COMMUNITY NEWS

UK TV Programme Fri. 14 Jun. 8.00pm. ITV: Wish You Were Here. Travel series. Ruth England embarks on a no-frills beach holiday in Goa.

Any child (4-19) who wishes to take part in a Konkanim Play, 'Oh Gara', consulted, organised and performed by the Children of the Goan Community Association (North London), contact Zaria 07961 044 079 BY SUNDAY 16 JUNE. The Teatr is on 27/28 July.

Bettina Gracias' Singh Tangos continues at the Riverside Studios, Hammersmith, London, to the end of this week only. The play was reviewed in Time Out 5 June and in The Stage, 6 June. Catch it while you can! Box Office: 020 8237 1111. Synopsis at: http://www.riversidestudios.co.uk/

6 Jun. Leicester Mercury. The Braunstone Carnival is being held on July 6. This year, organisers are hoping to fill Braunstone Park with a parade of floats, a fun-fair, side-shows and music and dance performances by people from the estate. Francine Fernandes, of the carnival team, said: "Everything is going really well and we're all very excited because the community is really getting involved.”

Solihull. Sat., 22 Jun: Serena Fernandes Kara (ex-Kampala), has organised a Dinner and Dance (Black Tie), with entertainment, at the Jarvis International Hotel, Solihull. All profits to St. Patrick's School P.T.A. Tickets are £30, to inc. meal, wine and entertainment. From 7 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. Few tickets left. Goans welcome. Call Serena: 07940 575 517 or Taff: 07876 740 993 akara@nch.com

Kamlesh Bahl, who was forced out as vice president of the Law Society two years ago is staging a comeback and is contesting a seat on the council reserved for ethnic minority solicitors. She is standing against the current holder of the seat, Maria Fernandes, the wife of the former foreign office minister, Keith Vaz. The Guardian. 10 Jun.

9 Jun. People. Returning to front-line politics, Keith Vaz is pushing for a change in EU rules to rescue children abducted by one parent from the other.

Keith Vaz, the former government minister who was punished for breaching the House of Commons code of conduct and banned from the Commons for a month, has spoken out about his treatment. ITV News. http://www.itv.com/news/Britain521807.html

DEATHS

5 Jun. Ambora: EZU CARVALHO, relict of Rosario, mother of Vicky (Kuwait)/Mary, Clara/Piedade (Nairobi), Romash/Felix (Australia), Tony/Lina, (Australia), Eeliza/Deodade, Luis/Joyce.

8 Jun ALCUIN DE MELLO (A.O.T) Saligao/Beach Nest, Miramar. (Ex-K.O.C). Husband of Dulcie, Father of Alwyn/Pia (U.K), Nelo/Sunita, Danny/Rhea.

13 Jun. Mombasa. JOHN PIRES (BWANA). Husband of late Ida Pires. Father of Charlotte/Phil Mcdowell. Grandfather of Leslie-Ann and Brendan (UK). Condolences to jam@wananchi.com (From Maureen D'Souza).

13 Jun. Goa. BELLA BARRETO. Wife of late S.R Barreto. Mother of late Exu (USA), Lucille (USA), Josephine (Tanzania), Egid (Mombasa), Late Victor (Goa), Tommy (USA) and Maria (Goa). Condolences to jam@wananchi.com (From Maureen D'Souza).

CANADIAN CORNER

Death: 4 Jun. Toronto. MARIA COTA , ex- Der-es-Salaam, (known as Annie Cota), aged 79. Mother of Alicia, Angela, Edwin, Alba & Albert, Sister of George and Ivy. (Info from Candy Fernandes).

Death: 5 Jun. Assolna, Goa. ERICO ALMEIDA. Husband of Lency, father of Amanda and Selma, brother of Matilda/ late Cyril Costa Correa (Canada), Leo/ Nanny (Colva), Sara/ late Silvano (Mumbai), late Edna, late Ivon, Sybil/ Ferdinand.

Death: 9 Jun. Toronto. JOAQUIM MANUEL NAZARETH (formerly of HM Customs, Nairobi). Husband of Ivy, Father of Paul/Juliet, Olga/Mario, Joe/Louise, Ophelia, Olivia/Lawrence, Brother of Canute (UK) and Armando.

Charles Correa, http://www.charlescorrea.net/ the eminent International architect who was Chief Guest at the last International Goan Convention, was last week felicitated at Winnipeg by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC). From Canadian Newswire at http://www.newswire.ca/releases/May2002/30/c1239.html "…few architects in the world are as eminently qualified as Charles Correa to offer a critical and cultural perspective on the new "open" 21st century urban ideal," says Diarmuid Nash, President of RAIC "Correa will report on the circumstances of one of the densest cities in the world - Bombay." The keynote presentation of Charles Correa took place on June 7, in the auditorium of the Manitoba Theatre Centre and an honorary fellowship was bestowed upon him.

