COMMUNITY NEWS
Australia: Nina Pinto:
Flair for science
15 Nov: Hornsby and Upper North Shore Advocate.
It took a few snails and weekends by the sea to
work it out, but her hypothesis was proved and
Nina Pinto is the top science student in the state.
The Hornsby Girls High student, 15, was named
Young Scientist of the Year by the Science
Teachers Association of NSW at a ceremony at
the Powerhouse Museum. 278 words.
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Sexiest Asian Women
16 Nov: Eastern Eye. At number five Laila
Rouass is the highest placed Brit in the list.
Thankfully she got back quickly into
shape in super-quick time after having
her first baby earlier this year. [Shilpa
Shetty was in 6th place and Bollywood wow girl
Bipasha Basu was named the Sexiest Asian Woman
in the World … ]
Click here.
For the GVUK Laila Rouass supplement
click here. |
Prof. Paul Almeida: Getting to
the Bottom Line
19 Nov: Georgetown University News (Guyana).
McDonough School of Business Associate Professor
Paul Almeida has been consulted by a vast range of
companies Rolls Royce North America … A native of Goa,
India, Almeida worked as an engineer and then launched
India's first auto loans scheme at Citibank in Calcutta …
Almeida attended Jesuit schools growing up, and
says that influenced his decision to come to
Georgetown, where he has taught for 11 years. 936 words.
Click here.
Corryn Rayney Murder: I have been
dumped and shunned: Lloyd Rayney
20 Nov: The West Australian. Lawyer Lloyd Rayney,
labelled by police as the “prime” and “only”
suspect in the murder of his wife, has revealed
how the police investigation has led his
clients to dump him and complete strangers
to shun him. 350 words.
Click here.
Goa to host Gold Festival from Nov 29
21 Nov: Zee News. Goa will host India's
largest gold and jewellery Exhibition titled 'Festival
of Gold 2007' from Nov. 29.
Click here.
Goa govt. plans to go ahead with
Mopa international airport project
21 Nov: TravelBiz. The Goa government will soon
approach the Union Civil Aviation Ministry with the
second feasibility report submitted recently by
International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) on
the proposed new international airport at Mopa in North Goa …
Click here.
DEATHS
17 Nov: Mombasa, Kenya. ALBERT
CASTANHA. Brother of Julie Sequiera, Tony/Paulina
Castanha & the late Walter Castanha. Uncle of Yohann,
Theresa/Angelo Costabir, Merlyn/Caruso Monteiro,
Thalia/Mike Knight. Albert use to work for the
Golden Key Casino -Tamarind and previously for
International Casino. He was a sportsman
many will remember for years to come.
Funereal on Thu 22 Nov 2.30 - 3.30 P.M. Viewing
at the Mombasa Institute. 4.00 P.M. Holy Mass
at the Holy Ghost Cathedral followed by burial
at Mbaraki Cemetery. No flowers please -
donations to charity - collection at the viewing.
[Info from Maureen De Souza Mombasa]
14 Nov: Miramar, Goa. MARIA
ROSALINDA ALEMAO PINTO (Born 1957). Wife of
Ricardo. Daughter of Rui/Rita Alemao. Mother
of Tracy D'Silva. Sister of Roland and Rita
Alemao (Calgary, Canada) and Rommel & Marelou
Alemao.
13 Nov. London, The Royal Brompton
Hospital. MARIA LOURDES ELIZABETH
LOBO-CRONIN. (ex-Nakuru, Kenya} Wife
of Padraig Martin Cronin and daughter of
Simon & Tereza [Tessy] Lobo).Funeral at 11.00am
on Tue. 27 Nov. St. Boniface Catholic Church,
185 Mitcham Road, Tooting, SW17 9PG. Then to
London Road Cemetery (also known as Figges
Marsh), Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3LA. Condolences
to Mr & Mrs Simon J Lobo and Mr Padraig Cronin.
32 Rectory Lane, Tooting, London, SW17 9PZ
As requested by Maria - no floral tributes
but donations (cash and cheques made payable
to Mrs. T. Lobo) will be sent to specific
departments of the two hospitals that treated
her.
