COMMUNITY NEWS

From Eddie Fernandes: As I shall be away on holiday, the next issue of the newsletter will appear on Thursday 4 September. Emergency notices can be sent to Bernie Gracias, BERNIEGRACIAS@aol.com tel 020 8723 1322 and if approved they will appear in the What’s New box at www.goanvoice.org.uk

	16 Aug. The Guardian featured Joseph & Gracie Sequeira. Excerpts: Joe said: We were married in Goa in 1933, and this year I will be 97…Six years ago, I learned to cook because my wife was ill. Now it's my pastime. Gracie said: Mostly he cooks chicken, but he does very nice vegetables. We like our community. [Gracie & Joe, (ex-Mombasa), live in Somerset and we hope to feature them again soon]. Click here for full text.
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From Glyn Albuquerque, GOAN Hockey Club (London). We currently run 2 Men’s Hockey Teams, both playing in the Surrey Hockey League. As one of our Goal Keeper’s has retired, we are desperately looking for a new Goal Keeper for the new season (all equipment will be provided). We are currently the only sporting section within the GOA that has been actively playing League Hockey for over 25 years in London, & we aim to see this continue for many more years.
Both of our teams play in competitive leagues (Astroturf) & offer a friendly atmosphere with plenty of socialising after the matches. The season begins on Saturday September 6th. We are always on the look out for new members, so if anyone is interested in playing, Please contact Glyn Albuquerque (020 8 680 2401). So if you are a Hockey Player & proud to be a Goan, come & join us

Cllr Uma Fernandes, Conservative Parliamentary candidate for Brent East said that Brent is more dangerous than New York's Bronx. She explained that Brent residents were more likely to be mugged than residents of New York's Bronx. Text & photo at: http://www.conservatives.com/news/article.cfm?obj_id=69556

From Dave Futers: A new project is starting in Goa to test how low end computers and open source software can be used in village schools to ensure that computer education is available to all. Funded by the World Bank after extensive negotiations lasting over a year the project has now had its first project meeting.
Work will start in earnest during September and the project lasts for one year. It will employ three local people from Goa. One village school will benefit from a computer lab.
The project could be extended to other schools providing funding can be raised. If you are interested get on touch with me at david@futers.org
The most interesting point with this project is that it was designed in Goa, funding was obtained by the project champions in Goa and it will be delivered in Goa.

Donations received. £10: Cecil Mascarenhas; Francis Lobo; L. Leitao;   £15: C. DeSouza; Mina D’Cruz;  £20: Morel D’Souza;   £25: Ben Da Costa;

DEATHS

20 Aug: Navelim, Goa: ANTONIO JOAQUIM D'MELLO: husband of late Annie, father of Peter/Agnes, Sukul/Adolf, Jude/Celia. Brother of late Xavier/Flora (Thika, Kenya), Eugania/late Jelly Gomes.

18 Aug: Vasco: ANTONIO ALVARES: husband of Filomena, father of Mary/Victor D'Souza, Candelina/Anton Xavier Pinto (Paris), Emilia/Raymond D'Souza (London), Felix/Ruthi.

16 Aug. Agasaim, Goa. DOMINGOS FRANCISCO PALHA: husband of Feleciana, father of Manuel/Gloria, Conceicao/Estofano (England), Cruz /Lazarine, Helen/Eugeno (England), Antonio, Frank/Gracy, Bernard.

16 Aug: Merces: MATILDA PERPETUAL D'SOUZA E LOURENCO: wife of late Felix, mother of Vincent (Ex-RND/UK)/Ismael and late Sebastiao, grandmother of Agnelo and Piedade (UK).

14 Aug. Erith, Kent. GILBERT FERNANDES (ex-Saligao & Dar-es-Salaam). Husband of Amelia (nee Pinto of Mombasa & Assagao). Father of Dominic and Alexandra. Father-in-law of Clint Coelho, Granddad of Shane, Warren and Kerrianne. Brother of Nelson/Hilda, Rudy/Maureen (Canada). Brother-in-law of Elma/Tony, Luis Paulo/Cecilia, Angela/Carlos and Regina.
Funeral on 2nd September at 1.30 pm at St. Benet's Church, Abbey Grove, Abbey Wood SE2. Condolences to Dominic.Fernandes@jobcentreplus.gov.uk

Eulogy: ZARINA FONSECA (ex-Kampala) who died in London on 16 July. Click here for full text.

