[Goanet] Anyone from Anjuna...need info on village

Is there anyone from Anjuna on this list? I need some info on the village for an article. Please contact me at mikealli9@aol.comThanks,Mike

[Goanet] Live nativity play held in Karachi

https://www.facebook.com/368990806950/videos/531186994063677/ This is the link to the ‘The Living Nativity’ organized by Fr. Aamir Bhatti of the Catechetical Centre.  All parishes were invited to participate.  Each parish had a scene.  Some of the ones that participated were:  St. Jude’s, St.

[Goanet] How are animals sacrificed in your part of the world?

Dear friends,, Just what is the procedure of slaughtering animals on Eid in Goa. Here( Karachi) it is anything goes and the city is crawling with farm animals. They are slaughtered in the open ...on roads, outside your house, on foot paths etc. Do let me know. Warm regards, Mike

[Goanet] Goan nun incharge of Pope Francis' mailbox

Goan nun incharge of Pope Francis' mailbox Inside the archives section of the Vatican Secretariat in Rome sits Sister Lucy Britto. For seven hours every day, she sifts through the sea of mail that the charismatic Pope Francis gets. These include greetings, letters of appreciation, requests

[Goanet] Fun, Food and Frolic at St. Anthony’s Fete

Fun, Food and Frolic at St. Anthony’sFetebyMichael Ali The annual fete of St. Anthony’s was held on July 10, at thechurch premises amidst an atmosphere of fun and gaiety. The day dawned with alight drizzle but was overtaken by heat and high humidity by the time thestalls were set up.This year

[Goanet] World Goa Day celebrated in Karachi

This article initially  appeared on the 23 August 2015 in The Christian Voice, Karachi WORLD GOA DAY – 14 AUGUST 2015 ST. ANTHONY’S CHURCH GROUNDS, KARACHI By Goretti Ali On Pakistan’s Anniversary of its Independence, the Goans of Karachi celebrated World Goa Day in St. Anthony’s Church

[Goanet] FUN, FOOD AND FROLIC ST. ANTHONY’S PARISH PICNIC

FUN, FOOD AND FROLIC ST. ANTHONY’S PARISH PICNIC By Goretti Ali On the morning of Sat. 11 July, 2015 three 60 - seater buses left the Church premises for the Shamsi Resort Farmhouse at Malir Cantonment for a day of relaxation and fun. This picnic was authorised by Ref. Fr. Edward Joseph,

[Goanet] The Franciscan Missionaries of Christ the King

The Franciscan Missionaries of Christ the King By Goretti Ali The FMCK (Franciscan Missionaries of Christ the King) Order was founded in Karachi on 10 August 1937 by Mother Bridget Sequeira , along with Monsignor Salesius Lemmens, OFM (Order of Friars Minor), a Dutch missionary who was the

[Goanet] Sr. Judette Dias, FMCK - 4 Jan. 1938 to 1 May 2015 [1 Attachment]

 Sr.Judette Dias, FMCK  -  4 Jan. 1938 to 1 May 2015By GorettiAli  “Welldone, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; Iwill put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!” Matthew 25:21  I first met Sr. Judette Dias in 2006, almost nine

[Goanet] Can you help trace Antonia de Souza of Karachi

  I am trying to trace a lady that I knew when I was a child. She was a little older than me. She was called Antonia de Souza and her mother Mary worked with my family. I am British and lived in Bath Island in Karachi in 1969 and later we moved to an area called Defence 1970. I remember Antonia

[Goanet] Alfred de Tavares

My deepest condolences to the family on the passing of a fellow journalist. May his soul rest in peace. Amen. Michael

[Goanet] Rev. Fr. Melito Dias Celebrates Sixty Sparkling years as a Priest

Rev. Fr. Melito Dias Celebrates Sixty Sparkling years as a Priest by Michael Ali Rev. Fr. Melito Dias was born in Karachi on February 27, 1927 to Maria Amata and Joseph Edward Dias, the fifth among nine children. From an early age his mother had a great influence on his religious

[Goanet] Fun-filled Fete held at St. Anthony’s, Karachi

Fun-filled Fete held at St. Anthony’s by Michael Ali   The annual fete honoring the patron of the parish was held in Karachi on June 15. The day was quite hot but that did not dampen the enthusiasm of the patrons or the helpers who thronged the large number of game and food stalls. This year

