[Goanet] Goa liberation day

[Bernado Colaco]

Instead of Liberation it should be renamed as forced incorporation of Goa. 
Those who registered in Portugal are facing a tough time, not knowing their 
future. Portugal continues the registration because of the events of 1961, 
which many Goans do not know. If it was liberation Goans would not have this 
privilege. 

BC

Goa liberationday
It was Dr. JACK SEQUEIRA ,whose vision and consumate dedication helped to
maitain identity of Goa for posterity.Goans  the world over cherish this
unique distinctive,  identity ,preserve it and are legitimately proud.It is
in fitness of reality that those who revel with this privilege hardly spare
a thought to the architect of independent Goa state, a crown among the
states of India..Official monuments to all and sundry  exist but not the
revered memory of this stalwart.Goans of all shades  race, colour,
religious affinity umitedly and devotedly secured Goas  separate identity.
MGP  were bent upon extinguishing it by merging it with Maharashtra.The
shabby treatment meted out to the promoter  opened his eyes.The misguided
populace could not understand the wisdom of being on our own. However in a
fierce battle  of unity the opinion poll won  the race.Today in a flash
back the joy  and revelry is revived
The United Goans party
was divided on the issue of opinion poll and poll for separate state once
and for all, but differences apart they put the shoulder to the wheel
together.In recognising the greatness of others  we honour ourselves.It is
a pity that those who enjoy the power of separate state of  Goa are
indifferent  to and ignore those who made this possible .The disgraceful
continuation of remnants of MGP in rechristened mode is a joke . HAIL
Dr.Jack Sequeira , the father of successful opinion poll.
Nelson Lopes Chinchinim

[Goanet] Why different yardstick to measure Goa's great mining scam?

[Bernado Colaco]

Goa has been scammed for 6 decades. The latest is believed to be the sports 
scam. We have been robbed of our port, airport, mine revenue, river Mandovi, 
they even shipped away the Johnny Walker in 1961. They only gave Goans a fake 
noun called 'liberation'. 

BC


"

Why different yardstick to measure Goa's great mining scam?

Yardsticks currently employed to measure the depth of Curruption is between
Kala Academy scam and Atal Setu scam. Anat setu scam as we are told is in
between 100 to 200 crore rupees.

What is over looked is mining scam in Goa.

I have been informed of the issue of 3,85,00,000 metric tons of illegal
iron exports from Goa as submitted by Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to
Supreme Court.

What is the calculation of this amount of illegal ore at the rate of 70$
per ton. What would be the figure when converted into Rupees? Can anyone
calculate the amount robbed off Goa ?

What is required to be done in order to institute SIT into this scam? Why
Goa Government has deployed on minor land scams and not on mining scam even
though it has powers to do so?

Why there is silence from every one about this?

Why mining loot is condoned by both the State and non-state actors?

Why there is difference yardstick to address Goa's great mining scam?


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[Goanet] Expunging Goa?s 451-year History

[Bernado Colaco]

Something close to the irony:


Bore bhaxen chintun polle, kalchecaim ulloi naka, kiteak panchui bottam amchim 
sarkim nhoi

BC

Goa?s Chief Minster (CM)suggested in his oversightand exuberance, the purging 
of 451 years of Goa?s history. Such lapses can happen to any of us, especially 
whencaught in political jingoism.?
Yet it is ironical that this speech in Goa is at precisely the same time the 
boss of his party, Prime Minister Narender Modi was telling a joint session 
ofCongress in Washington, DC that India is a democracy and an 
all-inclusivesociety.

What is the Konkani proverb?for such situations?
Regards, GL

[Goanet] Injustices under Portuguese proven, yet people dislike when I talk: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

[Bernado Colaco]

 For decades many Hindu rulers after 61 had the chance of developing Concani, 
instead they spent time on promoting Maratistas and Maratism. Even though 
Concani was recognized (many Catholic lives lost) as some kind of schedule 
language, the Hindu rulers wanted the script in Devanagri. Till today the 
murkhstanis lay the problem on the Portuguese and the next day promote S.João 
without having the knowledge of the Saint.

BC
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--PANAJI: CM Pramod Sawant, responding to criticism of his comment that 
all signs of Portuguese rule from Goa should be wiped out, said on Wednesday 
that the injustice done to Goans during the inquisition is well-documented, but 
people feel bad when he speaks about it.???I won?t speak any further or again 
it will be said that I like to rake up the past.? And it is my habit to look 
towards the future,? said the CM, speaking at the inauguration of the new space 
allotted to Goa Konkani Akademi in Panaji.
    On Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 04:10:37 PM EDT, Roland Francis 
 wrote:  
 
 Am I supposed to laugh, cry or cuss (curse)?

Roland


  

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[Goanet] Temples of Goa

[Bernado Colaco]

6 decades of third world rule. Time to spend profound time in the betterment of 
lives of Goans. Portuguese are long gone. 

BC

[Goanet] End of an Era: Remembering Mario Cabral (FN, The Goan)

[Bernado Colaco]

 RIP Mário Cabral e Sã. I think he also worked for O Heraldo before 61 as sub 
editor. He also lived in N. Delhi.

BC
   




In The Goan (June 20, 2023)


End of an Era: Remembering Mario Cabral
Frederick Noronha

With some trepidation, I asked the question to the senior
journalist, the first whom I encountered in the Press Room at
the old Adil Shahi Palace in Panjim.  "I've joined the Deccan
Herald, and have just applied for my accreditation.  Is it
okay if I enter here till the time I get it?"

In those days, the small Press Room was empty for much of the
day.  Except at the 4 pm tea break, and the morning peak
hour.  The media in Goa was yet to expand as it later did.
Outside it was the foreboding sign: "For accredited
journalists only."

We had all heard of the reputation of Mario Cabral e Sa, who,
news trickling in on Monday evening, told us, had just passed
away earlier that morning in Bombay/Mumbai.  He had been with
his family there for many years, after leaving the village
and land he loved, the island of Divar.

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[Goanet] P:ortuguese injustices

[Bernado Colaco]

 Concani is today bypassed in Goa with Urdu. Goan youth do not speak mae bhas 
of Goa. Besides today thousand of Goans are having better lives in Europe and 
elsewhere with Portuguese citizenship in their pockets. Who said that 
colonization was all that bad? 
BC



===GL responds:
The CM speaks like many Goan intellectuals and blames the colonization for all 
the shortcomings of Goans.??When the British ruled the Raj, including 
Marathi-speaking areas, they did not promote the native language.That's because 
they, like the Portuguese, were colonizers and they did not arrive for the 
welfare of the natives.Yet that did not prevent the Marathi writers from 
promoting their language during colonization.And the Karnataka writers under 
the British and Tipu sultan's reign from expanding the application of the 
Kanada script.?Only in Goa do the literati and politicians (even today) 
OUTSOURCE the promotion of Konkani to the state and church.Is that the sussegad 
trait coming-through?BTW, the reason the Portuguese landed in Goa was because 
of the invitation from Timoja Nayak, Mhalu Pai (Sardesai of Verna) and the Raya 
of Vijayanagar.?
Regards, GL

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[Goanet] Pride of Goa

[Bernado Colaco]

  Concani is destroyed after 1961. The youth of Goa do not speak the language. 
Abhi saab Goa kah bachon Hindi aur Angrezi mein baath kartha hai.

BC'''
This is why we are deeply grateful, and
offer heartfelt collective thanks to the Bharatiya Jnanpith for discerning
the literary and cultural greatness of our icon, in a profound validation
for our language, which is still in the course of rejuvenation after
suffering greatly in the initial phases of the 451-year colonial period.
The cataclysm following Portuguese conquest scattered our people so widely
that Konkani is now the only language in the world in daily use in an
incredible five different scripts (Devnagiri, Malayalam, Kannada,
Perso-Arabic and Roman). In all five, our sentiment is the same today. *Deu
borem korum.*


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[Goanet] Goa- Road Accidents/Urbanisation

[Bernado Colaco]

 The below article by Dr. de Mello epitomizes the utter chaotic rule after 
1961. Goans have no voices today they have been relegated to Washroom status. 
BC
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Hi Everyone,

Here's a link to something I put out recently.
https://goajournal.in/goas-rising-road-accident-graph/

Regards
Pamela

[Goanet] Not the usual history of Goa (FN) But the truth!

[Bernado Colaco]

 Congratulations to Sr. J. Menezes for putting a massive effort in  writing the 
real perspective  of the  history of Portuguese presence in the subcontinent. 
For many decades Goans have been subject to the  version of the invaders. This 
book would be a good read for those who have been brainwashed, but  also to the 
remnants of the so called freedom fighters such as the likes of Libia Lobo 
Sardesai. 
Best wishes and good health to Sr. Joao Menezes..
BC

          Goa's past is a strongly contested one.  Depending
          on whom you are reading, or listening to, you could
          easily believe that you are encountering very
          different regions.  Now, along comes a book which
          offers yet another different take on Goan history
          -- definitely not the one you're likely to learn in
          the text books of our times.

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[Goanet] St. Xaviers Mapusa invaded by RSS

[Bernado Colaco]

 Yesterday St. Xavier, Mapusa was invaded by the RSS youth who disrupted 
classes and threatened staff. It is now believed that the goons received the 
blessings of the RSS chief in Goa. A couple of these goons were non students 
who came across the border of Goa. The Goa University was also defaced the 
previous day, 
It is strange that a large institution as St. Xaviers lacked in security, Goan 
weaklings it seems cannot preempt  any issue always waitng for deva maka pau.
BC

[Goanet] Mhadei Dispute:Crisis For Goa, Challenge for state BJP

[Bernado Colaco]

 Isn't it time to repatriate every kannadiga from Goa? Goans always praying for 
miracles from SFX that never come.
BC


The  Central Water Commission?s December end approval of Karnataka's
Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the contentious Kalasa-Bandura water
diversion project,

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[Goanet] Libia Lobo Sardesai?s Voice of Freedom (O Heraldo, 24/12/2022)

[Bernado Colaco]

 I Wonder if Libia Lobo has opened eyes to the situation of Goa today. It is 
time that she stops peddling this nonsense of 1961 which is happening for the 
past 6 decades. Maybe she is not aware that Goan youth are leaving the shores 
with Portuguese citizenship.

