Goan Voice Newsletter: Friday 27 Dec. 2013
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Hello Lorna
28 Dec: The Goan. In one of her rarest conversations at her home in Dhobi Talao in Bombay, Lorna opens up to aspects of her life she never has before … For many Goans all over the world, she is a trophy that Goans hold with a sense of belonging as they say, ‘We have Lorna” She says, “I had a voice but Chris Perry made me a star”… the downside of all relationships took over. Lorna opened up about this stage of her life, “He did not let me sing with anyone else. It had to be him. I lost so many chances. He would beat up anyone who dared to ask me to sing with him. It went on and on till we parted ways.” … For twenty five years Chris Perry silenced Lorna as she slowly gave up her will and lost her belief that she could sing in public… Lorna Reborn - November-December 1995: In Lorna’s life there was a man called Ronnie Monserrate from Majorda… I miss Chris every day even now. There is not a single day that I don’t think about him. This is the man who made me. HE WAS THE GREATEST LOVE OF MY LIFE…(LONG PAUSE).. ON STAGE”… 2632 words. click here
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Death: Francis Joseph D'Sa
25 Dec: Algiers, LA, USA. FRANCIS JOSEPH D'SA. Aged 69, Ex Mumbai. Beloved husband of Marie Fernandes D'Sa. Loving father of Neville (Sameera) and Kevin (Sarah). Grandfather of Stephen, Thomas, and Nyra. Beloved son of the late Archie and Clare D'Sa. Brother of Clarence D'Sa, Jeanne (Ivor) De Souza, and Noel (Jacqueline) D'Sa. Funeral Mass in the chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expy., Harvey, LA on Saturday, December 28 at 9 AM. Interment will be private. click here
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Death: Dr. Rudolph deAlbuquerque
26 Dec: Michigan, USA. DR. (Angelo) RUDOLPH deALBUQUERQUE. Aged 92. Born in Goa; ex-Morogoro, Tanzania. Predeceased by his parents, Dr. Lawrence and Liberata; his wife, Johanna; his sister, Dolorosa and brothers, Cyril and Anthony. Visitation is at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., (54880 Van Dyke Avenue, Shelby Township), Friday from 5-7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held Saturday 10 a.m. at Blessed John Paul II Parish, Transfiguration Church (5830 Simon K Street, Detroit, MI 48212). Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On Line Guest Book" at: WujekCalcaterra.com Condolences to click here
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More than 1.5 lakh revelers get set to be Sunburnt
27 Dec: Daily Mail India. More than 1.5 lakh revelers get set to be Sunburnt as DJs Pete Tong, Markus Schulz and Anish Sood descend on Goa… The three-day long festival will kick off at Vagator village in North Goa, 20km from Panaji, on Friday… The festival will showcase three special stages … 444 words. click here
Video: Sunburn Day 1. 5h.28m.10s
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Goa and the Lure of Europe
27 Dec: Goa Streets. By Vivian Maverick Martins. …the trickle of Goans chasing the European dream has turned into something more akin to a flood… Unfortunately, many of those who make this choice experience a rude awakening once abroad… “In Swindon I feel at home with so many Goans around but I’ve met many Goans who have been unemployed for months.” … education and impeccable communication skills are the only way to succeed in the UK… Cruzinho Fernandes, assistant cook at an Indian restaurant in Wembley, says, “We live in a small room which is shared by 5 with one common bathroom”… Hopefully, the day will come when Goans need not leave home to find a better life. 907 words. click here
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Goa Police busts 'date rape' drug deal at Porvorim
27 Dec: Times of India. The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Goa, has seized 450 bottles of 'date rape drug' Ketamine liquid, worth 1 crore in the international market. The drug is used for rave parties and it is consumed with different types of liquids… click here
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António Guterres ignores criticism of the British Conservatives
27 Dec: Expresso (Portugal). On holiday in Goa, the The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, António Guterres (photo) told Expresso that he did not want to comment on the British reaction to the criticisms made to the new proposal of the government of David Cameron to regulate immigration in the UK Conservatives… He was accused of "trying to win cheap political points" after having considered "inappropriate" new measures, which may render the UK of liability in "ethnic discrimination"… click here