[Goanet] One Year on: Angelo V. Lopes: An obituary

One Year on:  Angelo V. Lopes: An obituary   by Michael Ali Mr. Angelo Lopes, a career banker, passed away in Goa on May 8, 2013. He was born in Goa but spent most of his life in Karachi where I came to know him about five decades ago. When I met him in the early 60s he was an officer

[Goanet] The Resurrection Song enacted in Karachi

TheResurrection Song By MichaelAli Themuch awaited Easter play ‘The Resurrection Song’ premiered at the CardinalCordeiro Silver Jubilee Auditorium of St. Patrick’s High School, Karachi, to apacked house on April 11. His Grace,Archbishop Emeritus, Everest Pinto was the chief guest on opening

[Goanet] Your prayers are requested for the soul of Rev. Fr. Francis D'souza

Your prayers are requested for the soul of Rev. Fr. Francis D'souza of St. Patrick's Cathedral, who expired today at 8.10 am after a long illness and hospitalization of nearly two months (08.12.13) Francis de Souza is a Roman Catholic priest, school principal, and rector of a seminary and a

[Goanet] Lynette Dias Gouveia's Interview With Qatar Tribune - dated January 2, 2014

 

[Goanet] Sad news: Patrick Sequeira passes away

Prayers are requested for the soul of Patrick Sequeira, who passed away on January 04, 2014, in Toronto. Patrick, was the devoted husband of Flavia Sequeira (Dias) and loving father of Trevor, (Late) Darryl, Terence (Jennifer) , Fay John (Edward) , Patricia Pereira (Charles), Dale and Zenna .

[Goanet] Simon D'Lima: An obituary

Simon D'Lima March 18, 1924 -December 9, 2013 Simon D’Lima, 89, of Venice passed away December 9, 2013. Simon was born March 18, 1924 in Karachi Pakistan to Liberata (Sequeira) and Michael D’Lima. Simon was educated in Karachi Pakistan and earned a Bachelor of

[Goanet] Renowned educationalist Mr. Simon D'Lima passes away

Your PRAYERS are requested for the repose of the soul of MR. SIMON D'LIMA, former teacher at St. Patrick's High School Karachi, and former Principal of PAF Model School, Karachi and St. Peter's High School, Karachi, who PASSED AWAY on December 9, 2013 in the USA. Rest in PEACE...Sir!

[Goanet] Christ, the King Procession in Karachi

  Christ, the King Procession  in Karachi By Michael Ali   The Feast of Christ the King,  also known as the Solemnity of Christ the King, was instituted in 1925 by Pope Pius XI in his encyclical letter Quas Primas and the date was fixed as the last Sunday in October that is the Sunday preceding

[Goanet] CTK Feast as reported in Karachi papers

On Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 21:46, Michael Ali mikea...@hotmail.com wrote:   Dawn, Karachi November 25, 2013   http://epaper.dawn.com/DetailNews.php?StoryText=25_11_2013_115_003     The Expresss Tribune, Karachi November 25, 2013     http://etribune.express.com.pk/DisplayDetails.aspx

[Goanet] 70 killed, 120 injured in Peshawar church bombing

  Two suicide bombers exploded in the compound of the All Saints Church in downtown Peshawar this morning at 11:10 local time ( 06:10 GMT) just after the service got over and people were leaving the church killing 70 people and injuring about 120. Many of the injured are being airlifted to

[Goanet] Fwd: St. Anthony's Fete 2013 ( Karachi)

St. Anthony’s Fete 2013 by Michael Ali Karachi, June 16: Catholic Karachi was en fete on Sunday,quite literately, as the annual fete of St. Anthony’s was held amidcelebrations marking the closing of the year-long platinum jubilee festivities. The day was hot as the June sun

[Goanet] Apostolic Nuncio celebrates St. Anthony’s Feast

      Apostolic Nuncio celebrates St. Anthony’s Feast by Michael Ali and Nicholas Ali   Karachi, June 13: The curtain was brought down on the yearlong Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the erection of St. Anthony’s parish, Karachi with a solemn outdoor Eucharistic

[Goanet] Holy Cross Society holds annual Feast

  Holy Cross Society holds annual Feast By Michael Ali Karachi: The annual feast of the Holy Cross Society was celebrated at St. Anthony’s on March 31, 2013 by the members of the society and was conducted by Fr. Gasper Mendes OFM. His Lordship, Archbishop Joseph Coutts, Rev. Fr. Mario

