Goan Voice Newsletter: Friday 20 Apr. 2012
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Death: Michael Gomes
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16 Apr: Ambajim, Margao, Goa. MICHAEL GOMES (Ex-East African Harbours Corp. Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania). Born 1924. Husband of Alda. Father of Fintan Noel/Maria Luiza, Allwyn/Marilyn. Brother of late Vincent Joao/Remiz Gomes, Philomena/late Luis Barreto; grandfather of Rodney, Louanne, Hannalee, Allison, Michael and Zachary. Funeral cortege will leave his residence at Ambajim on 21st Apr at 10.15 am for Eucharistic celebration at Holy Spirit Church, Margao, followed by burial.
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So who was the mystery man in Denyse Sweeney's life?
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20 Apr: Derby Evening Telegraph (UK). The family of Denyse Sweeney, who died under mysterious circumstances in Goa, are trying to trace a man said to have been with her the night she died. The sisters of Miss Sweeney claim they have been told she was with a man called Alex, who was British and from London, only hours before she was taken to hospital in a comatose state… The sisters say Miss Sweeney met Alex while in Goa doing voluntary work for an animal charity… Miss Sweeney had been in a causal relationship with a policeman and had been involved in an incident at a local bar with a man from London … a report in the Times of India from March last year claimed that, on average, one foreign tourist had died every week over the previous three years in Goa. It said: "Of the 161 deaths, the cause of death in 53 cases is not known"…
[If you have any relevant information, please contact Martin Naylor, Crime reporter of the Derby Telegraph, mnaylor@derbytelegraph.co.uk ]
Full text of article, 1447 words + 8 photos + comments at the link below click here.
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Goanet.Femnet: Online network for women, by women
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Apr. 2012. Goanet.Femnet. First issue out now. Some highlights: I Have A Dream By Betsy Nunes. Discovering My “Goan” Heritage Again by Carmen née Nazareth now Marcia DoRosario. Victoria by Colleen D’Souza. Not Quite Over The Hill, More On Top Of It! By Mafalda-Anne (Mafie) Desa. Voices Of Resilience by Jaya Earnest. On Death And Grieving by Dr. Belinda Viegas… 6 pages with photos and bios of the editorial team. click here.
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Death: Peter D'Mello
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13 Apr: London, UK. PETER CAJETAN D’MELLO. Aged 85; ex Sangolda / Kenya / Bexleyheath UK. Husband of Romana. Father of Neil (Fiona), Glenn and Clyde (Susan). Grandfather of Eva, Alex, Christopher and Andrew. Funeral service 12 noon, 3rd May at St Thomas More Church, Long Lane, Bexleyheath [for map and directions, click here]. followed by short service at 1:45 pm at Eltham Crematorium and reception at The Boathouse, Danson Park, Bexleyheath. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Stroke Association or any stroke charity. Romana and family are grateful to family and friends who have been a great comfort at this time. Condolences to Email clyde@dmello.ndo.co.uk
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Death: Patricia Pinto
20 Apr: Mumbai. PATRICIA PINTO. Beloved sister of late Jessie / Wilfred Tellis, Fr. Lancy Pinto (S.J.), Daisy / Godfrey Alvares, & Vincent Pinto. Loving aunt of Jennifer, Brian, Vernon, Christopher. Interred the same day. Photo. click here
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Charter flights fly high this tourist season
21 Apr: Times of India. Despite challenges from the Southeast Asian countries in the tourism sector, Goa has been able to cross last year's figures in charter flight arrivals. Statistics compiled by the state tourism department suggest that so far Goa has received 910 charter flights compared to 900 last year… 520 charter flights from Russia with 95,000 tourists followed by 200 flights from UK with 48,000 tourists. Germany has brought 8,000 tourists in 50 charter flights. Thirty flights from Netherlands brought 2,000 tourists to Goa while Norway brought 5,000 tourists in 28 charter flights … 332 words. click here
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Win a trip to Goa with PokerStars
19 Apr: Bluff Europe. Players will get the chance the chance to enjoy top class tournament action in Goa this June in the form of the Casino Royale Cup… Win a trip to Goa at PokerStars with a first deposit bonus of up to £400… click here
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UK: Dead Charity worker had bruises on back of her head
20 Apr: Daily Mail (UK). A charity worker whose family were told she died of a drug overdose in Goa was found to have no drugs in her system, it has emerged… Speaking after the inquest on Tuesday, her sister Maureen, 43, said: 'After Denyse died, friends who had seen her in Goa said she had been with this man called Alex on the night before she died. 'We would jump at the chance to get out to India and see if we can find him and see if he has any information about what happened to our sister.' … 862 words + 5 photos. . click here
