Goanspirit Newsletter for September 27, 2019 The rich become MLAs Lion Roars
Michael Lobo claimed his was a rags to riches story. Certainly riches for him, but as a result he nudged some into a rags situation. He began as a land broker, who in Goa, is a much bigger beneficiary than the govt. Thus the legend was born and he now owns a construction company currently into over 40 projects, a travel agency, the Baga Deck which locals claim falls within 500 metres of CRZ , the Terra Paraiso among others. Karnataka Goans Association plugs into nostalgia While KGA is more geared to the older Goans who live in Bangalore, there are two or more groups which are more geared to the youth and the transitory Goan in Bangalore. It is driven socially and that means it forms a safety net for the old Goans who are in homes, the very young for educational support whether in school or college, the young out looking for jobs and in general, the ones not so privileged. -- *When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new.* * - Dalai Lama * Lionel Messias Editor, *Goanspirit, Goa's Spirited Online Fortnightly Magazine.* Website:www.goanspirit.com Worked for the best: Goa Today, Gomantak Times, Herald, Mid-Day, The Pioneer, Indian Express (Bangalore), Economic Times (Chennai, Hyderabad), Newstime (Hyderabad), Gulf News (Hyderabad) 125-E, Bellem, Velsao, P.O. Cansaulim, Goa 403712 Mob:9822152164