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COMMUNITY NEWS

Morel D’Souza (ex Nairobi), is Mayor Elect of Maidstone and takes office on 14 May 2003. We offer him our Congratulations as UK's first Goan Mayor. You can write to him at moreldsouza@maidstone.gov.uk. As Mayor, one of the charities he will support is the Aylesford Priory in Kent which is run by Carmelite priests. He needs your help for the event he is hosting there on Sunday 15th June 2003. Morel is also planning an event called the MAIDSTONE MELA on Sunday 14th September 2003 which will be a celebration of diverse cultures. He is hoping the Goan community at large will participate in this event as well. As a Goan, Morel would like to have his Community represented on the day. The event will take place in Maidstone's largest park, Mote Park and will have various stalls including food. There will be an arena in the centre where cultural and other activities will take place. Hopefully it will be a fun day and as an International event should be an enjoyable one too! Mark the dates in your diaries! For Morel’s bio data and photograph of his family, click here........

Margao Union UK. The following office-bearers were elected to organise the Feast of the HOLY SPIRIT on 8th June 2003. Chairman - Mike Alfonso, Treasurer - Bella Fernandes, Social Secretary - Gregg Carvalho. Committee Members:- Rosy D'Silva, Judith Fernandes, Soccorina D'Mello, Xavy Alfonso, Camilo Carvalho, Lucas Fernandes & Cassy Alfonso. For further information, contact gregg 020 8907 0545/ 020 7753 2086

14 March. The Times (UK). Dr Richard Remedios a researcher from Stirling University found that children who had to sit important exams not only forgot much of what they had learnt for the tests, but also lost interest in the subjects after being tested in them. The research will fuel the debate on whether children today have to sit too many exams. 502 words. Text at Text at http://www.timesonline.co.uk/

15 Mar. The Times. The election agent to Keith Vaz has accepted substantial undisclosed damages …http://www.timesonline.co.uk/

Forsyth Technical Community College, U.S.A., has named Dr. Anna J. Sequeira [nee Saldanha, ex-Mombasa] as the recipient of the College's Excellence in Teaching award. Dr. Sequeira asequeira@forsyth.cc.nc.us teaches Chemistry there. Details at: http://www.forsythtech.edu/welcome/news.html#top For bio data of Dr Sequeira click here.....

DEATHS

Funeral details of DARYL B. DESA, (aged 16), only child of Joe (Edelbert)/Grace who died in London on 10 Mar. Funeral: Fri. 21 March 2.30 pm. Funeral Mass at St. Bartholomew's Church, 159 Ellison Road, (Cr. Hepworth Road) Streatham London SW16. Followed by cremation at 4.00 pm in South London Crematorium, Rowan Road, (cr. of Oak Row) Streatham Vale, London SW16 and then a Wake at St. Joseph's College, Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood, London SE19. Floral tributes grateful declined. A collection will be available following the Mass or if desired a donation maybe made directly to the Stoke Foundation "In memory of Daryl Desa" Messages of condolences to DESA@dsl.pipex.com

>3 Mar: Cortalim, Goa: ANDREZINHA URSULINA DOURADO, relict of late Gabriel. Mother of late Carmina/late Jose, Agnelo (UK), Brilla/late Santos, late Calisto/Brigida, Romano/Conie. Nerino/Bernadette.

10 Mar. London. RALINO DE SOUZA, aged 69. Husband of Annie. Father of Amyn/Suzanne, Pilar/Henrik. He was a well-known architect, who had made Goa proud by his achievements.

11 Mar. Scarborough, Ontario. PETER FRANCIS DE SOUZA, (aged 91, ex Moshi, Tanzania). Husband of Grace. Father of Rose (Paul), Sylvia (Valentine), June (Roger), Manuel, and Mark (Nora). Source: Toronto Star. 13 Mar.

15 Mar. Thika, Kenya. FRANCIS XAVIER DEMELLO. Husband of Flora. Father of Derek (U.K.), the late Anne (Buna) and Tony (UK). Funeral Mass at St. Patrick's, Thika, 12.00 p.m. on Thur, 20th Mar, and burial at Langata Cemetary at 2.30 p.m. [From Sylvia Pires, GWS, Nairobi].

15 Mar: Seraulim, Goa: FR AGNELO NORONHA (SFX), ex-Vicar General of Pilar Society, Ex-Superior Agnel Ashram Fathers, son of late Guilherme/late Anunciacao, brother of Patrick, Assuncao, James, Nelzinho, cousin of Fr PM Rodrigues (Agnel Ashram), Fr Orlando Rodrigues (Agnel Ashram).