BC


?The radio was not just one of those things that happened as a matter of
course,? said Lobo, ?in fact it was the only peaceful alternative that was
left to the Goans.? She recalled how the colonial military brutally
attacked unarmed satyagrahis in 1954, so ?to put sense into the Portuguese
regime, the government of India declared the borders with Goa closed and
also imposed an economic blockade, which meant preventing all free
movement, traffic and trade between the two territories. All existing sea,
road and rail links were snapped. Indian dock workers boycotted all ships
touching Goa. From then on, therefore, any communication could only be
clandestine and with great risk.?

T*  

[Goanet] Goa now parasite state?

[Bernado Colaco]

 
Just heard the incumbent saying that Goa after Liberation has become a famous 
parasite state. I guess these are the effects of all those brutal Portuguese.
BC   
  

[Goanet] Dabolim airport

[Bernado Colaco]

 
The Dabolim Airport was built in 1955 and before it was stolen in 1961, it  was 
named Aeroporto General Bernardo Guedes. Not to sure how the original  name of 
the airport was changed or  discarded. 
BC

It would be very appropriate for the new Airport at Mopa to be named after
Goa?s first Chief Minister Dayanand Bandodkar and the Dabolim Airport after
Goa?s first Leader of the Opposition, Dr Jack Sequeira.




  

[Goanet] Suggestions for road safety

[Bernado Colaco]

 No suggestion will be useful unless the mindset of the people and governance 
changes. 
BC
To: Director, Minister of PWD, Minister of Transport, Officials of Police
CC: CMO
BCC: Press

Dear officials,

We have attached our suggestions with regards to road safety. These are
classified under Engineering, Enforcement and Public Transport categories.
We hope to see a clear action plan and more importantly concrete action
towards these suggestions. We are sure you realize the importance of
dealing with this epidemic which has been with us for several years and
needs to now be defeated.

Regards,
Dilip Naik,
*Goa Road Safety Forum*
(M) 97663 16723


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Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 17, Issue 508

[Bernado Colaco]

 They could go digital or hold events, for example at Campal playground. In 
Macau the govt alots a open public place for the populace to burn their 
millions for a period of 3 days during the Chinese New Year Festival.
BC
I am not a killjoy. For those young folk desirous of an adrenalin rush
brought on by high amplitude sound waves, a limited concession can be made
subject to two clauses: modest volume capped with a specified limit and
only until midnight. After midnight, no amplified sound.

How many Goans are going to step forward and demand this from the
administration? My guess - not even a handful. Most will only bitch about
it on social media.

These savages have fouled the nest and killed the spirit of Deepavali.

PS: I will make a post on my Photo Blog in a few days. The Narakasur images
featured will be from the eardrum-splitting-music-free zones.


Rajan Parrikar


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[Goanet] The Rise (and Fall?) of Goa's Book Ecosystem.

[Bernado Colaco]

 It is believed that Sambaji brought the first printing press to Goa.
BC
  1. The Rise (and Fall?) of Goa's Book Ecosystem (O Heraldo,
      8/10/2022) (V M)
Now, unfortunately, ?overall, there's a failure to see the role Goa has
played in the printing of the book since the mid-16th century. It was the
first home to printing in Asia, no less. I have argued elsewhere that the
books then produced were not just religious texts, but shared critical
information about plants, Asian languages and the geography of the
continent. This had a crucial impact in the Europe-Asia equation, both for
better and worse. We fail to see things in perspective.?




  

[Goanet] Please support our Goan vets and their families/

[Bernado Colaco]

 Unfortunately no advice is given as to how these kinds of attacks will be 
dealt with. Only the problem is highlighted. Than a song will be sung,  The 
priest during his sermão will  say a few words about the incident which will be 
soon forgotten. After that, all will go for a friend son's wedding which will 
take place in Verna or Alva Mar, Parra.
BC

 Laissez-faire attitude of cops in wife's attack,
shocks hubby


Please support our vulnerable hard working people and their families.

Dr Joy de Souza, Brisbane, Australia. 



  

[Goanet] Shift of spotlight on defections

[Bernado Colaco]

 After the dust settles on this issue Goans will get back on stories of 
'Liberation' and stories of Salazar. Tumkam mure upaih nah. The other day a 
Goan lady got smashed on the way home in Pangim, but the biukud bebdeh Goans 
took no action. The Sousa Lobo issue continues, one hears only rants from 
Walter Lobo but no action is taken. 

BC

Shift on spotlight on defections
The voters are frustrated over sacred duty to vote No answer why they
should as their opinion does not count after voting.Anti defection law and
merger, NONE OF THE ABOVE are toothless provision non effective Will the
defectorsbe  hauled up for possession of assets beyond legitimate means
?.When will the pending  cases related to merger be decided? The voters for
personal considerations re elect the defectors in many instances to  seal
the approval  though in some instances defectors are sent back  packing
home


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[Goanet] 961: Viewed from the perspective of a Margao schoolboy (Mariano Pereira)

[Bernado Colaco]

 After 60 years of dark days Goans are storming out of Goa in droves. 
Liberation lost its way, agora estamos afundar sem  precedentes. 
BC
Mariano Pereira
Frankfurt Germany
maraino.pere...@gmx.net

In 1960
It was like a calm before a storm when we arrived at the
school premises.  The Portuguese school director together
with Padre Camilo Xavier, professors Mario Nunes, Brito,
Olimpio Dias, Vieira Menezes etc., got us assembled at the
school grounds and gave us the news that Goa was under attack.


  

[Goanet] Chhetri strike helps India beat Nepal

[Bernado Colaco]

Just a comment here, your team looks like a bunch of pregnant women (term used 
by Bob Bootland, former Dempo coach).  All the shots on goal are never on 
target. When a player is touched he drops like a hat. The worst thing is that 
you compare Chettri to Pele? Even the Canadian womens team will beat you guys.

BC



*NEW DELHI: *A late strike by Sunil Chhetri handed India the 1-0 win over
Nepal in the SAFF Championship 2021 Group Stage, at the National Football
Stadium in Male, Maldives, on Sunday, October 10, 2021.

With this win, India are now in the third spot on the Group table with five
points, just one behind Maldives and Nepal, both of whom have acquired six
points each.

India started off on the front foot, winning their first corner of the
match as early as in the third minute. The Nepali defence was up to the
task though, as they cleared the ball that was swung in by Brandon
Fernandes.

Read More-
https://www.the-aiff.com/article/chhetri-strike-helps-india-beat-nepal


Sruti Chakraborty
All India Football Federation

[Goanet] Yet another Tanzanian in the new

[Bernado Colaco]

I guess all the famous Tanzanians including the current Nobel laureate are the 
students of our Datuk Seri Shri Gondolfo?

BC
===


Aliya Mawani has been appointed by PM Justin Trudeau as Canada's Ambassador to 
the State of Kuwait. Born in Dodoma.
But...Her parents Nurjehan and Nizar Mawani are originally from Zanzibar. Moved 
to the mainland in the late 60s...

Btw all---there is a beautiful clip of Tanzania circulating. It was selected as 
Country of the Month.
I presume Stephen has placed a restriction on sharing these types of clips

You would be amazed at how many times TZ is mentioned on CBC on various 
interesting aspects and topics; also, in TV movies, thriller series, and docs 
etc etc...inc Murder She Wrote!
Many years ago, I came across an interview article on people traversing the 
globe - vacation, exploring, anthropology, work assignments, volunteering. A 
fascinating list. Some were young families.
The country favoured by majority of them was Tanzania. Not only for its 
wildlife/scenery/ecology/the rift valley which continues to widen albeit slowly 
- but its people!

Anita


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[Goanet] Chinchinim, Assolna & Carmona

[Bernado Colaco]

Sal also travels through Nuvem, Mongul, Seraulim, Colva, Margao, Benaulim, 
Navelim, Varca, Orlim, Dramapur, Cavelossim, Mobor. 
(Geographical perspective)

BC





The river Sal , they say, is the soul of Salcete. It flows from Verna
in the north Salcete to south  and empties in Arabian Sea at
Mobor (Cavelossim)/Betul. It flows through many villages in Salcete
and in Chinchinim, Assolna and Carmona river Sal has a vast
hinterland of low lying fields which in olden days used to get
inundated at high tides. After river Sal was tamed by building
embankments along its sides ,it ceased to overflow and vast
lowlands were converted into paddy fields. These lowlands
in Chinchinim, Assolna and Carmona were Known as  *ohhnn -am*
and probably this latter word  led to these three villages being
called Chinch -onnea, Ons -onnea and Korm -onnea.in
Konkani language.
In Bardez taluka, the village of Aldona is called Oid -onnea


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Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 16, Issue 541

[Bernado Colaco]

 Habari  yako Datuk Makongo Juu, you traded the impeccable caju for the rain 
drops, what a traitor. I guess the pothole filled bharat made roads in Goa must 
have done damage to the humble prostate.
BC
04:50:58 + (UTC)

it could be a spam  or somebody posing as OLE the Mexican  replete with his
straw hat  I think they call such hats Sombrero


This Goan from Makongo Juu and whose ancestors millions of years ago made
grunts rather than words slowly evolved languages depending on where they
wereL Different variants of  Konkoni, depending on whether you come from
North or South, some speak  Portuguese, Marathi Hindi just like the
Wachagga of Tanzania who speak variants , of the same language depending on
location etc etc

 A sensible person is being told >The likes of Adiga should note that
his country cannot even build proper roads in Goa. Time to rethink,  your
foolish historical perspectives.>>>What logic surely the people he
calls foolish speak, pray, transact business have become work famous
architects ete.

This individual should seek help..preferably from National Social
Security

Peace & Good Will  know your History Well .the Caution fo*r all of
us is that if we go too far back one only hear grunts *not oink oink.