7 Nov: England. BASIL FRANCIS LEO XAVIER
DE SOUZA (ex Nairobi, Goa & Spain). Son of late
Manuel Epifiano de Souza and late Matilda de Souza,
(Guirim). His wife Juliana, brother to (late) Annie,
(late) Lina, (late) Jane, Eusebio, Alice, Columbia,
Joseph, Bibiana, Julie, and Camilo. Father to
Brian, Ian, Ken and Enid, Grand Father to Leto,
Lailah, Rea, Melanie, Jenna, Eden, Jarvis, and
Jessica who mourn his death together with
all their families. Condolences to
brian.desouza3@ukonline.co.uk
Death: Suella Lobo |
5 Nov: London. SUELLA BELINDA LOBO (Born 1981)
Daughter of late Lourenco/Cleta. Sister of
Ivan and Hazel. Niece of Fatima/Belarmino, Antonio/Valeriana,
Neta/Rafael, Sr Lucy, Filomena/Tiers, late
Irineo/Fatima, Vency/late Gerson, Maria, Diana,
Marylene, Nascimento. Expired in USA. Funeral
on 19 Nov in London. |
HOLIDAY INFORMATION
Sands of time
16 Nov: Indian Express. After holidaying
in Goa over 30 times, I would think the excitement
it elicits would be in moderation by now.
Somehow, it never is. The very thought of
spending time in Goa makes me inordinately
happy. 522 words.
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Goa to offer incentives
to hospitality players
17 Nov: TravelBiz Monitor. 202 words.
Click here.
Salute the Sun
17 Nov: Irish Times. Yoga instructors Jennifer
Keegan and Tony Purcell are organising a yoga
holiday in north Goa that could be just the
thing to de-stress before Christmas. The
10-day trip to India departs on Dec 10 and
the cost is Euros 860, before air fares …
For details call 087-9710150 or 01-4537386.
Eoin Lyons. Photo and text 202 words.
Love in a warm climate:
Spiritual Retreats
17 Nov: The Times (UK). … Panchavatti.
Corjuem Island, Goa, India. From £90 per
room per night (+91-9822580632; islaingoa.com) …
Hotels
17 Nov: The Mirror (UK). From December 1 go
to Goa and stay at the Santana Beach Resort
in Candolim on a B&B basis (two sharing)
for £9pppn. Visit
www.somewhere2stay.com
Travel Deals
17 Nov: The Journal (Newcastle, UK)… In the New
Year, you’ll get change out of £600 for two
weeks’ stay in Goa. Jewel in the Crown offers
two weeks’ B&B in a two-star resort in Arpora
from Manchester on January 18 starting at £569,
half-board from £585.
“I'm Bored of the Christmas Routine”: The
Festive Refusenik
18 Nov: The Observer. … Joe Bindloss from Lonely
Planet: “I'd suggest taking a stroll down the high
street and seeing what deals are in the travel
agents' window that day. This old-fashioned
route can work: I found two weeks in Candolim,
Goa, over Christmas for £400.”
The Honeymooners
18 Nov: The Observer. Anthony Snell is to marry
Emma Smith in December, so they are looking
for a Christmas honeymoon. The Solution: David
Brice of Global Holidays: “Goa is a great
place for a honeymoon. The weather is fantastic
in December and the place is a cultural
delight, with beautiful beaches, friendly
people and all that delicious food. A week
all-inclusive with Thomson Holidays departing
on 18 December and staying at the excellent
three-star Heritage Village Hotel in quiet south
Goa costs only £639pp.'
Click here.
Goa Tourism woos American tourists
18 Nov: Express TravelWorld. The Department of Tourism,
Goa, organised a 'Goan Evening' in Manhattan during
the recent 'India at 60' celebrations … The
delegation from Goa was led by the tourism minister,
Francisco Xavier Pacheco and comprised MLA and
chairman of EDC, Agnelo Fernandes, chief secretary,
J P Singh, and director of tourism, Arvind
Loliyekar. Addressing the audience, the tourism
minister said, "Goa may be India's smallest state,
but it leaves the biggest and most indelible
impression on tourists who visit the place. It is
like a jewel in the crown that is India." For
photo and text
click here.