LOOKING FOR

Required: A co-driver for an overland drive, UK to Goa. Hopefully to start in early October and the drive should take about three weeks. Return privately by air from Goa or Bombay. Vehicle is a Bedford Campervan. Contact Michael Green, Tel. 01189 744476 tiger.tiger@btinternet.com

Maqbool Chaudhri, ex- Goan High School Mombasa, (class of 1956), now living in Richmond, Yorkshire, would like to re-establish contact with friends. E-mail: macchaudhri@aol.com

A well educated, self-employed, financially stable Kikuyu man is looking for a reasonable and understanding Goan or Asian woman for everlasting love and enhanced marriage. The lady should be between 28-41 years old. I'll expect her to join me in the economic and social welfare of the nation. Please send your phone number if available. Peter Simons, Box 6075, Thika. From
http://www.nationaudio.com/News/DailyNation/Saturday/0704/lonely.htm

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

17 Aug. Deccan Herald. A quiet process of reverse evangelisation is on, as more and more Indian priests of Goan origin are heading abroad. The Society of Pilar has in recent months sent out over a dozen priests to Europe and the USA at the request of the Vatican. By Devika Sequeira. Full text at: http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/aug17/n14.asp

18 Aug. Times of India. Fifty per cent of the Goan population will be computer literate within the next three years due to the Cyberage computer scheme and due to the government’s concerted efforts towards e-governance, Goa’s Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Parrikar said. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/xml/uncomp/articleshow?msid=135252

20 Aug, Navhind Times. There have been an estimated 500 cases of jaundice detected in Panaji. The main source of these cases was found to be contamination of drinking water. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=082030

21 Aug. Economic Times. No more fun & feni, Goa to clean up its act. Manohar Parrikar, Goa’s tech-savvy chief minister, plans to rejig the state’s image. “Too much emphasis on tourism has distorted Goa’s image. Today, tourists come to Goa with everything bad in their minds about the state,” Mr Parrikar claimed. Full text at: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/html/uncomp/articleshow?msid=138385

Friday Balcao, the fortnightly discussion event on August 22, will feature the topic "Giving back to Goa" the theme of the World Goa Day 2003. The discussion will seek to understand various perspectives on what "Giving back to Goa" means to Overseas Goans. Mario Fernandes [ex-UK] from Divar will share his viewpoints and personal experiences.

IN THE NEWS

14 Aug. The Peninsula. The Goan Overseas Association (GOA) will observe the World Goa Day on August 20. The theme for this year's celebration is 'Giving Back to Goa'. For more text click here.

15 Aug. New Vision (Kampala). Grupo Algeria, an acclaimed Goan folklore troupe is here. According to Vivek Araujo, Savio and Ann Martins of the Goan community in Uganda, the group will be performing alongside some local Asian and Ugandan artists. Full text, 357 words, at: http://allafrica.com/stories/200308150419.html

17 Aug. Jamaica Observer. Regarding Idi Amin, Keith Vaz, said: "The tragedy is that unlike other hated dictators he has not had to face a proper criminal trial for his acts of atrocity.No one is mourning in Leicester today. Many Ugandan-Asians in Britain were still claiming compensation against the government of Uganda for the expropriation of their property by Amin 30 years ago. It is time to settle their cases."For more text click here.

17 Aug. New York Times. Asians regaining role in Uganda's economy. "You wouldn't be wrong to say 30 to 40 percent of the economy is in the hands of the Asians," said Manuel Pinto, a former member of Uganda's Parliament whose father was an immigrant from Goa State in India and whose mother was a Ugandan. Such unions were, and continue to be, relatively rare, with Uganda's Indian community keeping largely to itself. Click here for full text.

18 Aug. The Mirror. Sarah Amin, one of the late Idi Amin's wives claimed her husband was actually jolly and kind. London-based Sarah last hit the headlines here four years ago after mice and cockroaches overran her Ugandan cafe in East London. She pleaded guilty to seven charges of breaking hygiene laws, was given a conditional discharge and ordered to pay £1,000 costs. Now Sarah, who lives in a terraced house in Wood Green, North London, says she is a businesswoman organising weddings and parties for prominent Ugandans living in London. "I have the position of first lady among Ugandans in London and people respect me for that,” she said. Full text, 1096 words, at: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/allnews/page.cfm?objectid=13304625&method=full&siteid=50143

21 Aug. The Independent. Tennis - Brain tumour fear for Paes. LEANDER PAES, who won the Wimbledon mixed doubles with Martina Navratilova, is suffering from a brain lesion and will miss the US Open, which begins on Monday. Paes was admitted to a hospital in Florida on Sunday.

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. Entries close 1 Sept.

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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