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Goa has no host city contract for Lusofonia Games 2013
20 Apr: Times of India. The absolute lack of seriousness with which the previous state government approached the bidding and hosting of the Lusofonia Games 2013 was exposed when it became clear that there is no Host City Contract signed between the organizers and the state… 552 words. click here
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Swindon Hospital Strike: Investigation will end this month
20 Apr: Swindon Advertiser. A conclusion by Carillion of the investigation into alleged bullying, harassment and discrimination by workers at Great Western Hospital is expected to be concluded on April 27. GMB officers representing 150 GMB members employed by Carillion at GWH have so far carried out 18 days of strike action… GMB organiser Carole Vallelly said: “Any attempt to sweep the allegations under the carpet will fail and lead to further strike action.” … 261 words. click here
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Goan home owners can now link with movie merchants
20 Apr: Times of India. If you have a heritage house, a riverside cottage or any such property in Goa and would like to get it immortalized in a Bollywood or even Hollywood film, here is your chance. The Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) has formulated a new scheme to collect data about such properties in Goa… click here
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Court move by drug case Scot James Toner to end 'legal limbo' in Goa
21 Apr: BBC. A Glasgow man who has been held in Goa without trial for 34 months is taking his case to the High Court in India. James Toner, 47, was arrested in May 2009 for possessing a large quantity of hashish - a claim he denies. Since he was detained, police officers involved in his case have been charged with drug-related corruption. Mr Toner is now out on bail, but cannot leave Goa until his case goes to trial … Since his arrest, Mr Toner has appeared in court in Goa 80 times, with the case being continued each time… 904 words. click here
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Mike Masala refuses to come to Goa
20 Apr: Times of India. The prime British witness in the Scarlett Keeling murder case, Michael Mannion, has refused to travel to Goa to depose in court. However, he informed the CBI that he would be able to give his deposition from the UK through video conferencing. Mannion, popularly known in the coastal belt as Mike Masala - who was feeling "stuck" in Goa after the state police refused to lift their lookout notice against him despite being a prime witness in the case-has now informed the CBI that, "Appearing as a prosecution witness will mean that I have to take time away from my employment. I expect reimbursement for any loss of earnings and expenses incurred." … click here
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UK FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Sun. 22 Apr. Tiatr,Tiatr. Goan Cultural Society UK proudly presents their 12th Annual Konkani Tiatr RUP BULOITA MOG DOLOITA. Written and directed by Kala Academy and Goa Konkani Academy Award winner Mark de Araujo at Archbishop Lanfranc School Hall, Mitcham Rd, Croydon, CR9 3AS at 2.00pm. For details contact: Nina 020 8767 0663, Cornelius 020 8681 8716 , Lara 07792 446486, Fiona 07796 238009, & Bella 020 8372 1253 or 07949 233307. For the flyer, click here. Sat. 28 April: 7pm - 11pm. HOW'S THE GOAN? Presents A Launch Dinner & Dance. Woodside High School, White Hart Lane, Wood Green, N22 5QJ. A New UK Goan Community group is proud to announce details of it's launch event. The aim is a new initiative to firstly investigate aspects of the Community, and then providing an access to create programs and events for the benefit of the Community. Our first event is a Dinner & Dance, while we introduce Our aims to you! Please come join us. Tickets £12 (under 12s free) and includes food. Music by MUSIC MANIA. Dress Code Smart/Formal. To find out more & to book a place TEL: Michelle 07776309517 | Joseph 07506476758 | Email: howsthegoan@gmail.com. For the flyer click here. Sat. 28 Apr. Swindon. Tiatr! Tiatr! GOAN HERITAGE LONDON presents their Konkani Tiatr "DOTOR" written n directed by Famous Director Comedian Agostinho at Wyvern Theatre Swindon SN1 1QN. Two shows. 