Now as for road building...I know that the GNU creade roads in Tanzania
the GNU are drunk. not with GOA FENi but simply the smell of earth
disturbed by rain drops.ALAS ..many hundreds of these WILDEBEEST get
eaten by crocodiles as they cross the river


Grandolfo

In Makongo Juu


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[Goanet] Goans assassinated in broad daylight

[Bernado Colaco]

 Last week and in view of family and public a Goan person was assassinated in 
broad daylight. A dacoit from the union landed a blow on the person deceased 
who smashed his head on the footpath. The dacoit was arrested but made his way 
out of the Goa Police custody under strange circumstances. Goa is getting 
stranger by the day as Goan entitlement is diminishing by the day. 
We are really sorrowing now!
BC

[Goanet] Lusitanian in Hind by Aravind Adiga (2013)

[Bernado Colaco]

 The likes of Adiga should note that his country cannot even build proper roads 
in Goa. Time to rethink your foolish historical prespectives.
B. Colaco
Konkani, now Goa?s official language, was one of Gomes?s mother tongues.
But so was Portuguese. Can the language of the Inquisition?the language of
the men who persecuted Goa?s Hindus and Muslims in the 16th century?be
called an Indian language? -*  

[Goanet] Tony de Sa

[Bernado Colaco]

 Condolences to the bereaved family. RIP.
B. Colaco

[Goanet] Life and Death in the 9/11 Century (Dhaka Tribune, 10/9/2021) (V M)

[Bernado Colaco]

 Watched this tragic event live on CNN while holidaying in one of Portugal's 
special administrative region. Till today I am wondering how Bin could 
orchestrate this event. It is like the JKF mystery! 
BC
Enjoyed reading your very descriptive article,, VM.
I can just imagine what those like you, Fernandes and
others must feel twenty years on , especially tomorrow
(11th September) - having witnessed events that changed
ur world forever.



  

[Goanet] Goans lucky not to be killed.

[Bernado Colaco]

Gun totting dacoits from the Chambal tried an attempt on Goans in Calangute. 
Fortunately brave hearts managed to apprehend the gangsters. Crime in Goa seems 
to have blown through the roof. The latest discovery was fraudlent names on the 
election list. It looks like there is no stop to this where is agente Monteiro?
BC

[Goanet] How long will ... (or some ideas on the so-called 'Goan Identity'

[Bernado Colaco]

 It is incredible that the topic of Goan identity has been debated in various 
forms of media, the latest being the internet  and for 6 decades. The problem 
lies in the aftermath of 61 (which should be discussed in my opinion). Goans 
are faced with a terrible rule today. Many young Goans want to leave their land 
with urgency. The fear of crime has reached unknown heights. liberation has now 
become a bognar (vicissitudes/pesadelo) for Goans.
BC
(Without prejudice)

Dear learned Goans

The question of who is a Goan has been a subject of serious concern more
particularly after the Invasion/Liberation/Annexation (19 December 1961).
Many Goans backed Liberation of Goa by India (as if people of Goa were in
bondage)and for them it was a big achievement.

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[Goanet] Goan Elections

[Bernado Colaco]

 Hello Shri Datuk Seri Mascarenhas Sorry to read that you equate yourself as a 
caneco. As regards to Goa, Senhor Floriano Lobo of Goa-Suraj wrote a detailed 
road map on it future. I am not sure if it is available for a read on the net. 
There will be no tsunami unless Goans work on their own land (agriculture, 
farming, etc.)
BC.
Dear Mr Colaco

Your Message dated : Wed, 25 Aug 2021 10:12:51 + (UTC)

on the  Subject: [Goanet] Goan Election
Message-ID: <1928602307.671181.1629886371...@mail.yahoo.com>

Your Message starts with a negative attitude ..Such an approach will give
you what you expect. Zilch

TWO  you blame everybody for  the last 6 decades  and you expect the
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[Goanet] Goan Election

[Bernado Colaco]

 Don't blame the past, see what you have done in these 6 decades. But clearly 
agree that Goans are a lazy lot. In Mocambique Goans are called canecos, 
meaning empty vessels. With all the assets we have can we turn the tide. Or 
else give it to a dozen enterprising Chinese they might change things.
BC

Ever since the former Portuguese colonists craved a half mooned slice out
of the Indian's west coast waist, the ancient lands of Goa has never been
the same. Advanced, but foreign ideas of slow, southern living on the
plantations type of easy existence persists.
 Now those badly maryied Goans don't want to work the hard but productive
land, and an illeriate government doesn't want to make man's first
occupation, agriculture, into an industry status.
 Only Saint Joseph Vaz can save these sons of the soil, who dont till.


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[Goanet] Who Liberated or Annexed Portugal and Who Annexed or Liberated Goa ...Some new dimensions of the Same Coin.

[Bernado Colaco]

 Shri Datuk Seri Mascarenhas I am  not to sure if you are aware that those 
people returning from Africa did not live in Moti Nagar. Also those in Mumbai 
have connections in Goa, therefore all who want to return  their motherland are 
welcome.
BC-


Several readers of Goanet have given their views whether Goa was
<<<>>> or <<>>> Obviously those Goans who for some
strange reasons do not believe that Goa is part of a subcontinent called
INDIA.  Such Goans spread all over  from U the K to USA Canada, Australia
and even East Africa  people believe that Goa was Annexed.  Probably a very
slight  majority  mostly living I n Goa and India and into  Pakistan
believe they were LIBERATED. These Goans rationalized what happened sixty
years ago. Can you imagine the chaos if all thses Goans spread all over
India from Mumbai to the Nicobar and Rawalpindi were unceremoniously sent
back to Goa with only their clothings they wore?.alll assents accumulated
for Generation to remain in Goa.

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[Goanet] Is RG a decoy for BJP?

[Bernado Colaco]

 There is a group of young Goans trying to help Goa at grass roots levels such 
as fumigating places and putting it on YT. Than you see bombastic comments from 
Goans who praise this group who call themselves POGO (People of Goan origin). 
Possibly they will be running for the forth coming elections. Are they a ploy 
to garner votes from the  minority community?
BC

[Goanet] Otelo Nuno Rom?o Saraiva de Carvalho, RIP

[Bernado Colaco]

 Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho expired a couple of weeks (25 July 2021)in Portugal. 
He was a military man and was behind the ending of dicatorship during the 25 
April 1974 revolution.
BC

 I believe he passed away recently.? ?


So was D?. Carlota Joaquina da Silva de Oliveira Pegado the mother of?Fernanda 
Aurea Pegado Rom?o who married Augusto Saraiva de Carvalho (1912-1969)? If 
that's the case then it seems to match for Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho.Augusto 
Saraiva de Carvalho, his father, and his mum met in Louren?o Marques/Maputo, as 
Otelo (interesting name, from Hamlet?) was born there...?Augusto Saraiva de 
Carvalho was the "Portuguese jurist, lawyer, publicist and politician who, 
among other functions, was a deputy, Minister of Finance, Minister of Justice 
and Minister for Public Works, Commerce and Industry. He was one of the main 
drivers of the reformist movement of 
Janeirinha."?https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augusto_Saraiva_de_CarvalhoProbably 
like you did,? :-) he studied Law at Coimbra

it seems that his maternal??grandmother Mrs. Carlota Joaquina de Silva Oliveira 
Pegado was of goan origin - from Marg?o..







    .  

  

[Goanet] GOA 1961: LIBERATED OR CONQUERED?

[Bernado Colaco]

 After 60 years the dadagiri continues like the incident on Sao Jacinto island 
today.
BC


On 18 December 1961, India?s armed forces marched into Goa, Daman and Diu
and, in a virtually bloodless operation lasting some 36 hours, ended the
Portuguese rule of 451 years.

Was Goa ?liberated? or was it ?conquered??

T*  

[Goanet] Macau tested whole population for Covid.

[Bernado Colaco]

 Around 2 weeks ago an exchange slipped through the net bringing in Covid to 
Macau and into the community. The whole family of four were infected with the 
Delta variant. 
The government machinery got into action, red zoned the area where the infected 
family were living. Thereafter tested the whole population in 3 days plus the 
results. The current population in Macau is six lakhs. Touch wood there is no 
infection yet other than the family who is undergoing treatment. 
Maybe measures like the wearing of masks, continued social distancing, testing 
for temperature and closing of borders has helped.
BC

[Goanet] Three Bridges over the Mandovi.

[Bernado Colaco]

 The Chinese built the longest bridge in the world between Hong Kong amd Macau 
-55 km in length. The beautiful Nobre de Carvalho bridge built some 50years ago 
 linking Macau peninsula and the outlaying islands still stands strong with its 
continuous maintenance. 
BC
=

 I refer to Item 3 of Mr. Rajan Parrikar, Vol.16, Issue 421Three Bridges over 
the Mandovi when One would be enough.In October 1960 the Overseas Ministry, 
Portugal, invited international bids for three bridges over the Rivers Mandovi 
and Zuari in Goa, and River Sandalcalo in Daman.Portuguese engineers had come 
to the conclusion that all three rivers were highly treacherous during the 
monsoons and bridges on piles would not stand the pressures so the bids were 
for suspension bridges, one over each river. Unfortunately the orders were 
delayed especially as the Goan company responsible for collecting the toll 
could not be decided upon before the conquest and subjugation of Goa on 
December 20, 1  

[Goanet] Padre Jose Vaz

[Bernado Colaco]

 My belief is that all Goans should support Goans causes albeit their 
habitation ie in white, black, yellow or brown countries. The lack of unity 
among Goans is very telling. We have reached a point that our land is being 
taken in front of our eyes. 

BC
I want to make ?a few points in response to Eddie's post:

This post by Eddie is understandable. ?We are all against the injustices and 
cruelties of colonial conquest to gain territories and impose white superiority 
over native peoples, AKA "Browns and Whites" in Eddie's post. ?

1.But his objections to George and me trying to gain a high honor for one of us 
from the white order that reigns over the world, sounds a bit hollow from a 
Brown who left his native land where he should have stayed to better serve the 
interests of his own Brown people, instead of migrating to the capital of 
imperialism to fully enjoy the comforts and benefits of that imperialistic 
system.

