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DEATHS

18 Nov: Siolim, Goa. ANGELINA (ESTEFAN) FERNANDES. (Born 1917, Ex-Bombo, Uganda). Wife of late Frank (Toto), mother of Daisy/Reis de Lima(Canada), Delaney/Ghulam, Donald/Sybille (Canada), David/Lynn (Mumbai) and Desmond/Havovy (London). Condolences to havy3@hotmail.com

17 Nov. Canada. MOLLY RODRIGUES ( ex Nairobi). Wife of Marcus. Mother of Judy, Melissa/Johnny, Mario, Maverick/Stephanie, (all resident in Canada). Sister to Luis Pereira & Jane in Navelim Goa. Sister in law to Arthur, Nelson & Genovy. Grandmother to Mark-Dylan & Taryn . Condolences to rodrigues_melissa@hotmail.com

15 Nov. Teddington, Middlesex, UK. RITA POWELL (nee D'Souza) Wife of John Powell, daughter of Wences and Anne D'Souza (ex-Kampala), sister of Herman, Phillip and Susan D'Souza.
Funeral is on 27th November 2003 at 12.00 noon at Teddington Cemetery, Shacklegate Lane, TW11. (Chapel in the cemetery grounds) followed by a wake at Hampton Hill Play House, 90 High Street, Hampton Hill, TW12 1NY. RSVP and condolences to Desouza4@btopenworld.com

15 Nov: Divar, Goa. SANTAN F GONSALVES. Husband of late Catarine, father of late Paul/late Agnes, Tony/Rosy (London), Felix/Sharon (London).

FROM GOAN VOICE CANADA

Canadian Seniors are invited to participate in forming a group (55+) serving the Scarborough/Pickering/Ajax/Markham/Thornhill/North York area. An inaugural meeting is planned on Wednesday November 26, 2003 at 7pm at Our Lady of the Rosary Church (parish hall) 2950 Midland Ave, Scarborough. Contact: gomes.claude@sympatico.ca

LOOKING FOR

Gilu Fernandes, giluf@hotmail.com seeks Octaviano and Virginia DeSouza (ex Kenya Commercial Bank, Mombasa).

FLIGHT INFORMATION

13 Nov. Liverpool Echo. Former Thomson Holidays whizz kid Roger Moniz is at the helm of Avion Holidays, specialising in three-star hotels and above in Goa, Kerala, Sri Lanka, The Maldives and Thailand. A Christmas/New Year fortnight in a four-star Goan hotel starts at £1,190, including flights and transfers. Call Avion on 020 8492 3531.

15 Nov. The Independent. Bargain of the week: 15-day Visit India with unlimited confirmed-space travel throughout the network for $500 (£330); for a three-week jaunt, the price is $750 (£500). There is also a seven-day pass valid in only one of four areas for a fare of $300 (£200); You can book these passes through the agency that sells your ticket to India, or direct with Jet Airways' west London booking office on 020-8970 1525; visit www.jetairways.com

16 Nov. Sunday Mirror. Warm up with a Christmas holiday in Goa where a fortnight's B&B at the three-star Hotel Kamat now costs £999p.p. including flights from Gatwick on December 21 through Cosmos. Details: 0870 443 1823 www.cosmos-holidays.co.uk

PRIZE COMPETITION

From Colin de Almeida: Win copies of the Lonely Planet India Guide. See: http://www.bbconair.com/prizes/index.asp#one

FOR SALE

Auction. 26 Nov. Hamptons, Goldaming, Surrey. Two oil paintings by Andrew Macara. Lot 202 On a Street in Ribandar, Goa Est. £600 to £800. Lot No 205: Playing Cricket, Goa Est.£1200 to £1800. http://www.hamptons.co.uk

Auction. 26 Nov. Christies, South Kensington, London. Lot Number 517. A Goan carved ivory dog. 18th century . 14.6cm. high. Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500. For photo and details click here.

