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COMMUNITY NEWS

8 Jun. New York Times. Portuguese passports are now being hawked in Goa as a much desired commodity - a fast track highway to Europe - more specifically the UK via Lisbon. Stuart Fernandes with eight cousins in Lisbon has London as his goal whilst Glaston Luis an engineering student at Goa University, also with cousins in Portugal, will make only a brief stop in Lisbon before heading off for Scotland or London. Moreover Indians with no ties to Goa are also getting through as the Indian and Portuguese-era archives are poorly maintained and their staff vulnerable to bribes Portuguese officials in Goa say. For full text, 581 words, click here.

2 Jun. The Mirror. Sir Alan Sugar offers advice to Peter Fernandes on marketing his product - software for a 360-degree imaging system using a digital camera. Full text, 400 words at click here.Peter Fernandes was born in Mombasa. His father was the late Joe Fernandes, Sports and History Master of the Goan School Mombasa. His mother, Bonnie and sister Indira now live in Sydney. His company specialises in the 360 degree imaging field. Check the websites, www.vaccinemedia.com and www.virtual360.net Peter would like to re-establish contact lost friends - his e-mail address is peter@vaccinemedia.com

4 Jun. Time Out. page 63 reproduced the painting that won Chevone Barretto, aged 11, the Young Pavement Artist of the Year competition. Chevone lives in Hanwell and attends Cardinal Wiseman Roman Catholic School, Greenford. She is the daughter of Joelle and Flavian Barretto of Hanwell, West London (ex-Nairobi). For a copy of her drawing see: http://www.youngpavementartist.co.uk/win2002.htm

10 Jun. South London Press. Ruby Fernandes, fundraising manager of Nightingale House in Calpham was thrilled when National Lottery host Dale Winton gave a show at the home last Sunday. "He had everyone in fits of laughter. He told us about his life and about what's going on in television. He is clearly so wonderful with elderly people," she said. [Ruby, ex-Panjim, is married to Hilary, ex-Nairobi].
For text of article click here.

5 Jun. Evening Times (Glasgow). Neil D'Souza, 33, is starring in Midnight's Children at the King's Theatre, Glasgow, this week. Neil's other love is writing - he has already written a play for BBC Radio 4 and is working on a commission with Tricycle Theatre. He is working on a pilot show for a sitcom with Carl Goreham. "Our sitcom is based around an Asian family, and it will have a real Bollywood -type theme. I hope it comes off. It is hard to say which I enjoy most, acting or writing. I love acting and would not want to give it up, but it is not the only thing I can do."

The June 2003 edition of the Goan Welfare Society Nairobi is packed with news from over there. Check it out at http://www.goacom.com/news/news2003/jun/msg00030.html If you wish to receiive the free graphical version of the newsletter, write to Slyvia Pires, sjpires@cba.co.ke

DEATHS

8 Jun. Leicester, UK. ARON NOEL PETER ALFONSO, aged 31. He will be missed by his family - Ivor, Ivonia, Ryan and Danielle.
Funeral on Fri. 13 June.: 9.00 - 9.45 am at home. 10.30 am 'Service of Love' at Sacred Heart Church, Mere Road, Leicester. Followed by laying to rest at Gilroes Cemetery. The family's preference will be for donations to go to the ECMO Unit at Glenfield Hospital. Ginns and Gutteridge Funeral Directors, Vaughan Way, Leicester. LE1 4NR.will accept donations on behalf of the family.

7 June: Panjim: JUVENCIO MARIA THEODORO RODRIGUES (Ex-Jinja, Uganda), Husband of Ana Regina (Anita), Father of Godwin/Viena and Sybil /Mario Rodrigues Grandfather of Mavis and Grace. Brother of Justina, Julieta, Palmira/Domingos.

6 June. Chicalim, Goa. VINCENT JOSE FERNANDES (Ex. Dar es Salaam). Husband of late Associana (Shana). Father of late Carmen/Cliffy, Brigitte/Rafael, Annie/Alex and Daisy/Sabino.

LOOKING FOR

People who are about to move from the UK to Goa. Ricochet South, www.ricochet.co.uk, a television company is currently producing the fourth series of the Channel Four documentary 'No Going Back'. Each programme tells a different story of people leaving the rat race behind and risking everything to transform their lives and pursue their dreams of starting a small business venture overseas. For some of the stories featured in previous programmes see http://www.channel4.com/life/microsites/N/no_going_back/index.html If you fit the bill or know someone who does, contact Jane Thorogood, Associate Producer, Tel: 01273 604 792, jane.thorogood@ricochetsouth.co.uk For the flier click here.

BBC EASTENDERS

5 Jun. BBC. The Ferreira's - EastEnders' latest family: Your views.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/2959264.stm

8 Jun. Scottish Daily Record. Dan Ferreira makes himself known by throwing a housewarming party and dressing up as Elvis, in oversized glasses, a wig and white leather jumpsuit. For full text click here.