16 Mar. Aldershot, UK. AVITO LOBO (ex-Jinja, Uganda). Husband of Nuby. Father of Leon, Clinton and Alvin. Funeral Mass at 11.30 a.m on Monday 24th March at St. Mary's Church, Queens Road, Aldershot. Burial at 2 p.m. Condolences to Carmel.Rodrigues@tesco.net

17 Mar. Agassaim. Goa. JOANA BRAZIANA PEREIRA E DIAS DO ROSARIO. Wife of late Alvaro, Mother of Lazarus/Valery (U.K.), Basilio (U.S.A.)/Crocifissa, Sabina/Cruz de Araujo, Rev. Fr. Socorro (U.S.A.), Mario /Angela, Bushan, Frank (U.S.A.)/Gracy.

17 Mar. Parra, Goa. JOHN BAPTIST ANTONIO ALVARES. Husband of late Maria Leticia Alvares. Father of Lincoln/Ligia, Sydney, Gregory/Tania. Brother of Marshall (U.K), Steve (Canada) and Leena(Canada). Grandpa of Leander, Leticia & Jerusha.

17 Mar. Assolna. Goa: SNECIO ALMEIDA COUTINHO (Ex-Supt. of Police, Nairobi), husband of Illa, father of Chris, brother/brother-in-law of Francis/late Ivy, Irene/late Dr Jerson, Lily/late Edward.

>18 Mar. Massama, Lisbon. ANGELA COLAÇO DIAS, 48, the eldest daughter of Maria Manuela Colaço & late José Custódio Dias; sister/sister-in-law of Maria da Luz, José Eurico/Sandra, João Carlos/Elizabete, Paulo/Bernadette (London), passed away suddenly in a very tragic accident. Your kind prayers will be deeply appreciated at this very difficult time. Condolences to: >PauloD@iname.com [of the Goan Musical Society].

LOOKING FOR

Looking to get in touch with ex-classmates of St. Teresa's Girls' Secondary School, Nairobi, Class of 72.  If interested, please contact Hilda Gonsalves at hgonsalves@osler.com

Kevin de Almeida (Australia) seeks John Dias, ex-Nairobi, ex- Bombay now in the UK. Brother of Ida, Mina and Trevor. Contact dealmeidak@adv.newsltd.com.au

FLIGHT INFORMATION

Gatwick/Goa. Dep. 20 Mar. 2 weeks. £165 inc. hotel & B&B. Check http://www.travelfinder.co.uk/ for latest offers or tel. 0870 055 9068

Gatwick/Goa Dep. 27 Mar. 2 weeks. £199 inc. flight only. Bargain Holidays. Check http://www.bargain-holidays-direct.co.uk/ for latest offers or call 0670 167 2233.

PRIZE COMPETITION

Win a trip to India courtesy Mehran Rice. You go into the draw with any purchase, or you can enter by sending your e-mail address for Exotic Spice updates. No purchase necessary. Details at: http://www.exoticspice.co.uk/

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

10 Mar. The Navhind Times. Goa Needs a Powerful Consumers' Lobby. By Nandkumar Kamat.
http://www.goacom.com/news/news2003/mar/msg00046.html

15 Mar. Business Standard. The per capita income of Goa is higher than any other Indian State for the first time according to the latest available figures. By 2000-1 it stood at Rs 45,105 p.a.
http://www.business-standard.com/today/story.asp?story=10195

15 Mar. Asian Age. Goa boy sees visions of ‘weeping’ Mary. By Pamela D’Mello.
http://www.asianage.com/main.asp?layout=2&cat1=5&cat2=38&newsid=44478

17 Mar. Navhind Times. Goa Needs a Stray Dog Control Act. By Nandkumar Kamat.
http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=031718

17 Mar. Times of India. Goa sees a sudden spurt of tourist activities.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/xml/uncomp/articleshow?artid=40200678

18 Mar. Navhind Times. Ban on killing of stray dogs needs reconsideration in Goa, says High Court.
http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=03181

18 Mar. Navhind Times. British tourists beaten in clash with local fishermen over water sports activities.
http://www.goacom.com/news/news2003/mar/msg00057.html

IN THE NEWS

16 Mar. Sunday Herald Sun(Melbourne). Larry Mendonca and family company, Candolim Pty Ltd, owners of Rajah-Sahib restaurant, are facing 58 counts of alleged food offences between March and July last year. Mr Mendonca could face up to two years in jail if found guilty. The restaurant remains open. Celebrated visitors have included Ian Botham, Elton John, Mick Jagger, Tina Turner and Shirley Bassey.
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16 Mar. Sunday People. Cold Feet star John Thomson is drinking himself to death. The booze-addicted actor went on a 12-hour bender on Comic Relief day. He and fellow comedian Roland Rivron went to trendy Palms of Goa restaurant in Soho where they shared three bottles of wine with a curry. They spent £90, half of which went on booze. 466 words. For full text, click here....