[Goanet] Goans in Bangladesh

Dear Rico, My wife returned from Dhaka last week after attending a week-long Asian Secretarial Congress. She met a few Goans at this conference. I know a few Goans in Karachi who have relatives in Bangladesh mainly in Dhaka and Chittagong. Two whom I recall are the Saldanas and Pereiras in

[Goanet] ST. JOSEPH’S CONVENT SCHOOL, KARACHI RE-UNION

ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL RE-UNION As St. Joseph’s School is celebrating its sesquicentennial Anniversary (1862-1912) in March, the school has had various programmes throughout the year marking this milestone. St. Joseph’s School Re-union was held at the school premises on Sat. February

[Goanet] St. Anthony's Parish, Karachi celebrates Platinum Jubilee

St. Anthony's Parish celebrates Platinum Jubilee by Michael Ali On February 13, 2012 the St. Anthony's Parish in Frere Town, Karachi will complete 75 years of its existence. In this span of time, the parish has grown from a small church housed in a donated bungalow to today's grand building

[Goanet] Pope appoints Joseph Coutts as next archbishop of Karachi

- Vatican City, 25 Jan. (AKI) - Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday appointed Joseph Coutt (Couto),, a Goan, as archbishop of Karachi, the Pakistani sprawling southern port city where Christians have been the target of religious violence, the Vatican announced. He succeeds Evarist Pinto,

Re: [Goanet] WACI of Bombay (Calling Bombay gurus)

Dear Selma, WACI stands for Women's Auxiliary Corp. of India. My mother-in-law Leticia D'Souza served in this organization during World War II in Karachi.She was posted with the Royal Air Force to do office work. Warm regards, Mike

[Goanet] photos of the damage to the Christ the King Monument in Karachi

--- Goanet Classifieds --- Enescil, a Brazilian engineering firm requires Engineers, Architects and Draftsmen,

[Goanet] History of Christ, the King Monument, Karachi

was erected mainly through the efforts of the Goan community of Karachi Monument to Christ the King, St. Patrick's Cathedral. Karachi By Michael Ali ( published in the Christian Voice, Karachi (Oct. 1981) on the Golden Jubilee of the Monument Blessed is the King, they said, who

[Goanet] Feast of St. Anthony

Here in Karachi too St. Anthony is the most popular saint for the Goan community and his feast is celebrated in a big way on June 13. The following Sunday a hugely popular fete is held at St. Anthony's Church. Michael

[Goanet] . Re: SEXYGOA website

This website which tarnishes not only the image of our beloved Goa but also portrays the women as Goa as commercial entities MUST be shutdown immediately. Mike

[Goanet] Pope in Karachi in 1981

Dear Jerek, I was at the stadium when the explosion took place and wrote the front page story for the Christian Voice, the official weekly of the Archdiocese of Karachi in Feb. 1981. I am contacting you off-line. Warm regards, Mike

[Goanet] Warm Congratulations

Dear Herman and the Goanet team, Congratulations on the 16th anniversary of the founding of Goanetthe first internet site which has truly brought the Goan Diaspora together. Keep up the good work. Warm regards, Michael and Goretti * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

[Goanet] Cincinnatus D'Abreo

Dear Valmiki, I have some material on Mr. D'Abreo buried deep in my files. I shall have to look for them and send the same to Fr. Mascarenhas and also post the same on Goa-Net. Please give me till the weekend. Warm regards, Michael * * * In every way, the Goans of Bombay were part

[Goanet] Review of a new book on Goa's liberation

Goa's liberation in 1961 from Portuguese occupation features in this new book on the UNO. ''No Enchanted Palace: The End of Empire and the Ideological Origins of the United Nations'' by Mark Mazower. Princeton University Press (September 28, 2009). 236 pages. ISBN-10: 0691135215 ISBN-13:

[Goanet] Message from Mike

Dear Rene, You will be happy to learn that the Karachi Goan Association ( about 130 years old) and the leading Goan association of the city will be celebrating Goa World Day for the first time in their history on August 21, 2010 with a Dinner and Dance for all the Goans living in Karachi.

