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G o a n e t - N e w s B y t e s MAY 25, 2005 DATELINE: GOA
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IN TODAY'S EZINE: A Briton singing in Konkani? Yes, at Margao, that's more
than possible. What does 'Babush' Monserrate have to say about the BJP, a
party his support was crucial to keep in power? And a whole lot of links and
contacts about what's happening in Goa and its diaspora. You can list your
comments here too!
BRIT SINGING IN KONKANI HAS MARGAO CROWD IN RAPTURES: An
European performing on the Konkani stage would seem
unbelievable, but Peter Barnett (45), a UK national,
did it in style at the Gomant Vidya Niketan in Margao
on Monday. Barnett, himself a great fan of Goa's
nightingale Lorna, sang two Konkani songs at the
tiatr 'Mogachim Maim' to the loud cheers of the audience. (H)
"Where is the BJP today? There is no BJP, BJP was never
in Goa and it will never come in Goa on its own." Strange?
That former BJP minister Atanasio "Babush" Monserrate speaking
in today's Gomantak Times.
This is what his opponent, Pradeep Nagvenkar, has to say:
"Babush thinks that he can buy votes with his money,
muscle power and threats."
KEEPING THE CONGRESS IN HARMONY: Photo in the Gomantak Times
shows the local Divar brass band belt out its tunes before
the party addresses a public meeting on the island on Tuesday.
Congress candidate Pandurang Madkaikar is, according to GT,
finding the going tough against rebel Congress veteran and
independent candidate Nirmala Sawant.
o Governor Jamir moots 'network' to check crime in Goa. (H)
o Parrikar all out to turn Goa into another Gujarat, charges Alva. (H)
o Most Margao councillors back Digambar Kamat's achievements. (H)
o Su-raj party is the best alternative, says Floriano Lobo. (H)
o Velips to back Tawadkar in Poinguinim, says BJP. (H)
o BJP denies report that 'bazaarkars' will support Digambar. (H)
IT'S BOOM TIME IN BENAULIM: Partying and picknicking goes
unhindered in high-profile Benaulim constituency. But,
believe it or not, many people want something more than
just good food and booze. Less than ten days to go for
the crucial bye-polls, requests are pouring in from
different quarters, not just for beer and food, but other
material things. People have come up with pleas for
laterite stones to build a house, tiles for roofing and
cement bags for plastering. One voter even wanted a candidate
to foot the cost of labour engaged for construction.
One family approached a candidate to arrange an air ticket
for a lady member to take up a job in the Gulf, writes
Guilherme Almeida in the Herald.
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DEATHS & OBITUARIES
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TRAGEDY STRUCK a family when a father and son died in an accident
after their motorcycle collided with an over-speeding bus coming in
the opposite direction at Porvorim, around 4.55 pm. This accident
took place next to the Holy Family Chapel at Porvorim on National
Highway 17. Vasudev Mothe 45 and his son Harshad 7 were declared
dead on arrival. His wife and another son were seriously injured.
Harshad was apparently sitting on the bike's fuel-tank. Vasudev was
wearing a helmet but it was flung off in the collision.
CALANGUTE: Alex Bento D'Souza, b 1949. Husband of Romaldine D'Souza,
son-in-law of Flory D'Souza.
COLVA/NAVELIM: Roque Rodrigues, ex-Aramco. Relict of late Marcia Moraes,
father/in-law of Cheryl (St Annes, Margao)/Wilson Colaco (Louis Cruise
Lines).
PORTUGAL/TELAULIM, NAVELIM: Prof Francisco Xavier Silveira. Son
of late Thomas/late Maria Pia, brother/in-law of late
Dr Horacio (Portugal), Ciriaco/Isabel (Portugal), Vasco/
Filomena, Sr Gabriel (Cloistered Carmel, Tanzania), Terezinha/
Adolfo and Virgino/Olympia. Expired suddenly in Amadora,
Portugal on May 24. Funeral will be held later in Portugal.
PORVORIM: Maflada Fernandes Noronha. Wife of late Francisco Antonio Noronha,
mother/in-law of Mario/Lira (Portugal), Maria do Carmo/Rocha, Marina/late
Camilo.
SANTO ESTEVAM: Consolacao Mattos, b 1926. Relict of late Luis Fernandes,
mother/in-law of Ambrosio/Priscilla (Kuwait), Carlos (Bank of India,
Porvorim)/Brenda, Neufito/Sheila (USA), Eusebia/Arnold.
SINQUETIM/NAVELIM: Maria Luisa Fatima Alemao. Wife of Jose Wilson Antonio
Alemao, mother/in-law of Nessa/Jude de Mello (USA), Neva, Melissa/Sydney
Simoes (Sirlim), Meave and Melchoir. Sister/in-law of Trevina/late George
Alemao (Portugal), Lorena/late Antonio D'Cruz, Melba/late Antonio Gracias
(Tanzania), Ligia (Tanzania) expired peacefully on March 24. Funeral on
March 25. No condolence visits please.