2. Where are the "Browns and Blacks" like Eddie? ?Do they raise money, send 
Petitions and sign Petitions, and support prizes and competitions as paths to 
recognition and for preservation of the memory of those who gave extraordinary 
service for mankind? ?
Why don't they make Saints and Patron Saints, give Nobel Prizes and Pulitzer 
Prizes, have the Olympics, and other honors and competitions??
If Eddie can tell us where to apply for a similar high honor as "Patron Saint" 
to be given by Browns and Blacks, we'll be happy to apply for one for St. 
Joseph Vaz.?


  

[Goanet] Tokyo 2020

[Bernado Colaco]

 After all the difficulties a rousing Olympics has finally come to an end. The 
US pipped China on Gold and total medal count. China won 12 more Gold medals 
than previous Rio 2016 games. Showing that they are a power house in sports. On 
the other hand there could be a revival in field hockey, besides winning a gold 
after 100 years in athletics is not too bad. Hope the young stay away from 
mobile phones, jeans, tshirts and cats and get into all sorts of sports and win 
medals.
BC

[Goanet] The Jesuits, a personal tribute... on the feast of their founder

[Bernado Colaco]

 Regarding the comment below, if there was movable Devanagri  type available, 
surely the book would be printed in that language. 
BC
          Father Thomas Stephens was the first British Jesuit
          to set foot in Goa.  He learned the Marathi
          language and composed 'Kristpuran' epic in Marathi
          and it was published in 1606.  ?Kristpuran? is the
          first book in the Marathi language to be printed in the
          Roman script in Goa in the early seventeenth
          century.  When the Portuguese brought printing
          presses to Goa, it was not possible to print the
          book in Devanagari script, so it was printed in
          Roman script.

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[Goanet] Alvaro Pereira belongs to the Ages (O Heraldo,

[Bernado Colaco]

 RIP Alvaro Pereira. I remember visiting Farm Products to buy quality Salami. 
It is a pity that the dreams (better Goa) of the the freedom fighters  never 
came true in respect of the current situation. Recently another FF Edilia 
Gaitonde expired in Lisboa at the age of 106.

BC
History turns and twists in unpredictable ways, but ?lvaro Pereira
never failed to stand up for what was right when it counted the most.

The gentlemanly anti-colonial Freedom Fighter, who passed away
yesterday at his home in Panjim at the age of 96, was an indomitable
force of non-violent resistance against the Estado da ?ndia, but
refused to harbour any bitterness after his battle was won. Thus, when
the times changed, and fates conspired to deliver one of his own to
the helm of Portugal, it was an especially meaningful full circle when
Prime Minister Ant?nio Costa warmly commiserated with Pereira on his
first state visit to Goa in 2017.


  

[Goanet] Tribute to Amalia Rodrigues

[Bernado Colaco]

 A top class rendition in memory of Portuguese fadista Amalia Rodrigues was 
produced by our home grown artists. Kudos to all those who participated.

https://youtu.be/AL7sJyukmQM

BC

[Goanet] My Tribute to Lambert Mascarenhas (Anish Esteves)

[Bernado Colaco]

 Many of the so called freedom fighters revised their views of post 1961 Goa. 
There are some who obtained Portuguese nationality. Even those involved in 
terrorists acts (AGD) had their families reacquire Portuguese nationality.
BC.
Please read what I have highlighted in red. Mr Lambert seemed to have revised 
his views on the Portuguese, in his later years.
I quote below:
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[Goanet] Lambert & Goa Today

[Bernado Colaco]

 RIP L.Mascarenhas. He lived for more than a century and saw the destruction of 
Goa after 1961. The so called freedom fighters were the protagonist's of the 
death knell of Goa. 
These is a paragraph written (NT) by one D. Almeida when interviewing Xri. 
Mascarenhas in 2012. "It is with a sense of nostalgia and pride that he looks 
back on the days gone by. He returned to Goa at a time when a man was measured 
by his bearing and demeanour and it was honourable to fight the good fight. 
Talk about today and he gets bitter with the way things have turned out. He 
expressed his anger in one sentence, "Write that Lambert Mascarenhas has said 
that he preferred the Goa of the Portuguese days."
BCSorrowing lies my Land.--A Great Goan has left us, but 
his legacy lives on.
I still remember when he and Jolly visited us at our Sutton
homestead and again when I was  entertained by the couple at
their Dona Paula mansion many years ago during my trip to
Goa.
  He will be remembered not just as a Freedom Fighter, journalist,
author and Founder Editor of the prestigious GOA TODAY magazine, but as
a great son of Goa.
  I hope the country and Goans the world over will do this
great Goan proud.
  My deepest sympathy to Jolly and all the family - please know
that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.


Mervyn Maciel



On Sun, 27 Jun 2021 at 13:21, Valmiki Faleiro  wrote:

> Eugene,
> Salgaocars closed Goa Today last month.
> Lambert Mascarenhas passed away today, aged 106.
> Best, v
>
>  

[Goanet] Missing posters

[Bernado Colaco]

 Glad to hear that our revered Doutor Helecar is around. Time for rounds of 
fond discussions!
BC


Hi Eric,

Thanks for remembering me. Have been very busy for the last 6 years or
so with more responsibilities. Cannot keep up with Goan forums any
more. WhatsApp groups have also taken over.

Cheers,

Santosh

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[Goanet] Goans sing to many songs!

[Bernado Colaco]

 YT and other social media is filled with Goans composing and singing  many 
political themed songs. Most of it is Utt Goenkar. Nothing happens. Than there 
those hot air speeches - Tumkam dakoitolem. We are now in a new era and more 
pandemics are on the way. 
Basically it is survival of the fittest. Nothing is discussed on how Goans face 
the future. On a positive note great attempts have been made in the field of 
agriculture education by Sr Eng.. Braganca from Mapusa. Self sufficiency is the 
only way to go when Goa has to close all its borders.
BC

[Goanet] Goa Death by Neglect and Individual Responsibility

[Bernado Colaco]

 It is time for Goans to stop being gullible. Carnival and Shigmo were promoted 
by the authorities. Instead of building structures the right wing should have 
built infrastructure to deal with difficult situations. 
BC
--Goa Death by Neglect and Individual 
Responsibility

Today 15 May 2021 News reports announce thirty two thousand live positive Covid 
cases and two thousand who died RIP.

All around the world, Goa State is no exception, when the Truth is shielded by 
a Bodyguard of lies, lies of delusion.

Let us rewind to February Carnival.  Goa Government, despite its best efforts 
to get the population to follow Covid appropriate behaviour, failed to do so.  
Covid appropriate behaviour included:

1. Wash your hands properly with soap frequently
2. Social Distancing
3. Wearing Masks in public places
4. Only leaving home when absolutely necessary for example food shopping

Perhaps the reasons were not made clear enough.  Goa is a civilised state you 
could not expect the police to enforce the rules with a Lathe Charge .

This is what actually happened, our fellow Goykars carried on with their 
Birthday Parties, Weddings, Zatras, Shigmo, Fest, etc as though it was their 
last day on earth.

  

[Goanet] Plague in Old Goa 17th century.

[Bernado Colaco]

 Old Goa was the capital of the Portuguese rulers from 15th century until it 
was ravaged with plague. The than rulers took the decision to transfer the 
capital to  Pangim. Therefore saving lives and continuity to life. 
Today Goa is again ravaged with an unprecedented plague. But today those who 
took over Goa since 1961 cannot solve the issue. Supply of oxygen is short 
causing so many deaths. Hospitals and staff are over loaded. No proper testing 
is conducted on the inhabitants. A total mismanagement of the pandemic. This 
has totally laid bare the rulers who have shown no morals. 
Some time back there were posts on GN comparing the pandemic in Portugal to 
Goa. Today the tables have totally overturned and the probharatis are now very 
quiet.
Hope that all Goans get out of this situation safely. Just last week Goa lost 
another bhumiputra Sr. Julio Aguiar who was fighting the Mollem cause.
It is time that all like minded Goans come together to get Goa out of this 
third world circumstance.
BC

[Goanet] Crimes Against Humanity

[Bernado Colaco]

 Time for the demonic one party rule to be kicked out of Goa. In the sub 
continent many thousands are dying on a daily basis not 3000 or 4000 as 
reported. Millions are infected. New reports suggest that the aid is being 
diverted to certain quarters. Those suffering receive no support.
BC

There are increasing calls that the chaiwalla, the chowkidar, the barely 
literate man where the buck should stop, be tried at the ICJ for crimes against 
humanity.

Massive aid sitting at airports while 23,000 Indians die, is one more crime 
against humanity.

Another illiterate, a Chief Minister who is a quack and could be expected to 
have a ?gau-mutri? party in Goa any day now after a similar party was held 
elsewhere in India where cow?s urine was passed around in glasses and dung 
recommended for skin application to prevent Covid, is another minor Nero who 
plays the tabla while Goa burns and ventilators which sell for 200K rupees are 
bought on taxpayers dime for 800K rupees.



  

[Goanet] One Party Rule

[Bernado Colaco]

 Not so long on Goanet there was one dotor Helekar munon. Who would decry the 
one party rule in the far east. Today this system albeit so called democracy is 
also taking place in the sub continent. Shortly our pro ghanti datuks may not 
be able to have their daily caju or eat sorpaatel ie life style change which 
goes beyond the electoral system. No Sao Francisco Xavier to save the ocassion. 
So much so for the liberation of Goa.
BC

[Goanet] ovidcaregoa.in: Compiling all the data you might need on Covid-19 in emergency

[Bernado Colaco]

 Merci beaucoup for the information about the website, and support to all those 
who are volunteers helping out in this tradegy. 
BC

Our Goa COVID Public Toolkit is now live on a website!

http://www.covidcaregoa.in

50+ volunteers have been working day & night to compile all the data we
think you need in time of COVID-19 emergency. All the data on the site is
verified on daily basis to avoid wasting your time in time of emergency.

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[Goanet] Anglicization of Goans

[Bernado Colaco]

 UK etc have stronger economies therefore Goans live there. Now thousands of 
indians after 61 have made Goa their home, they are fluent in Concani alias 
Portuguese. Saunsar zalho potho Xri Menezes. O mundo deu uma grande volta!

