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COMMUNITY NEWS:

Downs Mail (Kent). July 2002, carries a photograph of Morel and Karin D’Souza with the announcement that they are the new Deputy Mayor and Mayoress of Maidstone. The text reveals that Morel is a Kenyan who came to England from Goa, that he is a Councillor for the Fant ward and that Karin (karind@tesco.net ) is Finnish. [Morel is ex-Nairobi and traces his roots to Bastora] Photograph of Morel at: http://www.digitalmaidstone.co.uk:80/mayor/deputy_mayor.php Info. from Joseph D’Souza, Maidstone.

Press photographer Francis Dias, [Ex-Mombasa and now in Bishops Stortford], had quite an International scoop at Nairobi airport last week. Sophie Wessex, and her husband, Prince Edward were met off a plane by the High Commissioner to Kenya, Edward Clay. She thrust her baggage into his hands treating him as a porter. Edward looked suitably embarrassed at his 37-year-old wife's behaviour. But Sophie seemed oblivious to it. The photographs were splashed in the UK Press and also carried around the world. Contact Francis at maggiedias@yahoo.co.uk

Mervyn Maciel, mervyn@bwana-karani.freeserve.co.uk was invited to contribute to a book edited by Sir John Johnson called Colony To Nation: British Administrators In Kenya 1940 - 1963. This has now been published: The Erskine Press, Norfolk. ISBN 1 85297 074 X - Price about £18. The text of his article on Goans And The Kenya Administration appears at http://www.goacom.com/news/news2002/jul/msg00040.html

Chevone Barretto, aged 10, daughter of Joelle and Flavian Barretto of Hanwell, West London beat over 13,000 contestants to become the Young Pavement Artist of the Year 2002. Chevone was presented with the award by Michael Rosen on 12th July at the Tate. Text and Chevone's photograph at BBC News 12 July: http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/uk/newsid_2124000/2124312.stm More info. at http://www.youngpavementartist.co.uk

…pianist Joel Almeida injected an upbeat fusion element… From The Evening Standard, 17 July in the review of the World Music Concert in the QEH on 16 Jul. More about Dr Joel Almeida composerja@yahoo.com of Trowbridge, Wilts., at: http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/69/joelalmeida.html

11 Jul. Birmingham Evening Mail. Elimidate (Carlton, 10.30pm) is a dating game hosted by Kerry McFadden. Four guys battle it out for the chance to win over one girl. This week the contestants are in exotic Sun City, where Leeds University law student Sabrina Coelho's choices include Birmingham lad Mac MacNulty. A more raunchy version, Elimidate Uncut, follows at 10.30pm on ITV2 tomorrow. [Sabrina is the daughter of Albert & Zanobia Coelho of Harrow].

LOOKING FOR:

From Shirley Gonsalves: A film company making a documentary has just approached The Goan Oral History Group. They would like to interview people that came to the UK to live, work or study during the 1950's-60's. Anyone interested in taking part in the project please send your name, address, telephone number and email and brief details of when and why you came to the UK to xuelian55@hotmail.com ASAP as they have a tight schedule.

DEATHS:

3 July. Norbury. OLINDA VAZ. Wife of late John Vaz (Turkana & Machakos, Kenya). Mother of Jean. Sister of George/Bertila D’Souza etc. Funeral Fri. 19 July at St. Bartholomew's Church, Norbury at 12 noon.

6 July. Ealing. ANTHONY DENIS (ex. Nairobi and Colva ). Husband of late Umbelina. Father of Julia, Dr Raymond and Brenda Denis. Funeral will take place on Saturday, 20 July at 11.30 a.m. at Ealing Abbey, Charlbury Grove, London W5 followed by burial at Greenford Park Cemetery, Windmill Lane (off Greenford Road), Greenford, Middlesex at approx. 1.00 p.m. Condolence messages to: Brenda Denis - brenda.denis@cwcom.net

8 July. Welling, Kent, ANTHONY JOSE GOMES (ex-Mombasa). Father of Maria Rodrigues nee Gomes (Welling), and Francis Gomes (Harrow). Funeral service was on Thursday 18th July at St Stephens Catholic Church, Welling, Kent. Condolence messages to mariafern3@hotmail.com

16 July. Mombasa. Mary Fonseca.

16 July: Colva. COSMO JOAO FRANCISCO DIAS (Ex Nairobi). Son of late Joao Floriano/Deodita, brother of Alex/Candida, Juliao/late Natalina, Joaquim/Sebita, Sebastiao/Rosy.

17 July. Harrow, UK. MONICA GOMES (ex Nairobi, Navelim) Wife of late B.X.Gomes. Mother of Joe/Christine (Australia), Amelia (London), Patrick/Sharon (Essex, England). Grandmother of late Keith, Andrea (Australia), Fiona, Malcolm, Eugene, Adam, Nicholas and Benjamin(England). Funeral arrangements to follow. Condolences to: Patrick.Gomes@BFCaudle.com

CANADIAN CORNER:

The Calangute Social held in Toronto on July 13 was attended by about 400 people. Read the report (398 words), by Glynis Viegas, at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goanet/message/22255

The July 2002 issue of Pulse, the magazine of the Goan Overseas Association, Toronto, is online at: http://www.goatoronto.com/pulse/julypulse/julypulse.html

13 Jul. The Edmonton Journal. Among the DJs and live bands set to appear July 19-21 at Motion Notion, Rangeton Park is The Designer Hyppies, Goa, India -- Independent trance artists make their North American debut.

