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COMMUNITY NEWS
Manuel
Mascarenhas, Thomson Holidays sales director, is thought to be
looking for a new job after his role was axed in the latest TUI
UK restructure. He moved to the UK from Uganda in 1967 with his
Goan parents and attended school in Sidcup, Kent. As a family
man with two daughters, Mr Mascarenhas also puts his negotiating
skills to good use as a marriage counsellor. He loves to play
tennis and cricket. From Travel Trade Gazette UK.
Opera.
Vision of Lear (Linbury Studio, Royal Opera House). "The
cast is uniformly excellent, its only well-known member, Patricia
Rozario, who plays Regan, both singing and acting with virtuoso
panache…" Spectator 9 Feb.
Neil
D'Souza's contemporary love story, Five Beats To The Bar, was
broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on 18 Feb. at 14:15. It was about a jazz-loving
barrister who risks everything when she defends an asylum-seeker
on a robbery charge. Claire Skinner, Daniel Ben-Zenou and Siddiqua
Akhtar starred. Guardian 18 Feb.
A
Worcester Park resident will be pounding the streets for this
year's London Marathon. Robin D'Souza, who has chosen to run for
The Stroke Association, said: "Hopefully I will raise enough
money to make a difference and help research into this devastating
condition." If you would like to sponsor Robin contact Angela
Pavey on 020 7566 0311 or e-mail nationalevents@stroke.org.uk
Sutton Guardian & Comet. 15 Feb.
Yvonne,
Oliver and Francine Fernandes of Link Road, Anstey, have begun
the challenge to live on the national minimum wage during Lent.
(see issue 2002-5) Leicester Mercury. 14 Feb. 373 words. For text
and photograph, Click
here.
The
Lorenzo Natali Prize for journalism 2001 was won by Kamau Ngotho
of The Sunday Nation, Kenya for "The Pinto Murder" The
article was selected for the investigative account and research
in reviewing the events surrounding the murder of Pio Gama Pinto
in 1965. From European Union Press Release. Brussels.
London Fashion Week. BBC 21 Feb.: Designer Warren
Noronha was prominent on the fourth day of London Fashion Week.
Noronha is tipped as a hot prospect - he already sells to Bendel's
in New York . BBC News Online presents the best pictures at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/newsid_1831000/1831972.stm
More pictures in The Sun 21 Feb. Picture Special. Breast-dressed
lady at: http://www.thesun.co.uk/
and http://www.fashionwindows.com/fashion/warren_noronha/S021.asp
Some excerpts re. Warren Noronha from the newspapers:
The Times 21 Feb. London flaunts its cosmopolitan chic. See: http://www.thetimes.co.uk/
Independent 21 Feb. Noronha is the type of designer people travel
to London for…Noronha is a favourite with any London celebrity
worth her salt. It was not surprising that Erin O'Connor, the
biggest model on this week's catwalks so far, did him the honour
of opening his show. The Express Feb 21. Noronha has rapidly established
a reputation as a name to watch, with his sharp tailoring and
celebrity following. Sunday Times 17 Feb. This year you should
look out for Warren Noronha… Observer 17 Feb. Warren Noronha
(020 7266 5005) is a new, young talent who has proved a big hit
with Kylie Minogue, Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Lopez. Independent
16 Feb. Warren Noronha is a favourite of the former All Saints
singer, Melanie Blatt.
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DEATHS
AUGUSTO
FERNANDES (Plumstead, ex Calangute/Nairobi). Funeral:
10.30am Thursday 28 Feb. 2002 at St Patrick's Church, Hector Street,
Plumstead, London SE18. Burial at Plumstead Cemetery. Funeral
Directors - Francis Chapel, Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent.
19
Feb. Mapusa. ARNOLD SALDANHA (born 1939). Advisor
to the Western Music Section of Kala Academy, Goa. Ex- Dean &
Senior Professor of Music at the Kenya Conservatoire of Music,
Nairobi. Husband of Bernadette; father of Joshua and Joel. brother-in-law
of Charlotte/Hermes Mendes (Mombasa), Robert/Gracy Barret (Canada),
late Anthon and Nivette. (He died in Belgaum where he had gone
for an angiogram.)
