoticed, last week saw the publication of issue 100 of this newsletter. My particular thanks for the help and encouragement received from Herman Carneiro and Goanet admin, GoaCom, Joel D'Souza, Fred Noronha, and Flavio and Bernie Gracias (Goan Assoc., UK).

Viola da Cunha, mezzo soprano, stars in AN EVENING OF OPERATTA on Sunday 13 May at 8.00 p.m. East Finchley Methodist Church, High Road, (op. Creighton Ave., London N2. Free Admission - Collection in aid of charity.

Births: Congratulations to Irene D'Mello on the birth of a second grandson, born on 29 Apr., son of John and Judy D'Mello.

The Family of the late MARIA CONCEICAO FERNANDES would like to thank all the people who attended her Funeral Mass, who sent messages of sympathy, mass cards, floral tributes, neighbours and friends who called at the house and supported them in every way in their recent sad loss. A Mass will be offered for your intentions. They also wish to thank the staff at the Mayday Hospital for the attention and care they undertook.

DEATHS

25 Apr. London. The funeral of ALDA CARVALHO (ex-Nairobi) whose death was announced last week, will take place on Friday 4 May at 10am. at St Theresa's Church, Bishopsford Road, Morden, Surrey, followed by Cremation.

27 Apr. Panjim: MESTADE AFONSO, husband of Alice, brother/bother-in-law of Leticia/Higino (Kenya).

28 Apr. London. MARY GODINHO (nee Manuel) wife of Arthur Godinho. Sister of Leonard (London) Alex/Aggie (Karachi), Brian & Cynthia (Canada) Rita & Cathy (Karachi) Funeral on Wednesday 9 May. Her body will be at their home, 58 Nightingale Lane, Hornsey, London N8 7QX from 9.00 am to 12.30 and thereafter to St Paul's Church, 92 Station Road, Wood Green for the funeral service at 1.00 p.m. followed by cremation at New Southgate Crematorium. Mary was formerly from Karachi and worked in London for ICL for over 25 years until the day she was taken ill and went into hospital She will be sadly missed by all her relatives and friends who knew her as a loving person full of fun and laughter.

29 Apr. Margao. ANTONETE FERNANDES (ex-Moshi and Dar-es-salam). Wife of Late Santan Fernandes. Mother/mother in-law of Olinda/Joe (Tanzania), Francis/Maxy, Raymond (Goa), Pauline/Leo (UK). Grandmother of Tracy, Faye, Meinrade, David, Wyn, Francisco and Julio.

1 May. London: AMORITO J NAZARETH, son of late Alina/late Antonio Jasso, brother/brother-in-law/uncle of Alirio, Alves, Fr Armindo, Laura, Alfeu and Judy. From Flavio Gracias: Amorito, who hailed from Tanzania, was a dedicated teacher and a credit to his profession. He was a founder member of the East African Catholic Society, which was the forerunner to the Goan Association (UK). He was a keen member of the Association and played an active role in its affairs. He served the Association in various capacities, including that of President. His intellectual and writing capabilities were well known and well received.

His presence will be missed at the general meetings, where his ability to debate issues was a tremendous asset in the formative years of the Goan Association UK. He was also a keen member of the Xavierites Association in the UK.

The President and Directors of the Goan Association (UK) wish to convey their deepest sympathies at his sad loss, to all his relatives and friends.

Funeral on Friday 11 May at Holy Family Church, Trelawney Avenue, Langley, Slough, Berks. SL3 7UD Tel: 01753 543770

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

After testing 84,674 persons for AIDS in Goa, there were found to be 3,619 HIV and 91 AIDS cases

Anjuna Feast. In an interesting community-based experiment, each ward of the village prepared a dish: sorpotel-san'nam (prepared by Pequen Chinvar), fried rice, pickles (Sorantto), cheuris-panv, chicken, ice-cream (Mazalvaddo), etc.

Dona Paula now has a daily door-to-door garbage collection for a monthly payment of Rs 30.

Ralf Early of Switzerland insisted on buying a Rs 3500 CD player for Rs 500 from an electronic shop in Mapusa. The shopkeeper had to call the police. He was taken for questioning but insisted on making the purchase "His behaviour was found to be arrogant and he was arrested under section 34 (VI) of Indian Penal Code."

Last Sunday, at a meeting of the Nagoa Village Council, supporters of the sarpanch, Socorro Carvalho, threw chilli powder in the eyes of the opposition. Later Rosa Faria lodged a police complaint stating that Antonio Carvalho, Socorro's brother attempted to assault her husband Caetano with a knife after the meeting.

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

26 Apr. Daily Mail. Hot Stuff!: Indian's Gone From Cheap Vindaloo To Haute Cuisine. Top Dishes …Goan Fish Curry, Sainsbury's, Pounds 3.49: Chunks of marinaded fish in a coconut and tamarind sauce. 650 words

27 Apr. BBC Pick of the Week. Paradise lost: One of the world's most beautiful resorts, Goa on the west coast of India, faces destruction because of the massive increase in the number of tourists - especially from Britain. It is feared that Goa's environment, culture, and even children, have already been damaged beyond repair.

