COMMUNITY NEWS

BBC reporter Mandy de Souza and Joe, her father, went back to Uganda 30 years after the exodus to Britain. Photographs and the account of her visit is at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/coventry/features/stories/2002/08/ugandan-asian-anniversary-feature.shtml Excerpts: My Mum and two eldest sisters speak of Uganda as if it were a paradise. Yet none of them ever wanted o go back, which I found odd…Kampala was friendly and laid back and we both agreed it felt far safer than any English cities we'd been to… I'm proud to be Goan, and proud to have been born in Uganda. But going back to Kampala proved just how English I feel. My home is here in the UK…

From Dr Max Couthino: The International Goan Health Project is a voluntary based project to help and supplement health care services in Goa. We intend to assist health care services and educate the people on health issues in Goa, in co-operation with local skills, to provide free medical/health services. We are looking for doctors, nurses, physiotherapists or anyone in the medical field, willing to provide their services for few hours during their holiday trip to Goa. For further details you could either visit our website at www.goasudharop.org or send me an e-mail at mdrcoutinh@aol.com

From Gregg Carvalho: The Margao Union UK is re-grouping to celebrate the Feast of the Holy Spirit in 2003. A meeting will be arranged shortly. If you or you spouse is from Margao please contact me as soon as possible: Gregg - Tel off: 020 7753 2086, Hse: 020 8907 0454, email gregg.carvalho@gb.abb.com mobile : 07740 638633.

Fresh from a fact-finding mission to battle-scarred Kashmir, councillor Rabi Martins has told of his cautious feelings of optimism for the region. Watford Observer 11 Oct. at http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/headlines/display.var.634235.Headlines.0.html

Internet ad executive Roy de Souza still lives life at the frenetic pace and spends much of his life zipping between company offices in London, San Francisco and Mumbai. As the founder and chief executive of Zedo.com, a company whose servers send web adverts to your browser, de Souza is one of the people responsible for the seemingly endless barrage of pop-under ads that appear beneath the window you're viewing, and then lurk eternally between you and the web page you wish to view. 1301 word feature in The Independent 7 Oct. http://news.independent.co.uk/digital/features/story.jsp?story=340303 Roy de Souza, rdesouza@ZEDO.com received his Masters in Engineering and Economics from St. Anne's College, Oxford University. Profile at http://www.zedo.com/zedo/company/management.jsp

Keith Vaz has confirmed his participation at the Diaspora Day celebrations in New Delhi, 9-11 Jan. 2003. Economic Times: Oct. 5.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/articleshow?art_id=22901579

‘Asian Leicester’ by Dr John Martin and Professor Gurharpal Singh (Sutton Publishing, £9.99) is a new book which has just been published. Excerpt: "The arrival of the Ugandan Asians marked a fundamental change in the character of this city." It chronicles in many photographs the contribution of Asians to Leicester since 1945. For text, click here...

For Goan Community News from Portugal and in Portuguese, go to http://www.supergoa.com/

Xmas gift shopping: Christie’s London auction on 18 Oct. has “A Goanese ivory model of a young Christ, 19th Century. The nude figure standing with one hand raised towards his face, the hair in gilt and the lips in red pigment. 10.7cm. high. Est. sale price £400-£600.” Details and photograph at: http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/search/LOTDETAIL.ASP?sid=&intObjectID=399 5295

DEATHS

27 Sept. New Orleans (USA). The Rev. C. URBANO GRACIAS, retired pastor of St. Maurice Catholic Church, died Sept. 27 at Chalmette Medical Center. He was 77. Pastor Gracias was born in Goa and lived in New Orleans for many year and in Arabi for the past four years. He was ordained a priest in Goa on May 11, 1952. He served the Archdiocese of Goa from 1952 to 1959. His ministry was in Mozambique and Kenya from 1959 to 1970. He came to New Orleans in September 1970 and was incardinated for the Archdiocese of New Orleans in September 1974. He served as an associate at St. Frances Cabrini, Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Rose of Lima and Mater Dolorosa churches, and was co- pastor and then pastor of St. Maurice Church in New Orleans. Survivors include two brothers, Thomas and the Rev. John Gracias, and a sister, Sister Lira Gracias. A Mass will be said Friday at 2 p.m. at St. Louis de Marillac Catholic Church, 6800 Patricia St., Arabi. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Louis Cemetery No. 3. From The Times-Picayune (USA). 10 Oct. 2002

1 Oct: Florida-USA. JULIUS VAZ, brother of Deluna, Belina/Alan Noronha (Florida), Ivan (Gainsville-USA), Fila/Anup (Fort-Lauderdale-Florida), Joel/Eudecia, late Oscar, Jennifer/Cyril da Silva (London), Maurice/Alinda (Davie-Florida), Elvis/Daisy (Penibroke Pines-Florida).