GOA NEWS HEADLINES

15 Nov. Navhind Times. A new English weekly, Goan Observer was launched in Goa. It is edited by Mr Rajan Narayan, former editor of Herald.
http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=111528

15 Nov. Deccan Herald. Goa journalist accused of raping 2 girls. By Devika Sequeira. Disturbing cases of paedophilia that have hit Goa in the last two months. http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/nov15/n7.asp

16 Nov. Herald. Politics for me? No way says Adv. Aires Rodrigues (airesrod@sancharnet.in ) who provides ten reasons why he does not wish to enter politics. http://www.goacom.com/news/news2003/nov/msg00071.html

16 Nov. Rise and decline of the mando. Devoted though they were to the European dances, Goans were eager to have a dance of their own, and they created one, around 1840, the Mando. By Jose Pereira. Fresco-painter, Sanskrit scholar, author of books on architecture in India, Dr Jose Pereira has taught at Fordham University in the US. He has written two books on the mando. http://www.goacom.com/news/news2003/nov/msg00081.html

17 Nov. MidDay. Heaven vs hell. Pooja Bedi compares Goa with Mumbai, her home.
http://web.mid-day.com/columns/poojabedi/2003/november/68942.htm

20 Nov. The Navhind Times. The Health Minister said that the problem of AIDS is not of Goan origin. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=112016

IN THE NEWS

UN Development Programme. Issues Paper No. 4. People Living with HIV: The Law, Ethics and Discrimination. By Julie Hamblin. The story of Dominic D'Souza in Goa who is HIV infected and the discrimination he faces. 4627 words. http://www.undp.org/hiv/publications/issues/english/issue04e.htm

24 Aug. Daily Nation. Leonard D'Cunha, a Kenyan studying at McGill University in Montreal, Canada played a crucial role in developing the solar race-car with a top speed of 120km/hr. which was driven from Chicago to Los Angeles. Leonard developed his passion for engineering at Strathmore School, Nairobi. Text, 1157 words at: http://www.nationaudio.com/News/DailyNation/Supplements/ynation/24082003/story2.htm

10 Nov. Travel Trade Gazette UK. Thomas Cook Weddings. Sample package: An Indian wedding ceremony in Goa starts at £389 per couple. The bride wears a red sari and traditional Indian jewellery, and her hands are decorated with henna designs. The groom wears an Indian kurta with full wedding attire. During the ceremony the couple have to walk around the pyre seven times, proclaiming their seven promises of love to each other. The ceremony is conducted by a Hindu priest at a Hindu temple or on a beach.

13 Nov. Miami Herald. Tony Fernandes, AirAsia's chief executive, told reporters of the plans for the Malaysian Airline to go International. http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/business/7257101.htm

14 Nov. West Australian. Perth police are now more optimistic of securing the extradition of the two suspects from the UK who viciously assaulted Paul de Souza. Paul said, “I just want to look them in the eye and say 'well done boys'.”. Text at
http://www.thewest.com.au/20031114/news/general/tw-news-general-home-sto115666.html For a profile of the case see: http://www.manchesteronline.co.uk/news/stories/Detail_LinkStory=48710.html

14 Nov. News Today (Chennai). Photo Feature. Goa : Where The Fun Never Stops. Photo Feature. http://newstodaynet.com/14nov/ff1.htm

14 Nov. allAfrica.Com. At a Washington Tourism conference Dennis Pinto, president of Kenya's Micato Safaris explained that while his company offers luxury tours throughout East Africa, being connected at the grassroots has been vital. Micato was founded by his father more than 40 years ago and was one of the first tourist agencies to involve Africans in their operations. "One of our best decisions was to use only Kenyan guides," Pinto told allAfrica. "The competition didn't; they had 'white hunters'." Text at: http://allafrica.com/stories/200311140612.html The Micato website is at http://www.micato.com/ For the Pinto family biodata see: http://www.micato.com/pdf/ThePintoFamily.pdf

14 Nov. Herald Express. Donations to help street children. The El Shaddai Trust in conjunction with Childline director Father Francis Silveira and the local police chief has constructed a shelter in Panjim for 60 youngsters. The charity can be reached at infouk@elshaddaigoa.uk . For full text click here.

15 Nov. Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, UK). EASTENDERSZZZ' Asian star Dalip Tahil is reported to be facing deportation for not having a proper work permit. The Beeb fears Tahil, who plays Elvis-singing charmer Dan Ferreira, has been working illegally and could now be kicked out. The show's producers should just nick the story for Albert Square. It sure as hell beats the dull plots Ferreira has been involved with up until now.