From: Toronto Star Jun. 13: When planning an outdoor party, the flatware holder from your dishwasher could be a great dispenser for your cutlery. Use the smaller compartments to separate forks, knives and spoons, and the larger rectangular one for napkins. At clearing-up time, put them all back in the flatware holder and transfer to the dishwasher. Joan Menezes. Etobicoke

WORLD GOA DAY 2002
Please send in news about the forthcoming events from around the world.

The Goans of London have dedicated August for commemorating GOA DAY. This third Annual Celebration of Goan prayer, culture, sports and cuisine commences on 4 August and events have been diarised until 25 August. Visit the website http://www.goadayuk.com We look forward to your participation and support. There are two dates still vacant (3 and 26 Aug) should any organisation wish to participate in the celebration of this theme. Norma Menezes, Co-ordinator World Goa Day UK, email, normamenezes@aol.com

FLIGHT INFORMATION

8 Jun. The Daily Telegraph. Travel agents said only small numbers of Asians living in Britain were postponing visits to India and Pakistan.

8 Jun. The Guardian. Holidays to India. Cox & Kings is allowing penalty-free cancellations until the middle of June; Kuoni is permitting this to June 30…Thomson Holidays says: "We are still accepting winter bookings, though we are advising customers of the present situation. If tension remains high we will allow people to cancel free or re-book with reasonable notice… http://www.guardian.co.uk/Archive/Article/0,4273,4428916,00.html

8 Jun. Financial Times (London). Backpackers refuse to let war alert weigh on their shoulders: Many travellers are ignoring warnings not to stay in India. By Edna Fernandes.

10 Jun. Travel Trade Gazette. Headline: Crisis stalls India sales. Excerpt: Somak Holidays chief executive Ash Sofat said: "Year-on-year bookings to India for the year so far were 60 per cent down before the FO issued its advice, and since then they have come to a complete stop." Mr Sofat said bookings to Goa had not suffered, mainly because the region is marketing itself as an independent state.

10 Jun. The Scotsman. No refunds for India-bound holidaymakers. Excerpts: …Valerie Harkin, 41, from Glasgow, paid First Choice £2,500 for a trip to Goa in November, but has been told she will not receive a refund unless the advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office remains the same just days before her departure….Ajay Patel, a legal affairs advisor with the Consumers' Association, said that holiday companies had the right to insist that customers wait to see if the situation improves… Full text at: http://www.thescotsman.co.uk/international.cfm?id=629972002

PRIZE COMPETITION

Centrum Multivitamins currently has on offer a free prize draw of a two-week holiday to Goa. No purchase necessary. Check the underside of the packs at Boots Chemists etc. for details.

NEWS HEADLINES

Last season saw a 35 per cent drop in charter arrivals in Goa. 278 charter flights brought in 76,278 visitors compared with 419 flights and 116,992 passengers the previous year. “Many hotels from Goa which are listed on the global map are about to press panic button. “ Click here....

From Goa Sudharop: Member of Parliament from Goa, Eduardo Falerio, met with Goa Sudharop representatives in Goa and extended his support. He was very impressed to hear of the various Goa Sudharop developmental projects undertaken and the work they have done with various NGOs. Check it out at http://www.goasudharop.org

"Big Boss", the cashew and coconut fenny brand of Goa from the stable of Madame Rosa Distillery has participated in the International Spirits Challenge 2002 competition that is held annually in London organised by "Quest" Magazine. http://www.intwinechallenge.com/enter2002/iwc2_back.htm

Rs 15 crore sanctioned for Ribandar bypass. Times of India 9 Jun. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow.asp?art_id=12398711

8 Jun. Gulf News. BJP's triumph in Goa more than just electoral. By Alaric Gomes. 520 words.
http://www.gulf-news.com/Articles/news.asp?ArticleID=53694

IN THE NEWS:

6 Jun. The Telegraph (UK). Rallying to the gold standard. As its price rises, members of the UK's Asian community rush to buy. The mystique of buying gold in the West End, an Indian jeweller in the UK and in Dubai. 1202 words.

8 Jun. Dawn (Pakistan). An appreciation of Francis Newton Souza (1924-2002). “Souza liked Karachi and he dropped in to show his work, en route to Goa from New York where he was based … From 1956 to 1966, Souza was in the foreground of the London Art scene, showing and selling his work. He was extensively written about and praised by eminent critics.” Full text, 1269 words, at: http://www.dawn.com/weekly/gallery/gallery3.htm

9 Jun. Sunday Times (Perth, Aus.). Karen Assumption has moved from Aherns restaurant to Restaurant Air, which opened this week with her as head chef. She was born in Pakistan and educated in England and the US and migrated to Australia when she finished high school. …Occasionally, you'll spot Karen's family connection to Goan Cuisine, the company that produces the fabulous range of pickles and chutneys. Her father and husband run the company…611 words

10 Jun. New Statesman. Headline: Cristina Odone spots a sex tourist; In Goa, the loner among the hotel guests squats and talks to the boys on the beach. Text at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goanet/message/21564 Cristina Odone, codone@newstatesman.co.uk is Deputy Editor of the New Statesman and has very recently returned from a holiday in Goa. She is a high-profile journalist and known for being a staunch Catholic. Her portrait is at: http://www.npg.org.uk/live/room_detail.asp?mkey=mw15465

12 Jun. Contra Costa Times (California). A new exhibition in San Francisco, -- "Michael Sweerts, : Flemish Master of the Sacred and Profane" – features 60 of his works. Sweerts died in Goa in 1664.