2 Oct: London/Carona-Aldona: REMIGIO DIOGO JOSE CARVALHO, 85, (ex- E.A.P.L., Nairobi). Husband of Juliana Maria. Father of Bazilia/Francis (Canada), Theresa/Gilbert (London), Jude/Elaine (London), grandfather of Rebecca, Cheryl, Carl, Cheryl, Benjamin, Georgina (All London). Funeral on 10th Oct. at 13:00 at St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church, Tottenham High Road, London N17 thereafter burial at Tottenham Cemetery. ("Richie&Carmen" richie.carmen@blueyonder.co.uk )

2 Oct. London, Ealing W.7. MARIA ETTA D'SOUZA. Wife of Clem. (ex- D.C.’s Office, Kenya.). Mum of Gregory, Marshall, Eustace, Grace & Tony. Grandmother of Christopher, Laura, Richard, Darren, Tracy, Tessa, Lance, Genny and Michelle. Funeral: Sacred Heart Church, London Road, Bushey, Herts.10.30a.m. on Mon. 14 Oct. Condolences to gpr_dsouza@hotmail.com

3 Oct. Toronto. ELLA PEREIRA ( Dar-es-Salaam). Wife of the late Eustace Pereira. Mother of Christopher (late)/ Elaine, Dorothy/Maurice, Patricia/Joseph, Jennifer/Terrance. [She was visiting family in Toronto]

6 Oct. Divar, Goa. FRANCIS JOSEPH NUNES. Son of Joaquim Nunes and late Angelica Nunes. Brother of Fatima / Joseph D’Souza (Mapusa), Maria / Cipriano Pinto (England), Anthony / Lumen (Margao) and Stanley / Gladys.

6 Oct. Adelaide. JOE GOMES (aged 96, ex-Mombasa). Husband of Nancy. Father of Nolette (Sweetie) and Anthony De Souza Aster and Nina Gomes. Grandfather of Neil and Annalynn De Souza, Antonia and Ian Swift and Allen and Alaric Gomes. Info from Maureen D’Souza.

LOOKING FOR

Sample issue or photocopy of the front page of the Goan Voice (Nairobi) wanted by Eddie Fernandes eddie@fernandes.u-net.com

From Vinu Patel: I am looking for following people from Kisumu: Maxie and Cajetan Rodrigues, Michael Rebello and Cajetan Fernandes. Also a message to any person from Kisumu: Would have loved to see you at the recent Kisumu Reunion, 22 Sept. 2002 in London. Please keep in touch for the next reunion on www.kisumu.co.uk. Email: vinu.patel@btclcik.com

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GOA NEWS HEADLINES

The September issue of GoaNOW is online at www.goacom.com/goanow/

The Panaji Municipal Council will be implementing taxes on pet dogs next month. Owners of sterilized dogs will have to pay only Rs.100 for lifetime tax, whereas owners of un-sterilised dogs will have to pay Rs.1000 for the same.

The negative image of India affects flow of tourists says a Germany-based tour operator, Mr Nandu Malhotra. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/articleshow?artid=24308149

360 chartered flights are to land in Goa this season with the first chartered flight from the UK arriving on Oct. 13.

IN THE NEWS

3 Oct. Irish News. … many great holiday destinations which initially became popular for their remoteness - Goa, the English Lake District and many parts of the west of Ireland, for example - have now lost their isolated charm and succumbed to the generic tourist model: silly theme bars, golf courses and kitsch music…

3 Oct. Nottingham Evening Post. Annette Marshall, 35, moved to Candolim, Goa, 3 years ago. She was a passenger on a friend's motorbike when it skidded on sand in Goa. She suffered head injuries and died. Her mother said, "She loved it out there so much, and had so many friends.” Recently Mrs Marshall had started working as a journalist for a newspaper in Delhi.