BC

Every now and then one hears about the influence left behind
by Portuguese empire builders and missionaries for more than
five centuries so much so that it is fashionable to talk and write
about  the Lusitanization  especially as found in the Goan
community.
It would appear that since the temporary occupation of Goa by
the British troops in 1799 Goans in general have been
subjected more to the British influence especially in Bombay
city . Except for the Catholic religion and Iberian surnames
Goans have swallowed wholesale whatever the British had to
offer. Today there are more English speaking Goans than
at any time there were Portuguese speaking Goans. It can be
safely said that for every Goan who talks and writes in
Portuguese  there are at least one hundred Goans  who do so
in English language. Hence the Lusitinazation of Goans  has
given way to the Anglicization who are more at home with
the English language , customs etc.
As a matter of fact  Goans are in overwhelming majority in
countries like the U.K., Canada, USA, Australia etc. than one
would find them in Portugal and Brazil.



  

[Goanet] Goan Restaurant in Macau

[Bernado Colaco]

 The owners are using brand name Goa to sell food. Nuttin to do with Goans.
BC



https://rumble.com/ve7pi1-super-tasty-indian-food-in-macau-goa-nights-in-taipa-village-macau-.html

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Re: [Goanet] Major Port Authorities Act 2021

[Bernado Colaco]

 Sr. Menezes,
Heralding the end of Goa with no solution in sight.


regards
BC

On Sunday, 21 March 2021, 22:02:42 GMT+8, john menezes 
 wrote:  
 
 Text of the Act is attached

 Subject: Major Port Authorities Act 2021  Date: 21/03/2021

Dangerous consequences for Goa due to inclusion of Mormugao Port under Major 
Port Authorities Act, 2021
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[Goanet] Canadian student suicide

[Bernado Colaco]

 There could be issues at home or bullying at schools. Materialism may not help!
BC
==
Thanks Roland for your comment regarding the possibility of the present
crop of children have too much as against what we had  --  little or enough
but not TOO MUCH --
Maybe we should teach our children to WANT  --  not food and clothes --
but rather the sense of achievement.

Cheers

Aloysius
-
To my generation the understanding of suicide by school students does not
come easy. Yet this is not an uncommon occurrence, nor is it new. And
nobody is untouched. Not the Goan community, not anybody. I have myself
witnessed Goan families grieving for a lost son or daughter often brilliant
and overachieving who gave no indication to their parents or friends that
they were walking down that road.

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[Goanet] Mars Anthem

[Bernado Colaco]

 It is believed that when the planet Mars is inhabited by hordes of humans a 
welcome anthem will be sung by Baritone Oscar Castellino

https://youtu.be/cj8-NcyULps

Enjoy!
BC

[Goanet] Goans in cricket (worldwide)

[Bernado Colaco]

 Another cricket player with outstanding abilities me thinks was Colin 
Rodrigues from East Africa resident of Aldeia da Santa Cruz, Goa, also from the 
Phadte period.
BC
   
---
Namdev  Phadte was one of the finest from Goa in recent memory. He certainly 
had the potential to play for India.
Here is his story
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/still-regret-choosing-life-in-abu-dhabi-over-indian-cricket-namdev-phadte/articleshow/65478577.cms


Naguesh Bhatcar

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[Goanet] Congratulations Dr Frederick Noronha

[Bernado Colaco]

 Horray to Sr. Frederico Noronha for his doutoramente although such 
qualifications sometimes can cause permanent head damage. An example can be 
seen in the text below which says feni is extracted from vinyards.
BC


Doctor
I have not seen such sincere jubilation for years.  May I add my
Congratulation from Makongo Juu in Dar es Salaam.
A fitting  celebration from  Africandar /Quepemkar is to toast you with
vintage Feni from our vinyard in Quepem.
I cannot get over it ...when I look a bit closely there were more
ladies who Congratulated you ...
I am a bit enlightened now ...From Goa University you saw that SARAWAT BUND
and what a skirmish  there was in Goanet
OK when do we see the ABSTRACT and the 5 Key words

A delighted Grandolfo
from the heights of Makongo (Juu means up or high)


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[Goanet] LIBERATION

[Bernado Colaco]

 Goan people are yet to understand that they got fooled on 18th December 1961 
ie 59 years ago. I saw the videos on social media of the bundling away of the 
students etc. Worse than Salazar rule -no reason were given for the arrest. 
They even tell what to eat and what not to nowadays. Like in portuguese one 
says 'esta tudo feito ao bife" - munchem atam fondam podleh.
BC
===
LIBERATING OURSELVES
The visit of our President it appears on our actually 59th year completion of 
liberation, with many technical bloopers reported like mike not working at 
critical stage and at some other official 60th Liberation function flag not 
opening and so on indicating tolerance we must have for everything government 
does. But what shocked me was, on our very own Liberation day,videos of the 
preventative bundling away of students and the "liberating" treatment meted out 
to them after confining them to Buses, driving them without their knowlege to 
Ponda/Agasaim! Father Bolmax and Captain Viriato are taken to a Magistrate, 
released late night on surety of Rs25,000/- each and reportedly told to report 
twice a week to the police for the next three months, whilst students released 
at after 9 PM! Hello, is this a liberated people from rule by kings and 
foreigners or terror treatment from our own police controlled by our elected 
representatives?   

[Goanet] Happy Liberation Day! - Gifts for you and your loved ones!

[Bernado Colaco]

 What is the meaning of Happy Liberation Day?I have been colonized by New 
Delhi. Are you happy with the New Delhi colonization. Why so many goodies if 
Liberation was happy?
BC

Hello,

On behalf of Darryl D'Souza and the 10 Earthkeeper groups in India and
around the world, I wish you a Happy Liberation Day!

A
Regards,
Werner Egipsy Souza
+91 7769964642


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[Goanet] MANDOVI MEMORIAL CROSS..03-12-1901

[Bernado Colaco]

 Derrepente utloh. The government in power is non inclusive. You have to 
maintain the cross with your own efforts. 
BC
==

Thanks for the  interesting note
It is sad to  note that cross is in terrible shape. Can someone awaken the
government to maintain it decently.  That  I would presume, is the least
we  could do to remember the victims of that  tragedy.

By Xri Falcao cidade:

  

[Goanet] MANDOVI MEMORIAL CROSS..03-12-1901

[Bernado Colaco]

 Xri Roland may be unhappy with SFX because his prayers are not answered. Or it 
may just be that he is a new recruit of the RSS. If someone in Goa sends half a 
dozen bottles of fine caju feni to Xri Roland the tables may turn in favour of 
the saint.
BC
--


Imagine! The saint was sleeping.
People who were going to worship, and pray to him, were sent to a watery grave.

Roland.


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[Goanet] Goa's many liberations

[Bernado Colaco]

 Goa will not need an other liberation it is now a Dead Man Walking.
BC
-
Radharao Gracias
25th November 1510 Timoja and Mhal Poi liberated Goa from the Adil Khan
(Idalcao). 19th December 1961 Nehru and Krishna Menon liberated Goa from
the successors of Timoja and Mhal Poi.Prior to that at an unknown period
Parashuram had liberated Goa from the sea. No one knows who the next
liberator will be. And when. [Posted via Facebook]


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[Goanet] Che's relevance

[Bernado Colaco]

 Today Goa is being smashed and stamped upon. Che's relevance is important for 
Goa. Goan youth should be taught in schools the revolutionary ideas of these 
great world leader. He came from Argentina to Cuba to overthrow the puppetry of 
Fulegencio Batista. Cuba in those days was a prostitute state of the yanks. 
Young Goans should learn the actions of Moncada and Sierra Maestra lead by Dr. 
Fidel Castro. 
Dancing and making silly videos of the current situation is no help for Goa. It 
is on the path of certain death. 
BC



CHE AND GOA: MY FOOT.




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[Goanet] FIR filed against Poonam Pandey for stripping on Goa beach

[Bernado Colaco]

 One wonder's if the authorities FIR every Cumb Mela chappy during the 
festivities?
BC


https://tribune.com.pk/story/2271143/fir-filed-against-poonam-pandey-for-stripping-on-goa-beach-while-milind-soman-roams-free

-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.


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Re: [Goanet] R-INDIA CRIMINAL TACTICS TO KEEP GOA ANNEXED : 1st BRIBES, .. then BLACK MAIL & unlawful THREAT .... TO MAKE THEM " SILENT SPECTATORS" & dance their tune ....

[Bernado Colaco]

 MPT to take 50 percent of coast line?
BC
On Thursday, 29 October 2020, 21:11:40 GMT+8, Miguel Barreto 
 wrote:  
 
  SUBJECT :   1ST   LURE THEM  WITH   BRIBES ..AND LIES  cum  DEVILS 
WORSHIPPED  BLOODY - ILLEGAL MONEY  DIRECT  INTO   PERSONAL  ACCOUNTS     
.AND THEN   BLACKMAIL AND UNLAWFUL THREATS  ...TO  MAKE   
ALINA, BABUSH, CHURCHILL, LUIZINHO,  M GODHINHO  .AND  OTHER     DOKO   
/JUDAS   -WHITE DRESS   PHARISEE          TO   REMAIN     SILENT  SPECTATORS  
...,  IS  WHAT  WE BELIEVE  IS THE   MAIN CRIMINAL  TACTICS    USED    BY   
MGP-RSS 666 EVILS UNDER  RANE +  RRSS INDIA  GOVT TO      DIVIDED   
PHARISEES/ JUDASES    DE    GOA/LEADERS  AND  DESTROY  GOA .
OTHERWISE  , LET THEM  BE  MADE    TO  TAKE   OATH  ON ST  ANTHONY  .TO 
PROVE  THEIR   INNOCENTS  AND  SILENT  SPECTATORS ---( MAKA KITEAK PODDLA  
) ATTITUDE.

