COMMUNITY NEWS

DONATIONS APPEAL: It is proving increasingly difficult for me to cope with the work and absorb all costs of producing this newsletter. Enquiries from around the world for information have to be dealt with. Surfing the Internet for news and following leads to establish if some of the people named are Goan is very time consuming. Dealing with subscription requests, changes of e-mail addresses, restricting organisers of events to 50 words and coping with changes to submitted text adds to the pressure. It is your appreciation of the service that has sustained me for three years but now I need to hire (in Goa) part-time help. I also propose to enhance the service with a website offering a range of facilities. The services will remain free and without advertising. I therefore invite UK Goans and the UK Goan Associations to make a donation - £10 is the suggested annual amount from individuals. Associations can use their discretion depending on the use made of the services. Cheques, made payable to E. Fernandes may be sent to me at 1 Onslow Gardens, London N10 3JT or handed in at the GoaNet-UK stall at the 4 Aug. UK Goan Festival. All contributions will be acknowledged in the newsletter unless you indicate otherwise.

From The Birmingham Evening Mail, 21 July: Jamie De Souza aged 16, has a major role in the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games. He is a talented ballroom and Latin American dancer who has achieved a top 10 national ranking in both categories. Millions around the world will watch the show on August 4. Full text and his photograph at:
http://icbirmingham.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0100localnews/page.cfm?objectid=12046704&method=full

From Rene Barreto. Review of the Goan Cultural Society production of " CHUKH " See:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goanet/message/22346

From Allan Mascarenhas, amascarenhas@cats-net.com MOHAMED ATHUMANI, (FUPI) died on 21st July in Dar es Salaam. He had been on the staff of the Dar es Salaam Institute for 64 years. Details at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goanet/message/22339

From The Guardian, 23 July. The final concert of this year's Cheltenham festival featured Tavener's Life Eternal. Tavener dedicated it to the memory of the father of Patricia Rozario, the ethereal soprano he calls "my singer". The emotion was audible and her duets hypnotic…

From Time Out July 24. Diane Nalini, the Belgian-Goan vocalist from > Montreal leads the modern jazz quintet performing Sun. 28 July. 9.30pm at > the 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London SW10. £7 and on Wed, July 31 9.00 pm > at The Spice Of Life, Soho, Shaftebury Ave. From: Time Out, July 24.

Also, on Sat, Aug. 3 PJ's, Covent Garden, London 10pm and Wed, Aug. 7 Abingdon Arms, Beckley. Full details at: http://www.dianenalini.com/

DEATHS

2 June.. MARYANN GOMES (47). Survived by her mother, brother and sister. An obituary, by Janet McBain (467 words), appeared in the Guardian 25 July. See: http://www.guardian.co.uk/Archive/Article/0,4273,4468046,00.html Excerpts: …Born in Glasgow of Goanese parents…Director of the Manchester-based North West Film Archive… Witty, intelligent, compassionate and determined…

16 July: Canada: CAETANO J PEREIRA, husband of late Philomena, father of Amelia/Gordon, Brenda/Jude, Vera, Domnic, Christine/Tony, Carlton/Aradhana, Donella, Arnold/Michelle, Louisa and Brian.

19 July: Fontainhas, MARIA ILDA FURTADO, relict of late Blasco, mother of Chris, Allen, Keith. Sister/sister-in-law of Rosendo/Lee (Germany, Freddy/Amber (Canada), Lawrence/Veronica (Saudi), Narcisco/Eva (Canada), Thelma/Karl Heinz (Germany), late Oscar/Susan (Canada) Tony/Janet, Alice/late Cyril (USA).

19 July: Velim: MINGUELINO "MIKE" COLACO (Ex-EA Railways, Tabora Hotel, Tanzania), husband of late Benicia, father of Moses/Dency (Dubai), Milton/Margarida (Portugal), Morris/Annie (London), Melwin/Lorin, Bevlyn/Braz.