17 Nov. Zenit (Rome). Indian Bishops Hear Pope Condemn Caste System. 476 words. http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=44675

17 Nov. The University of Alabama Crimson White. The Chess Club was founded in summer 2002 by former club President Eddie Koen and management and marketing professor Giles D'Souza. Giles is ex University of Karachi, Pakistan (B.A.), Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium (M.B.A.), University of Texas at Dallas (Ph.D.). Check out his bio at http://www.cba.ua.edu/personnel/GilesDSouza.html

17 Nov. Daily Record. Football. Armando Mascarenhas of Bombay, was signed in July 1959 for Aberdeen Football Club but had his contract terminated 10 months later without having played in the first team. It seems he couldn't see very well without his glasses.

17 Nov. Gulf News (Dubai). Antony Kingsley Fernandes, a UK-based Non-Resident Indian (NRI) who has been arrested in connection defrauding Delhi businessman of Rs 670 million. He played a key role in sending a 200-member team from India to the Kerala Festival held in London last week. He operated in the Gulf and later moved to the US. There were three US arrest warrants for swindling NRIs and others to the tune of $ 100,000.

18 Nov. Indian Express. There’s fun for all at the Bandra festival.
http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=68349

18 Nov. Ottawa Citizen. Canada's hottest new act is Billy Talent. “It was up to guitarist Ian D'Sa to somehow anchor the mayhem, which he did, admirably, with his precise riffing.” 1068 words.

19 Nov. San Jose Mercury News (California). For a dozen years Oakland-based cooking teacher Ruta Kahate and her husband, Neville deSouza, have been celebrating Thanksgiving with other Indian immigrants who have no family in the Bay Area. Everyone brings a dish. ''Over the years, the party has grown from a few couples to a houseful of people,'' she says.

19 Nov. New Straits Times (Malaysia). Prominent businessman Francis Clement D’Cruz, 55, was bludgeoned to death in his bungalow at Johor Baru. Police are now on the hunt for his 39-year-old Indian national business partner identified as Joraphy Gabriel. For details click here.

20 Nov. MidDay (Mumbai). A brutal double murder at the IC Colony, Borivali (West) was discovered yesterday. One-and-a-half-year old Dylan Lobo was hanged from the ceiling fan, while his grandmother Letecia Mendes was stabbed to death. [Info from Cecil Pinto in Goa]. See:
http://web.mid-day.com/news/city/2003/november/69197.htm

FORTHCOMING

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Sat. 22 Nov. 06:00am. South East Goans Sports & Social Club. Day trip to France via Le Shuttle departing Folkestone 08:45. Members and guests at £20. First come first served basis. Please send form details and remittances to Chris Pinto, 4 Plaxton Road, Erith, DA8 1NL. Contacts: Chris: 01322 400732; Victor: 020 8303 5106

Sat. 22 Nov. 10:00 (90 mins). TV Programme. Channel: BBC2. Saturday Kitchen. Madhur Jaffrey is in Goa cooking prawn curry and pork vindaloo.

Sun 23 Nov. 2.30pm. Fr Agnelo’s Day. St. Georges Cathedral, Westminster Bridge Road, Southwark. Tube: Lambeth North.

Thu. 27 Nov. 02:20 (40 mins). TV programme. Channel: BBC4. Raj to Rhondda: How Indian Doctors saved the NHS. The story of the generation of doctors who came from the Indian subcontinent to become the hidden heroes who have provided the backbone of the NHS for the last 40 years. Despite enduring years of discrimination, they fulfilled Britain's health needs. Now, as they collectively reach retirement age, Britain faces a crisis in healthcare

Fri. 28 Nov. YLGS Monthly Meet Up: 6pm till late. @ The Loop, Dering Street, http://www.theloopbar.co.uk/ Nearest tube: Oxford Circus - New Members Welcome! For further info check out www.ylgs.org.uk

Sat. 29 Nov. 7pm to midnight. Goan Association (UK) Disco Fever for ages 16 and over. Say One Do One 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. 30 Nov. Moira Feast at ATC Hall, South Wimbledon. Contacts: Anthony D'Souza 020 - 8689 6447.