 DEAR  GOAN-ORIGISN , CHRISTIANS  , WORLD  GODS NATIONS cum ALLIES , 
1ST   LURE   WITH    BRIBES  &  LIES  cum SWEET   TALK   AS  DEVIL /SNAKE   
DID  WITH   EVE  ..      AND    THEN   BLACKMAIL   TACTICS    TO  
EXPOSE  THOSE  30 PIECES  OF SILVER  ,    IF   JUDAS    DONT   FOLLOW  THEIR    
DANCE   .( EXAMPLE    VANXIM   ILLEGAL  LAND DEAL  &  SILENCE  SPECTATOR/ S 
       ACT        ] 
OR 
WE BELIEVE   THAT    ..    THE ONE  OF  THE   HIGHLY   CRIMINAL  TACTICS  
OR    ILLEGAL CRIMINAL   METHOD  ...THE  SO  CALLED    FILTHY  RSS  MGP cum 
-  REPUBLIC INDIA  OF  15TH/AUG/1947  ..  USES  ON  GOA/GOANS  AND  ON THE  
WORLD   ,    TO   CARRY   ON   COMMITTING   FRUADS ,   ANNEX  ILEGAL   
LAND/PRICELY  STATES NOT OF R-INDIA  OR   ANNEX  SIKKIM   OR   MAGALAYA  
...OR      ILLEGAL TREATY   OF   31ST/DEC/1974-75 (  SALE  DEED  OF  GOA 
-WITHOUT  GOANS CONSENT  ,  AS THOUGH   GOA  WAS  SLAVES  NATION OR  WAR BOOTY 
) ...THAT TOO   WITH UN-ELECTED  -CORRUPT  PM OF  PORTUGAL ( LATE  MARIO  
SOARES --WITHOUT  GOANS  CONSENT    BY   DISREGARDING  GOANS  REFERNDUM RIGHTS  
WON  TO REMAIN SEPARATE  NATION  ON   16TH/JAN/1967   ...   AND/OR   USING  
  THEIR  OWN  FOUNDED  SATANIC   MGP  GANG  PRESENT  IN GOA   .IS   NONE  
OTHER THAN   ..( 1)    FIRST-  BRIBES  OF  HUGE  MILLIONS  FOR  MLA'S  
/  MINISTERS OF  CONGRESS OR BJP  .( 2ND ) UNLAWFULLY   BLACK MAIL THEM ( WHICH 
IS INITSELF CRIMINAL  ACT)  TO  MAKE THEM  "  SILENT  SPECTATORS "   
.ALONG  WITH    CRIMINAL   THREAT  ,  TO EXPOSE THEM  AND  SEND   
LAW/POLICE  AGAINST  THEM  IF  THEY  OPEN THEIR  MOUTHS  .
NO WONDER  .WHY   ELECTIONS  TOO  ARE  FRAUDULENT AND  ILLEGAL  CONSPIRACY  
/FRAUD  W.R.T   FAKE ELECTIONS .   IS    GOING  ON  SINCE  1961 ILLEGAL 
ANNEXATION OF  GOA  -BY FORCE  .AS  EVIDENCE ( BROUGHT BY  AIRES ( ENCLOSE 
BELOW  ) SHOWS   NON -GOANS  HAVING  VOTING RIGHTS  .WHILE    OUR  OWN  NRG 
( NON RESIDENT GOAN-ORIGINS) AND  GOANS WITH PORTUGESE PASSPORT HOLDERS  ARE 
DENIED  VOTING RIGHTS  IN GOA FOR  FAIR  AND PROPER ELECTION RESULTS 
/RIGHTS  THAT WILL MAKE  RIGHTEOUS  ONES TO BE  CM OF  GOA /??OR  RULE  
GOA  WITHOUT  INTERFERNCE  OF 666 MGP-RSS EVILS  THAT  ARE OUT TO LOOT AND 
DESTROY  GOA  --FROM  FACE OF THE EARTH.
On Thursday, 29 October 2020, 12:19:50 GMT, Miguel Barreto 
 wrote:  
 
  .Save Goa   ..
subject : . R. MIRANDA   ( See enclosed  File -below ):   ALINA  SHOULD HAD  
RESIGN  W.R.T    SPECIAL STATUS  OATH/PROMISE  or   IS   ALINA    BLACKMAILED  
BY   MGP-RSS  GANG UNDER Sr RANE  -Jr RANE -KAMAT-RAVI-SAWANT  ..ect   ,    
& REALLY   FEARS  FOR  HER   LIFE /GREED FOR POSITION, POWER  & ILLEGAL  MONEY  
..,   AS   CHURCHILL ,  M.GODHINHO   .too   ARE  MADE  TO  .DANCE   
 TO    AVOID   BEING    HUNTED  DOWN  &  CASES  FILED  ON THEM   ???            
  ...AS  Sr RANE ( GREATEST EVIL  OF ALL TIMES )   WAS USING LATE   
M.PARRIKAR   TO  DO  SIMILAR  BLACKMAIL  TACTICS, TO SILENCE  CHRISTIAN MLA'S 
AND  MINISTER S    ( INCLUDING SILENCING   DOKOR  DE NAVELIM  ??? 


BUT   HOW   TO  SAVE   GOA   .IN  ONE  STONE / CASE  ???
ARE  WE    SO     DUMB   / IGNORANT      TO    GO    ON    FIGHTING   DIVIDES   
FIGHTS/     DIVIDED  CASES( CAUSES )  ..WHEN   WE  CAN      SEEK  HELP  
 FROM  ALL  PRIEST  FIRST   &     FIGHT      UNITED    ONE   CASE    .BY  
WRITING    S.O.S  GOA   &   EQUALLY    SEEKING  UN /EU  /GODS  NATIONS  HELP /  
INTERVENTION   ???..
WHO (  WHICH  GOAN /s   or  GROUP)   WILL   GO  TO  EACH  &  EVERY   
GOAN-ORIGIN   PRIEST    &  SEEK  THEIR     HELP  or    SEEK  HELP  FROM 
   ARCHBISHOP    TO   UNITE    ALL  PRIEST  .   TO  HAVE    ONE  UNITED  
VOICE   &   SAVE  GOA   AS    ONE  UNITED   BODY  Of  CHRIST  .,  SINCE /   
ESPECIALLY   BECAUSE   WE    ARE  AT   THRESHOLD  OF   EITHER    GOA  CAN  BE  
SAVED   or   LOST   FOREVER  ???


OH   HEAR   ISRAEL  .   THE  LORD  OUR  GOD  IS   ONE .
PLEASE   HELP  US ( GOA ( GOAN -ORIGINS)   BORN SINCE 25th/NOV/1510 )., TO  
BE  FREE  

[Goanet] BBC: My parents were killed in Angola's secret massacre (with a Goan angle) Message-ID:

[Bernado Colaco]

 I think the massacre happened in 1977. My late father was working in one of 
the hospitals in Luanda when my family heard that he had to flee to Lisbon. At 
that time it was stated that there was a coup attempt on Agostinho Neto. I 
believe it was the Cuban doctors who managed to get him out to safety. 
BC
A massacre in Angola that followed a split in the governing MPLA party not
long after independence has been shrouded in secrecy and fear for more than
four decades. But some of those affected are coming together to demand
answers. Jo?o Ernesto Van Dunem was a three-month-old baby when his parents
disappeared. He's been speaking to the BBC's James Menendez.
-- 
FN

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[Goanet] RIP Oscar Egidio Mascarenhas

[Bernado Colaco]

 RIP Eng.Oscar Egidio Mascarenhas former student of Don Bosco, Pangim and 
member of the Oratory Basketball team. Saddened to hear of another death 
cruelly taken by the dreaded disease. Condolences to the bereaved family.
B. Colaco 

[Goanet] Support Green Issues in Goa.

[Bernado Colaco]

 It took ages for Goans to wake up and take up the cudgels. Today many Green 
initiatives are taking place all around Goa thanks to the great efforts from 
Agriculture Engineer Miguel Braganca, Nestor Rangel and others. Social media 
has also greatly helped to spread the good word around. 
Recently the Goa Green Brigade and other positive organisations were seen along 
the Guirim Highway caring for the coconut trees along the road divider. It is 
time for the 'noble' Goan specially the disco youngsters to start dirtying 
their hands. 
We have so many assets that we are throwing away. The mine industry could have 
fed us for generations but it still exists as a primary industry with little in 
terms of steel industry. Our coast lines and hills have been devastated with 
poor development. Cashew plantations which once dotted these places are now non 
existent. Unfortunately what is lacking in these initiatives is funding. 
Hopefully overseas Goans will take interest in these events. It is an 
opportunity to wrest control of 60 years of failure. (Just take a look at the 
roads)
BC

[Goanet] Condolences to Goanetter Nelson Lopes and family...

[Bernado Colaco]

 Sincere condolences to Sr. Lopes and family.
B. Colaco
   
  

[Goanet] O Heraldo goes Portuguese

[Bernado Colaco]

 Thanks to Sr. Fonseca for the below link on O Heraldo. now publishing some 
articles in Portuguese. Also a big up to Shri Barbosa the current editor of the 
newspaper for taking the initiative in its 120 years of publication. O Heraldo 
you might know was a Portuguese only daily until the 80's, when the owners 
decided to shut down the Portuguese editorial. 
Somewhere in the mid 50's my late old man was an editor of the newspaper along 
with one Cabral Sa and under the guidance of Dr. Amadeu Prazeres of Orlim, 
Salcete. During that period the newspaper had many blank spaces due to 
censorship by the PIDE (Portuguese secret police) and the editors were lucky to 
escape the wrath of Casmiro Monteiro.
I wish Shri Barbosa the very best in his endeavour. Kitem zalem murre those 60 
years of fotioponn has finished. Now Goans have travelled and lived around the 
world with Portuguese citizenship and seen for themselves how the world exists. 
That anti Portuguese rhetoric coming from those freedom fighters atam ghlem 
dobian.
BC

Mais Antigo Diário De Goa Volta A Publicar Crónicas Em Português Para Celebrar 
120 Anos

[Goanet] Goa petition

[Bernado Colaco]

 Therefore where is the democracy. Are Goans under a dictatorship after 61. The 
UN and its Security Council clearly states that Goa was invaded in 1961. Sign 
the petition.
BC

The dickheads who attest are at significant risk and will place their liberties 
in?jeopardy. Think again.?

