While we celebrate the 20th anniversary which Goanet completed on the 25th of this month, we are today struck with the very sad news that our fellow Goa-netter Alfred de Tavares is no more. Met him many years ago at the house of Emiliano de Cruz in Loutolim. Sweden based Alfred was quite active on the Goanet and he did email me sometimes with an advice or two which was always much appreciated. May Alfred’s soul rest in eternal peace.
Goanet has over the last two decades been a very fruitful forum giving Goans across the world a platform to know each other and debate on varied issues concerning India and Goa in particular. Every Goa-netter is very grateful to Herman Carneiro who conceptualized and launched this great idea GOANET in 1994. We are also very thankful to the entire Admin team over the years for keeping this forum going and churning it more vibrant by the year. The role of Frederick Noronha, Bosco D’Mello and other moderators who as pro-active catalysts have been a great asset in energizing the Goanet engine. Every Goa-netter remains indebted to them. May Goanet move from strength to strength. Aires Rodrigues Advocate High Court C/G-2, Shopping Complex Ribandar Retreat, Ribandar – Goa – 403006 Mobile No: 9822684372 Office Tel No: (0832) 2444012 Email: airesrodrigu...@gmail.com Or airesrodrig...@yahoo.com You can also reach me on Facebook.com/ AiresRodrigues Twitter@rodrigues_aires