COMMUNITY NEWS

2 Aug. Times of Malta. Edgar Fernandes murder. Abbas Aly given unconditional bail, court to give judgment in October. Genny Fernandes, Edgar’s sister, yesterday said the family was gutted to learn the news that Abbas Aly was free after just one and a half years in custody in Turkey. Ms Fernandes, who has never lost her acerbic wit despite her family's five-year battle for justice, which saw them flying to Turkey and to Malta to put pressure on the Mediterranean governments, had a last pertinent remark to make. "Your Attorney General and Justice Minister were very concerned about preserving (Abbas Aly's) life and making sure that he did not face the death penalty. They got so much more than they bargained for. He has been set free even before a verdict has been handed down!" For full text, 678 words, click here

	5. Aug. Highbury & Islington Express. Tony Fernandes of Offord Road expresses his anger after a huge housing development in Barnsbury has been controversially given the go-ahead. Text and photograph at http://www.islingtonexpress.co.uk/archived/2003/0801/news/asp/p2col1.asp
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The Goan Community Mombasa have launched an informative website which covers the local Goan contribution. See http://www.afdeca.com/kenyagoa/index.html

Donations.  £10: Alcan Fernandes; Cecil Mascarenhas; D.J. Rato; Florie Fernandes; Frank Carvalho; Gilu Fernandes; Jovito Dias; Lucy Dias.   £15: Joe de Silva.   £20: Lambert Pereira.   £25: Joan Pires

DEATHS

29 July: Betalbatim, Goa: ERASMO CARVALHO: husband of Ninette, brother of Sergio/Fatimi, Joyce/Lulita, Lumena/Ivan, Emmanuel/Alba, Sylvia/Francis, late Dr Tamaturgo, Efigenia/late Joao, Fr Nazario, Tony/Tina, Gracia/Mariazinha, Idinha/Wilfred, Hilda/late Willy, Sr Galbania, Fatima/Wilson and Sofia.

5 Aug. Santa Cruz, Goa: ARCADIO DE ARAUJO. Husband of Filomena Gonsalves Patricio. Father of Annie (St. Cruz H. School)/Mauricio (U.K.), Mark/Clara, Alvito/ Jenifer, Alina/Jude & Threza.

LOOKING FOR

BBC. TV Series - 'Living The Dream' - Are you planning to relocate to Goa to set up your dream business? Are you about to leave behind the rat race in Britain and become your own boss doing something you love - are you taking your family with you? If so, the BBC would love to hear from you for the new series of the hugely successful Living the Dream. Please contact helen.shariatmadari@bbc.co.uk with a daytime phone number. Or call her on 0208 752 5272 For details of the series see: http://www.bbc.co.uk/business/programmes/dream/

FLIGHT INFORMATION

4 Aug. Travel Trade Gazette UK. Independent charter carrier Excel Airways plans to launch services to the Indian Ocean. Excel hopes to offer destinations such as the Maldives, Goa and Mombasa for winter 2004-05.

GOA NEWS HEADLINES
mainly from Joel D'Souza in Goa, courtesy of GOACOM

30 Jul. Times of India. Goan gaddas get going. A major controversy seems to be brewing up. Many of the restaurant-owners are complaining that the roadside eateries or 'gaddas' are taking away their business. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/html/uncomp/articleshow?msid=102103

30 Jul. Herald. Stop Migrant Bashing in Goa. http://www.goacom.com/news/news2003/jul/msg00118.html

30 Jul. Moneycontrol.com. Corporate seminars and training programmes are keeping Goa tourism busy, even during the monsoon, which is usually the 'off-season' period. http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/highlights/newsdetail.php?filename=news30072003093358.htm

3 Aug. Times of India. Lisbon postscript. Neither in Belem nor anywhere in Lisbon do we find any appreciable trace of Portugal’s connection with India or Goa in particular. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/xml/uncomp/articleshow?msid=109492

4. Aug. Business Line. Medical tourism - winning hearts overseas. An interesting model of health and hospitality - the Victor Apollo Hospital - is poised to become operational in Goa by mid-October. The project comprises a 250-bed multi-speciality hospital, besides a resort of 150 cottages on the beach. http://www.hinduonnet.com/bline/stories/2003080401680100.htm

4 Aug. Business Line. Goa has come a long way since Liberation. According to popular perception, Goa may just be a great tourist destination and a tippler's paradise, but the attitude of Goans is rapidly transforming the country's smallest State into an industrial haven. http://www.hinduonnet.com/bline/stories/2003080400691300.htm

4 Aug. Express Computers. Are used computers the best thing for our schools? It’s been over a year since a shipment of donated, used computers arrived in Goa for installation across schools in the state. A survey conducted recently examines how successful the project has been and what issues and concerns it has thrown up. Frederick Noronha outlines some of the lessons learned from the Goa Schools Computers Project
http://www.expresscomputeronline.com/20030804/indcomp1.shtml

