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Newsline Canada

Canadian support for Goan initiative to promote organic farming
Guardian Angel Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Curchorem, also known as Guardian Angel Polytechnic (GAP), is promoting organic farming with the assistance of Fr Inacio Almeida, SFX. The institute, in collaboration with Niagara College, a Canada based culinary institute is formulating a viable project in order to give impetus to this project in Goa.
See details at http://www.goacom.com/news/news2003/oct/msg00134.html

Getting that first job in Canada
It's not easy to land a job in your own field. Most newcomers have had a tough time finding a job related to their backgrounds because of their language ability and the lack of Canadian work experiences," says Boras, who was a high school English teacher in Split, Croatia, before coming to Canada seven years ago.
See full article at: http://www.goacom.com/news/news2003/oct/msg00125.html

New Airline plans to cut travel time - Nonstop Toronto-Delhi to 12-13 hours
Mississauga, ON, 17 Oct 2003 - The management team behind Canada's newest airline, the Mississauga-based AeroFalcon Inc. says its goal to become Canada's premier airline is no flight of fancy. Two months after today's launch ceremony, AeroFalcon will begin three direct weekly flights to Southeast Asia. Currently all flights from Pearson International Airport take more than 24 hours because of stopovers. AeroFalcon's direct flights will cut travel time to between 12-13 hours.
See full article at: http://www.goacom.com/news/news2003/oct/msg00120.html

Racism expose rocks U.K. Police
LONDON-Eight British police officers have either resigned or been suspended after a television documentary secretly filmed disturbing examples of racism among recruits. A documentary, filmed by an undercover reporter who spent five months working as a trainee and two months as a police officer in northern England, shook forces throughout the country.
But ethnic minority police officers and anti-racism groups saw the documentary as further evidence of a deep-rooted racism that has long plagued police forces in England and Wales.
See full article at: http://www.goacom.com/news/news2003/oct/msg00114.html

News Clips from Goa
by Joel D'Souza & Fred Noronha

Un-replicable, un-replaceable Alfred Rose

With his golden voice and lively singing style Alfred set the thrilling tone to send Goa’s old and young into raptures. He began to compose and sing English songs. Eventually, he shifted to Konkani, switched tunes subtly to keep up with the latest trends that western music threw up from time to time. Along with his wife Rita, the creative veteran with several firsts to his credit, ensured continued freshness for their vocal offerings. For more text click here.

Cannes official falls in love with city water-front
Managing Director of Cannes International Film Festival Veronica Kayla, who arrived on a two-day visit to the State, was simply charmed with the scenic beauty of the capital city here. Kayla is reported to have stated that the IFFI Goa in December 2004 will be a bigger success than the recently concluded festival in Delhi, and that the IFFI 2004 will give a tremendous boost to Goan tourism, besides its image. It is learnt that she has suggested that the panoramic riverfront behind the Kala Academy be suitably renovated to suit the occasion.

Catamaran service from 6 nov
The Goa-Mumbai catamaran service is likely to be resumed from 6 November this year. Captain of Ports Capt AP Mascarenhas said that the Mumbai-based Samlink Company had been already granted permission by the State government to operate a 220 seater craft. The company has expressed its readiness to start operations from Mumbai on 6 November. The catamaran will cover the distance in about eight hours while, the fare structure would be finalised soon

Konkani artist in guinness book
Konkani artist Vasant Bandekar’s amazing talent of mimicking musical instruments, has fetched him an entry into the Guinness Book of World Records. The 56-year-old man from Sadashivgad has staged his mimicry shows for decades in four languages non-stop for 100 minutes—Kannada, Konkani, Hindi and Marathi. He has also performed his shows in Goa, Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra. His specialty is the unique prowess to mimic 30 musical instruments, using only nasal, facial and vocal muscles. “A Konkani artist’s achievement is for the Konkani community,” Bandekar says.

Move to curb illegal practice by doctors
In a bid to prohibit practice by medical practitioners with dubious credentials, the state government will shortly issue and ordinance making it mandatory on the part of all doctors to register themselves with the Goa State Medical Council. What the government seems to be considering is to target doctors from outside the State, who issue advertisements in local dailies making tall claims and operate from some city-based hotels.