Planet Hollywood too open restaurant n Goa
18 Nov: Malaysia Sun. The Las Vegas Strip-based mega
resort, Planet Hollywood, in which actor Sylvester
"Rambo" Stallone and a host of other Hollywood stars
have business stakes, has announced
plans to open in Goa.
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Honeymoon Travel To Goa Beaches
21 Nov: PR-USA.Net. You can experience an entirely
unique look from what you assumed about your
holiday trip to Goa beaches in India. Goa, nested
along the warm and boundless sores [sic] of the
Arabian Sea, dotted with palm trees, clean, inviting
and absolutely serene.
Click here.
GOA REAL ESTATE:
Property in Goa: Heaven on hold
as Goa awaits its fate
17 Nov: The Telegraph (UK). Britons love it
for the beaches, winter sun and its house prices -
but is it a safe investment? Ginetta Vedrickas
investigates … Text, 937 words and photographs.
Click here.
Builders should compensate
for late delivery of flats
17 Nov: Times of India. The Disputes Redressal
Commission has directed a real estate property
developer in Goa to provide alternate premises
of similar dimensions and in the same locality
to a prospective who had paid a deposit. 695 words.
Click here.
GOA NEWS HEADLINES:
Ashlin Barboza crowned Miss Goa 2007 |
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18 Nov: Herald. Margao lass Ashlin Barboza
stole the limelight late Friday evening, after
she was crowned ‘Miss Goa 2007’ at Keserval Garden …
Amelia Sonia D’Cunha of Goa Velha was adjudged
the runner-up … Individual awards were presented
to Preeti D’Souza of Vasco (Miss Smile), Anita Sony
(Miss Elegant), Danika Gomes (Miss Catwalk). 304 words.
Click here. |
How to get a Goan Editor into bed!!!
16 Nov: Penpricks. “Well built Arab/Asian boys and
girls to be had for massages and entertainment
along coastal Goa” … 1032 words.
Click here.
Have workforce with
80% Goans, CM tells industry
16 Nov: Navhind Times. The Chief Minister,
Mr Digambar Kamat has urged the industry to follow
the government guidelines with regards to
employing 80 per cent of Goans before the
unemployed youth rise in revolt against
its employment policy.
Click here.
Pao, pui or ruin?
18 Nov: Times of India. Two of my favourite
reasons for going to Goa are pao and pui. Pao
and pui are two varieties of Goan bread,
real bread … 685 words.
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Online shock for Goa govt
18 Nov: Bahrain Tribune. The Goa government was
in for a shock yesterday when its Information
and Publicity Department’s website was
allegedly hacked into by a Turkish group that
posted anti-America slogans on it.
Click here.
Goans fond of Belgaum pork
18 Nov: Newindpress. Dishes prepared with the
pork of Belgaum pigs are very popular and are
best-loved in most of the hotels in Goa. And
even foreigners visiting Goa prefer the dishes
made of pork of Belgaum pigs …
click here.
Catholic parents educate
their children about sex
19 Nov: Spero News (Texas). By Bosco de Souza
Eremita. Parents in Goa introduce their
children to sex education.
The state of Goa is still undecided about
introducing the subject in schools. 751 words.
Click here.
Goldshield has new Contact Center
20 Nov: PR Newswire. Goldshield Group India’s
new Contact Center, located in Goa, is
achieving impressive growth rates. The new
facility was opened to expand a successful
BPO business and to support a growing
direct-to-consumer healthcare business in India.
click here.
State law to be formulated
to deal with unregistered recruiting agents
20 Nov: Navhind Times. The Commissioner for NRI Affairs,
Mr Eduardo Faleiro today said that his office
will draft a state law to deal with unregistered
recruiting agents and middlemen operating in
Goa and to punish recruiting agencies involved
in illegal immigration.
Click here.
Kids juggle, trapeze
to inspire smiles
20 Nov: Earth Times. They are kids who once
stood at car windows and begged with tears in
their eyes. Now they walk on stilts, juggle
and do acrobatics for a theatrical street
performance. A project aimed at supporting
neglected children in India through the medium
of theatre was launched last year in collaboration
with El Shaddai, a shelter for street
children in Goa.