20 July: Calgary, Canada: ARCANJO "MIKE" FERNANDES (71), born Raia, Salcete (ex-EA Railways and photographer at Shapra Studios Nairobi). Husband of Gemma (Jane). Father Malcolm(Cheryl), Calgary. Maria (Patrick) Murphy, Maryland, Washington- USA, Maverick (Yvonne), Seattle, Wash. Grandfather of Cassidy/Samantha & Joshua Fernandes, Calgary. Brother of Rosario (Sakey) London, of the late Matthew (Goa), the late Joe Neves (Monica) London & Sydney, Aust, and late Esmeralda, Adelaide, Aust. Funeral arrangements: Foster's Garden Chapel Funeral Home, Chapels@telus.net Condolence to: Mrs Gemma Fernandes, 39 Coachridge Place SW Calgary, Alberta, Canada T3H 1H9

22 July: Colva: MARIA PIETADE FERNANDES, wife of Francisco Antonio (Tanzania/Colva), mother of Margaret/late Joaquim, Vicky/Joe (Kuwait), late Thomas, Nina/Alexander, Hortence/Estaquio, Hilda/Bartholomeo.

LOOKING FOR

Young professional Goan male, employed by a national Charity, is relocating to Dartford, Kent at the end of July. Accommodation without meals in the Kent area is sought. Call Oliver Fernandes, 0208 2413188 or e-mail oliverf@church-poverty.org.uk ASAP, please.

FLIGHT INFORMATION

British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said it was no longer necessary for British citizens to avoid travel to India or for those already in India to consider leaving. www.fco.gov.uk/travel

CANADIAN CORNER

From Shirley Fernandes, shirleyl.fernandes@canadapost.postescanada.ca: Three Goans have been selected for the Canadian National hockey team for the Commonwealth Games. They are Wayne Fernandes, Ken Pereira and Robin D'Abreo.

You can check their bio data and photographs at http://www.fieldhockey.ca/profiles/men/wfernandes.html http://www.fieldhockey.ca/profiles/men/pereira.html and http://www.fieldhockey.ca/profiles/men/dabreo.html

GOYAN, the Goan Young Adult Network has a range of activities in New York in Aug/Sept. See www.goacom.com/goyan/

19 Jul. Calgary Herald. About 7,000 Catholics were at McMahon Stadium to witness the head of Calgary's Catholic Diocese, Bishop Frederick Henry, ordain Malcolm D'Souza, and 3 others. D'Souza, 46, followed his parents from India in 1990, planning to work, marry and raise a family. But one day in 1993, while driving on Crowchild Trail, he suddenly heard "loud and clear" something a priest had told him eight years earlier in India: that God would first take him to Canada and then call him to the priesthood. Shortly after, he entered the seminary, feeling like he was "coming home."

21 July. The New York Times. Section: Travel: Toronto. Excerpt: New this spring, Xacutti (sha-KOO-tee), 503 College Street, has already been hailed as one of the city's best places to eat. In a spare, elegant room, the fare is a inspired improvisation on Indian themes. Call it Indian fusion - prawns in a lime mint curry or Goan spiced duck salad are typical offerings. Dinner for two with wine will cost $106. See: http://www.nytimes.com/2002/07/21/travel/TORONTO.html

22 July Maclean's. …Dwayne Fernandes, 33, was raised Catholic in his native India, where he worked at a variety of jobs (hotel receptionist, radio host, publicist) before deciding to enter the priesthood three years ago. Fernandes came to Canada this past winter to continue his studies; he intends to serve in the Calgary diocese… Full text and his photograph at http://www.macleans.ca/xta-asp/storyview.asp?viewtype=browse&tpl=browse_frame &vpath=/2002/07/22/Cover/69267.shtml

23 July. Winnipeg Free Press. Fringe Theatre. Shades Of Brown. i_rose_productions. Playhouse Studio, to July 28. an autobiographical three-hander about growing up in Winnipeg… Three women in their 20s begin with a list of derogatory nouns used to demean Asian Canadians … actors Diana Dizor, Mary Lou Bermudez and Connie Rodrigues dramatize the cruelty of school peers, the narrow-mindedness of well-meaning parents, the callous racism of the wider society.

23 Jul. Hamilton Spectator. Reverend Arthur Sequeira, associate pastor of the Orillia's Guardian Angel Church spoke of the excitement regarding the Pope's visit to Toronto. However, he will be "holding down the fort," and not going himself since he met the Pope in 1986 in India.

GOA NEWS HEADLINES

21 Jul. Times of India. Stray Dog Menace In Goa. By Cyril D'Cunha. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow.asp?art_Id=16591329

Alarmed over increasing deaths due to drownings off the Goa coastline, the State Tourism Department has decided to strengthen security along three important beaches of Baga, Colva and Calangute.