Announcements

Title - Going back home
From Ian Fernandes, Chairman of the Centenary Committee.
The Nairobi Institute, formerly the Goan Institute, Nairobi, will be celebrating its 100 years anniversary on the 11th of June 2005. The celebrations will feature a week of fun filled festivities, sport and adventure culminating in the grand anniversary ball on the 11th of June 2005.

All members, ex-members and friends of the Nairobi Institute are welcome to attend. Goans from all over the world are expected from as far and wide as Australia, USA, Canada, England and India.

The Centenary Celebrations Committee are in the process of incorporating package deals that will include trips to the Maasai Mara and the Mombasa coast among others in addition to the Centenary Festivities. Details will be available in due course.

Make a date in June 2005 and come back home to a bit of Goencaranche Fest and an African Adventure of a lifetime.

Amche bhaxen 'Chintun adle khoxeal bortit disanche, tumi eun amchar barabor celebrar corun'ia
For further information please contact palomafdes@yahoo.com
Any feedback would be appreciated.

Goan heritage program
The newly established Club.9 will unfold its first gala event, the Goan Heritage Program on Thursday evening, (Eid Holidays) November 27, 2003 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The program will unveil for the first time, the cultural, the ethnic enrichment of the beautiful Indian State of Goa in all its exotic, exquisite ambience. Guests will behold the heritage concept of Goa in all its grandeur and splendor as they come alive, musically, with the subcontinent's famed Aqua Flow to set the pulse racing. Kuwait's ever popular City Limits with the best ever digital acoustics are also tuned up to present, as enthralling evening of festival entertainment. A truly Goan event unlike any other event. Experience the feeling, the joy, the temptation of Goan cuisine as you sojourn the El Dorado, that's Goa for you.

What's more, a surprise cultural item depicting the traditional song-n-dance, redefining the Goan ethnicity with a touch of splendor, fascination and original costumes. For more information on the program
contact: 1) Aldrin - 9550125, 2) Roshan - 9442302, 3) Adolf - 6508841, 4) Santan - 5649397
(after 4.00 PM) and watch out for more details as the count down begins.

From Goa Sudharop, www.goasudharop.org .
Goa Sudharop Community Development Inc. recognizes the crucial and vital role played by Goan women in the development and sustenance of Goan society and their tremendous contributions. They have not always received their just recognition. International Goan Women's Appreciation Day is being celebrated on Sunday, November 16, 2003 in their honour.

To commemorate the occasion, an e-Book featuring Goan women achievers from all over world, in different spheres of human endeavour, will be released on that day. It will be available for download, free of cost, on the organization's website at http://www.goasudharop.org.

Please email the biodata of Goan women who have excelled in their chosen field/career, or as volunteers to various causes, including their achievements and their ancestral village in Goa, to: goaenkar@softhome.net by November 10, 2003. Responses received after that date will be included in an updated version to be released in 2004.

Each submission cannot exceed 150 words in total. The decision of the editorial team of Goa Sudharop is final with respect to any matters pertaining to this E-book. The E-book is not meant to be a scholarly, researched or complete survey of significant contributions of Goan women. It is meant to be a start to enable the continued recognition and appreciation of Goan women.

Solemn Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St. Francis Xavier announced.
The Archbishop of Goa and Daman, Mgr. Raul Gonsalves has issued a decree announcing the holding of the Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St. Francis Xavier. "In conformity with a long standing practice, followed in this Archdiocese, of holding the Solemn Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St. Francis Xavier every ten years, we do hereby determine that the same be held in the year 2004, beginning on the 21st November and ending on the 2nd January, 2005".

At first, the 'Body' of St. Francis Xavier was exposed once every year, on the occasion of his feast on December 3. From 1864 the Exposition became less frequent. The First Solemn Exposition was held from February 10-12, 1782. As of now, the Exposition of the sacred Relics of the Saint takes place every ten years.

The Last Solemn Exposition - the 15th in the series - was held from November 21, 1994 to January 7, 1995.

A Committee will be soon appointed by the Archbishop to deal with the matters of the 16th Solemn Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St. Francis Xavier, to be held next year.