[Goanet] Can anyone help

Dear cyber-friends, The governmenent of Pakistan on the behest of the mullahs have banned Facebook, You tube, Flickr, Wikipedia and many other websites that use the same port. Could any cyber expert tell me how to bypass the filters. Many thanks, Mike

[Goanet] Russians in Goa

Interesting article on Russians in Goa by the Washington Post! http://russianow.washingtonpost.com/2010/03/exodus-more-successful-professionals-seek-to-escape-the-routine-of-modern-life-in-favor-of-serenity.php

[Goanet] Varca: help wanted

Dear friends, My cousin, Annette, is trying to trace her mother's Mrs. Theresa Miranda nee Lyall's first cousin Mr. Inacin ( Ina) Francis Fernandes of Varca. He has three daughter's one of who is named Jennifer. Their house is near the church in Varca. Annette last met Mr. Ina Francis

[Goanet] Who is a Goan?

--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Happy New Year Twenty-Ten

[Goanet] Where can I find Goanese Konkani speakers in the

Dear Bosco, There are a lot of Konkani speakers in the US but mainly concentrated in the tri-state area ( Goan Association of Hudson Valley and the New Jersey Goan Association) in the east and several in the California area on the west. There is also a large community in Florida and Texas.

[Goanet] St. Francis Xavier feast celebrated in Karachi

were shared by all. Later, that night the Karachi Goan Association hosted their annual dinner in honor of the saint which was preceded by a Mass and followed by a medley of Konkani songs. Karachi's other Goan Association, the Goan Union also had a Mass followed by a dinner. Michael Ali

[Goanet] X-mas and X'tian

Dear Marcos, The 'X' in X'mas stands for the first letter for Christ in the Greek language and NOTHING else. Warm regards, Mike

[Goanet] Goan/Goanese

In the US too we are referred to by most either verbally or in print as 'Goanese'. This stems from ignorance and not from any other reason as they do not know any better. Those who know the community well always refer to them as Goans. I fully agree with FN when he concludes saying 'simply a

[Goanet] Uncle or Aunty

Dear FN, In Pakistan too Goans and Anglo-Indians are generally addressed as 'Uncle' or 'Aunty' by shopkeepers, vendors etc. They do this to show respect as Goans and AIs are held in high esteem. Warm regards, Mike

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 4, Issue 1204

Dear Selma, Thank you very much for your input. Warm regards, Mike

[Goanet] Goan veterans

Dear FN, A very good question.I too am now wondering if any Goans did fight for the Axis powers. Would someone enlighten us. Regards, Mike

Re: [Goanet] Goans who laid down their lives.

Dear FN, I don't believe that Portuguese or Brazilians would be in the Indian Army as they would not be eligible to join. Some could be Mangaloreans but then Mangaloreans are originally Goans who left Goa a long time back to escape Portuguese rule. Mike

[Goanet] Veteran's Day: Goans who laid down their lives

Dear friends, On this Veteran's day let us pause and say a prayer for the large number of Goans who have laid down their lives in the service of their country. A partial search of the website of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission www.cwgc.org lists 215 Fernandes, 59 D'Souzas, 45 Dias', 21

[Goanet] Karachi celebrates World Goa Day

Karachi celebrates World Goa Day By Gavin D'Lima One hundred and seventy-eight Goans spent a day at a farm on the city's outskirts in the Malir area on September 20. The farm served as a wonderful backdrop for World Goa Day celebrations. Osman Farm with two inviting swimming pools,

[Goanet] Remembering the only Goan victim of 9/11

mastered the game of Bridge. His wife, son and daughter live in Canada. Bernard is the nephew of Rev. Fr. Bonnie Mendes who is now posted in Bangkok, Thailand. Regards, Michael Ali

[Goanet] Bernard Mascarenhas

* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Two new showrooms/office spaces, double height (135 sq m each with bath) for

[Goanet] Joe Fernandes' murder

* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Two new showrooms/office spaces, double height (135 sq m each with bath) for

[Goanet] Getting Goa books in overseas libraries

* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Sangath, www.sangath.com, is looking to build a centre for services, training

[Goanet] ] We need your prayers for Christian families in Karachi

Dear All, I have been reading that the Christians in Pakistan are under threat and that prayers are requested for them because of a particular incident. I have checked with my many friends in the media ( I'm a media person myself) and let me assure you all that the said incident was political