4 Aug. Economic Times. In a bid to cater for foreign and upmarket domestic tourists, The Indian Government plans to operate luxury cruises linking Bombay, Goa and Kerala http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/html/uncomp/articleshow?msid=110306

6. Aug. Navhind Times. Ralph de Sousa, an enterprising entrepreneur. By Joaquim Fernandes. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=080615

IN THE NEWS

31 July. The South West Farmer (Cornwall). Goan Fish Curry. This must be the most famous of all dishes served in Goa. They use whatever fish is available and even prawns. When we had a surplus of mackerel we used the large fat ones and cut them into chunks and made them into this curry. Recipe at click here Also, Mackerel Recheado. This is a popular way of serving mackerel. It's ideal cooked both on a barbecue as well as in a pan. Recipe at click here

31 Jul. The Express. Big Brother hippy chick Nush Nowak spills the beans on her health and beauty regime and reveals her passion for yoga. She says, "I wanted to immerse myself in the lifestyle so I enrolled in a yoga course in the Purple Valley in Goa, India, a few months ago and it was the most intense two weeks of my life. I got up at five every morning to begin the regime. You sweat buckets and work really hard. I wanted to go back and train as a teacher but Big Brother came along so I had to put that idea on hold.”

1 Aug. The Daily Star. EastEnders. The Ferreira clan will show their true credentials with a massive wedding ceremony punch-up! Fists and insults will fly when they attend a long-anticipated family wedding. [On 14 Aug. Dan objects to Pushpa’s behaviour. On 15 Aug., the Ferreiras embarrass themselves with a display of slapping and food fights as the wedding draws to a close.]

1 Aug. Kent & Sussex Courier. Jemma Sandler, 24, from Bishops Oak Ride, Tonbridge, Kent, is looking forward to swapping her duties as a civilian worker for the Metropolitan Police to care for dogs and cats in Goa. She will help at a veterinary hospital, run by International Animal Rescue. The hospital is based in Mapusa and looks after 150 dogs and 90 cats.

1 Aug. National Post (Canada). Father Raymond J. De Souza defends the Vatican document on the obligation of Catholic politicians to oppose legal recognition of homosexual unions. http://www.nationalpost.com/search/site/story.asp?id=AD0A21FC-B0AC-427F-8933-1DF195DA5328 [Raymond D'Souza is the son of Greta (ex-Mombasa) and Cedric D'Souza (ex-Uganda and Nairobi) of Calgary].

3 Aug. Straits Times (Singapore). Yoga in Goa. Lahe Lahe Retreats is organising a package next month to Goa. The week-long programme includes morning yoga and meditation on the beach, ayurvedic oil massages, traditional Goan food and a visit to a Goan market. Price is US$1,300 per person, and does not include airfare to India. http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/life/story/0,4386,202880,00.html

3 Aug. The People (UK). Goa is chilled-out, cheap and the people are some of the friendliest I've ever met. Most are so laid back it's a wonder they ever get out of bed. The food in Goa is fantastic, cheap and plentiful. It really is the experience of a lifetime. Try to spend at least two weeks in Goa - one just isn't enough. Full text, click here

4 Aug. Yahoo News. Gay culture catches up in tourist resort of Goa. Goa is fast becoming a hub of male prostitution. 437 words. http://in.news.yahoo.com/030804/139/26lft.html

6 Aug. L.A. Times. Beyond vindaloo. Although more Goans live in Southern California than in any other part of the United States, there are no Goan restaurants here - Goan food is best enjoyed at home. Chef Addi Decosta of Redondo Beach says that in Goa, tourists who want Goan food eat at shacks on the beach. Rose Nair and Nalini Viegas brought together friends at Viegas' home in Anaheim Hills. Potato chops were made by Huntington Beach resident Margaret De Sa. At the dessert table, we sampled Anne Dos Santos' baath and Edison De Sa's bebinca. Isabel de Figueiredo of Irvine has published "Spiced Delicacies: Family Recipes From Goa." Anthony Furtado of West Covina has launched an Internet site selling home-style products (http://www.goacom.com/goanfoods). Full text, click here

7 Aug. Daily Nation ( Kenya). Letter by Valerie Nunes. Excerpts: I am a Kenyan of Goan origin.I also like to point out that a lot of Goans lived in Kenya even before the NSSF system was introduced.We, too, have our rights in this country.I will not agree to be called an alien. I was born a Goan and I will die a Goan. But I was also born a Kenyan and will die a Kenyan. For text click here.

