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COMMUNITY NEWS
| Goans facing Terrorism Charges at
the Old Bailey |
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25 Apr: BBC. Dominic Martins, Roque Fernandes and Abdurahman Kanyare who are
facing terrorism charges in the Old Bailey trial. Click
here.
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Father Raymond De Souza at the Vatican.
29 Apr: The Mirror (UK). Headline: Pope's surprise meeting
with PM's wife. Excerpts: Cherie Blair had a surprise 10-minute
private audience with the Pope … Father Raymond De Souza,
also at the summit, said: "Mrs Blair gave a very interesting
speech on what it was like being a parent and the problems
that parents face. "She said that she had had 22 years
of joyful and sometimes less joyful experiences of trying
to be a good parent. "She also spoke of the threats that
the youth of today face from the loss of faith and the problems
we face in the world today." Click
here.
Conrad de Souza on buying a violin
online
30 Apr: The Sunday Times (UK). Excerpts: Conrad de
Souza,52, writes: "My 13-year-old son is a keen violinist.
He recently started to play more seriously, so I decided to
buy a high-end violin that would last all his life. With the
help of Google and eBay I found a Romanian supplier whose
in-struments are made from the same timber as the original
Stradivarius violin . All in, I paid about Pounds 700 - a
saving of Pounds 800. My son's teacher can't stop raving about
it." 248 words. Click
here.
| Joseph Pereira Donates New Window
to Church |
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2 May: Local London.
Joseph Pereira died suddenly on his 77th birthday at
the end of March, 10 days after the window was installed
but before he could see it in St John Vianney RC Church,
Heathfield Road, Bexleyheath. Mr Pereira, of Robina
Close, was a regular member at the church and told parish
priest Father Michael Jones he would like to donate
a window in honour of his family. Delia Whitbread was
commissioned to create the windows. |
Former car salesman
Mr Pereira was born in Goa in India and moved to Kenya
to work in Mombasa before coming to England. Many friends
and relatives from Goa and Kenya attended his funeral
at St John Vianney. The window can be viewed by arrangement
with the church. Click
here. |
AVC Union - 25th Anniversary Grand Dinner/Dance -
13th May 2006.
AVC Union, London is pleased to advise that all reservations
to their Silver Jubilee Celebrations on 13th May 2006 were
fully taken up in mid-March 2006. The president and committee
of the Union thanks all members and guests for their overwhelming
support and looks forward to welcoming those who will be attending
on the day. As a gentle reminder, all members and guests attending
are kindly requested to arrive at the Renaissance hotel lobby
by 6:00 PM on 13th May.
DEATHS
3 May: Navelim, Goa. ANDREW RODRIGUES
(Ex East Africa). Husband of Emilia. Father of Robino/Filomena,
Zino (UK), Marvino/Candy, Valini/Agustinho
1 May: Cuncolim, Goa. FAUSTINO ALMEIDA.
Husband of Lima. Father of Lira, Livia/Subhash (Canada), Lawrie/Iona,
Lorna/Shridhar (Canada), Lemy/Colleen (Canada).
29 Apr: Nairobi, Kenya: FRANCISCO
JACOB FERNANDES (JACOBINHO); Husband of Pascoela.
Father of Primrose, Petunia, Feodor and Flavius. Brother of
Mary/late Curcino Britto and James/Velsa. Son of late Augusto/late
Amelia.
28 Apr: Carmona, Goa. OLAVO VIEGAS.
Husband of Queenie Father of Duncan and Dwayne.Brother of
Oscar/Goretti, Osvi/Maria, Osmond/Mary (UK), Terezinha/late
A Joao and Anthony.
HOLIDAY INFORMATION
Overland Journeys: The Hippie Trail
29 Apr. The Independent (UK). … The first mass independent
travel trend in Asia was the hippie trail of the 1960s and
1970s, which led, in an abstract way, from Western Europe
to Kathmandu or Goa. If you want to follow it today, go
by train. The website www.seat61.com
advises that it will take several weeks …Click
here.
A Hol Lot Cheaper
29 Apr: The Mirror (UK). Holidaymakers are finding that
their money goes further outside the Euro-zone … Thomas
Cook says its most popular destination is Goa, where an
average meal can cost less than £5 a head …
Click
here.
My holidays:Tamzin Outhwaite
30 Apr: The Sunday Times (UK). Travel is my favourite
subject. I spend all my money on it. If I weren’t
an actress, I’d like to be a travel writer …
There are some beautiful beaches in Goa, but the cities
are something else — everybody beeping, cutting each
other up, with little rickshaws weaving in and out, dogs
running around. And, of course, the poverty. India’s
tough on your heart, full stop. In fact, I don’t go
to India on holiday any more … Click
here.
GOA NEWS HEADLINES
Goa Govt. urged to keep check on
foreigners buying land
4 May: Navhind Times. The state Nationalist Youth Congress
(NYC) president, Mr Rajan Ghate has urged the state government
to take cognisance of the fact the foreigners are buying land
and ancestral houses in Goa at exorbitant prices … The
purchase of land by foreigners is causing an artificial price
rise and this is affecting local people who want to purchase
land for housing purpose. Click
here.
IN THE NEWS
Quite a feet: Local spirit
29 Apr. Chemist & Druggist. Avicenna members received
an insight into the making of the local spirit, feni, during
the buying group's annual conference in Goa last weekend.
The lethal local liquor is made by crushing jack fruit, which
also yield cashew nuts. [sic!] The juice is then collected
and boiled in a large pot to form a clear spirit of undefined
strength. The final ABV was thoroughly investigated by pharmacists
and journalists alike during the event in India.