Re: [Goanet] Weather forecasting in North America

Dear Alfred, The hurricane was predicted..it was the levies ( dykes) that broke. Regards, Mike

[Goanet] Weather forecasting in North America

Dear all, Here in New York weather forecasting is extremely accurate right up to the hour. If the weather-guy says it will rain by noon...then it does rain by noon. There is even a 24 hour weather channel here ( www.weatherchannel.com). In the US, like Canada most people start the day by

[Goanet] Prices in Canada

On my recent trip to Canada I found nearly all things much higher priced than the US. In fact, much of the goods are US brands. Here in the US very few buy at full prices as most foodstuff become half-price in a matter of weeks. Also other items are much cheaper after the event for example

[Goanet] Youngest CEOs in the Us----one a Goan

At 39 years, Francisco D'Souza, the India-origin chief executive of software firm Cognizant Technology Solutions, is one of the youngest CEOs in America, running an American public company that is worth at least $5.7 billion. The latest among a slew of honours for this young business honcho

[Goanet] Internet speed test

The speed test gave me the following results 5188 kb/s download 2085 kb/s upload Server: New York, NY Regards, Mike

[Goanet] Goan Association of Hudson Valley's New Year Party

and peaceful new year. The dancing and festivities continued for another couple of hours before the members wished one another goodnight and good-cheer and headed out into the freezing cold to start their long drives home. Michael Ali White Plains, NY

[Goanet] Goan Association of Hudson Valley celebrate Feast of St. Francis Xavier

. The Association plans a New Year Eve dance as its next activity. Michael Ali White Plains, NY

[Goanet] The rape of Goa

to highlight this destruction of Goa and to the Goan public. I believe that this documentary should get wide publicity and should be shown in every village of Goa by a mobile unit. Michael Ali Karachi, Pakistan

[Goanet] Happy Birthday Frederick

Dear Frederick, May I take this opportunity of wishing you a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY. May you have many happy returns of the day. Have a good day. Warm regards, Michael Ali Karachi, Pakistan

[Goanet] Pakistan entry to IFFI

and has since been released in the international circuit. I trust all who see this film in Goa will walk away with something to mull about. Michael Ali Karachi, Pakistan .

[Goanet] Goan pilgrims from Karachi leave for Goa

in the traditional Goan way. Both groups have got 45-day visas thanks to the dynamic Rev. Fr. Robbie D'Silva who is attached to St. Anthony's Church in Karachi. Michael Ali Moderator Karachi Anthonians Worldwide

[Goanet] Konkani Music

Dear members, For fantastic Konkani music 24/7 Please click on www.radiogoa.net Warm regards, Michael Karachi, Pakistan

[Goanet] Radio Goa for Konkani music

A new website www.radiogoa.net offer a very wide selection of Konkani Manglorean music 24/7. The website is in the testing stage now and will be officially open from December 1. It is based in Dubai. Warm regards, Michael Ali Karachi, Pakistan

[Goanet] Goan champion in Canada

- Hi there! Birchmond Pereira h/o Vicky Pereira formerly of 'D' Block FCCHS, Saddar, Karachi now residing in Calgary, Canada. He competed in the World's Powerlifting Competition On Oct. 25, 2007 and stood 1st. place brought home the Gold for Canada in the masters age

[Goanet] Looking for my classmate Harish Advani

* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION

[Goanet] Aguada lighthouse ..oldest in Asia?

to any correction as many dates vary from source to source. But one thing is very definite and that, unfortunately, is the Fort Aguada lighthouse is NOT the oldest as quoted in many articles and guide-books. Warm regards, Michael Ali Karachi, Pakistan

[Goanet] Mennen Soares of Karachi passes away

. He was employed by Greaves Cotton till his retirement many years ago. May his soul rest in Peace. Michael Ali Karachi, Pakistan --- http://www.GOANET.org

[Goanet] Favour requested from anyone from Tivim-Bodium?

requests if someone could contact them and forward their Telephone No. and/or email address to the undersigned as letters have gone un-answered. Many thanks for your kindness. Michael Ali Karachi, Pakistan

Re: [Goanet] Goanet's 13th Anniversary - August 25, 2007

congratulations to you all on the 13th Anniversary of Goanet. Warm regards, Michael Ali Karachi, Pakistan