18 July. The Hamilton Spectator. (Also in Guelph Mercury). World Youth Day: Volunteers make gathering happen. 663 words. Extract: …a group of nearly 300 young Catholics have come to Toronto to join the World Youth Day organizational offices. "It's been a blessing. I would certainly do it all over again," said Vijay Ryan Pereira, 25, who gave up a full-time job offer in his field of engineering and travelled from Ottawa to Toronto in April to work the phones as a World Youth Day registration supervisor. "The spiritual lift I get (from working for World Youth Day) cannot be compared to any kind of monetary satisfaction."

In the Toronto Star (16 Jul.), Anthony D'Souza of Brampton writes that new immigrants should brace for reality of life in a new place. They “must learn to blend in and look at things positively to succeed in Canada. It helped me.” For text, click here...

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

14 July. Times Of India. E. McBride, a New Zealander has been convicted for paedophilia in Goa. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow.asp?art_Id=15894189

The Indian Navy wants the Church in Anjediv Island shifted by May 2003, on the ground that no visitors would be allowed by then for security reasons as Seabird project would be fully operational by that time.

15 July. Times of India. Infertility growing in Goa. By Fred Noronha. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow.asp?art_Id=15984376

19 July. Times of India. Pimples, sex and career worry young Goans. By Fred Noronha. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow.asp?art_Id=16299236

19 July. Times of India. Goa Sudharop Community Development Inc, USA an NRI body, takes computers far and wide. By Cyril D’Cunha. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow.asp?art_ID=16399776

Matchmaker threatened. A lady who resides in Curchorem, has filed a complaint with the police alleging that Santosh Naik, whose marriage to a girl from Usgao she arranged, has threatened to rape her because his marriage hit the rocks within a few days.

IN THE NEWS:

The Herb Society UK website has a new section on the Spices of Goa. See: http://www.herbsociety.co.uk

8 July. Travel Trade Gazette. Airglobe Holidays is offering holidays to Goa for the first time.

9 Jul. Coastweek (Mombasa). The Franklin Pereira Coast Hockey League draws to a close at the weekend. This tournament was generously sponsored by Mr. Franklin Pereira, the Patron of the Coast Hockey Association. He is well known in the Kenyan sporting circles, being a Kenyan International player at both Hockey and Cricket in his hay days [sic]. Fondly know as "Franky", many sports fans will always remember his fantastic goals in hockey and the various sixes he scored in cricket. The Mombasa Youngsters Hockey team won the trophy this year.

11 Jul. Express and Echo (Devon). Axminster and district St John Ambulance is sending its old ambulance to Goa in the Far East, [sic] where ambulances are in short supply. The Axminster Lions, is sponsoring and arranging the vehicles transportation.

12 Jul. Hindustan Times. Sean, US-based son of Defence Minister George Fernandes, has tied his nuptial knot with a Japanese journalist. The ceremony took place last Sunday at a temple in the Japanese city of Kyoto. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_14445,0008.htm

12 July. The Times Higher Education Supplement. Christopher Ondaatje reviews Elspeth Huxley: A Biography By C. S. Nicholls. HarperCollins482pp, £20.00 ISBN 000 257165 X … The power of the white community [in Kenya] was enhanced by members of titled families such as the brothers Galbraith and Berkeley Cole, sons of the earl of Enniskillen, the second of whom lived with his Somali mistress and was reputed to have the best Goan cook in the country…

12 July. Gulf Daily News (Bahrain) Profile of Francisco Xavier (Mickky) Pacheco, Goa’s new Tourism Minister. He is the first Non-Resident Indian (NRI) minister in the Goa state government. Mr Pacheco spent three years in Bahrain, where he worked as a fashion designer. He then became manager of a cruise liner agency in New York, where he also continued in fashion design and he met his American wife there. http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Articles.asp?Article=27625&Sn=BNEW

16 Jul. The Independent. The secrets and lies of Britain's Asians. Behind all the jolly shows of Asian family life lie thousands who are trapped by deception, threats and oppression. By Yasmin Alibhai-Brown (ex-Kampala). 1217 words.
http://argument.independent.co.uk/regular_columnists/yasmin_alibhai_brown/st ory.jsp?story=315016

16 July. The Hindu. Tourists from various north European countries will be driving all the way to Goa and some other Indian states in a convoy of 14 of their own cars. German promoter, AC Verlag, organises such expeditions annually to various destinations but it will be the first to India.