12 Jun. Wall Street Journal. Victor Menezes, was named a senior vice-chairman of Citigroup Inc…. His new job includes managing Citigroup's relationships with important customers and regulators and fostering new management talent outside the U.S. He also is responsible for mergers and acquisitions… Mr. Menezes was unavailable for comment. 12 Jun. The Independent [UK]. …analysts were split over whether Mr Menezes was gaining or losing power… [Victor Menezes was named Man of the Year, 2001 by Goa Today].

13 Jun. BBC Radio 4. Labour MEP Claude Moraes, a former director of the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "The good news is that we are now making the building blocks of the new common European asylum policy, with burden-sharing and all the other kinds of co-operation that we desperately need.

12 Jun. Herald Sun (Melbourne). It's been a busy time as usual for mine host Larry Mendonca at the Rajah Sahib restaurant. Last week, the Indian men's hockey team, in town for a tournament, was chowing down at the eatery. And on Monday night the Pakistan cricket team put the bibs on…

13 Jun. Dawn (Pakistan). A Naval patrol boat, designed and manufactured by Goa Shipyard was launched this week. It is capable of a speed of 35 knots, with a range of 1,500 nautical miles and has state of the art navigation and communication equipment. It can house a crew of 35 and is fitted with night vision devices http://www.dawn.com/2002/text/top17.htm

13 Jun. Corriere della Sera, (Italian). Alla spiaggia di Goa e alle sue sonorità trance è ispirato il «Goa Party» in scena stasera alla Punta dell'Est, all'Idroscalo, e organizzato in collaborazione con l'Ufficio Nazionale del Turismo Indiano.

FORTHCOMING

Sat. 15 June, 6pm. Ladainha (Litany in Konkanim) at Goan Community Centre, Keston Rd. N17.Joe & Effie Moraes celebrate the Feast of St Anthony of Padua followed by fellowship. All welcome

Sun 16 Jun. Nairobi Heroes F.C. reunion at Whitehart Lane School, Whitehart Lane, Wood Green, London N22. Mass at 12.30pm followed by social with music by Mellow Tones. Please book your tickets early to avoid disappointment by contacting Eulogio Braganza 020 8888 9109, Marshal Fernandes 01707 642842 , Greg Carvalho 01245 261302 or by e-mail nairobiheroes@hotmail.com

Sun. 16 Jun. 3 pm. S London: Merton Hall, Kingston Road, South Wimbledon, London. By Public demand, now South of the river GCS proudly presents, Alfonso Bros, Konkani play, "CHUKH" written and directed by Mike Alfonso. For booking and further information please contact: Ida (London) 020 8881 2921, Bella (London) 020 8352 0373 or Rosy (London) 020 8352 9450. See: http://www.goanculturalsociety.com

Sun 16 Jun. SIOLIM UNION Feast Contact: Loretta Fernandes 020 - 8696 9886.

Sun. 23 Jun. 3 pm. N London: St Monica’s Hall, Green Lanes, London N.13. The Goan Cultural Society UK proudly presents Alfonso Bros, Konkani play, "CHUKH" written and directed by Mike Alfonso. Contacts : Ida 020 8881 2921, Bella; 020 8352 0373 or Rosy 020 8352 9450. See: http://www.goanculturalsociety.com

Sat 29 June, 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/Nigel on 07956 984 532 or Email say1do1@hotmail.com

Sun 30 Jun. - Benaulim Feast (the feast of St John the Baptist) at White Hart Lane School, White Hart Lane, Wood Green, London N22 (opp the New River Sports Centre). Mass at 12.30 followed by social with music by Maz & Co ( Mariano). For tickets and further info please contact Gasper - 0208 6254728, Mary 0208 8039752 or Josephine 0208 9677471

Sun 7 Jul. Calangute Feast at Archbishop Lanfranc School. Mass at 12 m'day followed by Social. Contact: Rose Remedios 020 - 8658 7769

Sat. 13 Jul. G.O.A. VIVA LE FRANCE - Shop, Sight-see & Dine Collections from Tooting Broadway and Norbury. Cost (approx) £15.00 members / £20.00 non-members Contacts: Juliette de Menezes 020 - 8765 0258 Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 - 8771 4457

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 information call Dexter: 020-8376-1086/07929781653. Sarita: 07961 044 079.

Sun 21 July. Tivim Assoc. Feast - 25th Anniversary celebrations at Bishop Thomas Grant School, Streatham. Contact: Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 - 8771 4457 or normamenezes@aol.com