Goa Murder: Appeal Hearing Due
3 May: BBC News. Adrian Duggan from south Wales who was jailed
for life in Goa for murdering his girlfriend is to have his
appeal heard next month, it has emerged. He was found guilty
last year of killing Catherine Campbell, 43, from Taunton,
Somerset, on Christmas Day 2003 in Goa. A court in India found
Duggan had stabbed Ms Campbell with a pair of scissors following
an argument. Click
here.
Video: Goa, India's Cultural Crossroads
3 May: National Geographic News. The state of Goa on India's
southwestern coast is home to one of the world's most unique
confluences of cultures . Learn more about Goa's distinctive
history, and tour the modern-day sights that capture its colorful
past. Click
here.
RECENT ITEMS OF PARTICULAR
INTEREST ON GOANET. BY CORNEL DACOSTA
Work on a six-lane road expressway from the north to the
south of Goa is to begin shortly. While the new road, close
to the Konkan Railway track will help speed traffic, there
is bound to be considerable disruption for some communities.
Do see Goanet how it will affect a number of villages where
GV(UK) readers hail from.
An interesting discussion has emerged on the presence of
Jewish communities in Goa/India. Also, news has emerged
of excavations which indicates the existence of human habitation
on the west coast in Goa since pre-historic times.
A Fruit Fest will be held in Goa from 5 to 7 May, 2000.
Do get to know about the origins of the exotic fruits which
will be on display, in Miguel Braganza's absorbing account
of the work of the Botanical Society of Goa.
The growth of Dubai as a holiday and residential location
has been well-presented worldwide on TV. However, do read
about the low-paid Asian workers there. A recent report
informs us that "in order to shape the city's ambitious
economic vision, armies of Asian construction workers live
and work in conditions that have been criticised by international
human rights organisations as being tantamount to slavery."
Finally, whether one is for or against reservations like
jobs and education etc for disadvantaged groups, find out
about the current furore on this issue in Goa/India.
More details can be found at the Goanet archives at http://www.goanet.org
Or to subscribe to Goanet, send an email to subscribe@goanet.org
UK: TV & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS By Mafalda de’Sa
Television
Thurs. 11/5: Channel 4: 12.10am (65mins)
Indian Finishing School
Will staying with local families improve yobbish behaviour?
Radio
Sun. 7/5: BBC Radio 4: 6.05pm (30mins)
Something Understood
Care not Cure. Mark Tully explores the intimate relationship
between “care and cure” that lies at the heart
of the hospice movement. He talks to one of the founders of
Delhi’s first home-based palliative care service and
discovers that even when medical prognosis is bleak, with
compassionate sensitive care many patients experience profound
levels of healing.
Fri. 12/5: BBC Radio 4: 2.15pm (45mins)
Afternoon Play: Migrant Memory
An autobiographical play by Samina Baig following her journey
to the heart of grief, searching through her memories to give
a moving account of life and death in migrant Britain.
FORTHCOMING
See http://www.lanfranc.com/lanfranc_location_2000.pdf
for help in locating Archbishop Lanfranc School, Croydon
Sun. 7 May. G.O.A. RUBY
GOAN NOSTALGIA - Cultural Show at Archbishop Lanfranc
School at 3pm (gates will open at 2pm). Tickets: £5
adults, £2 children 8-13yrs. Food & drink will be
on sale. Contact: Alfred Rebello 020 – 8337 8022
Sun. 14 May. G.O.A.
RUBY SINGLES CARROM TOURNAMENT at HSBC Sports Club,
Lennard Road, Beckenham, Kent BR3 1QW. Contact: Richard Fernandes
020 - 8300 5347
Sun. 21 May. G.O.A.
RUBY THANKSGIVING MASS at 2.30pm at St George’s
Cathedral, Southwark, followed by a Cocktail Reception in
the Amigo Hall. For catering purposes, entrance to Reception
by ticket only. Members – Free, Guests - £2. Contact:
Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 - 8771 4457 or any member of the Social
Committee
Sun. 28 May. Cortalim
Union celebrate the Feast of Saints of Philip and James,
and the May Queen at the Irish Centre, Pretoria Road, London
N17. Mass at 12.30pm followed by a social to 10pm. Music by
Nite Life. Tickets: adults £10 (inc meal and a complimentary
drink) 11-18 years £5 (inc. meal and a complimentery
drink) and 2-10 year olds (meal only) £2.50, call Maria-0208-803-5146,
Mon. 29 May. G.O.A.Ruby
Outdoor Sports Festival. (incorporating Junior Football
Tournament and Volleyball) at HSBC Sports Club, Lennard Road,
Beckenham, Kent BR3 1QW. Teams from Goan Organisations welcome.
Contact: Richard Fernandes 020 – 8300 5347, Vincent
Fernandes 020 - 8764 8780 / 020 - 8251 2737, Ian Remedios
020 - 8658 7769, Lloyd Lobo 020 - 8856 6018, Plino Martins
020 – 8657 8951
Sat. 3 Jun. G.O.A.
Ruby Anniversary Ball at Wandsworth Civic Suite from
7.00 pm. Musical entertainment by Calibre and Say One Do One.
Further details from - Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 - 8771 4457
or any member of the Social Committee
Sun 18 Jun. Siolim
Union (London) celebrates the feast of St. Anthony
of Padua at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon.
Commences with Holy Mass at 12 noon followed by dancing to
the music of Maz & Co. For tickets and further information
please contact Eugene Fernandes on 0208 2400818, Edwin Athayde
on 0208 6795514 or Derick Fernandes on 0208 3951084.
FOR LATER EVENTS SEE http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/ |
