COMMUNITY NEWS

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	12 Aug. Navhind Times. World-wide Goans set to celebrate World Goa Day. By Joaquim Fernandes. Excerpts: Suffused in a mix of love and nostalgia, Goans across the globe are gearing up to celebrate World Goa Day on August 20… a virtual fever is building up in cyberspace among the Goan communities now thriving in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Portugal, Spain, Kenya, Tanzania and some countries of the Middle East… Writing in the official website [www.goaday.com] of World Goa Day, London-based Mr Rene Barreto, convenor of the event, says, “on Goa day this year, thousands of Goans will once again remind themselves of the need to work to preserve our culture, music, history, language, cuisine, and art for our children, the non-Goan community, and for posterity.” Full text of article is at http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=081235
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YLGS (Young London Goans Society) are proud to launch their new website www.ylgs.org.uk which now features an Events Diary, Photo Gallery and also a Forum where Young Goans can log on and chat, give feedback to the Committee, meet other young Goans, have a moan, etc! Membership is Free for Young Goans aged 18 and Over. For more details come and register at www.ylgs.org.uk or email webmaster@ylgs.org.uk

	9. Aug. The Guardian. Seaside snapshot: Bridlington, Yorkshire. Best restaurant: Sylvia de Souza's (01262 673210) High Street, Bridlington. A Goan restaurant, serving imaginative Anglo-Indian dishes at around £6 per main course. For the brave, try the oxtail vindaloo (you can always cool it down with the coconut rice or yoghurt chutney). Also, check out Derek De Souza’s Bridlington hotel at http://web.onetel.net.uk/~desouzashotel/
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8 Aug. Leicester Mercury. Edgar Fernandes Murder. Keith Vaz MP today called on the Foreign Office to ensure a man accused of murdering Leicester holidaymaker Edgar Fernandes does not flee justice. Mr Vaz is arranging a meeting with Foreign Office ministers. He also intends to fly to Turkey with the family to lobby the authorities in the next few weeks. For full text click here.

Moving Here, a new website, http://www.movinghere.org.uk/ was launched last week. It consists of digitised photographs, maps, objects, documents and audio items recording migration experiences of the past 200 years such as:

The Goan contribution to the Royal Navy. Link to the National Archives Office listing of Goan Prisoners of war. Photographs of Goa going back to 1906. British government policy on the migration of Ugandan Asians Details of Roman Catholic Church Records from Goa. There are parish registers for 92 churches that consist of baptisms, marriages and burials and date from the 18th to the 20th century. These can be consulted through world-wide network of Family History Centres, including many in Britain. You can send in an audio or written report of your own experiences or check out the accounts of others.

Donations received: £ 20 each: Banno Baptista; Monica Pereira.

DEATHS

7 Aug: Assolna, Goa: ZITO RODRIGUES: (Ex-EA Railways, Kisumu, Nairobi, Tanga), husband of late Olga Beniga Viegas, father of Scarlet/Henry (Canada), Leslie St Anne (Ex-SBI) Sabin and Lorraine, great-grandfather of Ezabella (Canada), brother-in-law of late Gilbert Viegas, Limo Viegas, Melba/Hipol Cordeiro (Nairobi), Milly/Anthony D'Costa and Mira.

7 Aug: Bastora, Goa: CLARA LIBANIA PINTO: wife of late Anthony, mother of Pricilla/Alfred, Niceta/Ronnie, Osbin/Eustaquia (Bahrain) and Oddy/Angela. Grandmother of Hazel & Onissa (Bahrain), sister/sister-in-law of late Effie/Principe Carasco (UK).

4 Aug, Porvorim, Goa. LEOCADIA (Lucy) NORONHA FERNANDES (ex-Nairobi/Ontario-Canada). Wife of Santan Fernandes. Sister of Dr. Xavier/Angela Noronha (Canada); Blanche/Domnick [Dick] Fernandes (Canada); Agnes/Joseph Rocha (Canada); Sophie/late Dr. Lawrence John Lobo (UK). Aunt of Jude-John, Clare, Trevor, Konrad & Neil. Special thanks to family friend Delhia Luis in Goa for all the assistance provided. Condolences to slobo@clara.co.uk or xnoronha@aol.com

5 July, Norwood Green, London. PETER DIAS died aged 69. Ex-East African Airways, Nairobi and ex-British Airways, UK. He was born in Goa. He is missed and mourned by Prisca, Janet, Jane, Rosetta, Dominic, Elias and their families. Condolences to m.pullen2@ntlworld.com

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Jose Braganza of Mapusa, is currently pursuing his MBA at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University. His dissertation topic is “Tourism Industry in Goa”. He has prepared a brief questionnaire and would be grateful for your responses. Write to him at BraganzaJM@Cardiff.ac.uk

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

5 Aug. Yahoo India News. Mr Pramod Mahajan, the BJP Party (BJP) national general Secretary said that the Goa government would last its full term till May 2007 with no contingency of mid-term Assembly elections. Full text at: http://in.news.yahoo.com/030805/43/26m4h.html

8 Aug. Navhind Times. The funeral of noted tiatrist, Rosario Rodrigues, took place at the Holy Trinity church cemetery at Benaulim.