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FLIGHT CORNER
Fourteen
nights' b & b at the Resorte De Tio Camino, Calangute Beach
in Goa costs £459 per person, based on two sharing, with Unijet
(0870 533 6336). Flights depart from Gatwick on April 14. Sunday
Telegraph 17 Feb.
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COMPETITION CORNER
Holiday
to Kenya. You need to purchase a bouquet from the Tesco.com flower
site before 11 Mar. Go to http://www.tesco.com/flowers/
and click the link.
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NEWS HEADLINES
Prof
Olivinho Gomes, Dean of Faculty of Languages, has taken over as
the acting Vice Chancellor of Goa University.
Efforts
to salvage the ill-fated ship River Princess before the monsoons
have now turned into an international concern, with a group of
foreigners urging the authorities to take serious note of the
disaster that threatens 'Beautiful Goa'.
Russian
Yakolev Alexander arrived in Goa with his wife and three children
and attempted to commit suicide by swimming in deep waters but
was rescued by the Coast Guard. Herald 17 Feb. http://www.oherald.com/Archives/sun_17feb.htm
Childless
NRIs come home for cheaper, ethnic embryos. Times of India 21
Feb. http://www.timesofindia.com/articleshow.asp?art_id=1639757
The
NRI Facilitation Centre set-up at the fourth floor of the Economic
Development Corporation building, for attracting NRI investment
and providing necessary assistance to Goan NRIs across the world,
was inaugurated this week by the Tourism Minister, Mr Filipe Neri
Rodrigues. http://www.navhindtimes.com/cgi-bin/daily/stories.pl?id=goa&item=19goa_5
Goa
will have one more attraction to tourists-a yacht is being introduced
by the Goa Tourism Development Corporation. It will be targeted
at upmarket tourists who could then enjoy island hopping for a
day or two. Herald Wed.
The
new brochure from London based Private World which specialises
in rental of private holiday villas has Casa Palacio Siolim House
Goa for US$7,000 a week info@privateworldvillas.com
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IN THE NEWS
14
Feb. Coventry Evening Telegraph. Coventry's Mayor, Dave Chater
and his wife Chris spent last Christmas in Goa. They enjoyed what
they say was "the best holiday of our lives." However,
they were dismayed at the fate of the poor children who ran the
risk of falling into the hands of unscrupulous 'sex tourists.'
They met up with Anita Edgar, also from Coventry, who helps more
than 150 children and runs 3 boarding school-style homes through
the El Shaddai trust which is supported by Global Care, a Coventry-based
charity. An appeal has now been launched to provide the children
with postal parents. You can contact Anita at anita@elshaddai-trust.org
Check out the website: www.elshaddai-trust.org Full text of the
article at:
15
Feb. The Moscow Times. Moscow has its first "psychedelic"
restaurant called Goa. "The interior is an eclectic tribute
to the legendary beaches of Goa" "And the waiters are
dressed as beach bums in patched jeans and t-shirts." http://www.tmtmetropolis.ru/metropolis/stories/2002/02/15/116.html
15
Feb. The Times of India. Shabana Azmi is to play a witch in a
film to be shot in Goa and Alibaug and directed by Vishal Bharadwaj.
15
Feb. Reuters via Yahoo. Goans win battle over beach, but the war
lies ahead. By Frederick Noronha http://in.news.yahoo.com/020215/43/1ggi7.html
16-28
Feb. Express Travel & Tourism. Goa Targets 100% Increase In
Charter Flights and Throws open airport for 18 hours a day. 232
words. http://www.expresstravelandtourism.com/20020228/cover2.shtml
17
Feb. The Express on Sunday. Budget Caribbean. The Caribbean is
not a cheap destination. If you want to live on £10 a day, try
Goa…
18
Feb. The Nation (Nairobi) Joseph Murumbi : Bookish foreign minister,
Mr Joseph Zuzarte Murumbi, a nationalist of both Goan and Maasai
origin quit politics altogether and devoted the rest of his life
to putting together a world-famous collection of art, cultural
artefacts and books from across the length and breadth of Africa.