A woman from Ponda had her head shaved by a family after she was accused of having an affair with their son. Five members of the family were arrested in this connection.

IN THE NEWS

19 Jul. Reuters News. Sachin Tendulkar, who many consider the world's best batsman playing today, [and who is Goan], is set to launch a chain of gourmet restaurants in India, and later in England and Australia. The menu will have many of the batsman's personal favourites such as Goan-style crab… [ Goan-style crabs are perhaps best avoided! Ed.]

20 Jul. Bath Chronicle. In the Bristol Auction Rooms' sale of Antique and Decorative Items on Tuesday: a 17th century graceful ivory statue of a Madonna and child in the sale, has been catalogued as possibly from Goa in India, which was a Portuguese colony. It is estimated at £700-£1,000.

21 Jul. People (UK). Jane Burgess was astonished to learn that the doctor who was delivering her baby son was the same doctor who had brought her into the world, 34 years earlier. Jane was born in Aberdeen Maternity Hospital and delivered by Dr Anthony Lopes. After she married, she moved to New York, and it was there she fell pregnant. The Dr Lopes who delivered her baby was the very same Dr Lopes, who'd also moved to America. [ Dr Lopes was also at New Mt. Sinai Hospital, Toronto. Photograph and bio data at http://www.hvhc.org/anthonylopes.html ]

21. Jul. Portland Oregonian. Book Review. The Ganja Coast by Paul Mann. Excerpt: …a war simmering between greedy developers who want to make Goa a world-class vacation destination and the Western stoners who've come here to escape society and score easy highs… 272 words. Click here....

22 July. New Zealand Herald, NZ abuser of orphans in Goa jailed for seven years. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?storyID=2098855&thesection=news&th esubsection=general

22 Jul. The Guardian. There is corruption at every level of Indian society. Luke Harding on the problems of buying a second-hand car. http://www.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,3604,759415,00.html

22 July. Travel Trade Gazette. 1316 words. Article comparing the Tour Operator Goa holiday brochures and services offered by Travel Agents re. a holiday to Goa. Full text at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goanet/message/22359

23 July. Evening Herald (Plymouth): Lack of medical equipment is crisis in tourist region. Colin and Sue Russell [ crussell@unisonfree.net tel. 01752 844659.], are appealing for donations and medical equipment to help provide an emergency ambulance service in Goa. 440 words. Click here....

24 July. The Evening Standard (London). Restaurant Review. The newly opened Chowki, 2-3 Denman Street W1, breaks new ground with high-quality Indianfood at bargain prices. It has monthly menus which encapsulate the infinitely varied cuisine of the whole subcontinent. August will address Goa.

Ambio (Stockholm) Vol 31; Part 4 (2002) pp. 295-302: Goa: Tourism, Migrations, and Ecosystem Transformations. Ligia Noronha, Alito Siqueira, S. Sreekesh, Lubina Qureshy, and Saltanat Kazi. Role of tourist induced and other population movements in causing coastal ecosystem change. It deals with khazan lands and sand dunes and their transformation to accommodate the needs of tourists and tourism. Click here....

FORTHCOMING

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. 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.

Sat. 24 Aug. Chorao UK. Annual social (feast of St Bartholomew). Venue Merton Hall Kingston Rd. London SW19. Tickets £9.00 Adults and £5.00 for 12-16 year olds. Mass at 4.30p.m.followed by social. Contact Claver 020 8672 4562/ Mervyn 020 8689 2970.

Sat 24 Aug. 7.30-11.30pm. Elvis Dance. Bishop Douglass RC School, Hamilton Road, East Finchley, London N2. Live music by Silver Star Dust playing Elvis and Konkani. Prizes for the best Impersonator. Before 15 Aug.: Adults £8; children <14 - £5. Later: £10 & £5 Info/Tickets: (Ricky) 07958930012 or (Ellie) 0208 3469993 or email Anrickco@aol.com

Sun 25 Aug. Goan Association UK. SPORTS DAY at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon. Contact: Glyn Albuquerque 020 - 8680 2401. For offers of help: Contact Peter Rodrigues 020 - 8399 4883 For stalls: Contact Juliette de Menezes 020 - 8765 0258