From Eddie Fernandes: The Goan Voice was a weekly East African newspaper founded by Dr A.C.L. DeSousa who died on 18 July 1958. Bonifacio Colaco wrote at the time: “throughout East Africa the ‘Goan Voice’ is a household word and it should be our earnest desire to keep evergreen the memory of its founder and to serve the Goan cause to the greater glory of Goa and Goans.” Enough said! Welcome to Goan Voice!!!

COMMUNITY NEWS

From Flavio Gracias: As President of the Goan Association (UK), I wish to convey best wishes for the re-launch of your weekly electronic newsletter with a very apt title of the Goan Voice (UK) – for me it evokes many happy memories of my childhood days in Kenya. Your publication has provided a vital service to our widespread Community and has gradually become an indispensable medium of communication. Its international flavour will be enhanced with additional support from Goa, USA and Canada. It is an opportune moment to declare our confidence for the future and, with this in mind, I am pleased that the Board of Directors of the G.O.A. (UK) has approved a contribution of £500 towards the running costs for the year. Accordingly, I am sending you a cheque for this amount under separate cover. I have always been conscious of the tremendous sacrifice and effort that you have put in which has made the newsletter a success and as an individual I am grateful. As a token of my appreciation, I am sending you a personal cheque which I hope will be of help to defraying your costs. It is my earnest wish that other Goan organisations and individuals will continue to support the newsletter by sending in news items or donations. It would not be an exaggeration to say that the newsletter has been a turning point in the Community awareness and cohesiveness. Attendances at social events and funerals have improved markedly with the advent of your weekly publication. Our senior citizens also feel comforted by getting news even if they are too frail to venture outdoors. The younger members of our Community have been able to form their own group and have their own events. May the Goan Voice continue to be heard here, and elsewhere!

From Eddie Fernandes: Donations received: £10: Marcus D’Souza. £25: Goan Community Association. £50: Flavio Gracias. £500: Goan Association (UK). I would like to close the appeal and if any Association is considering making a donation, please let me know. The full fist of donors will be posted on the soon-to-be-established website.

The Goan Community Mombasa - Newsletter October 2002 is at:
http://www.goacom.com/news/news2002/oct/msg00053.html For a free subscription of future issues, write to Maureen De Souza, jam@wananchi.com

The Oct. issue of GoaNow is at www.goacom.com/goanow/ See in particular: In Memoriam: Sad
demise of Humberto Luis (formerly of Mombasa)

Hockey: Addiscombe 1 Goan 3. Addiscombe found the Surrey League Division One going much tougher against a skilful Goan team… Croydon Advertiser. 30 Oct.
http://www.croydonguardian.co.uk/sport/display.var.643466.index.0.html

Check out the Young London Goans Society (YLGS) flyer for the Xmas Party/Cruise at http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/ylgs2/files/YLGS%20XMAS%20FLYER.jpg

…Rabi Martins, a member of the council's current Liberal Democrat leadership says, "Watford has a very strong sense of community, and that means people go around helping each other all the time anyway without expecting anything in return." 30 Oct. The Guardian. http://society.guardian.co.uk/societyguardian/story/0,7843,821403,00.html

Goan Voice UK currently has 1484 subscribers. The sender of the name of the 1500th subscriber will receive a free copy of the magnificent 300 pages commemorative volume of the East African Goan Convention, Nairobi, 2002.

From John J. D’Souza: Goa Voice Canada newsletter is e-mailed to the subscribers of Goanet-Canada and distributed to Goan related newsgroups world-wide and displayed at http://www.goanvoice.ca The aim of Goan Voice Canada is to promote our values and aspirations within our own community and the world at large.

From George Pinto in California: Goan Voice USA will be launched in the USA on Nov 1, 2002. It previously operated as GOA INFO NEWS and quickly grew to serve the expat USA Goan community, providing serious news and information about Goa and Goans. To continue its expansion, Goan Voice will be launched as a world-wide collaborative effort with Goan Voice UK (weekly) and Goan Voice Canada (fortnightly) to serve their respective communities. Goan Voice USA is set to play a prominent role in promoting the 6th North American Goan Reunion in Los Angeles in July 2003. Stay tuned for further details . To subscribe to either or both of above newsletters, write to goanvoice@goacom.com

DEATHS

25 Oct: Candolim, Goa: VICTOR HUGO GOMES (Ex-BEST) brother of late Marcelino, Noemia/late Filomeno, Zelia/late Livio, Inacio/Ivone, Uncle of Fatima/Roy, Henrique/Amelia (Portugal), Saozinha/Melidio, Sennen/Anjos (UK), Ze and Noelle (UK), Marilyn/Joey (Dubai) and Neville.