26 Dec: The Guardian (UK). UK immigration bill could create 'climate of ethnic profiling' – UNHCR.
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For a Wikipedia profile of António Guterres
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India demands one million dollars in exchange for holy remains of Queen Ketevan of Georgia
27 Dec: Interpress News. The holy remains of Queen Ketevan of Georgia were found as a result of archeological research in St. Augustine Church in Goa … A priest, Fr Giorgi Razmadze, visited India several times for the return of the remains and he says that the Indian party notified him about the demand at the last meeting. Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Culture of Georgia are also involved in this issue … click here
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Video: Aires Rodrigues seeks disciplinary action against Bicholim teacher
27 Dec: Goa 365. Social activist Adv. Aires Rodrigues on Friday sought disciplinary action against a Bicholim High secondary school teacher for holding the charge as the General Secretary of the Goa BJP Mahila Morcha in violation of the law. Mr. Rodrigues has threatened to move the high court, if the education department fails to take action against the teacher… 2m. 33s. click here
For the Goan Voice profile of Aires Rodrigues,
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The view from Goa
27 Dec: Business Standard…Today Goa is witnessing a lifestyle boom like never before. Writers, IT entrepreneurs, senior citizens, yoga teachers, billionaires and designers are thronging to it, looking for their cottages in the sun. But this time the borders have all broken down. It's the Europeans and the Indians who are here together, living side by side in a happy melting pot of quiche and vindaloo… 624 words. click here
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UK: Fr Francis Rosario is home for Christmas!
From Flavio Gracias: Fr. Francis concelebrated the Christmas midnight Mass at his Parish - Ss. Peter & Paul, Mitcham, to the delight of the congregation. He will be back at the Roehampton Rehabilitation Centre today - for more therapy. He was in very good spirits yesterday and happy to be in his Parish and with his parents. He asked to convey his thanks and God’s Blessings to all.
For a Goan Voice profile of Fr Rosario
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Designer Homes
27 Dec: MidDay. Ever since denizens from Delhi and Mumbai began settling in Goa, there has been a surfeit of goods and services that grew around this impetus. From retail to restaurants to indoor catering to makers of boats, pastries and lounge wear, there’s a provider for every need… “Goa offers a standard of living that is hard to match any where in the world.” 895 words + photos. click here
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India's unique carriage museum
27 Dec: BBC. A unique transportation museum which displays nearly 70 carriages from across India restored to their original glory will open to the public soon in the state of Goa, Chryselle D'Silva Dias reports… Goa Chakra is an upcoming museum in the coastal village of Benaulim … For founder and curator Victor Hugo Gomes it has been a 20-year-old labour of love … Goa Chakra sits next to Goa Chitra, a much-lauded ethnographical museum run by Mr Gomes. Both are located on an organic farm, also the Gomes' home … Both museums are testimonies to a forgotten, simpler way of life. 720 words. click here
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All roads lead to Goa in the Christmas-New Year season
27 Dec: DNA. The holiday season has just begun and the coastal state has seen 22% rise in arrivals; two big-ticket music fests will bring in 2 lakh more. All roads lead to Goa in the Christmas-New Year season… Not everyone is happy, though. With the tourist influx, many locals complain that such numbers are far more than what the state can take… click here
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Scarlett Keeling: Goa trial's 'snail's pace' progress
27 Dec: BBC. As Scarlett Keeling's family spend their sixth Christmas without her, their lawyer says the trial of two men accused of killing her is progressing "at a snail's pace"… Fiona MacKeown Scarlett's mother says, “Going through the witness list, witness by witness, it's been estimated it could take another six years… Ms MacKeown is hoping to visit the Foreign Office with local MP Geoffrey Cox early in 2014, in the hope it can help to "keep the pressure on" the Indian judiciary… she also intended to return to Goa for the end of the trial - however long it takes. She has always believed "a powerful drugs mafia" was behind her daughter's killing and the two defendants were "set up" as scapegoats… 886 words. click here
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11,500 Goans have become Portuguese Citizens: Election Commission of India
26 Dec: NDTV. At least six Goans on an average are changing their nationality daily to become Portuguese since the last five years, according to the records available with the Election Commission of India (ECI) in Panaji… a total of 11,500 Goans have surrendered their Indian passport to obtain Portuguese passport between January 31, 2008 to January 31, 2013…
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27,000 Goans have become Portuguese citizens
Portugal granted Portuguese citizenship to over 27,000 descendants of nationals born in Goa, Daman and Diu, since 2007, registering an increase in applications in recent years, according to the Institute of Registries and Notaries (IRN).
