Newsletter. Issue 2007-24. Jun. 14, 2007
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ANNOUNCEMENT

From Eddie Fernandes. I will be away from base from 11-18 June inclusive and do not expect to be able to check email or the Internet. Urgent messages can be sent to Bernie Gracias, berniegracias@aol.com who will arrange for them to be posted on the website.
The next issue of the newsletter will be short and sent out on Thursday 14 June 2007.

COMMUNITY NEWS


Digambar Kamat is Goa’s new Chief Minister
8 Jun: Navhind Times. Mr Digambar Kamat, the Congress MLA from Margao, was today unanimously elected as the leader of the Congress legislature party and will be the new chief minister of the state. This followed a marathon discussion that lasted almost 10 hours and ended early on Friday morning, Goa time. 703 words. Click here.

Toronto: Andrew Pinto: Making the scene
8 Jun: The Toronto Star. House on Winchester is what is known as an intentional community where residents share a common social or political vision … The seven residents are more like family members than roommates … "When you're living with people who share similar passions, it's more powerful than meeting someone at a rally and trying to make things happen," says Andrew Pinto, 26, one of the first residents to move in. For Pinto, a physician, this lifestyle directly relates to his work life. "I've always been interested in communities and in population health, so the Winchester House is a perfect fit." For text, 953 words, see http://www.thestar.com/living/article/222938
For a profile of Andrew Pinto see http://www.thewic.ca/andrewpinto

Nottingham, UK. Mangalorean United Konkani Association
10 Jun: Mangalorean.com. Members came together at St. Theresa’s R.C Church Hall, Nottingham On 9th June 2007 for the Annual General body meeting and for electing the new office-bearers. For the Committee and schedule of events, click here.

UK: Kisumu Reunion
From Vinu Patel: The next reunion of Kisumuwallahs is at Kadwa Patidar Centre, Kenmore Avenue. Kenton. Harrow. Middlesex, HA3 8LU on Sunday 9th September 2007. At this function, we will be presenting trophies to four achievers of 'Members of British Empire' Medal (MBE) one of whom is Miss Fitter, who taught in Kisumu Girls High School. For further information, please check www.kisumu.co.uk

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DEATHS

3 Jun: London. GRACIE NOBLE (nee Mascarenhas, ex-Mombasa). Wife of Martin. Mother of Tony, Nicola, Natasha & Lyndsey. Sister of Lambert, Sybil, Late Leslie, Mina, Philip, Benny, Angela & Jojo. Funeral service will take place on Thursday, 14th June, 2007 at 2 p.m. at the Jesuit Church of The Immaculate Conception, Farm Street, London W1K 3AH. Nearest Underground Stations are Bond Street and Green Park. Burial will take place at Kensal Green Cemetery, Harrow Road, NW10 4RA. No flowers please but, if desired, donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 372 Edgware Road, London NW2 6ND. Condolences to martinwolfnoble@yahoo.com
Gracie was crowned Miss Mombasa in 1960.

6 Jun: Kampala, Uganda. THOMAS ALMEIDA (ex- Nairobi). Husband of Julie (nee Braganza). Father of Joe, Charlotte and Jacqui. A funeral mass will be held at Nsambya Catholic Church on 10 June at 2pm followed by burial at Nsambya Catholic Cemetery. Click here.

7 Jun? Socorro, Goa. BORIS DA SILVA (65). Brother of Rosalie/Tony Fernandes, Norma/Jeanette, Ovid/Janine (Canada), Peter/Sandra (Australia), Philip/Eugene, Sylvia/Maria Rodrigues (Saudi Arabia).

Memorial: HON. JUSTICE IVAN FERNANDES
8 Jun: Globe & Mail (Toronto). In loving memory of Honourable Justice Ivan Fernandes who passed away June 8, 2007.
Husband, son, brother, uncle, Crown attorney, judge. Born June 12, 1956, in Mbarara, Uganda. Died June 8 2007 in Toronto of liver cancer, aged 48.The life of Ivan Fernandes is exemplary and inspiring in its testimony to the potential strength of the human spirit and to the nature of Canada's multicultural society.