28 Oct. Edgware, London. AGNELO MARQUES (Saligao/Bombay) (Ex. President of Saligao Association and G.O.A.) Husband of Martha. Father/Father in law of Caroline/Mark. Brother of Juliana, Anita, Tony, Nova, Nelson & Norman. Funeral to be held at 10am on Friday 8 November at St. Anthony's Church, Garrett Road, Edgware, London HA8 9AW, followed by cremation at Hendon cemetery and then light refreshments back at the Church. Condolences to anthony@marques.fsnet.co.uk and versallion@msn.com

28 Oct. Tivim, Goa. FERNANDO CÉSAR SEBASTIÃO SOARES. Husband of Maria Felicidade Barros. Father of Ruby Vincent Pereira, Rena/Patrick De Souza (Canada), Hedwig (Ted)/Ana Lucia, Ralina/Bobby Rodrigues (Guernsey - UK)

FLIGHT INFORMATION

Gatwick/Goa 2 week return ticket 14 - 27 Dec. Purchased for £579 - make me an offer! Bonus: Room for 2 days at Siolim House, http://www.siolimhouse.com Tel. Varun Sood: 07951 021027.

Goa: Two weeks package deal for £389, incl. accom. in Calangute, Candolim or Varca. Breakfast transfers also included. Based on two sharing, for various 21 – 30 Nov. dates. Ring 020 8684 3150 or goanplaces@aol.com

GOA NEWS HEADLINES

The World Junior Chess Championships will be held in Goa from Dec. 8 to 21, 2002.

An International Conference on Safer Driving will held in Goa on 15-16 Nov. 2002. Amongst those attending will be Peter Muelen, director-general of European Transport Network, Trevor Wedge, head of the Driver Standard Agency, UK, and John Howard, head of Royal Society for Prevention of Accidents, UK.

Goa set to woo tourists at London world travel mart at Excel 11-14 Nov. Tourism minister Francis Xavier (Micky) Pacheco and Tourism Director N Suryanarayana will lead the delegation. Times of India 29 Oct. at http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/articleshow?artid=26594043

From the World Travel Mart website, http://www.worldtravelmart.co.uk/ Goa is one of the safest destinations in Asia. With a strong Government spearheaded by Mr.Manohar Parrikar, the state is moving forwards by leaps and bounds. The population of mainly Hindus and Christians have been living together in perfect harmony for centuries.

At a meeting in Goa, Mr Aggie Alcassoas the former executive secretary of the Goa Football Association was threatened with legal civil and criminal proceedings over financial irregularities. However, he is reported to be currently in London. Navhind Times 28 Oct. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=102842

Kenya Airways Increases Flight Frequency To India. Financial Express 29 Oct.
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=20672

IN THE NEWS

23 Oct. Inter Press Service. Portugal is "re-invading" its former colonies in Africa and Asia via television. In spite of its limited economic size, Portugal has worked to extend broadcasts of Radio Televisao Portuguesa (RTP) to the "ethnic remnants" of Portuguese communities such as Goa, Diu and Damao (India)…

25 Oct. MX (Australia). Pollies Praise Wee Protest. A Woman who urinated in a council office in India has been praised by politicians for highlighting the poor state of public toilets. Deepa Murkunde had to spend a day in jail after she was spotted urinating at a civic office in Margao in the state of Goa. Murkunde says she carried out the act to protest about the unhygienic conditions in public toilets. 27 Oct. Indian Express. Woman's solution for a civic mess wins accolades. http://www.newindpress.com/Newsitems.asp?ID=IEP20021026101718&Title=States&r Link=0

25 Oct. Coventry Evening Telegraph. At his retirement party, Surgeon Alban Barros D'Sa told guests that coming to work in Coventry was one of the most pleasant experiences of his life. He had pioneered the technique of keyhole surgery in Coventry and regarded it as his legacy. In two weeks time, he will travel to India to speak to the All India Association of Surgeons on the practice.

25 Oct. Herald Express (Torquay). Anita Edgar helped set up the El Shaddai Trust. She had gone for a walk while on holiday in Goa and found herself among the poverty and desolation of street dwellers. The Trust has four houses each catering for 50 children. For text and photograph, click here....

28 Oct. Solothurner Zeitung (Switzerland). Hermann Leu of Bern, Switzerland was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment in Goa for the possession of 247 grams of hashish. He is still in prison and his family and supporters have launched a petition for clemency. 1,586 word: http://www.solothurner-zeitung.ch/detail.php?aid=46422&pw=Goa Check the website: http://www.hermann.leu.ch.vu/ for details of the petition.