[Goanet] Domnic's Goa...an Appreciation from Karachi, Pakistan

. The articles in the volume cover a large number of topics and each one has the reader spellbound and as one reaches the end of the book, the mind ...and the heart cries out for more. I trust that this is only volume one and a sequel will soon follow. Michael Ali Karachi, Pakistan

[Goanet] Monsoon Preparations by Domnic Fernandes

when most of the sweets are purchased from non-Goan bakers. Domnic, after your very successful book, we, the ardent followers of your writings look forward to Volume Two !!! Michael Ali Karachi, Pakistan

[Goanet] Domnic's Goa.from 'Idea to Finished Product'

especially to those places where there is a large Goan community. Warm regards, Michael Ali Karachi, Pakistan --- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa

[Goanet] Att:Gilbert Lawrence

Dear Goanetter, Just to put the record straight, the new Church year starts with the first Sunday of Advent and NOT with Easter. Warm regards, Michael Ali Karachi, Pakistan

[Goanet] email address of Mario Cabral e Sa

Dear friends, Does anyone one have the email address of Mr. Mario Cabral e Sa. If so, I would be greatly indebted if it could be forwarded to me. I have just finished reading his great work, 'Goa- Pearl of the East' which I purchased last January when I was on holiday in Goa and would like

Re: [Goanet] Cooks and Butlers

of the of the archdiocese of Karachi, 'The Christian Voice' often has ads for them by wealthy Muslims. Also Goan school teachers are also sought after but most have left the profession for more lucrative fields or left the country for good. Regards, Michael Ali Karachi, Pakistan

[Goanet] Looking for Clare Godinho formerly of Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Dear Listers/ Carmo Dcruz, I know Clare Godin quite well and I last met her in October 2006 when I had gone up to Rawalpindi to meet my sister. She can be contacted at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Warm regards, Michael Ali Goanetter from Karachi, Pakistan

[Goanet] email address of Fatima de Sa of GTDC

Dear goanetters, Would any one have the email address of Fatima de Sa who is the head of the Goa Tourist Development Corporation. I would be grateful if the same could be forwarded to me. Michael Ali Goanetter from Karachi, Pakistan

[Goanet] Message from Michael in Karachi, Pakistan

to work for us now and to dream of the great land of Goa. I did bring back with me some red soil of Goa from Sholim in Bardez and some white sand from Colva beach for our showcase along with a lot of souvenirs and handicrafts of Goa. Warm regards, Michael Ali Karachi, Pakistan -- next

[Goanet] Great Men and Women of Goa

2006 * * * Y E A R * * * O F * * * T H E * * * S E N I O R Goa Sudharop Annual Awards on November 20, 2006 @ Mandovi Hotel @ 4:30pm

[Goanet] Soiriken Kazar

There seems to be magic ( the white type) in Domnic Fernandes' antique shelf. Article after article flows from this place which has a magical affect on me just reading ( and learning) about Goa and its fascinating customs and traditions. Keep it up, Dom, I'm looking forward to the next

[Goanet] Prayer for Goan ill with Dengue fever

Prayers are requested by the family of Mr. Brian D'Souza who is seriously ill with Dengue fever in Karachi. Today, many people went to the hospital to donate blood. About 50-70 Karachiites are stricken with this illness however, Mr. D'Souza is the only known Goan among them.

[Goanet] GOan Gulfees by Domnic Fernandes

Domnic Fernandes' article on the Goan Gulfee brought back memories ( around 1958) of my childhood when I met many of these guys around the Saddar area of Karachi where my Uncle Douglas after marrying a Miranda lady from Salcette was staying. Many of these Gulfees visited them while their ship

[Goanet] GOan Gulfees by Domnic Fernandes

Domnic Fernandes' article on the Goan Gulfee brought back memories ( around 1958) of my childhood when I met many of these guys around the Saddar area of Karachi where my Uncle Douglas after marrying a Miranda lady from Salcette was staying. Many of these Gulfees visited them while their ship

[Goanet] Is it all over for Goa?

Dear friends, During my visit to Goa in 2004-5, I noticed that sadly most interest in Goa is taken by those who reside outside it. 90 percent of the local Goans are least bothered about what is going on around them. There are a few like FN, Clinton Vaz, Cecil Pinto, Domnic Fernandes, Mario