SPECIAL: UK TV PROGRAMMES:UK Food Channel. (Satellite, Cable & Digital only)

Sat. 9 Aug. 17:30 (30 mins). Repeated 10:30 and 17:00 on 10 Aug. Keith Floyd. In the state of Goa, he visits the capital Panjim, cooking crayfish curry and seeing how spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg are grown

Tue. 12 Aug. 11:00 (30 mins TV) Repeated at 16:00. Madhur Jaffrey visits the state of Goa, where the marriage of Portuguese and Indian food is one of the happiest in the world, as the authentic vindaloo demonstrates

SAFARI CHEF with Mike Robinson (30 mins each):
08 Aug. 19:30. Diani Beach, Mombasa. Crab bhajis in coconut sauce and seafood curry.
11 Aug. 19:30. Loisaba, Kenya. Impala - baked in banana leaf and stuffed.
12 Aug. 19:30. Lamu. Vermicelli with crab sauce, and beef stew with bubble and squeak.
13 Aug. 19:30. Kalunga, Kenya. Baked tilapia in banana leaf, spicy Thai fishcakes and fried whitebait.
14 Aug. 19:30. Tassia, Kenya. Beef fillet carpaccio style and roast lamb, Masai style.
15 Aug. 19:30. Kipungani, Kenya. Coconut rice, spicy Swahili prawns and stuffed leg of lamb.

FORTHCOMING

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Sun. 10 Aug. Bastora Union Feast of St Cajetan at Archbishop Lanfranc School. Mass at 12:30. Music by Equinox. Tickets Adults £9; children (5-12 yrs.) £5; <4 free. Contacts: Peter 020 8672 3232; Agnelo 020 8361 2561; Lester 020 8361 8732; Peter 020 8531 1476. More info at www.bastora.com

Sat. 23 Aug. 7pm to midnight. Goan Association (UK) Disco Fever for ages 16 and over. Dynamic Duo playing all your favourites. Bina Banqueting Hall, 4-8 Upper Tooting Road, SW17 (opposite Tooting Bec Station). Licensed bar. Entrance: £5 including snacks. Contact: Lily/Tony D'Souza 020-8644 5310; Wilma/Cedric D'Cruz 020-8954 1596.

Sun. 24 Aug. Chorao UK celebrates the feast of St. Bartholomew at Merton Hall, 76 Kingston Road, Mass at 4pm followed by a get together till late. Music by Nite life. Please contact Claver D'Mello 020 8672 4562 or Mervyn Ramos on 020 86892970

Sun. 24 Aug. GOA (UK) Five a side football tournament at Canterbury Road, Croydon. For further details please contact Val Nunes on 01322 44 5743 or Darren Fernandes 07956 117703.

Mon. 25 August. The Aldona Association is organising a Day trip to Bournemouth for members and guests. Pick up from bus stop outside Wood Green Bus Depot, London, N22. Coach departs at 7 am. All one price of £10 each. Book early to avoid disappointment. First come first served basis. Contact Nigel Moniz 020 8441 9075 / Lana Moniz 020 8931 2323.

Sat. 30 Aug. YLGS presents 'ALOHA GOA' Hawaiian Luau at The River Suite (Private Function Room), Walkabout Temple. Nearest Tube: Temple/Embankment. Music by Guava Groove & DJ Dooza. Dress Code: Hawaiian/Casual (Undress to Impress!). Tickets £8 before 10th August, £10 Thereafter. Contact Alison 07799 586793 or alisonbraganza@hotmail.com See flyer at: http://www.ylgs.org.uk/aloha.html

Sun. 31 Aug. G.O.A. SPORTS DAY at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon. Open at 11.00 am to 9.00 pm. Entrance £1; children under 16 free. Events for all. Free Disco after the events. Contacts: Glyn Albuquerque 020 - 8680 2401. For offers of help: Peter Rodrigues 020- 8399 4883

Sun 31 Aug. 4pm - The Asian Chaplaincy. Konkani Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady & St Christopher's Catholic Church, 32 High Street, Cranford, Middlesex.

Sun. 7 Sep. Anjuna Association will be celebrating the fourth centenary of the Anjuna Church dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel at the Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon. Holy Mass at 12.30pm followed by a get together. Maz & Co in attendance. For details please contact Felix on 020 8686 1876, Mel on 020 8653 7564, Orlando on 020 8697 4067 and Albert on 020 8656 8745.

Sat 13 Sep. 7 till 11. Join Say One Do One playing RNB GARAGE and LATEST TUNES at Princess Louise Pub, 208 High Holborn. FREE ENRTY. Nigel 07956 984532 or Paul 07956 496190

Sun 14 Sep. MAIDSTONE MELA at Mote Park, Maidstone. Celebrating World Food and Music. The Goan Community is requested to support The Worshipful The Mayor of Maidstone, Cllr Morel D'Souza in this endeavour by taking part and visiting the event. Contact: Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 8771 4457 Nina Pinto 020 8767 0663 Charmaine Hacker 01622 602183

Fri. 19 Sep. G.O.A OPEN 2003 - First London Golf Tournament at Hoebridge Golf Centre, Surrey. Entrance fee - Members: £20, Non-Members £35. Contact: Jacinto D'Silva 020 - 8723 1233, Menino Mascarenhas 01784 211832, Orlando Braganza 01932 269476.

Sun 21 Sep. Mapuca Feast at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Rd, Croydon. Contact: Eusebio Pinto 020 - 8304 9089.

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