28 Oct. Economic Times. The Property scene in Goa …NRIs and foreign buyers are large in number …the typical search is for old Portuguese bungalows and estates in villages…cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar chose Betalbatim, architect Charles Correa and film-maker Shyam Benegal in Velim, Lawyer Zia Sorabjee in Nerul…1598 words.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/articleshow?artid=26502402

31 Oct. Rediff. Following the Bali blast, Goa issues alert on visitors staying for over a fortnight… it mandatory for hoteliers to inform the police about tourists -- Indian or foreign -- who come to stay for over a fortnight." http://www.rediff.com/news/2002/oct/31goa.htm

31 Oct. National Post. Xacutti in Toronto has been named as one of Canada's top five new restaurants…

31 Oct. The Times-Picayune (New Orleans). Bernadette D'Souza from Goa, a lawyer with the domestic violence unit of New Orleans Legal Assistance was honored as a role model at a YWCA luncheon. She is past president of the YWCA.
http://www.nola.com/picayunes/t-p/uptownpicayune/index.ssf?/picayunesstory/o c_india31.html

FORTHCOMING

A listing of events for the next 12 months will be posted on the soon-to-be-established website.

Sun. 3 Nov. 12.30pm. Nuvem Feast at Archbishop Lanfranc School. Music by Breakthru. Contacts: Greg Carvalho 01245 - 261302 Florian Carvalho 020 - 8452 8362.

Fri 8 Nov. From Commander Joseph Da Gama: Please join us for a Presentation on The Royal Navy at the Goan Community Centre, Keston Rd. N17, 7-9pm. Over 60 Career options. Workshop followed by refreshments. It is important to know the attendance for catering purposes. Please contact Candy on candyrose2000@hotmail.com

Sat. 9 Nov. 6.00 pm Goan Association (UK). Mass For Deceased Members at the ATC Hall, South Wimbledon followed by a 3-Course Meal Contacts: Nina Pinto 020-8767 0663. Bernie Gracias 020 - 8723 1322

Sun. 10 Nov. 12.15 - Guirim/Sangolda Feast. Music by Equinox. Bishop Thomas Grant School, Streatham, SW16. £10 for adults. Joe Figueira 0208 653 7611

Sun. 17 Nov. Feast of Our Lady of Livrament. Goan Community Association, Keston Road, Tottenham, London N17. Mass at 12.30pm. Followed by a Social, Music. By 'Autumn' (Ivor & Mandy). For tickets and further info. please contact Paixao Colaco On 07816 468884 or Josephine on 020 89677471.

Sun. 17 Nov. Navelim Union - Feast of our Lady of Rosary. Bishop Thomas Grant School, Belltrees Grove, Streatham, London. SW16. Holy mass at 12.00 noon followed by the sounds of Maz & Co and Fantasy Disco. Members tickets £10, Non-Members £12, Children’s tickets £3.00 / 5.00. All Tickets available in advance only and will include snacks and a meal. Contact Jason D'Costa 020 - 8765 0258 / 07958 537314.

Sun. 24 Nov. 2.30pm. Goan Association (UK). Fr Agnelo’s Day. 75 Commeration Mass. St George’s Cathedral, Westminster Bridge Road. Thereafter at the Amigo Hall.

Fri. 29 Nov. (5.30pm - late) Young London Goans Society (YLGS) - Free membership - Monthly get-together. Los Locos Bar/restaurant/Club 24 -26 Russell Street , London, WC2B 5HF New members welcome. Nearest underground : Convent Garden. Contacts: marie.pereira@talk21.com 07958373076 , alisonbraganza@hotmail.com 07799 586 793, dsouzajj@hotmail.com 07957 395 811

Sun. 1 Dec. 12.30pm. Goan Association (UK). Feast Of St Francis Xavier at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon. Choir by the Goan Musical. Contacts: Diego Pinto 020 - 8767 0663, Cyril Rapose: 020 - 8874 8329.

Tue. 3 Dec. 7:45pm. The South East Goans Sports & Social Club will be celebrating the Feast of St. Francis Xavier. St. Thomas More Church, Long Lane, Bexleyheath, Kent. Principal Celebrant: Right Reverend Bishop Charles Henderson. Free refreshments in the Church Hall after Mass. Contacts: Damaciano: 020 8316 1473; Eusebio: 020 8304 9089; Alex: 020 8306 0974.

Sat. 7 Dec. 3pm sharp. Goan Cultural Society. A Children's Konkani Pantomime CINDERELLA" written and directed by Mike Alfonso, at St Johns Hall, Bourne Hill, Palmers Green, London N13. Admission: Adults £5; Children £3. Contact Ida- 020 8881 2921 or Rosy - 020 8352 9450.

Sun 8 Dec. North London Goans celebrating the Feast of St. Francis Xavier. White Hart Lane School Hall, White Hart Lane, Wood Green, London. Tickets contact Seby D'Silva 020 8245 5463; Johnny Fernandes 020 8881 4579 or Tina Rodrigues 07957 272 134.

Sun 8 Dec. 12.30pm. Moira Feast - 25th Anniversary. Music by Maz & Co. Bishop Thomas Grant School, Streatham, SW16. Contact Alex de Mello 020 - 8306 0974.