11:00am and 5:00pm. For tickets contact Peter (Balla) 07515531092, Tutush 01793627691/07854011148 or Monty 07840135121. For the flyer click here. Sun. 29 Apr. 3:00pm. Wembley. Tiatr! Tiatr! GOAN HERITAGE LONDON presents their Konkani Tiatr "DOTOR" written n directed by Famous Director Comedian Agostinho at Copland Community School Hall, Wembley, Middlesex HA9 7DU. For tickets contact Jimmy Braganza 02084505623/07703069692, Caetano Braganza 02084531803/07882009063, S. Caitan 02087951270/07949206355, Joe Paul 07550825135, Nazareth D'Souza (Southall), 07588844529, Anthonio Mendes 07882749692. Salvador (Hounslow) 07588417307. For the flyer click here. SOLD OUT! Sun. 29 Apr. Ex Students Reunion of St Teresa's Girls and Boys and Catholic Parochial Schools, Nairobi. Please book tickets early to avoid disappointment Dress. Code: School Colours (Optional). For the flyer, click here. Sun. 6 May. Cortalim Union (UK) celebrates their 35th Annual Social at St John’s Hall, Bourne Hill N13 4DA. Mass at 1pm prompt followed by great food and music by Nitelife. Tickets include entrance and meal: Adults @ £12.00, 11-18 year olds @ £6.00, Under 10s @ £2.50. Book early to avoid disappointment. For further info and booking information email cortalimunionuk@gmail.com or to see the flyer for contact numbers click here. Sun. 6 May: 12 noon - 8 pm. Saligao Association UK presents "SALIGAO FIESTA 2012": Celebrating the Feast of Mae de Deus. Festivities from 1 pm with music by RAINBOWS END, Shirley's Kitchen delicious buffet, hot snacks, treats & sweets PLUS an infusion of talent and tradition with mandos, lances, short talks, condiments, arts & crafts, culture all at the Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Rd, Croydon CR9 3AS. Dress code: Smart (no jeans), Bring your own drinks. BOOK EARLY. Tickets: £14 member, £16 non member, £10 (11-17 yrs), £5 (2-10 yrs). Enquiries to SaligaoUK@gmail.com or call Violet 020 8395 5791, Lucia 020 8670 4023, Lisa 020 8648 9471, Cedric 01444 233748 or SMS 07725 080239. For the flyer, click here.
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Death: Patricia Pinto
20 Apr: Mumbai. PATRICIA PINTO. Beloved sister of late Jessie / Wilfred Tellis, Fr. Lancy Pinto (S.J.), Daisy / Godfrey Alvares, & Vincent Pinto. Loving aunt of Jennifer, Brian, Vernon, Christopher. Interred the same day. Photo. click here
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Charter flights fly high this tourist season
21 Apr: Times of India. Despite challenges from the Southeast Asian countries in the tourism sector, Goa has been able to cross last year's figures in charter flight arrivals. Statistics compiled by the state tourism department suggest that so far Goa has received 910 charter flights compared to 900 last year… 520 charter flights from Russia with 95,000 tourists followed by 200 flights from UK with 48,000 tourists. Germany has brought 8,000 tourists in 50 charter flights. Thirty flights from Netherlands brought 2,000 tourists to Goa while Norway brought 5,000 tourists in 28 charter flights … 332 words. click here
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Win a trip to Goa with PokerStars
19 Apr: Bluff Europe. Players will get the chance the chance to enjoy top class tournament action in Goa this June in the form of the Casino Royale Cup… Win a trip to Goa at PokerStars with a first deposit bonus of up to £400… click here
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UK: Dead Charity worker had bruises on back of her head
20 Apr: Daily Mail (UK). A charity worker whose family were told she died of a drug overdose in Goa was found to have no drugs in her system, it has emerged… Speaking after the inquest on Tuesday, her sister Maureen, 43, said: 'After Denyse died, friends who had seen her in Goa said she had been with this man called Alex on the night before she died. 'We would jump at the chance to get out to India and see if we can find him and see if he has any information about what happened to our sister.' … 862 words + 5 photos. . click here
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Goa has no host city contract for Lusofonia Games 2013
20 Apr: Times of India. The absolute lack of seriousness with which the previous state government approached the bidding and hosting of the Lusofonia Games 2013 was exposed when it became clear that there is no Host City Contract signed between the organizers and the state… 552 words. click here
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Swindon Hospital Strike: Investigation will end this month
20 Apr: Swindon Advertiser. A conclusion by Carillion of the investigation into alleged bullying, harassment and discrimination by workers at Great Western Hospital is expected to be concluded on April 27. GMB officers representing 150 GMB members employed by Carillion at GWH have so far carried out 18 days of strike action… GMB organiser Carole Vallelly said: “Any attempt to sweep the allegations under the carpet will fail and lead to further strike action.” … 261 words. click here
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Goan home owners can now link with movie merchants
20 Apr: Times of India. If you have a heritage house, a riverside cottage or any such property in Goa and would like to get it immortalized in a Bollywood or even Hollywood film, here is your chance. The Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) has formulated a new scheme to collect data about such properties in Goa… click here