8 Jun. The Sunday Mirror. Headline: East End Elvis is a Ready Teddy Goan. Daddy Dan, originally from Goa in India, wasn't a typical Asian dad at all. No, he was a berk. A berk dressed as Elvis.
http://www.sundaymirror.co.uk/hyland/

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

1 June. The Navhind Times 1/6/03. Goa Paints a Landscape of Moral Entropy - by Nandkumar Kamat. See: http://www.goacom.com/news/news2003/jun/msg00032.html

6 Jun. Indian Express. Mineral Water. Fungus and dust particles were found inside the sealed Kinley bottles in a batch manufactured at Verna plant in Goa.
http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=54085

8 Jun. BBC. Goa police arrested 20 crew members of a Chinese vessel for "illegal" fishing in Indian waters and registered a case under the Marine Act, police said.

10 Jun. Navhind Times. Seven legislators from the United States visited Goa from June 8 to 11 to study the political system prevalent in the state and to discuss cultural and social activities, housing policy and besides political and community issues.
http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=061045

10 Jun. Navhind Times. The Consul General of Portugal in Goa, Dr Miguel de Calheiros Velozo said that India and Portugal have a lot to share.
http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=061040

10 Jun. Times of India. Indian Airlines announced concessional fares for Goans travelling to Gulf countries.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/html/uncomp/articleshow?msid=14259

10 June. Times of India. Gambling their luck at Goa casino.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/html/uncomp/articleshow?msid=14489

11 June. Navhind Times. Promising "world-class infrastructure", the government today formally announced Goa as the permanent venue of the International Film Festival of India.
http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=061154

11 Jun. Times of India. Monsoon to hit in Goa by the weekend.

12 Jun. Navhind Times. 60 year old Fidelis Lobo of Tivin was battered to death by four men in what appears to be a drunken spree. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=061234

IN THE NEWS

4 Jun. Tampa Tribune (Florida). Photograph of Joe Texeira, Chef at Shalimar Indian. "The native of Goa, India, has been in this country about seven months."

6 Jun. The Scottish Herald. This week William Dalrymple won two awards worth £10,000 each for his book, White Mughals. Read the riveting account of his Goa trip (3417 words) at http://www.travelintelligence.net/wsd/articles/art_45.html Summary: Most Goans still consider their state a place apart: a cultured Mediterranean island, quite distinct from the rest of India. As they quickly let you know, they eat bread, not chapattis; drink in tavernas, not tea shops; many of them were Roman Catholic, not Hindu; and their musicians played guitars and sang fados. None of them, they assured you, could stand the sound of sitars or shenai.

6 Jun. Indian Television .Com. Oliver Sean, "India's first truly international complete musician" was born in Goa born to an Italian father & Portuguese-Goan mother. He went to California and now travels between the UK and India. http://www.indiantelevision.com/teamply/y2k3/oliversean.htm

7 Jun. Ottawa Citizen. Doug Lansky's new book, First Time Around The World lists the top 10 current hangouts around the globe. He writes - Goa: On the southwest coast of India, "once known for its status as the crown jewel of do-nothingness on the Hippie Trail, it has turned into one of world's largest rave scenes."

8 Jun. Sunday Mirror. Drug Mule. Anna Bartlett was a high-achieving schoolgirl and following her A-levels, she set off on a dream trip to India and Africa. It was in Goa in 1998 that she first met a charismatic charmer called Stacy who later persuaded her to become a drug runner. For text, 2269 words click here

8 Jun. NewsDay (New York). Dr. Agnelo Dias believes that suicide among young South Asians is more common than many mental health professionals realize. He thinks parent-child conflict over cultural values are at the core of many suicides. "Our children in America live in two worlds, one is the world of the parents and one is the outside world," he said. For example, immigrant parents often make sacrifices to start a new life in the United States and support their children's education. In return, their expectations are high - sometimes too high, he said. Full text at: http://www.nynewsday.com/news/local/si/nyc-nysuic083323405jun08.story

8 Jun. Sunday Telegraph Magazine (Sydney, Australia). Restaurant Review. Viva Goa, 2 Scott St, Pyrmont . The chef is Gus de Souza. It differs markedly from the food of India's other regions and is characterised by piquant spicing, the use of pork and alcohol and seafood of all kinds. Oysters anjuna …peixes Calangute …galinha xacuti … caranguejos caldeen. 334 words.

11 Jun. Hollywood Reporter. It has been officially announced that Goa is to be India's permanent film festival host venue. For more text click here

11 Jun. Sify. Honey Kalaria, http://www.honeykalaria.com/ is one of UK's most successful and influential dance trainers. Her best holiday has been "visiting Goa because I loved the clean beaches, warm and friendly people and of course the various Goan vegetarian delicacies." Full text at
http://sify.com/peopleandplaces/interview.php?id=13164347&cid=13150109&vsv=48

12 Jun. EJazzNews (Canada). Dom Moraes' new book of verse, Typed with One Finger, New and Selected Poems was launched at the British Council, Mumbai. Jazz keyboardist Steve Sequeira provided the accompanying music. By Colin D'Cruz. For more text click here.

FORTHCOMING
(for a list of events scheduled for the next 12 months, visit: www.goanvoice.org.uk ).