9 June: Panjim, Goa. MARIA CABRAL: Wife of Ilidio, sister of late Alberto, Edgar/Manuela (Portugal), Belisa/Vasco Ferreira.

9 June: Agassaim, Goa. ANTONIO GONSALVES. Husband of Francisca. Father of Elma/Caitan, Jerome/Lidya (UK), Isabelle/Late Jose, Carmelina/Frank (Lisbon), Eusebio/Rita (UK).

9 June: Velsao, Goa. ROSA PIRES. Wife of late Gabrie Arcanjo Antonio. Mother of late Joaquim/Elu (UK), Santana/late Joao Remedios.

HOLIDAY INFORMATION

Bid a Diu to Goa
9 Jun: The Guardian (UK). I'm not sure who first described the tiny island of Diu as "Goa 20 years ago" but it was a canny piece of marketing. The prospect of "discovering" an unspoilt beach paradise where you can live out a hippy idyll fuelled by cheap beer is bound to appeal … what lures people to Diu is the exact opposite of Goa: its gorgeous sense of calm. 1225 words. Click here.

Sun and sand
9 Jun: Hindustan Times. A whole new lot of Delhi’s denizens aged between 16-21 years are opting for a vacation in Goa during the holiday season. The reason is cheap booze and a 'happening' night life. And they plan everything in advance … Hotels are booked and flights are taken care of so that the stay is comfortable … Baga, Anjuna and Calangute are very famous with the young. Goa's carefree environment makes it a safe place for these young people. 222 words. Click here.

Swim at own risk at Palolem!
10 Jun: Herald. The picturesque beach at Palolem rarely witnesses drowning deaths but there have been two fatalities recently … two ill-equipped police personnel are guarding the heavily crowded 2-km beach stretch are, at times, at the receiving end from many intoxicated visitors. The scene at Palolem was chaotic as tourists continued to venture into rough-sea without caring for constantly whistling constables … 525 words. http://oheraldo.in/node/25401

GOA REAL ESTATE

Real Estate: Goa has been "done and done"
7 Jun: Investment International. The overseas property market in India offers more long-term investment possibilities than other rival markets says Hetal Shah, and industry expert. He agreed that there were certain restrictions for investors looking to buy property in India, making the process more "tedious" than the popular hotspots in eastern Europe … Although he admitted that Goa had probably been "done and done", he revealed that long-term investments in other areas were ideal … He added that Goa still offered potential for those looking to buy a holiday home because of its strong tourist links but maintained there were better investment opportunities available to those looking for overseas property in the region. 214 words. Click here.

Goa has not really got the politicians it deserves
9 Jun: The Telegraph (India). …the citizens of Goa had not really got the politicians they deserved. Given the high levels of education, and the relative social peace, the state could be in the vanguard of the knowledge economy. But instead of attracting software companies who would generate jobs and revenue, the politicians were keener on cornering land to sell at a premium to real estate developers … 1221 words. Click here.

GOA NEWS HEADLINES

Reverse declining missionary spirit in Indian church, Vatican Official urges
8 Jun: UCAN. A Vatican official and other church people say the missionary spirit in the Indian church has been declining … According to Father Mascarenhas, a member of the Goa-based Society of Pilar, the "main threat" to the church is "from within." 587 words. Click here.


Goan, the right way
8 Jan: Hindustan Times, Susegad is a fitting adversary of communalism: hatred for the other seems to evaporate easily next to the gentle ease of the seaside. Or does it? The 2007 assembly elections in Goa may not be of long term importance, but safeguarding Goa’s identity also means safeguarding the future of a more civilised India … Goa is a living example of a home-grown rooted cosmopolitanism … Hindu and Catholic rarely intermarry yet a quaint totally tolerant spirit lives and breathes in the wayside shrines of Goa … 1162 words. Click here.