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Court move by drug case Scot James Toner to end 'legal limbo' in Goa
21 Apr: BBC. A Glasgow man who has been held in Goa without trial for 34 months is taking his case to the High Court in India. James Toner, 47, was arrested in May 2009 for possessing a large quantity of hashish - a claim he denies. Since he was detained, police officers involved in his case have been charged with drug-related corruption. Mr Toner is now out on bail, but cannot leave Goa until his case goes to trial … Since his arrest, Mr Toner has appeared in court in Goa 80 times, with the case being continued each time… 904 words. click here
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Mike Masala refuses to come to Goa
20 Apr: Times of India. The prime British witness in the Scarlett Keeling murder case, Michael Mannion, has refused to travel to Goa to depose in court. However, he informed the CBI that he would be able to give his deposition from the UK through video conferencing. Mannion, popularly known in the coastal belt as Mike Masala - who was feeling "stuck" in Goa after the state police refused to lift their lookout notice against him despite being a prime witness in the case-has now informed the CBI that, "Appearing as a prosecution witness will mean that I have to take time away from my employment. I expect reimbursement for any loss of earnings and expenses incurred." … click here
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UK FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Sun. 22 Apr. Tiatr,Tiatr. Goan Cultural Society UK proudly presents their 12th Annual Konkani Tiatr RUP BULOITA MOG DOLOITA. Written and directed by Kala Academy and Goa Konkani Academy Award winner Mark de Araujo at Archbishop Lanfranc School Hall, Mitcham Rd, Croydon, CR9 3AS at 2.00pm. For details contact: Nina 020 8767 0663, Cornelius 020 8681 8716 , Lara 07792 446486, Fiona 07796 238009, & Bella 020 8372 1253 or 07949 233307. For the flyer, click here. Sat. 28 April: 7pm - 11pm. HOW'S THE GOAN? Presents A Launch Dinner & Dance. Woodside High School, White Hart Lane, Wood Green, N22 5QJ. A New UK Goan Community group is proud to announce details of it's launch event. The aim is a new initiative to firstly investigate aspects of the Community, and then providing an access to create programs and events for the benefit of the Community. Our first event is a Dinner & Dance, while we introduce Our aims to you! Please come join us. Tickets £12 (under 12s free) and includes food. Music by MUSIC MANIA. Dress Code Smart/Formal. To find out more & to book a place TEL: Michelle 07776309517 | Joseph 07506476758 | Email: howsthegoan@gmail.com. For the flyer click here. Sat. 28 Apr. Swindon. Tiatr! Tiatr! GOAN HERITAGE LONDON presents their Konkani Tiatr "DOTOR" written n directed by Famous Director Comedian Agostinho at Wyvern Theatre Swindon SN1 1QN. Two shows. 11:00am and 5:00pm. For tickets contact Peter (Balla) 07515531092, Tutush 01793627691/07854011148 or Monty 07840135121. For the flyer click here. Sun. 29 Apr. 3:00pm. Wembley. Tiatr! Tiatr! GOAN HERITAGE LONDON presents their Konkani Tiatr "DOTOR" written n directed by Famous Director Comedian Agostinho at Copland Community School Hall, Wembley, Middlesex HA9 7DU. For tickets contact Jimmy Braganza 02084505623/07703069692, Caetano Braganza 02084531803/07882009063, S. Caitan 02087951270/07949206355, Joe Paul 07550825135, Nazareth D'Souza (Southall), 07588844529, Anthonio Mendes 07882749692. Salvador (Hounslow) 07588417307. For the flyer click here. SOLD OUT! Sun. 29 Apr. Ex Students Reunion of St Teresa's Girls and Boys and Catholic Parochial Schools, Nairobi. Please book tickets early to avoid disappointment Dress. Code: School Colours (Optional). For the flyer, click here. Sun. 6 May. Cortalim Union (UK) celebrates their 35th Annual Social at St John’s Hall, Bourne Hill N13 4DA. Mass at 1pm prompt followed by great food and music by Nitelife. Tickets include entrance and meal: Adults @ £12.00, 11-18 year olds @ £6.00, Under 10s @ £2.50. Book early to avoid disappointment. For further info and booking information email cortalimunionuk@gmail.com or to see the flyer for contact numbers click here. Sun. 6 May: 12 noon - 8 pm. Saligao Association UK presents "SALIGAO FIESTA 2012": Celebrating the Feast of Mae de Deus. Festivities from 1 pm with music by RAINBOWS END, Shirley's Kitchen delicious buffet, hot snacks, treats & sweets PLUS an infusion of talent and tradition with mandos, lances, short talks, condiments, arts & crafts, culture all at the Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Rd, Croydon CR9 3AS. Dress code: Smart (no jeans), Bring your own drinks. BOOK EARLY. Tickets: £14 member, £16 non member, £10 (11-17 yrs), £5 (2-10 yrs). Enquiries to SaligaoUK@gmail.com or call Violet 020 8395 5791, Lucia 020 8670 4023, Lisa 020 8648 9471, Cedric 01444 233748 or SMS 07725 080239. For the flyer, click here.
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