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GOA SPORTS
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CLIFFORD AND DEMPO: Dempo Sports Club officials heaved a huge
sigh of relief when their talismanic midfielder Clifford Miranda
agreed to a new two-year deal that would keep him with the
National Football League champions till 2007. (Herald)
o Cuncolim Union enters last four in Siolim, defeating
Arpora Sporting 3-0 at the Palyekar Tournament. (H)
o Young Strikers Benaulim won 2-0 over Sao Minguel Taleigao
to enter the semis of the Calangute Panchayat Cup. (H)
o Adarsh Yuvak Sangh had to wait for the tie-breaker before
they beat Nerul SC 6-4 to enter the next round of the
Lakhanpal Gold Soccer, at Candolim. (H)
o Pequen Morod scored 4-0 over Muddavaddo B in the Domnic
Inter Ward Soccer at Saligao Grounds. (H)
o Goa's Salil Sabir topped the Youth Under 18 Laster Class
sailing selection trails of the Yachting Association of India.
o OL of Gloria SC Raia beat Don Bosco Oratory 2-0 to enter
the quarters of the Areal Villagers Cup.
o Martins Windsurfing, Hawaii Beach Dona Paula will hold
their annual windsurfing races off Hawaii beach on June 1.
o Second Cortalim chess tournament will be held on May 28-29
at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour HS. It is organised by
Dr Peter Carvalho. Details 9822 584623.
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FEEDBACK TO GOANET READER: Anthony and Nolette de Souza appreciate Ruth de
Souza's article as "well written and interesting". They add: "However, most
of her research is based on Anglo-Saxon sources. Depending on their
religious denominations, most (though not all) Anglos are inclined to be
anti-Catholic. Also, some Anglos believe that all non-Anglos, including the
Portuguese, are backward and inferior. We should guard against being
influenced by extremist historians and writers who are prejudiced and
distort facts to suit their own ends..."
John Chandler from Chester UK responds to Joseph Zuarte's article:
"As I will be living permanently in Reis Magos shortly, I really
want to thank you for this most informative article. For a newcomer
such as myself this is most educative. I have been following Goanet
for some time here in the UK; I think the content of this e-zine is
absolutely wonderful."
Writer Xavier Cota <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> tells of the response he got after
being taken "all over the net". He says: "I was pleasantly surprised to get
feedback from all over. I knew Alvito Peres da Costa in college and I've met
him a number of times.... Rene's parents and we were family friends in
Dar-es-Salaam .... A student of mine (I taught briefly in Margao and Majorda
before I joined the bank) Lino Dourado who I believe is quite a prolific
Konkani writer also sent me a couple of mails. A nun Sister Bernadette
Albuquerque wrote from the Phillipines and (so did) Juliet Dias Fisher and
some more. All the feedback was positive except for an unpleasant one from
some(one) ... who sounded disgruntled.... I was most surprised though to
get a phone call from Lui Godinho from London who I knew quite well when I
was in Bank of India, Vasco. He was a professional photographer. After
reading the article he went on the Sancharnet website and traced my number!"
NEEDING PRAYERS: Romel De Melo in Maryland, USA writes to the CGN
(Catholic Goan Network) that a friend and co-villager of Candolim in
Goa,Benjamin Viegas is very very sick, and needs prayers.
WHAT'S ON OFFER AT THE OTHER SITES: Kenneth Fernandes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
points to "Goa by dates and months - The calendar". See
http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/calendar/
DR TEOTONIO R DE SOUZA recently reviewed this new book -- Celia Cristina da
Silva Tavares, * Jesuitas e Inquisidores em Goa: A cirstandade insular,
1540-1682*, Lisboa, Roma Editora, 2004, pp. 282 + maps.
Write he: "This latest addition to the historiography of christianization of
Goa is a well-researched effort at synthesizing, rather than bringing any
new contribution to a theme that has been rather controversial. The author
is a Brazillian and produced this book as a doctoral thesis at the State
University of Rio de Janeiro."
"The author seeks to re-assess the prevailing 'black legend' about
the functioning of the Goa Inquisition, often branded as the worst
of the kinds that functioned anywhere in the world. There is also
interest in re-assessing the collaboration of the Jesuits with
Inquisition as well as its conflicts with it."
The book may be ordered from its Lisbon publishers: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
LOUIS VAZ, a returned expat who runs a small home-buinsess
in Bardez -- see http://loumels.swiki.net -- was thrilled
at the response he got at the recent Konkan Fruit Fest.
He wrote: "The prize we won was for the hand crafted/coloured
marzipan 3D fruit -- mango, cashew, custard apple, watermelon,
grapes and kokum. Second place in the sweets category -- a trophy.
Being our first involvement in the KFF we really didn't know what to
do or expect hence, we did not enter our wines and other products.
The award, volume of sales at our KFF stall and even now for our
wines, squashes, jams, chutneys and fruit based confectionery has
definitely given us the motivation to contest at the next KFF."
His footnote is interesting: "Our wines are fermented -- not
distilled -- then clarified and matured over time so are certainly
not feni! Alcohol content is about 10% unlike feni's 80% plus,
depending on who you get it from ;-)
CYBERMATRIMONIALS, COMING UP SOON: Goanet volunteer Christina Pinto
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> who now looks after the Cybermatrimonials, has this
announcement.