Video: Kamat sworn in as Goa CM
8 Jun: CNN-IBN, India. The new Chief Minister of Goa, Digambar Kamat, the man who edged out Pratapsinh Rane and Ravi Naik is no stranger to the art of party hopping for power. 1m 41s. Click here.

Reverse declining missionary spirit in Indian church, Vatican Official urges
8 Jun: UCAN. A Vatican official and other church people say the missionary spirit in the Indian church has been declining … According to Father Mascarenhas, a member of the Goa-based Society of Pilar, the "main threat" to the church is "from within." 587 words. Click here.

Football: Goa in the right direction
9 Jun: Sportstar. (India). As Indian football is looking for the right method to groom talent in order to realise its dream of qualifying for the World Cup in 2014, Goa appears to be heading in the right direction. The tiny western Indian state gave a proof of this when its youth team lifted the National Under-21 Championship trophy … Goa comes as a refreshing breakaway from the general indifference in the country to youth development, which is the focus of the global initiative to bring Indian football out of its slumber. Photos and text, 1284 words. Click here.

No possibility of revival of scrapped RP-2011: Digambar Kamat
9 Jun: Navhind Times. The new Chief Minister of the state, Mr Digambar Kamat today said that all conversions made under the now withdrawn Regional Plan 2011 were null and void and that there was no possibility of revival of the scrapped plan. He said that new plan would be drawn up accordingly after taking into confidence all concerned. 514 words. Click here.

Indo-Brazilian film to be shot in Goa
9 Jun: India e-News. India and Brazil are set to tango in a cross-cultural film spanning three continents. The film, tentatively titled 'Tamarindo', tells the story of a Brazilian journalist who goes to Goa in search of his father and dramatises a web of themes revolving around homecoming, belonging and the tortured quest for roots. It will star Naseerduddin Shah and Brazilian superstar Sonia Braga better known abroad for her starring role in 'Kiss of the Spiderwoman'. Click here.

IN THE NEWS

Vancouver: Antiques Critique: Carved writing desk
8 Jun: Vancouver Sun. M.D of Vancouver writes: I purchased this desk some years ago from a second-hand furniture shop in East Africa, which had acquired it from an expatriate family … I would be very grateful for some information about its origins and its approximate value … Response: … It could have been made locally, or in Goa. It was certainly made by a good craftsman … the estimated value for insurance purposes would be about $ 7,500. For photograph and full text click here.
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Raves spreading like wild fire
8 Jun. Daily News & Analysis (India). Ecstasy is mainly associated with rave parties in Europe … Goa is one of the major transit points for the drug. Goa is traditionally known for rave parties held at secluded beach fronts right from the ‘hippie’ days of the early seventies. Thousands of foreign tourists flock to the picturesque locales away from the prying eyes of the local populace and indulge in trance music and rave parties. 227 words. Click here.

Buyout firms will find Asia’s corporate cash machines
8 Jun: International Herald Tribune. The world’s richest Indian recently lost an opportunity to get even richer. Lakshmi Mittal, who was in the race for Mitsui & Co.’s controlling stake in Indian exporter Sesa Goa Ltd., was beaten by compatriot Anil Agarwal … Sesa Goa’s real appeal isn’t in the company’s mining projects, but in its financial statements. It’s virtually an automated teller machine. 888 words. Click here.

Goan Recipes in the media
2 Jun: The Times. Gordon Ramsey’s Goanese Salad. Click here.
8 Jun: Huddersfield Examiner, UK: Goan chicken curry.
8 Jun: The Times (UK): Sole with Goan green paste. Click here.
8 Jun: San Francisco Chronicle: Black-Eyed Peas in a Spicy Goan Curry. Also Cardamom Nankaties, Seafood in Green Curry, etc. Click here.


GOANET HIGHLIGHTS by Cornel DaCosta

Mr Digambar Kamat now leads the Government of Goa as the 19th Chief Minister of the State. A number of very informative articles about what the people of Goa could expect from Kamat's leadership are well presented on Goanet.

