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| Where was Morel in KM's poll? | ||
 9 Oct. Kent Messenger. Maidstone's list of greats proved a tough call to choose
from… Nominations from readers include former mayor Morel D'Souza, founder
of the Maidstone Mela. Paul Burridge said: "I have been to lots of events
and the Mela comes out on top." … 284 words + photo. Click
here. For the Goan Voice Morel D'Souza supplement, click here. | ||
| Canada: Field Hockey: Keegan Pereira | ||
 5 Oct: World Hockey. The names of the players who will represent Canada against India, scheduled from 9-24 October have been announced … The Canadian team will be led by veterans Ken Pereira and Rob Short and includes Wayne Fernandes … Keegan Pereira is looking to make his debut for Canada during the Series… 579 words. Keegan Pereira of Scarborough, Ontario was born in 1991 in Bombay, the son of Colleen and Reginald Pereira and brother to Kevin. He is currently studying Kinesiology at the University of Victoria with the ambition of being a physiotherapist. | ||
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| Ian D'Sa: Toronto band displays a Talent | ||
 7 Oct: Boston Herald. Toronto's Billy Talent are still toughing it out together…
The former high school buddies from Ontario initially hit the big time in 2003
… Despite being accomplished road warriors, the prosperity still freaks them
out… but isn't it time the guys did something about guitarist Ian D'Sa's
pompadour haircut? … 449 words + photo + video at the link below. For the Billy Talent website with UK Tour dates (Oct. 09) go to http://www.billytalent.com/ | ||
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| Canada: Troy DeSouza: Conservatives ready for election | ||
 6 Oct: Goldstream News Gazette. Conservative MP James Moore has offered his support
to candidate Troy DeSouza … DeSouza
lost the Oct. 14, 2008 federal election by 68 votes to six-term Liberal MP Keith
Martin, making it one of the closest races in the country… DeSouza said personally,
he's hoping no federal election is called in the near future but "if there's
an election in the fall or the spring, we'll be ready." | ||
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| Video: Rain and Flood damage estimated at Rs. 131 crore | ||
 8 Oct: Goa 365 via Navhind Times. Chief Minister Digambar Kamat has informed that various departments have officially submitted their report on the losses in the floods in the state which is pegged at around Rs 131 crore. 3m. 02s.
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News Summary | ||
| Death: Sabina Alfonso 4 Oct. Manor Park, London. SABINA ALFONSO (ex-Nairobi). Wife of the late Thomas Alfonso (of Kenya Bus Services Nairobi). Mother/In-law of Maria/Seby Fernandes, Theresa/Kelvin De Souza, Eliza/late Allen Braganza and Bertha/late Tim De Souza. Nana of Marvin, Siobhan, Russell, Dana, Cheryl and Michelle. Funeral will take place on Friday 16th October at 10.15am at St. Stephens Church, 146 Little Ilford Lane, Manor Park, London E12 6UF - followed by burial at City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, Aldersbrook Road, London E12 5DQ. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer's Society Charity No 296645 would be much appreciated. Condolences to michie28@hotmail.com | ||
| Pinto’s A Bit Of All Tight 9 Oct: The Sun (UK). Freida Pinto sacrificed her natural ability to breathe in this body-crushing number. The gorgeous Slumdog Millionaire star wowed in a tight-fitting blue frock at the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2010 show in Paris. Photo and text. more details.. | ||
| Hockey: Leicester Goans 9 Oct. Loughborough Echo. … Carillon looked more balanced and had a better shape than in their last game and this will give the Loughborough side confidence going into a must win game against Leicester Goans this weekend… Leicester Goans were winners of Div.3 in 2006-7; winners of Div.3 in 2007-8 and runner-up in Div 2 in 2008-9 more details.. | ||
| Edmonton, Canada: Harvey de Souza in Concert 9 Oct: Edmonton Journal. Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. THE ACADEMY OF ST. MARTIN IN THE FIELDS CHAMBER ENSEMBLE … violinists includes Harvey de Souza … where: convocation Hall, arts bldg., U of a. For details click here. Harvey de Souza is originally from Bombay and was awarded a scholarship to attend the Yehudi Menuhin School in England … - for a photo of him see Goan Voice 2007-10. For a videoclip of his performance click here. | ||