Click here.
IN THE NEWS
Link between racist remarks
and violence on the streets
15 Nov: The Tribune (UK). On October 20, two
Goan sailors, Gregory Fernandes and Finod Appa,
were brutally attacked by a drunken gang of
racist youths in the Hampshire village of
Fawley … Mr Fernandes later died from his
injuries … “The tragic death of Gregory
Fernandes proves how important it is to
confront racism in all its pernicious forms,”
said the Institute of Race Relations this week.
Click here.
Gordon Brown praises
India's culture
15 Nov: PTI. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown was
the star attraction at Diwali celebrations at the
House of Commons where a spokesman of Hindu Forum
of Britain described him as "Govardhan" Brown and
an honorary member of "our community." … Brown said
he would be going to India in January … He also
praised Keith Vaz for taking the lead in
organizing the Diwali festival in the House of Commons. 394 words.
Click here.
UK: Unlicensed Sex Drugs
sold in some Asian Stores
16 Nov: Eastern Eye (UK). There is growing
concern that some Asian men are putting their
lives at risk by taking cheap unlicensed
sex pills … Trading Standards officers raided
three grocery stores in Southall which were
selling four tablets for £5…
click here.
British beauty industry ignoring Asians
17 Nov: Times of India. The strength of the
'brown pound' - the term referring to the
purchasing power of British Asians - is growing
exponentially. But the multi-billion pound
British beauty industry largely ignores
this important segment of consumers …
Non-white people make up more than 20 per
cent of the population in London yet
account for only 1 per cent of the models
in the city, according to one estimate …
only 4 per cent of people in advertisements
came from ethnic minorities. 614 words.
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No toilets please, we're Indian.
19 Nov: Indian Express. India played host to
the World Toilet Summit 2007 a fortnight ago …
India's sanitation record is extremely poor.
According to the United Nations Human Development
Report, 2006, a mere 33 per cent of India's
population has access to improved sanitation
facilities …. Take the case of Kerala and Goa.
Both states boast of almost 100 per cent coverage
and usage of toilets. Yet, bacterial contamination
in water (a key indicator of poor sanitation)
remains high. This is because latrines were
constructed close to water sources and with
very poor sewage systems … 875 words.
Click here.
‘Condition of Indians working
as domestic help in West Asia distressing’
20 Nov: The Hindu. Stating that the condition of
Indians working as domestic help in some of
the West Asian countries is distressing, Goa
Commissioner for NRI Affairs Eduardo Faleiro
on Monday hoped that the Union Government would
provide a system similar to that of the Philippines
to safeguard the dignity and safety of such workers. 576 words.
Click here.
Hot models to promote Ms Bikini India
21 Nov: ApunKaChoice. Two sexy models, Natasha Sikka
and Zeenal Kamdar have been finalized to promote the
upcoming Miss Bikini India contest … Bollywood actress
Neetu Chandra has been roped in to do a racy
sequence at the Ms Bikini India contest,
which is slated to be held in Goa in December.
Click here.
GOANET HIGHLIGHTS by CORNEL DACOSTA
Do read an unusual account titled 'Kids Juggle,
Trapeze to Inspire Smiles.' This is about
kids who "walk on stilts, juggle and do
acrobatics for a theatrical street performance,
an attempt to to bring a little fantasy
to life to inspire all to smile." They are
part of of a 'Laboratory of Smiles' a group
of 25 underprivileged children trained by
an Italian theatre group, Teatro Per Caso,
and touring Mumbai, Pune and Panjim this month.
A major publication from the International Centre,
Goa is now available titled Towards Freedom in
South Asia: Democratization, Peace and Regional
Co-operation by Panandiker and Tripathi and
published by Konark Publishers.
In a short article by Selma Carvalho, we learn
about Delhi, the capital of India that is also
the rape capital of India in which no woman
will venture out after 7 p.m. Indeed, a
substantial number of the rapes are those
against minors. The attitude of the North Indian
male towards women in general is highlighted
and there is much detail about child rape.