Currently on Goanet, there is an interesting debate about Flags, Colonialism and Sleeping in History. A small clue to this discussion to whet readers' appetite is the following..."[Some] people have a serious identity crisis brought on by four hundred years of brainwashing by both the state and the church. They are trying to assert their distinctiveness the only way their limited grasp of their own history allows them to..." Such a view, is of course, strongly challenged by several posters.

Are the current migrants to Goa simply filling in the "blanks" left by those who have left Goa for the Goan Diaspora? Once again, there is a lively debate on this theme illustrating how capital and labour move in search of pastures anew. Goan Voice (UK) readers are urged to participate in this and other debates on Goanet. In particular, the 'thorny' view that, "what migrants are doing to Goa is "wrong" but what we are doing to the rest of the world is "right" needs much exploration.

In a succinct piece titled New Advances, Dr Gilbert Lawrence, an oncologist of Goan origin practising in America, tells us that, "over the the last two decades there have been significant advances in bioengineering and computer-assisted targeting of the radiation beam...permitting high doses of radiation to the tumour while avoiding or reducing the dose to the surrounding normal tissues..." Dr Gilbert particularly draws our attention to the Cyber-Knife that can deal with tumours that are normally difficult to reach without surgical incision. Cancer sufferers the world over, must yearn for information about new forms of treatment and I strongly support the good doctor's sentiment that, we should encourage other Goanetters to place similar posts to inform the rest of us about advances in other fields.

Finally, prior to Eddie's (editor of Goan Voice, UK) departure on a short holiday, he telephoned me to say that the number of hits the Goan Voice now receives is really staggering, not only from the UK but also from India, Canada, the Middle East, Australia/NZ and America. With the latter in mind, here is news from Goanet that, mangoes from India are now available in the US after a ban of 18 years. Recently, the fruit was officially introduced in New York by Vayalar Ravi (Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs). At this occasion, the culinary expert, Madhur Jaffrey said that "mangoes in exchange for nuclear fuel was a fair deal" Would our American readers of the GV(UK) and Goanet agree with this view?

More details can be found at the Goanet archives at http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/ Or to subscribe to Goanet, send an email to subscribe@goanet.org

UK: TV & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS By Lira Fernandes

FILM: The Constant Gardener. Sky Movies
Sat 16 Jun. 17:50 to 19:54. Quiet diplomat Justin searches for answers when his activist wife is murdered in Kenya. Rachel Weisz won an Oscar for her remarkable performance in John Le Carr 's thrilling murder mystery. 2005.

COOKERY: Come Dine with Me. more4 Plus 1
Sun. 17 Jun 16:30 to 17:00. Ishrat Gazala vows that she'll make her food hot enough to burn the house down

TALK SHOW: The Wright Stuff. Channel Five
Mon to Thu 18th June to 22 June. 09:00 to 10:30. Matthew Wright hosts the topical debate show. With panellists Martin Lewis and Yasmin Alibhai-Brown.

FORTHCOMING

See http://www.lanfranc.com/lanfranc_location_2000.pdf for help in locating Archbishop Lanfranc School, Croydon

Sun 24 Jun. G.O.A. Summer Bash at HSBC Sports Club, Lennard Road, Beckenham, Kent commencing at 11am. Activates to include hockey, junior football, volleyball, whist drive. Contact: Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 – 8771 4457, Richard Fernandes 020 – 8300 5347, Fidelis D'Mello 020 - 8698 9678, Bernie Gracias 020 – 8723 1322. See GOA website for further details. (Due to logistical reasons, the planned event for past office bearers and helpers has been postponed).

Sun 24 Jun Benaulim Association(UK) We are celebrating the our 25th Anniversary Feast of St John the Baptist at St Ignatius College Hall, Turkey Street, Enfield, EN1 4NP commences with Holy Mass at 12.30pm followed by dancing to the Music of "Breakthru" and disco by Nite- Life. Members £8.00, non-members £10.00, Children (10 -16) £4.00, Children under 10 FREE. For tickets contact Felipe on 0208 368 9663, Mary 0208 803 9752 and Josephine 0208 967 7471. Public transport to Hall: Buses 217 from Turnpike Lane or the overhead train from Liverpool St. Station to Turkey St.