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[Goanet] Goa Sudharop: Promoting & reviving Goa's traditions - the Goan "Pao"

[Bernado Colaco]

 The traditional bread making programme promoted by Goa Sudharop is another 
brilliant initiative from this NGO. Given the current doom situation with no 
end in sight, self sufficiency is now the name of the game. Best wishes to the 
Sra. Padeira who is conducting the zoom class.
BC
Goa Sudharop is committed to the sustainable economic development of Goa and 
the preservation of Goan heritage and Goan traditions. We are pleased to 
support an online "Pao" making class this Sunday, September 13, 2020, from 
5-9pm (Indian Standard time). This is a live class on Zoom which is 
available worldwide, so please adjust the time to your local time.


  

[Goanet] Mao's saying

[Bernado Colaco]

 Mao's saying of power stems from a barrel of gun was to over throw the 
proletariat. Now what we have to do is throw the 3 crackpots who promote 
dacoity in Goa into jail. One of them is a PHD alias permanent head damage, who 
requires urgent anti dementia treatment with cobrel tel.
BC
 Hello, 

What baffles me is that even if one or more were outraged at the violence in 
daylight, how exactly does anyone respond against persons with a gun and knife 
(knives) and risk being implicated despite being innocent helpers?
Here we have Mao's philosophy being played out in broad daylight, "power 
springs from the barrel of a gun".
Darrell.
 
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[Goanet] Dacoits of indian union breach bank

[Bernado Colaco]

 Arre annadi tuka giron laglam kitem. Bolson haat galun disuibor godeanih keuoh 
naka. I wrote this message based on the valor of the Goan who managed to catch 
2 dakits. Did he get any valor for his bravery. You can write about it. 
BC

Arre Govia, mas khalem Paskanc and dhenk kaddlo intruzak?

This robbery took place at the Canca, Parra branch of the Indian Overseas
Bank TWO years ago. Surprising that you've got your meat hooks on it only
now!

Robberies are not uncommon in any part of the world, Macau included. If you
want to run the Goa government down, at least be subtle about it. BTW I
know the source in Macau from where you got the video. That same source
sent it to me too.

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[Goanet] Dacoits of indian union breach bank

[Bernado Colaco]

 In an alarming event of dacoity, 5 armed robbers from the Chambal valley 
robbed a bank in daylight on the outskirts of Mapusa. 2 of the dakits were 
apprehended by valiant Goan heroes who beat the shite of them. 3 dakits escaped 
through the fields with the loot worth over 11 lakhs. 
It looks like the police intelligence is at a premium in Goa with such 
happenings very common. 
BC

[Goanet] Jose Antonio Dias an exceptional Goan.

[Bernado Colaco]

 Jose Antonio Dias from the village of Assagao, Bardez was born during the 
Portuguese presence in Goa 84 years ago. This octogenarian is a power house in 
his village. He is a top handyman. From plucking coconuts and cutting trees, 
painting houses and doing the roof tops, JAD also looks after a hatchery of 200 
pigs.
His daily stint starts at 4.30am with a light breakfast of tea and poe and siit 
codi for lunch, and baji for dinner. No alcoholic beverages nor ciggies. JAD is 
also a ardent cyclist and circumvents around many adjoining villages depending 
upon the calls he gets. He has been asked by his offsprings to retire. But the 
octogenarian continues to power through the days with great enthusiasm and as 
he says by the will of God.
JAD is a top example for young Goans for whom dignity of labour is almost non 
existent. 
(Taken from a Goa youth channel)
BC   
  

[Goanet] Plan B

[Bernado Colaco]

 Plan B in my opinion should be, spend less time on Zoom talks and plan for 
agricultural sustainably. Time to get off those high horses and till the land 
with your own hands. If those bhatkars had to till the land by themselves more 
than 40 years ago, they would have not lost  to the Land to the Tiller act. 
BC

[Goanet] 'O FIM DOS SÉCULOS (Goa, Damão, Diu)' De António Correia Lima - A Personal account to December 1961

[Bernado Colaco]

 Antonio Correia Lima was a Portuguese medical doctor who witnessed the first 
hand  events of 18 December 1961. In O Fim dos Seculos meaning the end of 
Centuries, Dr. Lima recounts through his experience the last days of Portuguese 
presence in Goa. His last chapter is dedicated to my father who worked with 
him. Dr. Lima was than captured and taken prisoner and left Goa after 5 months 
living in horrible conditions in the concentration camp.
BC

[Goanet] Abbe Faria - Book Cover

[Bernado Colaco]

 Without any exaggeration the book on the biography of Abbe Faria (Jose 
Custodio Faria) , researched extensively by Shri Diogo M. Fernandes should be 
short listed for a prize. A statue in the name of Abbe Faria was erected by the 
Portuguese government in Panaji dedicated to Goa's only hypnotherapist. 
BC

[Goanet] Sorrowing lies my land book

[Bernado Colaco]

 I wonder if there is sequel to the book mentioned below, something like - 
"Sorrowing Lies My Land Six Foot Deep?" Since the author has lived  and is 
living both the colonial periods.
B. Colaco

It took me time to get hold of Sorrowing Lies My Land by Lambert
Mascarenhas. It gave me a different perspective of the 1950s Goa, written
by a Goan who loved his land and could not see it under colonial rule. It
is extremely readable and interesting to readers even today, almost 70
years after it was first published.

[Goanet] Nehru and Goa

[Bernado Colaco]

 Covid is under control. The govt has given each citizen 2 lakhs worth (Rupees) 
for economic spending. Trump is fighting a losing battle. After debacle in 
Vietnam the   the US faces defeat in the economic front. You guys can dance to 
Tik Tok without the face masks.
BC

      Portugal wrote its hands off Goa decades ago. A modern state now, it 
would not seek a liability we represent.  Your own home is now occupied by 
imperial China, as is your neighbor Hong Kong. In fairness you need to be 
preoccupied with events at home. 
>> ?
>> 
>>                                        



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[Goanet] Goa Book Cover Challenge Day 3 -In Search Of Self-Fulfillment

[Bernado Colaco]

 If one remembers clearly Dr. Martins faced dadagiri and humiliation from the 
late Parrikar. Dr. Martins was dragged from his home in pyjamas and sent to 
jail. He later showed regret for having 'fought' in the 'freedom movement'. 
This is what he said to Senhor Floriano Lobo of Goa Suraj: 
Mr. Lobo, he said:
"I regret the day I took up the fight against the Portuguese."
"I wish I had the sense then to do the opposite"
BC
By Jose Francisco Martins

In this memoir, Dr Martins writes of his village of Salvador do Mundo, his
participation in Goa?s freedom movement and imprisonment at Aguada Jail,
the rout of Congress Party in the first Goa elections and his role in the
community. Interesting nuggets of history in there!

#2020GBCC
-- 
Best regards,

*Armenia Fernandes*

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[Goanet] 2020 Goa Book Cover Campaign

[Bernado Colaco]

 Book name: Nehru seizes Goa,Author: Leo Lawerence;Date Published: 1963

Nehru Seizes Goa is a blow to blow account to what happened to Goa in the dark 
days of 1961. A must read for every Goan and others who have interest in 
Goa,Damao and Diu, Dadra Nagarveli. 
The author aptly relates the rape of Goan women by the Sikh Regiment Centre, 
the robbery of various items from the Cabo Palace, the failure of the UN to 
react to the events, the fake freedom fighters, the role of the terror group 
Azad Gomantak Dal and much more.
Vachun gheat and know the truth.
B. Colaco

[Goanet] ADIEUS AMIGO ANNAND

[Bernado Colaco]

 RIP Anand Madgaokar. I remember the sports competitions in the 70's and 80's 
at the Campal Stadium (possibly the only good thing that happened after 61). 
Madgaokar was a top badminton player of those days. 
BC

In the death of our dear Annand V. Madgavkar Goa has lost a true great Goan
who was always so concerned about the State. He was totally committed to
the welfare of Goa. An outsanding sportsman and a very successful
businessman he was. Over the years he was closely and dedicatedly
associated with numerous public agitations on various issues concerning
Goa.  A so cheerful and fun loving soul Annand always was.

.Aires Rodrigues

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[Goanet] Once Upon a time in Aparanta

[Bernado Colaco]

 The North Indians think Goa is a place of rock and roll similar to the Cuba of 
Fulgencio Batista. Women and booze is easily available. Besides they are 
bhingtankars meaning tight fisted. Nuttin will come out from their pockets. 
BC
I picked up this book after reading the back cover of the book which begins
this way and a few other reviews of the book which talk about the state of
Goa as it is today, especially about people from other cities wanting to
settle there.  I'm a Goan living in Delhi and I sometimes wonder why the
Goans seem to hate North Indians so much when on the other hand, Delhi
people who come to know I am from Goa love me all the more for it!!


Maria Fatima Pais






  

[Goanet] Colonialism, Migration and the International Catholic Goan Community

[Bernado Colaco]

 The topics to be discussed sound more of a futlolem record. Today Mollem and 
the bird sanctuary in South East Goa is going to be destroyed by the evil and 
unscrupulous capitalists.  Can the bevy of speakers with much clout in the 
British govt do something to halt the destruction of our nature and greenery?
Keep the history lessons for another day. 
BC--
As part of the South Asian Heritage Month, The Goan Association UK is proud
to host an online webinar titled Goans in Britain: The Role of British and
Portuguese Colonialism in their migration and settlement.
This is a public event and all are welcome to join us on zoom on TUESDAY
18th August 2020 at 17:30 BST by following the link below
https://US02WEB.ZOOM.US/J/84860736692

Speakers
Opening Address ... Ravi Vaz, President,  Goan Association UK
Rt Hon Suella Braverman QC MP ( Attorney General UK)
Dr Stella Mascarenhas-Keyes, Social Scientist, author of Colonialism,
Migration and the International Catholic Goan Community
There will be a Q session and the audience are welcome to participate and
raise questions via the zoom chat line.
Received via: Ravi Vaz, President, Goan Association UK

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[Goanet] Portugal, Goa... and Covid19

[Bernado Colaco]

 Many months ago I had mentioned on this forum the importance of wearing masks 
in public to stem the covid virus. One charvadi tried to mock me. In Portugal 
many people are diligent in wearing masks compared to their 'superior' counter 
parts like the brits and deutchlanders where the resurgence is now unabated.
The situtation in Portugal would have been better if some people had not to 
muck around without masks. Therefore there was a second wave. In Goa those 
super spreaders who had a wild party in Anjuna should have been trashed for not 
wearing masks. A few months during the lockdown innocent young passersby who 
were looking for food were smashed by the brutal CRPF. But where was the CRPF  
when the party was happening in Anjuna? 
--
By the way, couldn't help noticing this, the entire of Portugal has fewer
Covid cases each day than Goa itself!