The 30th International Film Festival, India,
is almost upon us in Goa and details about
the films to be seen as well as the literary
competitions for local talent are provided
by Ethel Da Costa. Additionally, there is a
substantial article on the IFFI by Godfrey
Gonsalves.
For an excellent account of current Konkani
periodicals published in Devanagari, Roman
Kannada, and Perso-Arabic scripts, please
see material provided by Pratap Naik. I for
one was truly staggered by the sheer numbers
and varieties of the periodicals listed.
A persuasive article by Anil Desai tells
us why Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in
Goa should be banned. The main reason provided
is that the plans are not well thought out
and deemed to be a boon to those who
want to exploit Goa rather than enhance it economically.
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FORTHCOMING
See
http://www.lanfranc.com/lanfranc_location_2000.pdf
for help in locating Archbishop Lanfranc School, Croydon
Sun: 25 Nov. Fr. Agnelo
Commemoration Mass
at St. George’s Cathedral, Southwark,
London at 3pm. This year marks the 80th Anniversary.
Sun. 2 Dec. G.O.A. Feast
of St Francis Xavier
at St Boniface Church, Tooting. Contact: Alfred
Rebello 020 – 8337 8022, Diego Pinto 020 – 8767 0663
Sun. 2 Dec. North London Goans
invites you
to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis Xavier
at Bishop Douglass School, Hamilton Rd, East
Finchley, N2 0SQ. Music by LEVEL 4. For tickets
contact any of the following: - Tony Gomes 020 8245 1364,
Seby D'Silva 020 8245 5463, Joe Telles 020 8443 1014,
Oboe Noronha 020 8340 0439 , Cos Fernandes 020 8888 8659,
Meredith Soares 020 8803 4173, John Fernandes 020 8881 4579,
Frank Mendes 020 8888 1400 or Bernadette Dias 020 8361 9417
Sun. 2 Dec: South East Goans
invites you to
celebrate the Feast of St Francis Xavier at
St Stephens Church, Deepdene Road, Welling,
Kent DA15. Mass will be at 11.30am celebrated
by his Grace Bishop Patrick Lynch with
Reception after which includes Disco, Meal
and Bar. All are welcome no fee at the door.
Further information contact Sharon Pinto
01322400732 Ron 0208 303 3386,Dom 07854
490 617 or Tat 0208 3161479
Sun. 9 Dec: South East
Goans Presents
Childrens Christmas Party at St Stephens
Church, Deepdene Road, Welling, Kent from
1 pm till 5pm. Buffet, childrens crafts, nativity
play, live kids entertainment and see Santa Claus.
Members £2, Non Members £3. Contact Chris
Pinto 01322 400732, Dom 07854 490 617
Ron 02080303 3386.
Sunday 9th December 2007 G.O.A.
REQUIEM MASS FOR GREGORY FERNANDES RIP. A service
for Gregory Fernandes RIP is being held at St
Josephs Church, Bugle Street, City Centre,
Southampton SO14 2AH on Sunday 9th December 2007
at 1pm. A coach will be leaving London with pick
up points at Greenford (8.45am - Bridge Hotel)
and Tooting Broadway (9.30am - Library).
If you are interested in a place, please contact:
Bernie Gracias 020 8723 1322 or Norma Menezes-Rahim
020 8771 4457
Sat. 15 Dec. G.O.A. Children’s
Xmas Pantomime.
Dick Whittington at Fairfield Hall, Croydon at 12
noon. Contact: Norma Menezes-Rahim 020- 8771
4457 or Bernie Gracias 020 8723 1322.
Mon. 31 Dec: Dark Star Social
Club presents
a New Year’s Eve Gala Ball at Harrow Leisure
Centre, Christchurch Av. Harrow, HA3 5BD. 7pm to
3am. Music by sensational SECOND NATURE & disco
DYNAMIC ROADSHOW. Tickets: Adults £16 before
15th Dec, £19 thereafter. Children £12 (under
10 yrs). For tickets and details contact
Derrick Pereira 020-8952 8899, Bernie Gracias
020-8723 1322 or email
info@dssclub.co.uk. For the flyer and full details
click here.
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