It is hoped that this becomes an opportunity for a spiritual renewal and growth for all, and a means to seek God's graces and protection, through the intercession of the Saint, against all ills that assail us.

Obituary

23 Oct. Mississauga, Canada, FRANCIS (FRANKIE) D'SILVA (57, ex-Dar-es-Salaam), after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Husband of Alba (nee Lopez, ex-Nairobi). Father of Sandra/Jesse De Costa Grandfather of Sabrina and Robin. Son of Assumpta and the late Joseph D'Silva. Brother of Romeo/Marie, Edwin/Yolanda and Bryan/Goretti. Condolences to elfu_mbili@yahoo.com

D'SOUZA, Joseph (Joe) Cajetan _ Died peacefully, in his 80th year, at Scarborough Grace Hospital, on October 16, 2003. Beloved husband of Enid, loving father of Bridget, Marilyn, Kathleen, Annette, and William. Father-in-law of Armando, Evan, David, and Judy, grandfather of Adam, Adrian, Scott, Jeremy, Stephanie, Denise, Michael, Christopher, and Nicholas.

Events

Sunday November 16th 2003
EVENT:	Navelim Social
Union of Navelim Invites you to celebrate The Fest of Our Lady of The Holy Rosary. Music by Blindfold Test & D.J.Darren
Time:	12:00 Rosary, 12:30 Mass, followed by social
Venue :	St Peter & Paul Banquet Hall, 231 Milner Ave. Scarborough
Please contact committee members for tickets
Sency Gomes 416-498-1039 Kurt Fernandes 416-850-0579 Ludger Gomes 416-282-0231

Sunday November 16th 2003
EVENT:	International Goan Women's Appreciation Day
International Goan Women's Appreciation Day is being celebrated in the San Francisco Bay Area and world-wide (in Goa, etc.).
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA VENUE: The gorgeous Lake Merritt Sailboat House at 568 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610. View picture of facility at http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks/rental_facilities/sailboathouse.asp TIME: 11AM-2:30PM DATE: NOV 16, 2003, SUNDAY TICKETS:$15 for adults (includes lunch), age 18 and over, $10 for children (includes lunch), age 4-18 Children under 4 free-Kids facilities available including free baby sitting

Saturday November 29th 2003
EVENT:	The Friends of Saint Francis Xavier
Invites all Goans to come and join in the celebration of the feast of St. Francis Xavier On Saturday 29th November 2003 At St. Francis Xavier Church 5650 Mavis Road, (Mavis & Matheson), Mississauga, Ontario, Canada A solemn procession at 10.00 a.m. with the relic of St. Francis Xavier and an honour guard provided by the Knights of Columbus, and a Goan Konkani Choir will grace the celebration. Followed by solemn high mass Celebrant : Fr. Terence D'Souza Thereafter the congregation is invited to a Family Fair in the Church Hall, with food stalls, gift tables, etc.. Everyone is invited (Admission is Free)
For further information on participation, contact
Evelyn De Souza (905) 270 -9165 John J. D'Souza (905) 451-2527 Lazarus Pereira (416) 292-1653 or fax: (416) 292-07

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2003
EVENT:	Feast of St. Francis Xavier
Organized by:	Son's and Daughters of the Goan Tailor's Society
Mass will be held at Christ the King Church. (3495 Confederation Parkway, Mississauga, Tel 905 270 1133) at 7:30 p.m. followed by a social gathering in the Church Hall - Downstairs.
Saturday, December 6th, 2003
EVENT:	Feast of St. Francis Xavier's Dance
At 6:00 p.m. at the Royal Banquet Hall, (185 Statesman Drive, Mississauga, Tel 905 564 7895) Tickets: Adults/Seniors:- $20:00 Children: 6-12 Years:- $10:00 Children: 0-5 Years:- Free
For details & tickets Contact
Tony Fernandes 905 823 3067 Tony Cunha 905 567 6460 Babush Barreto 905 785 0061 Nash Fernandes 905 858 0581 Fatz Fernandes 905 824 6418 Suku Gomes 905 819 1825 Antonio Fernandes 905 858 - 8461 Rosy Cabral 416 494 4540