Although it was never stated publicly, Mr Murumbi resigned because
he could not stomach the vicious politics and level of greed and
corruption dominating the Kenyatta Government.
18
Feb. Express Hotel and Caterer. The Goa Government has decided
to stop issuing licenses to new casino projects with immediate
effect. http://www.expresshotelierandcaterer.com/20020218/cover1.shtml
18
Feb. Yahoo. A British film called The Case, which was shot entirely
in Goa last June, is due to be released soon. It is produced by
Piers Jackson and directed by Mark Warner for Screen Association
Productions. The film stars British actors Emily Bruni, Brad Gorton
and Andy Linden and Indian actors Naresh Suri and Avinash Wadhawan.
It is a thriller revolves around two rival gangs in hot pursuit
of a briefcase. Suri plays a don called Big Leo. Full text, 307
words at: http://in.news.yahoo.com/020218/57/1gpnj.html
18
Feb. Travel Trade Gazette. Tour operator Jewel in the Crown Holidays
has pledged to hold winter 2002-03 prices to Goa at this season's
levels in response to increasing demand. They plan a 20% expansion
to 10,000, which was last year's level. They claim that holidays
for February and March this year had sold out, and that there
was only a handful left for April.
19
Feb. Sydney Morning Herald. Review of restaurant called: Road
To Goa (Shop 8, 331-335 Barrenjoey Road, Newport). Recommended:
Goan fish curry ($16.50). 672 words. http://sydney.citysearch.com.au/section/food_wine
19
Feb. Straits Times (Malaysia). Chin Choon Kean, 31, runs Mango
Tree, an Indian Coastal Restaurant at East Coast Parkway Recreation
Centre. It serves seafood dishes popular in Kerala, Cochin and
Goa …
19
Feb. Irish Online. Goa enacted a law last week which will allow
one party to demand a test certificate from another. and is now
considering making HIV testing mandatory for both before marriage.
http://www.online.ie/news/latest_world/viewer.adp?article=1667823
20
Feb. Newcastle Herald (Australia). Mudgeeraba curry blends, pickles
and chutneys are now available throughout the Hunter Valley. This
range includes very hot mango kassundi from Goa.
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FORTHCOMING
Sun.
24 Feb. 2.00 - 6.00pm. G.O.A. - Family Day at Archbishop Lanfranc
School, Mitcham Road, Croydon Free to all members and their guests.
Food and licensed bar will be available. Whist, carrom, chess
and children's football are planned. Contacts: Juliette de Menezes
020-8765 0258, Vince Fernandes 020-8764 8780.
Sun.
24 Feb. 2.00-7.00pm. Chinese New Year Celebration Show and Dinner
at Merton Hall, 76 Kingston Road, London SW19. Variety programme
featuring oriental song/dance, martial arts demonstrations and
the GOAN MUSICAL SOCIETY Instrumental Ensemble. Tickets £8 includes
New Year Dinner. Contact: Mr Stephen Chow 020 - 8241 3009 stephen.chow@virgin.net
quoting ref: GMS
Sat.
9 Mar. 6.30pm. VEN. FR AGNELO. Notice is hereby given of the General
Meeting of the Association of the Friends of Ven. Fr Agnelo (UK).
St Augustine's Priory, 55, Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith, London.
For further details contact the Gen. Sec. on 020-8767 0663
Sat.
16th Mar. Join 'SAY ONE DO ONE DISCO' in an evening playing R&B,
Garage and latest tunes. All welcome, free entry. Upstairs in
the Princess Louise Pub, 208 High Holborn from 7 till 11. For
details call Paul on 07956 496190 or Nigel 07956 984532 or email:
Say1do1@hotmail.com
Sun.
31 Mar. G.O.A. EASTER BALL at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham
Road, Croydon. (7.00 pm to midnight). Organise your baby sitter
and come and dance the night away to the wonderful sounds of Heart
Beat. Contacts: Juliette de Menezes 020 - 8765 0258, Vince Fernandes
020-8764 8780, Vicki DeMello 020-8698 9678.
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