Sun 1 July. Aldona Association - Celebration of St Thomas’ feast at the Irish Centre, Pretoria Road London N17 8DX... Mass 1.00pm, music by Maz ‘n’ Co. We have some great raffle prizes including two prizes of 7 nights BB hotel accommodation in Goa. Application form can be obtained from our website www.aldonalondon.org.uk or email aldonalondon@hotmail.com For more information contact Jude-020 83604102, Tino-01628 680529 or Les-0208 4408832.

Sun. 01 July. G.O.A. Golf Open at Blue Mountain Golf Course, Bracknell. Further details from: Jacinto D'Silva 020 - 8723 1233, Menino Mascarenhas 01784 211832

Sat. 14 Jul. 3.30 P.M. Archbishop Lanfranc High School, Mitcham Road, Croydon. Konkani Dramatic Association proudly presents Tiatr "GOODBYE LONDON" Written and Directed by Jr. Nelson. First show in U.K. with talented artistes from Goa. Heartthrob, Olga Vaz, Singer and actor Menino Mario, Jet speed singer William de Curtorim, Master Comedian Ben Evangelisto, Comedian superstar Philip, Multi-talented Rosita and Topmost Maestro Josinho. For tickets please telephone Judy on 0208 7632606 or 07949403741, Nina Pinto 0208 7670663 or Cornelius Monteiro 0208 6818716.

Sun. 15 July. Tivim 30th Anniversary Celebrations. Bishop Thomas Grant School, Belltrees Grove Streatham, London. Commencing with Mass at 12.30. Dancing to the sounds of Maz & Co and Nite Life. Tickets available from: Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 8771 4457; Elu Pires 020 8654 1281; Helen De Souza 020 8304 5585; Ronald De Souza 020 7485 7878; Ronnie Fernandes 020 303 3386 or Ingrid De Souza 020 8905 3872.

Sat. 21 Jul. 6.30 P.M. in Swindon. Konkani Dramatic Association proudly presents Tiatr "GOODBYE LONDON" Written and Directed by Jr. Nelson. First show in U.K. with talented artistes from Goa. Heartthrob, Olga Vaz, Singer and actor Menino Mario, Master Comedian Ben Evangelisto, Jet speed singer William de Curtorim. Comedian superstar Philip, Multi-talented Rosita and Topmost Maestro Josinho. For tickets phone Xavier Soares on 01793322 661/ 07961560935.

Sun. 22 Jul. 12.00 noon Copland Community School, Cecil Avenue, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 7DX. Konkani Dramatic Association proudly presents Tiatr "GOODBYE LONDON" Written and Directed by Jr. Nelson. First show in U.K. with talented artistes from Goa. Heartthrob, Olga Vaz, Singer and actor Menino Mario, Jet speed singer William de Curtorim, Master Comedian Ben Evangelisto, Comedian superstar Philip, Multi-talented Rosita and Topmost Maestro Josinho. For tickets please telephone Damacian Moniz 02083761609 or 07940501196, Mr. Francis D' Silva on 07908591789, Mr. Antonio Fernandes 02084529406 and Rosy D’ Silva 02083529450

Sun. 29 July. 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. Contact: Diego Pinto 020 – 8767 0663 Alfred Rebello 020 – 8337 8022. For stall applications: Bernie Gracias 020 – 8723 1322 From "A coach is being arranged" Harrow Wealdstone/Edgware/Wembley & Greenford. Price £6. Departure 10.30 am. BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. For further details contact: Amelia Gomes 0208 861 2073

Sun. 12 Aug. -Legendary Echoes is proud to present “A Tribute To Elvis”, to mark the 30th death anniversary of the King. A musical concert featuring Ron Coelho as Elvis Presley, and supporting cast, at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon. For flyer details and ticket application form please click here.

Sun. 26 Aug. G.O.A. Sports Day at Archbishop Lanfranc School. Contact: Peter Rodrigues 020 - 8399 4883. For stall applications: Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 - 8771 4457

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