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The apparent discrepancy can be explained because many Goans have chosen not to surrender their Indian passports after acquiring Portuguese nationality
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Heritage & Harmony
Jan 2014. Good Homes India. Pages 142-147. Alex Von Moltkes, a prosperous antique dealer, his wife and two children were living the suburban dream in London. But in 2002-2003 having heard the grim news of the onset of a financial slump in the economy, they decided to move to Goa … After looking at 27 different houses, they picked the beautiful one [in Parra] that they call home today… a walk through the Von Moltkes' residence is almost like walking through a semi-abstract art gallery in the heart of Goa…It’s certainly a good life at the Von Moltke residence … Note: You can read up to 6 pages of the text each time you select the link click here
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UK: Forthcoming Events
Tue 31 Dec: At the HARROW LEISURE CENTRE, Christchurch
Av. HA3 5BD, Showbiz promotions & Viva Goa Entertainment presents New Years
Eve Ball, Licensed from 7pm - 3am.Live music by Rainbows End, Electric Dreams,
Chico & DJ Deevine. Ticket's - Entrance only- Adult £24, Child £10
(6-12 yrs), below 6 yrs free. Delicious Goan food will be on sale. Contact -Francisco
(Acton) 07957206169/02089329375 chicokey72@hotmail.com,
Calvin (Hounslow) 07904661598 cal@showbizpromotions.biz
Sergio Dias (Wembley) 07931710089, Tony (Leicester) 07733882170. For flyer click
here
SOLD OUT! Tue 31 Dec: Presented by Help A Poor Child, come
and celebrate bringing 2014 in style. SOLD OUT!
SOLD OUT! Tue. 31 Dec: Saligão and St Diogo's (Guirim/Sangolda)
Associations' New Year's Eve Ball Live music by Mello Tones and Say One Do One disco. Goan buffet
by Maggie's, sweets and snacks; and a complimentary glass of bubbly with party
hats, poppers, etc. All included in the ticket price! Adult member: £32,
Guest: £33, 11-18yrs: £24 and 2-10yrs: £15. Dress code: Formal
only. SOLD OUT! There will not be any tickets available for sale at the door
Tue 31 Dec. Black Tie Fundraiser For The Philippines Victims.
St. Bartholomew's Church Hall, Ellison Road, Norbury, London SW16 - 7.00 p.m.
onwards. Fundraiser for the victims of the Philippines Typhoon Haiyan - Please
Help us to Help them. Black Tie event Tickets - Adults at £27.50, children
at £20.00 includes a complimentary glass of bubbly with party hats, poppers
etc, followed by a three course meal. Dancing to the sound of Allwyn & Co.
Limited tickets available from Juliette DeMenezes - 07958 537314 . Please book
early to avoid disappointment. For the flyer, click here.
Sold Out! Sun. 5 Jan: Legendary Echoes presents a New Year's
Party Bash. Come and enjoy a scrumptious three course meal, a variety of disco
and great dance music, an Elvis Presley birthday
cabaret by Ron Coelho, and a lucky entry ticket prize.
All this for just £14.50 SOLD OUT!
Sat. 11 Jan: 7pm to 1am. G.O.A. Extravanganza at Wandsworth Town Hall, Wandsworth High Street, London SW18 2PU. Join us for this popular event, dance to the music of Maz and Co and Nite Life. Catering by Royal Foods Caterers. Licensed bar. Tickets Members £18.00, non-member £20.00, children 4-12 years £10.00, under 3 yrs free. Includes plate of snacks, meal and dessert. Dress code strictly formal, gentlemen to wear bow tie or tie. Contact: Chloe De Mendonca 020 8384 0272, Neil De Mendonca 07960 736052, Blasco Junior Goes 07946 736052, Bernie Gracias 020 8723 1322 or Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 8771 4457 (until 23rd December 2013)
For the flyer click
here.
For Later Events See www.goanvoice.org.uk/events.php
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