Click here for help in locating Archbishop Lanfranc School, Croydon

Sat. 14 Jun, The Goan Cultural Society UK presents "TUJEA PASSOT" Written and directed by Goa's award winning writer JOSE I ROD. At Pinehurst Community Centre, Beech Avenue, SWINDON, SN2 1JT at 4.00pm, For information contact : - Angelo 01793831377, Luis 01793531293 or Gregg 020 8907 0545.

SOLD OUT! Sun. 15 Jun. 2 pm. The Asian Chaplaincy. 18th Annual Festival of our Patron Saints. SOLD OUT!

Sun. 15 Jun. Siolim Union Feast at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon Contact: Loretta Fernandes 020 - 8696 9886

Wed. 18-27 Jun. daily at 7 pm, Novena & Mass to our Lady of Perpetual Succour. St. Pauls Church, Station Road, Wood Green London N21. On the Feast day, 27 June Mass will followed by refreshment in the Parish Centre [optimal: it would be nice if each person coming along bring a plate of finger food]. Enquiries to Tina Rodrigues, tel. 07957 272134 or Fatima Gomes 0208 378 5026.

Wed. 18 Jun. 20:30 (30 mins) TV Programme. Men and Motors (Cable & Satellite). Racing the Bullet. Following 100 bikers as they ride across India for charity on board brand new Enfield Bullet motorbikes. (Repeated Sun. 22 Jun. 12:30).

Thu. 19 Jun. 19:30 (30 mins) TV Programme. UK Food (Cable & Satellite). Madhur Jaffrey's Flavours of India - Goa. 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. Fishing is Goa's most important industry, and seafood is central to the cuisine

Sat. 21 Jun. HAPC Beach Party at Greenford Town Hall, Greenford. Contacts: Flavio Gracias 020 - 8723 1322 George Hillier 020 - 8908 1039

Sun. 22 Jun. Visit by Bishop Filipe Neri Ferrao from Goa. Mass at St George's Cathedral, Southwark at 3.00 pm, followed by a reception in Amigo Hall. Food and refreshments will be available. Prayer session at 2.45 pm.

Fri. 27 Jun.: YLGS (Young London Goans Society) Monthly Meet Up : 6pm - 1am. Free membership [18+] at NEW VENUE! THE LANGLEY (VAULT - Downstairs Room), 5 Langley Street, London, WC2H 9SA. http://www.thelangley.co.uk/ Nearest Tube: Covent Garden. New Members Welcome! For more Info, Contact: Alison 07799 586793 alisonbraganza@hotmail.com

Sun. 29 Jun. Goan Association (UK) Family Day at Archbishop LanFranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon. Open to members and guests - FREE OF CHARGE. Junior football tournament for ages 12 - 16 and Under 12's. If you are interested in participating, please contact Richard Fernandes on 020-8300 5347 or Maf deSa on 020-8330 0998. For Adults, there will be talks on health issues (diabetes/healthy lifestyle/men's problems).

Sun. 29 Jun. Benaulim Association Feast of St John the Baptist, at The White Hart Lane School Hall, White Hart Lane Wood Green London N22. MASS at 12.30pm, Followed by a GET-TOGETHER. Music for all ages by MAZ & CO (Mariano). Tickets - Members £6 Guest £7, Children 11-16 £2; under 11 free. Contact :- Josephine on 0208 967 7471, Mary 0208 803 9752.

Sun 29 Jun. 4pm - The Asian Chaplaincy. Konkani Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady & St Christopher's Catholic Church, 32 High Street, Cranford, Middlesex.

Sat. 5 Jul. Calangute Association will be celebrating the feast of St Alex at the Crown Conference Centre in South Ruislip. Tickets are £13 for members and £15 for guests. 'Dimensions' will be performing live and there is an 'eat as much as you like' buffet. Contact Kevin Coutinho on coutinhok@yahoo.co.uk or call 07956 389 194 for more information and tickets.

Sat. 5 Jul. YLGS Day Trip to Alton Towers. Details to follow. Contact Alison 07799 586793 or alisonbraganza@hotmail.com

Sun. 6 Jul. Aldona Association. Feast of St. Thomas at the White Hart Lane School Hall, White Hart Lane, Wood Green, London N22. Mass at 12 noon followed by get together. Music by Dark Star. Tickets - Members £8, Guest £8.50, Children 5-12 years £5; under 5 years free. Contact Nigel Moniz 020 8441 9075; Richard Fernandes 020 8482 9665; Martin Moniz 020 8903 5282.

Sun. 13 Jul. Tivim Traditional Fiesta at Bishop Thomas Grant School. Contact: Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 - 8771 4457.

Sun 20 Jul. 4pm - The Asian Chaplaincy. Konkani Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady & St Christopher's Catholic Church, 32 High Street, Cranford, Middlesex.

Sun. 27 Jul. G.O.A. GOAN FESTIVAL in conjunction with Goan Organisations at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon. Starts with Holy Mass at 12.15 pm. Diego Pinto 020 - 8767 0663 Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 - 8771 4457 Cornelius Monteiro 020 - 8681 8716.