| Indians are everywhere 9 Oct: Times of India. Indian citizens are today permanent residents of all but three countries in the world: North Korea, Pakistan and Bhutan... NRIs are Indians, who hold on to their blue Indian passports while living in another country… Experts point out that, if People of Indian Origin (PIOs) — a term for citizens of other countries who have an Indian ancestry — are included, then both Pakistan and Bhutan would also find it difficult to shake off the Indian links to their populations. 505 words. more details.. | ||
| Death: Anthony Baptista 8 Oct: Assagao, Goa. ANTHONY FRANCIS BAPTISTA (Born 1929). Loving husband of Pamela. Loving father of Ann Mary/Trevor Pereira, Neil/Genevieve, Denzil and Genevieve. Loving grandfather of Aryan. Brother/Brother-in-law of Albert/Beryl (USA); Angelo/Valerie (UK); Ida; Fr. Diogo (USA); late Blanche & late Nevis. Funeral at Assagao on 9 Oct. more details.. | ||
| Laila Rouass: “Paki” row 9 Oct. The Telegraph (UK). Bruce Forsyth has reopened the Strictly Come Dancing race row by claiming that the term "Paki" is no more offensive than British people being called "limeys"… Anti-racism groups condemned Forsyth's comments … Keith Vaz, the Labour MP, said: "There are absolutely no circumstances in which this term should be used…” The BBC continues to stand by Du Beke … 705 words. more details.. | ||
| Goa chief minister sought police transfers: Aires Rodrigues 8 Oct: IANS. Information obtained under the Right To Information (RTI) act by a social activist indicates that the Goa chief minister’s office “interfered” in transfers of police officials. Chief Minister Digambar Kamat Thursday admitted he might have requested the transfers. 305 words. more details.. | ||
| Video: Man dies at Bastora after being knocked down by bus 8 Oct: Goa 365 via Navhind Times. On Wednesday, a Bastora resident died in a road accident at Bastora junction which triggered the enraged villagers to block the NH17 highway for 4 hours. 2m.17s. more details.. | ||
| Video: Leela Hotel’s offshore casino ordered closed for not renewing licence 8 Oct: Goa 365 via Navhind Times. The Goa Government has ordered the closure of Leela Hotels' offshore casino with immediate effect after the latter failed to pay an annual license fee of RS five crore within the stipulated time. 1m. 26s. more details.. | ||
| UK: FORTHCOMING EVENTS: Sat. 10 Oct. 6pm to 11pm. The Uganda Reunion. Archbishop LanFranc School, Croydon. Tickets from Christine DeSouza 020 8310 2332 Sun. 25 Oct. G.O.A. Trook Tournament at ATC Hall, South Wimbledon. Contact: Jacinto Fernandes 020 - 8542 5427 Sun. 25 Oct. St. Diogo's Association (UK) Guirim/Sangolda. Annual Social to celebrate the Feast of our Patron Saint Diogo at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Rd., Croydon. Starts with Holy Mass at 12.15 followed by a Social. Music by Maz & Co. For tickets and further information please contact: Apolonia DeSouza: 020 8686 1876; Jane Gracias: 020 8543 5454 or Gilbert Fonseca: 020 8670 1955. Sat. 31 Oct. SE Goans "Halloween Day trip" to Lille + City Europe. Price £21 p/person. (Prices held as per our successful trip in 2008). Visit old town, relax + shopping. Pick up points, Plumstead, Welling and Bexleyheath. Plse ensure you have a valid passport. For booking and information call: Chris or Sharon Pinto 01322400732, or email c.pinto2@ntlworld.com Sat. 7 Nov. G.O.A. Shopping Trip To France. Contact: Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 8771 4457, Bernie Gracias 020 – 8723 1322. Sun 15 Nov. Navelim Feast at Bishop Thomas Grant School (BTG), Belltress Grove, Streatham, London SW16 2HY. Commences with Recitation of Rosary and Holy Mass at 12pm, followed by a social - music by a live Band "Rainbow's End" and a Disco "Magic Moments". For tickets and further information contact Vince Fernandes 020-8764-8780, Violet D'Silva 020-8642-3283, Loy Rebello 020-8241-9246 and Amelia Gomes 020-861-2073. Raffles prizes include Nintendo Wii + Wii Fit, iPod Nano, Magnum of Whisky, Hamper and many more. All proceeds donated to charities. For the flyer, click here. For help in locating Archbishop Lanfranc School, Croydon, click here. FOR LATER EVENTS SEE http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/forthcoming.php | ||