Looking for a life partner? Goanet can help you find a soulmate of
your choice from the goan community worldwide. This is a great way
to introduce yourself, get to know each other and communicate with
goans of all ages worldwide. So post your matrimonial ad describing
your attributes, your passions, your likes/dislikes, make it as
colourful as you wish, and you just never know, the right person may
be closer than you think. Keep your posts as authentic as possible,
please, as we do not wish our subscribers to be misled. Thank you
and from all of us at Goanet, we wish you well. And send in your
submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] asap
INDO-PORTUGUESE HISTORY, GLOBAL TRENDS: The Organizing Committee of
XI-International Seminar on Indo-Portuguese History And Research Institute
for Women, Goa are releasing their book 'Indo-Portuguese History -- Global
Trends' at Hotel Mandovi, Panjim on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, at 5-30 pm.
Portuguese consul general Dr Pedro Adao will release the book, while guest
of honour Dr Maria Aurora Couto will speak on 'Goan Society, it's future
direction'.
GOA SUDHAROP, AND JULY 3: George Pinto informs that Goa Sudharop presents
the "Heart 2 Heart Silent Auction" of Baked Goodies and Snacks at its
five-year anniversary celebration on July 3, 2005 (Sunday)! Net proceeds
will benefit low-income and underprivileged Goan children at the Yug Nayak
school in Mandrem, Pernem Taluka, Goa. This is a special invitation and
opportunity for children of all ages to celebrate the 'Year of the Child' at
Goa Sudharop's "Get to Know Goa" fund-raising event in Oakland, California
at Samuel Merritt College on July 3. They asking that children of all ages
donate their deserts and snacks by 4:30 pm on Sunday July 3. You can bake
cookies, brownies, cakes or celebrate your culture by making Goan sweets!
Please call Rachel Soares at (916) 812-4932 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] to
sign up. Goa Sudharop has made a number of awards or recognized Goans, see
list at http://www.goasudharop.org/gs_awards.htm
NEW LIST: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/green-teacher-goa/
This is a list for teachers who want to spread environmental
literacy and concern in their schools or colleges.
http://konkanfruit.swiki.net/ -- Konkan Fruit Festival, Goa website
http://bsg-goa.swiki.net/ -- Botanical Society of Goa mailing list
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wildgoa/ -- Wild Goa mailing list
WORKSHOP ON TEACHING ROMAN SCRIPT FOR KONKANI IN MUMBAI: Maharashtra Konkan
Association Mumbai organised a workshop on teaching Roman Script for Konkani
on Sunday, 22nd May 2005 at Gyan Ashram, Andheri East at 10.30 am reports
Ancy Paladka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
MIGUEL BRAGANZA ON FRUIT AND FLOWERING TREES: Fruit trees like Jamun
[Syzygium jambolana], Zaam [Syzygium aquem], Guava, Cashew, Mango,
Tamarind, Brindao/Bindna, Aonla [Phyllanthus emblica], West Indian
Fig, West indian Cherry [Malphigia], Indian Cherry/Kantam [Carissa
carandas], Bor [Zizypus sp.], Churna [Zizypus rugosa], Bael [Aegle
marmellos] and false Bael or Wood apple [Feronia sp.] are best
planted to attract children to the hills. Animals, squirrels and
birds will come too. Some grasses like lemon grass [Ganjan] and
Khus/Valerr can be planted by the course of the spring. Periwinkles
[Vinca/Perpet/Sadafuli] and Tulsi plants can add beauty at low cost.
The plants are self propagating. One or two rain trees would provide
extensive shade within three or four years.....
LOOKING OUT FOR: [EMAIL PROTECTED] is looking for Florie, about 5ft 4
ins, speaks Konkani and possibly Portuguese, born around 1947 or 1948. Hair
dark brown to black, complexion light, brown eyes. Comes from Goa, but I
don't know surname or parish or any thing else. She worked at Dhanraj Mahal,
near Gateway, near Regal Cinema/Museum, Colaba, Bombay, (Holy Name parish)
in 1964 approximately. I would like to contact and assist her, and family
as much as I can.
QUERY ABOUT THE M R DE SOUZA GOLD CUP: Johnny Lobo writes in from
Mississauga Canada, on goanvoice.ca: The M.R. De Souza Gold Cup donated by
Tommy Emar De Souza in the memory of his father was the pre-eminent field
hockey cup in Kenya and the annual tournament attracted the world's best
teams. In 1952 its inaugural year the trophy was won by the Goan Institute.
It became the "Blue Riband" of East African hockey and was subsequently won
by the Goan Institute Kampala (1953) and the Goan Institute
Dar-es-salam(1957). The Cup was also won by the Railway Goan Institute in
1958. The Kenya Goan Sports Association was founded in 1947 and they were
given the honour to run the prestigious M.R. De Souza Gold Cup tournament in
1952. The K.G.S.A was also affiliated to all other sports Associations.
However former players and supporters would like to know what has happened
to the Gold cup after the tournament was abandoned when the K.G.S.A. finally
wound up. If anyone has any information about the cup in question please
communicate to:- [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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