16 Jul. The New York Times. The top chefs on their favorite food. Floyd Cardoz, executive chef, Tabla, 11 Madison Avenue: It's food from Goa, where my family comes from. The dish I like the most is the Goan shrimp curry with steamed white basmati rice…Just talking about it, I'm craving it. What's even better is the next day, you reduce it and eat it with fried eggs, sunny-side up, with French bread. So you never waste the spicy, tangy, shrimpy curry.

17 Jul. The New York Times. Dining Out – London. Chutney Mary, 535 Kings Road, SW10: The star turn of a recent lunch in the plant-filled conservatory was a Goan curry - chunks of succulent chicken breast in a sauce the color of pesto, made with green chilies and coriander. [Presumably cafreal – Ed] http://www.nytimes.com/2002/07/17/dining/17LOND.html?pagewanted=2

17 Jul. AME Info. Goa Department of Tourism have almost doubled the size of their participation for the 2003 Arabian Travel Mart due to be held in Dubai in May 2003. http://www.ameinfo.com/cgi-bin/news/showarticle.cgi?id=71702140247

18 July. Neue Zürcher Zeitung. [German] Die indische Eisenbahn setzt jetzt den ersten ihrer neuen Intercity-Züge auf der Route von Mumbai nach Goa ein. Der Schnellzug benötigt für die 572 Kilometer lange Strecke 8 Stunden, bisher waren die Züge 10 bis 11 Stunden unterwegs. Autofahrer brauchen rund 15 Stunden.

22 July. Outlook. A scattered diaspora dips into Goa's rich archives in a hunt for roots and a place in history. By Fred Noronha. http://www.outlookindia.com/full.asp?fodname=20020722&fname=Goanese+%28F%29& sid=1&p

FORTHCOMING:

Sat. 20 Jul. 6.30pm-10.30pm. GCA presents... A memorable evening for all youngsters aged 13-19 Music: Djdex (Sound system provided by Say One Do One),Venue: Goan Community Centre Keston Road ,London, N17. Entrance £1 members, £2 non-members. Bring your own food and drinks. For info call Dexter: 0208-376-1068/07929-781-653. Sarita: 07961-404-079 or email djdex_sosolidcrew@hotmail.com

Sat. 20 Jul. GOANZ in conjunction with Goa Day Celebrations. Venue Sound London, Leicester Sq. W1. Free B4 9pm; £5 9pm-10pm.; £12 10pm+. Dance 2 the latest sounds or chill @ the bar. Over 18's only. Dress to impress. R.O.A.R. Contacts: Sav: 07810865810; Sandra: 07813603142; Jason: 07958902820; Amanda:07941243302. Or goanz_contacts@yahoogroups.com

Sun. 21 Jul. Aldona Association ( London ). Feast of their Patron Saint, Thomas, The Apostle. White Hart Lane School Hall, Wood Green N22. Holy Mass at 12 noon, followed by a Social. Music provided by Say One Do One. For tickets please contact Luis Gracias on 020 8764 4353, or Felix Fernandes on 020 8800 5413, or Tony Fernandes on 020 8804 5276, or Joanita Fernandes on 01908 696 882.

SOLD OUT Sun 21 Jul. Tivimnenses Association 25th Anniversary Social. SOLD OUT.

Fri. 26 Jul. YLGS (Young London Goans Social - free membership 21 - 40+). Monthly Social - 5.30pm - late. Venue: Los Locos Bar/Restaurant, 24/26 Russell Street, Convent Gardens, London WC2.New members welcome. Contact marie.pereira@talk21.com

Sat. 27 Jul. 6.30pm – 11. Simba Football Club Annual Dance. Alexandra Park School Hall, Rhodes Avenue, Bounds Green, N 22. Music provided by Say One Do One. Tickets £6. Snacks and meals available. For tickets please contact Conrad Henriques on 020 8883 2394, or Felix Cardozo 020 8482 3277 or Frank Mendes 020 8888 1400

Sun 4 Aug. GOAN FESTIVAL in conjunction with Goan Organisations at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon. Starts with Holy Mass at 12.00 noon. Contact: Diego Pinto 020 - 8767 0663 For offers of help: Contact Cornelius Monteiro 020 - 8681 8716 For Stalls: Contact Juliette de Menezes 020 - 8765 0258

Sat 10 Aug. Goan Community Centre, Keston Road N17. Cookery Workshop/Beat Show. Candy Fernandes 020 9493 0958

Sun. 11 Aug. 3.00 pm. The Goan Cultural Society UK. KONKANI CONTEST. Merton Hall, Kingston Road, S. Wimbledon at This nostalgic show of your old time favourites will be performed by children. Limited tickets, Adults £ 5, children under10 £ 3. Please contact: Bella 020 8352 0373, Rosy 020 8352 9450, Ida 020 8881 2921.

Sun 18 Aug. Bastora Social Archbishop Lanfranc School - Contacts: Peter De Souza 020 - 8672 3232 John Coutinho 020 - 8361 6061

Sun. 18 Aug. Goan Community Centre, Keston Road N17. Day of Prayer & Mass. Candy Fernandes 020 9493 0958.