9 Aug. Deccan Herald. Foreigners make for half of drug-related arrests. Charas sends designer drugs out of fashion on Goa beaches. By Devika Sequeira, Full text at:
http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/aug09/n3.asp

9 Aug. Navhind Times. Howard Parkinson, Deputy High Commissioner of Britain, is leading a trade delegation to Goa on 28 and 29 Aug 2003 to explore trade and investment chances of Goa and the UK. The delegation will include trade promotion advisors, persons involved in tourism promotion and government officers.

11 Aug. Economic Times. Passengers of Delhi-bound Goa-Nizamuddin Express had a miraculous escape as six bogies of the train derailed in on Sunday. Full text at:
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/html/uncomp/articleshow?msid=124383

13 Aug. Hindustan Times. Goa's annual football carnival begins next week. By Frederick Noronha. Soccer crazy Goa is eagerly awaiting its annual football carnival that gets underway next week. Goa, a state of 1.4 million, has 153 registered soccer clubs and the high point of the season is "Primeira Divisao", or the official league. Full text at: http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_336407,00070003.htm

IN THE NEWS

7 Aug. Western Morning News. Anita Edgar has set up a charity in Goa to help destitute children. She now wants to build a mini village on 22,000 sq metres of land - which she bought for £1 a metre - where the children who are ready to leave the homes, which are staffed 24 hours a day, can live. For full text click here

8 Aug. Hindustan Times. Indian teachers in UK now face deportation. With UK tiding over a staff crisis, Indian teachers like Jean, who now washes dishes for a living, face deportation. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/5983_333779,00430005.htm

9 Aug. Montreal Gazette. Among several interesting articles in Ecumenism, is one by Tony Fernandes, a Montreal businessperson and painter, reflects his fascination with common themes in his Catholic religion and the Hindu religion of his ancestors. Ecumenism is published, in English and French, by the Canadian Centre for Ecumenism, 2065 Sherbrooke St. W., Montreal H3H 1G6. An annual subscription costs $15. Phone (514) 937-9176 or e-mail ccocce@total.net

10 Aug. The Sunday Times (Perth, Australia). Police have made a breakthrough in the bashing of Paul de Souza, 29, whose alleged attackers escaped overseas after a bureaucratic bungle. They have uncovered new evidence that could lead to the extradition of two brothers who fled to England after the attack. Paul de Souza, 29, had almost every bone in his face broken in a brutal attack that has left him with 53 screws and seven plates in his face. Mr de Souza was outside the hotel talking to his partner on his mobile phone, arranging a lift, when he was attacked, his mother Liz said. Mrs de Souza told The Sunday Times her son was still "up and down" emotionally. Full text at http://www.sundaytimes.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,7034,6902328%255E948,00.html

11 Aug. Economic Times. Christie's New York auction, 17 September this year has an early work by Souza relating to a period around 1957 and titled London By Night which has being estimated in the range of $18,000-24,000, http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/xml/uncomp/articleshow?msid=126291

13 Aug. Daily News (Sri Lanka). Old houses of Goa - Architectural marvels. Goa is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, known for its sun, sand and surf as also its old churches and temples. However, very few tourists are acquainted with a unique aspect of Goa - its old traditional houses, some of which are more than 250 years old and still well-preserved. Full text at http://www.dailynews.lk/2003/08/13/fea07.html

	13 Aug. Daily Nation (Kenya). Veteran politician Dr Julius Kiano died in Nairobi last week. Fitz De Souza who was with Dr Kiano during the drafting of Kenya's independence Constitution in Lancaster House, London, is pictured at a condolence visit to his widow.
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14 Aug. The Guardian. TV programmes today. BBC 1. 7.30 pm. EastEnders. The Ferreira wedding proves to be a rather lively affair.

FORTHCOMING

Click here for help in locating Archbishop Lanfranc School, Croydon

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 £10. 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.

CANCELLED! Sat 13 Sep. 7 till 11. Join Say One Do One playing RNB GARAGE and LATEST TUNES at Princess Louise Pub, 208 High Holborn. CANCELLED!

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.

Sat. 20 Sep. 2pm to 11 pm. Pilar Fund Raising Social for young men to the Priesthood in Goa. St. Francis & St. Anthony Church, Social Hall, Haslett Ave. West Crawley (opp. MacDonalds) Disco will be by Guava Groove. Live music by John Pinheiro. Tickets: Adults £ 8 includes snacks and meal; children <12 £4. There will be a licensed Bar. Contacts FR Oliver 0208 563 9102; Tony/Sally 01293 543520/425644; Evelyn Coelho 0208 686 1841; Loy Rebello 0208 241 9246.

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

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