27 Apr. Navhind Times. The De Souza Charitable Trust has announced scholarships to Goans, for advance education in UK. The trust was established in the UK in 1948, from the will of Diego Frank de Souza. As part of the celebrations of its 50th anniversary, the British Council launched the De Souza Trust's Goa scholarships 356 words. Enquiries to: scholarships@in.britishcouncil.org Full text at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?id=goa&item=27goa_5

27 Apr. Newsday (New York). Restaurant Review of Bread Bar, 11 Madison Ave., Manhattan. "chef Floyd Cardoz offers a moderately priced menu based on the home-style food of the Goa province of India that his grandmother made." 310 words. Text at http://www.newsday.com/coverage/current/fanfare/friday/nd120.htm

Canada - Immigration Tips at http://www.goacom.com/news/news2001/apr/msg00076.html posted by John D'Souza.

30 Apr. The Guardian. Tony Blair has sanctioned the preferential allocation of millions of pounds to ethnic minority projects bidding for lottery funds. 476 words. Full text at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,480505,00.html

1 May. Daily Record (Scotland): What'll It Costas? Cost of living table finds best of budget breaks. Vacation in Goa is the World's best value for money. Full text at: http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/shtml/NEWS/P20S3.shtml [This account is based on a recent study by Thomas Cook. I have the full three page report. Write to me if you would like to receive it]

*1 May Good Housekeeping. Origins of vindaloo. 137 words http://goodhousekeeping.women.com/gh/eatwell/cooking/51west21.htm

2 May. Times of India. Migration makes Konkani speakers adept at English Speakers of the Konkani language in Goa are causing some surprise by continuously grabbing the top slot for their skills in handling English language tests. By Fred Noronha. 1260 words. Full text at: http://www.timesofindia.com/today/02mpan2.htm

2 May Daily World Wire (USA) Adidas' global TV advertising campaign includes beach scenes of Goa with cricket superstar Sachin Tendulkar and tennis doubles champ Leander Paes.

FORTHCOMING

6 May. 5 p.m. The Goan Cultural Society UK proudly presents a modern comedy Konkani play, " FARICPON" written and directed by Larryboy. St Monica's Church Hall, Green Lanes, Palmers Green, London N13. Tickets: Adults £ 6, OAPs £ 5 and children under 14 years £ 5. Contact: Rosy 020 8352 9450, Bella 020 8352 0373, Ida 020 8881 2921 or visit our website: www.goanculturalsociety.com

6 May. 12:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saligao Feast. Mass followed by Social. Bishop Thomas Grant School, Beltrees Grove, Streatham, London SW16. Band: "Take Note". Non-member Adult £12, children £7. Includes Meal and Snacks. Zemira Fernandes 01895 259947

13 May 3.00pm - 6.00pm The Goan Musical Society (GMS) presents "EKVAT" LIVE IN LONDON. This 22-piece Goan cultural group from Lisbon performs at the ADT College Hall, 100 West Hill, Putney SW17 2UT. Excellent Goan and Portuguese song/dance/instrumentals - not to be missed! Tickets £6. Information and tickets: Joao Paulo Cota 020 8646 6390 (07905 147 637) joao_cota@hotmail.com Paulo Colaco Dias 020 764 8348 paulod@iname.com Felix Pereira 020 8640 4151 http://www.geocities.com/g.m.s/ekvat.htm

20 May. Malawi Goans. 25th Anniversary Reunion. SOLD OUT!

27 May. 12:00-20:00 Cortalim Union. Feast of St. Phillip & St. James at White Hart Lane School Hall. Wood Green. London N22. Music by Mustang & Nite Life Disco. Tickets (Include Meal) Adults £7.00, Children 11-16 yrs £4.00 and Children 10 yrs & Under £2.50. All Welcome. Book early to avoid disappointment. Contact: Luis Fernandes 020 8889 2278 luisf@lineone.net, Maria Alfonso 020 8803 5146, or Melvyn Fernandes 020 8809 1128. Further info at: http://home.earthlink.net/~nsequeira

27 May 1 - 8pm.The members of the Assolna, Velim and Cuncolim Union (AVC) will celebrate their annual feast at Bishop Thomas Grant School, Streatham. Dancing to the music of Guava Groove band and disco. Details: Colin Almeida 020-7228 4405 or Marina Viegas 020-86564217

27 May. 1.00pm to 8.30pm. 3rd Bakuli Reunion ( Uganda) at Jasmin's Club, 202 Upper Tooting Road, SW17. Music by Zodiac plus disco by Ben's Formula 21. Tickets £10 and £5 children (2-13 yrs.). Includes snacks and buffet. Contact Tony Lobo 020-8542 0528, Reg Da Cunha 020-7732 2659, Edmund Dias 01666 824122 or Theo Pinto 020-8302 5385.