Sun. 30 Nov. 2.00 p.m. Norbury Manor High School for Girls, Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath, Surrey CR7 8BT. Konkani Dramatic Association presents ROGTACHO FORS." Comedy written by Rosita Pereira and Michael Alfonso. Produced and Directed by Judith Pacheco Fernandez and Antonio Fernandes. Play written by Zeferin Silveira. Tickets adults £9.00. Children under 11years £6.00. Discounts for group bookings. Please contact Judy Pacheco Fernandez 0208 7632606/07949403741. Cornelius Monteiro 0208 6818716 or Domacian Moniz 0208 3761609/07940501196

Wed. 3 Dec. 7pm. Special Holy Mass to commemorate the 451st anniversary of St Francis Xavier at the Holy Family Church, Trelawney Avenue, Langley, Slough. The mass will be celebrated by Rev. Fr. Oliver Antao s.f.x., and will be followed by a get together after the service. Further information from Ciril de Quadros (ph 01753-540981, e-mail dequadrosc@halcrow.com)

Wed. 3 Dec. 7:45pm. The South East Goans Sports & Social Club will be celebrating the Feast of St. Francis Xavier. St. Stephen Church, Deepdene Rd, Welling, Kent. Principal Celebrant: Right Reverend Bishop Charles Henderson. Food and refreshments will be available in the Church Hall after Mass. Contacts: Victor: 020 8303 5106; Bonnie: 020 8851 4677; Damaciano:020 8316 1473.

Sat. 6 Dec.: YLGS Christmas Party (Thames Boat Cruise & Disco) from 7pm-11pm on M.V. Erasmus. Tickets are £12 (Including Snacks) B4 21st Nov and £15 thereafter. STRICTLY ONLY 250 TICKETS. For More Info & Tickets, Contact Myra 0798 449 6221 or funds@ylgs.org.uk

Sat 6 Dec. Thornton Heath Goans. Celebrate the Feast of St Francis Xavier. Mass at 6p.m. in St. Andrew Church, Brook Road, Thornton Heath followed by a social. Music by "Take Note". Limited tickets at £8 includes meal with a drink. Children under 12 free admission. Call Juliette DeMenezes 0208 765 0258.

Sun. 7 Dec. G.O.A. FEAST OF St FRANCIS XAVIER at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon starting with Mass at 12.30 pm. Choir by the GOAN MUSICAL SOCIETY Contacts: Diego Pinto 020 - 8767 0663 Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 - 8771 4457 Bernie Gracias 020 - 8723 1322

Sat. 13 Dec. 7.30pm to late. Christmas Dance at Jasmin’s Club, 202 Upper Tooting Rd. Music by “Mustang” . Tickets (inclusive of meal) - £10 adults, £5 children 2 – 12 years. Tony Lobo 020 8542 0528 or e-mail: regdacunha@aol.com

Sun. 14 Dec. G.O.A. Children's Christmas Party at Archbishop Lanfranc School 1pm to 5.30pm. Tickets: Members £5 per child, Guests £7.50 per child inclusive of kiddies meal and entertainment. Caterer & Licenced bar available. Contacts: Ilona Fernandes 020 - 8300 5347, Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 - 8771 4457, Bernie Gracias 020 - 8723 1322

Sun. 14 Dec. 1:00pm- 4pm. The South East Goans Sports & Social Club: Children's Christmas Party. St. Stephen's Parish Hall, 26 Deepdene Road, Welling, Kent. Includes Food and Drink, Entertainer, Competitions, Prizes, Games and Nativity Play. Members at £4.00 and Guests at £5.00. Contacts: Evelyn: 01322 433393; Chris: 01322 400732; Victor: 020 8303 5106; Terry: 01322 449486.

Wed. 31 Dec. (7pm till late). The Saligao Association (London) is holding its New Year’s Eve Ball at Tolworth Recreation Centre, Tolworth, Fullers Way North, Surrey, KT6 7LQ. Music by 'Guava Groove'. Members £17, Guests £19. Meals and snacks are included. Further details from Zemira Fernandes 01895 259947, Marlene Vaz 020 8669 5838, Sergio Coelho 020 8543 4681, Julius Sequeira 020 8460 6385

Wed. 31st Dec. (7pm till 12:30am). The South East Goans Sports & Social Club: New Year s Eve Ball at the Woolwich Town Hall, Market Street, London, SE18. Music and Disco by Mustang & Say One Do One. Entry inc. snacks: Members £14; Guests £18. Contacts: Eusebio: 020 8304 9089; Alex:020 8306 0974; Evelyn: 01322 433393; Chris: 01322 400732; Victor: 020 8303 5106; Bonnie:020 8851 4677; Terry: 01322 449486.

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