17 Mar. Gulf Times (Quatar). The Goan Overseas Association is offering assistance to people of Goan origin seeking Portuguese citizenship. A presentation on the procedures and formalities of applying for citizenship will be held on March 21 at 6.30pm at Hotel Sofitel. Anyone born in Goa before 1961 is eligible for Portuguese citizenship, as well as those who had a parent or grandparent born in Goa during the same period. Text at http://www.gulf-times.com/2003/03/17/locals.htm

>17 Mar. Gulf News. Sumeet Merchant known as "The Merchant of Hearts" is, he claims, the UAE's first matchmaker catering exclusively to the expatriate community. "Most candidates come from Punjab followed by singles from Goa, Karachi, Mangalore" he said, adding he only finds matches for well-off and educated families. Full text at: http://www.gulf-news.com/Articles/news.asp?ArticleID=80931

18 Mar. Inter Press Service. Kenyan cricket fans are gearing up for Thursday's World Cup semi-final against India, pretty confident of their chances of success. "Kenya's chances are very bright. If Kenya wins the toss and bats first and posts about 225 to 260 runs, then the Kenyan bowlers, who are in really great form, can really turn the match for us," says Rocky D'Mello, secretary of the Kenya Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association, who is just back from umpiring in South Africa. "The other half of the game will be played under floodlight and experience shows that Indian batsmen are not that good playing under floodlight," he says.

19 Mar. The Times (London). Baghdad Spy: A Personal Memoir of Espionage and Intrigue from Baghdad and London. By Corinne Souza. ISBN: 1840187034. Mar. 2003. She is the daughter of the late Lawrence de Souza who was recruited by MI6 in 1958 and was responsible for in turn recruiting Iraqi and Kurdish contacts. He also specialised in countering Arab terrorism and had contacts with al-Qaeda. 1357 word review at http://www.timesonline.co.uk/ Expect expensive media publicity of the author and the book in the next few weeks.

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

See http://www.lanfranc.com/publications/location/directions.htm for help in locating Archbishop Lanfranc School, Croydon.

Fri. 28 Mar. YLGS (Young London Goans Society) Monthly Meet Up: 6pm -late. Free membership [18+] New Venue! : W A L K A B O U T, Temple Place, London, WC2R 2PH.www.walkabout.eu.com Nearest Tube: Temple (District & Circle Lines) New Members Welcome! For more Info, Contact: Alison 07799 586793alisonbraganza@hotmail.com or Davina davdmello@hotmail.com

Sun. 30 Mar. G.O.A. - Family Day & Carrom Tournament at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon (2.00 pm to 6.00 pm). Free to all members and their guests. Food and licensed bar will be available.

Sun. 6 Apr. 1.00p.m. ALZIRA ZUZARTE-VAZ: Month's mind Mass for the late Alzira Z-Vaz who died in Nairobi. Location: Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 131 Deptford High Street, Deptford, SE 14. Followed by reception in the Church Hall from 2.00 - 3.30 p.m. For details, click here or contact Aurita Andrade tel: 0208 473 1522 (hse) ruthie@aurita-andrade.freeserve.co.uk

Sat. 12 Apr. 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. 20 Apr. 7.30pm Goan Association Grand Easter Dance. Lola Jones Suite, Greaves Place Off Garratt Lane. Members: £6 Guests £8 Children: 12-15yrs £4. SAY ONE DO ONE in attendance. Advance booking advisable: Contacts: Norma Menezes-Rahim 0208 771 4457 or email normamenezes@aol.com; Bernie Gracias 0208 723 1322 berniegracias@aol.com

Sat 26th Apr.: YLGS (Young London Goans Society) presents "I T ' S A GO A N T H I N G" [18+] Party!! 7pm-3am @ The VIP Room, ZOO BAR, Leicester Square, London.http://www.zoobar.co.uk/ Music by DJ Dooza & Say One Do One. Tickets £8. For more Details & Tickets Contact: Alison 07799 586793alisonbraganza@hotmail.com For the e-flyer click here.....

Sun 4 May: CORTALIM UNION 25th Anniversary. Tickets are now Sold Out -- Tickets will not be available at the door. No Ticket, No Entry.

Sun. 4 May 12noon - 7pm Saligao Association Feast of Mae de Deus. Bishop Thomas Grant School, Belltrees Grove, Streatham. Music by Ronnie Victor's band and the usual excellent Saligao Association bar prices. Tickets Members £9, Guests £12, price reductions for children. Please contact Serge Coelho on 020 8543 4681 or Selina de Sa on 020 8643 9675 or Nathan DeSouza, Desouza1@aol.com or http://www.saligao.co.uk/

Mon. 5 May. The Goan Cultural Society UK presents "TUJEA PASSOT" Written and directed by Goa’s award winning writer JOSE I ROD at St Monica’s Hall, Green Lanes, Palmers Green, at 3.00pm, For further information contact : - Bella Fernandes 020 8352 0373, Rosy D’Silva 020 8352 9450 and Ida D’Souza 020 8881 2921.