------------------------------------------------------- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.casadegoa.org -------------------------------------------------------
On 02/06/07, godfrey gonsalves <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > When the fifth Goa State Legislative Assembly will be > constituted in or around 10th or 11th June,2007, many > of the veteran representatives will be missing from > the House. RESPONSE: It ain't over until the 'Fat Lady sings'; she has neither sung yet, nor have the results been announced. If true we should all rejoice, I am keeping Crystal Champagne on ice ! > This obvious outcome was evident today 2nd June 2007 > when a significant number of over 68.6 % voters > excercised their franchise, in the 1066 booths. RESPONSE: NDTV reckoned that the percentage of Voters was 72%, so the People have well and truly spoken. > In the Curtorim Navelim Velim Constituency the sitting > stalwarts seem to have bitten the dust. Generally in > villages such enthusiasm does not seem to be visible > but this time round the voters verdict seemed apparent > that they voted for change. RESPONSE: Let's cool our heels, wait and see, what the outcome is...that bottle is getting colder ! If true the next round of drinks on me, In Margao! -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England ------------------------------------------------------- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------