TODAY'S PUBLICO:

Covid-19. More than 300 people "potentially involved" in the Mora outbreak
- which may have reached Montemor-o-Novo


--
FN* ?  * ???  +91-9822122436



  

[Goanet] Aspects of Life in the Goa of Yore: The First Mass (Marcos Gomes-Catao)

[Bernado Colaco]

 RIP Sr. Marcos Gomes-Catao. He would personally share his poems and articles 
about Goa since 2016. Here is one on Calangute:
Ode to CalanguteOf the 40’s
The shimmering landscape of BAGA far awayAlmost lost in the curve of the baySo 
recalls a picturesque MONET tableau

HAIL! Brightest Belle  of all GOAN shores.Manifold the variety of your 
folks:That old lady seeking solace for her rheumatismRubs shoulders with the 
matron eyeing lasses for her lad,And yonder comely damsel in seeming 
distressVain looks for the philanderer faithlessTo whom last year  her heart 
she pledgedWhereas the svelte demoiselle from KarachiBanters her beaux with 
coquetish repartee.
HAIL! Fairest of all GOAN shoresIn the quiet of your serene eveningsThe soft 
caressing whisper of the windRustling through your swaying palmsWorks like a 
potent, soothing balmAs dulcet sounds float in the air:“Crying Suzanna” or 
“Darling Clementine”,“Coming down the mountains” or othersWhich the virtuoso 
coaxes from his guitarTo the accompanying bystanders' delight.
HAIL!B rlightest Belle of all GOAN shoresBehind trellised screens in the 
balconyOf the palm-thatched hoary innThe loud tittle-tattle of jaunty 
ramblersDowning “St.PAULI” 2 or a swig of “MACIEIRA” 3,With Africanders 
clinging to their Scotcha,Rises into the depths of the eveningAs raucous voices 
join in with 'mando'To the accords of violin and 'gumot'4
HAIL! Fairest of all GOAN shores.Time passes taking with it all we love.Is it 
alright to have a moment's regretThat the magnificent old pageantIs now subdued 
by monstrous cement boxesAnd the old graciousness replaced by obnoxiousnessOf 
gauche 'outsider “nouveau riches”And jobless dregs of Western society?
HAIL! Brightest Belle of all GOAN shores.How they have killed the core of your 
soulBringing to mind those oracular wordsOf the song   we sang not too long 
ago:“Bye, beauteous, gracious shoresAdieu, land of my loveWhat aching nostalgia 
thou leavestIn the deepest recesses of my heart”.5
BC
===

Long-time Goanetter Marcos
Gomes-Catao passed in the past
week, and as a tribute to him,
we carry one of his charming
articles he had shared earlier.
MG-C's prominent family home,
now replaced by a building that
houses many medical and other
facilities in Mapusa, still
carries the family name.  He is
the brother of the prominent
Jesuit educationist in Poona
and Goa, late Vincent
Gomes-Catao SJ.

I*  

[Goanet] In the seventies we lost our play area

[Bernado Colaco]

 In the early seventies Goa,Daman and Diu witnessed the sudden death of its 
first chief minister Dayananda Balcrisna Bandodcar under the new rule (1961). 
This CM was at the forefront of the Maharastra wadi Gomantak party and was 
seeking the merger of Goa with its northern neighbour Maharastra, which 
fortunately did not happen. He was famous among the bahujan samaj or the 
downtrodden from the novas conquistas.
 After his death they built a memorial for him at the Gaspar Dias or Miramar 
beach. For many years the taxpayers had to pay for the policemen who used to 
keep vigil at the memorial around the clock. As 12 years old this area was our 
playground. It had a rocket slide, see saws and what we called a jantar mantar 
in fact was a maze and a giant fish. Unfortunately one fine evening  we saw the 
destruction of the jantar mantar and the end of fun in that playing area. 
If Aires Rodrigues catagorizes Bandodcar as a great leader, one wonders why 
till today Goa lies in third world. Just yesterday tried to make phone 
call(landline) to Goa but the calls were not going through. I heard that the 
linesman were holding the wires (poor chap) as he tried to connect the calls. 
BC   
  

[Goanet] World Goa Day 2020

[Bernado Colaco]

 Thanks to Dr.George Pinto for clarifying the origins of WGD. In the early 
years of 2000 Dr. Giese had also suggested a Goan Bank. I bet if this idea had 
to take off, the so called Rene would have also claimed that it was his baby. 
BC
Colin, do not be fooled. History and facts are important and matter.??World Goa 
Day was initiated and started by Goa Sudharop. The idea was proposed by 
Filomena Giese, co-Founder of Goa Sudharop. Goa Sudharop paid for the initial 
set-up (website design, logo, domain, etc,) as one of Goa Sudharop's projects. 
I had initially suggested Jan 1 as the date - a new year, a new beginning?for 
Goans. The late Jorge Noronha (Portugal) suggested August 20 to coincide with 
Konkani being made the official language of Goa (1992). Goa Sudharop heavily 
promoted the idea of WGD. Rene was a Goa Sudharop advisor at that time but with 
a failure of character Rene brought the?publicity to himself and has never 
acknowledged?or corrected the record and promoted WGD as his own, never 
contributing a single penny (I hear this is still the case). I personally 
drafted many of the publicity emails Rene sent out, including articles for 
WGD.? For the record, Goa Sudharop did the initial work to launch?WGD and I pers
 onally spent a lot more time than Rene to get WGD off the ground.




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[Goanet] Support Benjamin organic farmer from Parra

[Bernado Colaco]

 Via the social media i received a plea from Benjamin an organic farmer from 
Parra whose organic fields were devastated because of some sewage flowing from 
the neighbours septic tank. Benjamin who has been supporting his neighbours 
with sale of low priced organic vegetable is estimated to have lost 3 lakhs 
worth of produce. 
Keep the history lessons for another day. Support the enthusiastic Goan farmers.
BC 
She wants to be a farmer: all she asks is for an Agricultural Office in
Mormugao

http://epaper.heraldgoa.in/articlepage.php?articleid=OHERALDO_GOA_20200807_2_9=337px=oHeraldo=2



HERALD 07/8/2020



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[Goanet] Goa... some bread links (video and tex

[Bernado Colaco]

 Interesting links to bread making in Goa with many young Goans also involved. 
Goans have many assets they must keep these traditional industries going. keep 
the history lessons for another day. Time to get our Goa back.
Thanks to Sr. Noronha for his research and patience to place these links.
BC--

The Poder's Fading Ponk (St Xavier's College)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bw9gaKkMgz8



  

[Goanet] An Autobiography Paid for By Taxpayers In Goa

[Bernado Colaco]

 This is what you are getting from your liberation of Goa. 
BC
:::Several important areas come to my mind that need improvements:
education, the hospitals (What I recently experienced in Margoa Hospicio is
disgusting. Even the education system needs improvementAI will produce
Human Zombies and clever ROBOTS made in China, Korea, Japan.


Adolfo

Still In Quepem


  

[Goanet] Proud to speak my Mother Tongue

[Bernado Colaco]

 Aij Goem novo lok hindi uloita. Tujem concani ghelem fondann. Portuges lokhah 
fokot ghali marit rauhat.
BC


PROUD TO SPEAK MY MOTHER TONGUE

*There was a time, especially during the colonial era in Goa*
*and other parts of India, when many of our Goans would not be*
*seen talking in their own mother tongue; not that these individuals*
*couldn't speak the language. For them,  speaking in a foreign*
*tongue gave them that air of superiority(at least so they thought!).*
*They felt important. Speaking in Konkani was considered below their*
*dignity.  SHAME ON THEM!*
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[Goanet] The Portuguese Presence In Goa - Correction

[Bernado Colaco]

 The Portuguese Presence in Goa: Latter Day Thorns admist Tranquilities is a 
book written by Sr. Joao Menezes. sold on Amazon. There is also a Kindle 
version.--
Today thousands of Goans are Portuguese with or without affiliation to 
Portugal. Those Goans who were against Portugal in the 60's turned around to 
obtain Portuguese nationality.
BC

With regard to my previous post, here is an important correction:

Out of 80,000 to 100,000 Goans in Bombay at that time, only around 5,000 Goans 
wanted Goa to join India. This is contained in the report of the First 
Secretary of the Brazilian Embassy, Dr. Jorge de Oliveira Maia, when he visited 
Bombay in February, 1956. Furthermore, he has also stated that in his 
interviews of the Goans, if it came to the push, the majority were prepared to 
return to Goa than abandon Portuguese citizenship. This report puts India in 
such bad light that even 66 years later it has prudently not been included in 
his book. 
The Indian Army entered Goa precisely because Nehru's two satyagrahas in 1954 
and 1955 and all other pressures had failed to get the Goans to revolt against 
Portugal. 

Roland.
Toronto.
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[Goanet] Wind of Fire: The Music and Musicians of Goa (Mario Cabral e Sa) ... a link

[Bernado Colaco]

 Cabral Sa was also the joint editor of O Heraldo. Last time I heard of him he 
was unwell.
BC


Wind of Fire: The Music and Musicians of Goa Hardcover ? 1 April 1997
Mario Cabral e Sa

  

[Goanet] Revista Casa de Goa

[Bernado Colaco]

 Exmo Sr. Dr Monteiro,
O Goanet nao aceite  anexos. Portanto e por o elo da Revista para beneficios 
dos leitores de Goanet e outros.
Cumprimentos
B. Colaco
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Meus caros/My dears
Em anexo, segue o ?ltimo n?mero da nossa revista. Desejo uma boa leitura e boas 
f?rias, se for caso disso.Abra?oI am attaching the last issue of our magazine. 
Have a good reading and great vacations if that is your caseWarm greetingsJ. 
Filipe Monteiro

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