4 Oct. Newquest. Warminster. Kevin Youdan was due to marry Sandra Shaw on Oct. 17. They were planning to live in Goa and Mr Youdan flew there three weeks ago to set up home. However, he drowned in the sea on 19 Sept. His parents said that he “loved everything about the country. He said the people were so friendly.”

7 Oct. Coventry Evening Telegraph. Making a Goa of our own business! In 1992 Sue Watkins and Linda Guthrie went to Goa on a holiday and fell in love with the place. They now have a business in Goa renting out villas and now manage about 30. Sue is permanently resident in a local village, with her Goan partner and their three dogs. She says, "There are some things here that make life very easy and other things that you expect to happen, don't. There are lots of frustrations, but lots of rewards, and the balance is definitely on the positive side." 1328 word article. More info at: www.lazydays.co.uk Full text at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goa-net/message/24474

7 Oct. Business Standard. Emirates Airlines wants to promote Kerala and Goa as tourist destinations in Europe and the Gulf. http://www.business-standard.com/today/story.asp?Menu=4&story=358

7 Oct. Financial Times (London). 1025 word profile on Tony Fernandes the 38-year-old British-educated former accountant who is Chief Executive of AirAsia, the Malayasian airline.

7 Oct. Gulf News. Lusitanians hockey club will be organising a nine-a-side men's hockey tournament for the first time on October 11 and 18. 363 words.
http://www.gulf-news.com/Articles/news.asp?ArticleID=64966

7 Oct. O'Reilly Network (San Francisco). The Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility Conference brings people and Internet together… Across the subcontinent on the West coast of India, Daryl Martyris of World Computer Exchange distributes free computers running GNU/Linux to schools throughout the state of Goa. Hardware costs (as well as software costs, of course) are cut to the minimum by hooking minimal clients up to a central service running Linux Terminal Server Project (LTSP) software. After-hours use by paying adults is popular. Of course, fixing broken systems is a problem, but a small coterie of students has been trained to fill WCE's needs. http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/wlg/2118

8 Oct. Courier Mail (Australia) …look for Bobby D'Souza's Goan Cuisine products from Western Australia. They are five-star items…

8 Oct. The Telegraph. Goa. Temperature 89F. Flying time 11 hours. India's main monsoon season is between June and September. Goa should be virtually rain-free by November and the temperature perfect. North Goa tends to be more lively and appeal to a younger crowd, south Goa is quieter with more luxurious resort hotels. Click here....

8 Oct. Leicester Mercury. Where The Cash Went. …£30,000 on the Lord Mayor's hospitality, including hosting Goan cricketers…

9 Oct. Canadian Newswire. The Aga Khan to build museum for Islamic art: Cultural centre will be built in Don Mills (Toronto). The Centre is being designed by Charles Correa, an award-winning architect… Text at: http://www.newswire.ca/releases/October2002/08/c9408.html

9 Oct. Leicester Mercury. A £750,000 sports centre aimed at encouraging more Asian footballers to take up the game is planned for Leicester. Click here....

FORTHCOMING

Sun 13 Oct. 2 pm. Fr Agnelo’s Novena Mass. St Andrews Church, Thornton Heath. Thereafter at the Parish Hall. Please bring a plate of finger food.

Sun. 20th Oct. 12.30pm COLVA FEAST. Starting with Mass. Music by Moon Light Serenaders. A.T.C HALL, 192 Merton Road, Wimbledon. £10 for Adults. Contact: Bento Fernandes 0208 672 0283

Sat 26 Oct. 7-11pm. Teenagers Halloween Party at Goan Community Centre, Keston Rd. N17. Following the success of the last teenagers Disco which brought them closer together, hence, "A wonderful Summer with the Goans.” £2 inc. snacks a drink. Music by DJDEX/sound system 'Say One Do One'. Tel. Dexter 07929 781 653 020 8376 1068.

Sun 27 Oct. Tiatre. Youth of Goa (UK) presents ASSRO (Shelter). Written and Directed by Lawrence Mascarenhas. Willesden Hign School Hall, Doyle Gardens, London NW10 3ST Call Lawrence 07939600383; Rosy 020 8352 9450 or Larryboy 020 8578 3336

Sun. 3 Nov. Nuvem Feast at Archbishop Lanfranc School. Music by Breakthru. £7 for Adults. Contacts: Greg Carvalho 01245 - 261302 Florian Carvalho 020 - 8452 8362.