| Newsline
Canada
TORONTO,
- "Racial
profiling has no place in our society. We have to stop debating
the issue and start acting on it,"
was the key message delivered today by Chief Commissioner
Keith Norton at the release of the Ontario Human Rights
Commission's report on the effects of racial profiling.
Entitled, Paying the Price: The Human Cost of Racial Profiling,
the Report is based on over 400 personal accounts of experiences
with profiling that individuals shared with the Commission
during the course of its Racial Profiling Inquiry held earlier
this year. The Report looks at the human cost of racial
profiling on individuals who have experienced it, their
families and their communities and the detrimental impacts
of this practice on society as a whole.
For more information see: http://www.goacom.com/news/news2003/dec/msg00020.html
Toronto
has a new Mayor!
December
2nd, 2003
Mayor David Miller set out his vision for an open, accountable
city government today in his inaugural speech.
His speech highlighted the importance of neighbourhoods,
of cleaning up the city, and of opening up City Hall to
encourage civic engagement. Mayor Miller challenged Toronto
City Council to "move forward into the new term with
respect for the people of Toronto, with confidence in ourselves,
and with the resolve to leave this city better - more beautiful
- than we found it." For full text click
here
Great
Start for New Seniors Group--East Toronto.
The meeting held on 26 November 2003, at
Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Scarborough to discuss
forming a seniors group was an overwhelming success. 76
people attended and registered as future members. The group,
open to all those over 55, plans to serve serving the Scarborough/Pickering/Ajax/North
York/Markham/Thornhill areas.
Discussions took place covered:
- the goals of the organization
- activities to be covered
- recruiting new members
- membership fees
- finding meeting rooms
- sources of financial assistance
The next meeting will take place in spring 2004, at which
time office bearers are to be elected to form a committee
for 2004/2005. A notice will appear on the Goan Voice Canada
website (www.goanvoice.ca)
regarding the date, time and location of the meeting.
In the meantime have a Merry Christmas and please pass the
word around.
You can register your interest or request further information
through and e-mail message to either gomes.claude@sympatico.ca
or elsiehilary@rogers.com
10
Tips for Goan Tipplers
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Having
a party? Know what you're in for!
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) has
10 tips so that you won't be left with more than just
a mess the next morning!
TORONTO,
Dec. 10
As the
host you can be held responsible for:
- injuries
or damages that occur as a result of the alcohol you
provide;
-
what happens to guests when they are in your home or
on your property;
- the safety and behaviour of your guests until they're
sober, not just until they leave your party or function.
See full article at: http://www.goacom.com/news/news2003/dec/msg00025.html |
News
Clips from Goa
by
Joel D'Souza & Fred Noronha
30-minute
Goa trip
Lured by the sea, sand and sun, two British pals decided
to take a trip to Goa. However, their holiday in Goa lasted
barely 30 minutes and that too, within the airport building.
They were deported by the same flight to UK, after both
tourists were caught with an identical Indian visa number
on their passports. Two British nationals Nason Stephen
James (54) and Butler Christoper Robert (25) arrived at
the Dabolim International Airport (DIA) yesterday morning
at 10.30 am by the Monarch flight from Manchaster. Constables
Santosh Pawar and Phadte attached to the Immigration Police
attached at DIA first noticed that Nason Stephen James had
a fake Indian visa stamped on his passport.
Catamaran
service from next week
The Goa-Mumbai Catamaran service is all set to start its
operations from the second week of December. The 216-seater
craft is owned by the Samudra Link Ferry Shipping &
Cruise Services Pvt Ltd (Sam-Link), Mumbai, and will cover
the distance in about eight hours. 191 seats are in the
economy class (Rs.1700 per head) and 25 (Rs.2200 per head)
are executive class seats. According to Gautam Gupta of
Sam Link, the introduction of a high-speed catamaran service
will provide a safe, fast, efficient and modern alternative
means of transport on the Goa-Mumbai sector.
Goa
celebrates feast of “Goemcho Saib”
Since very early in the morning today all the traffic in
Goa seemed to be moving towards Old Goa where the feast
of St Francis Xavier was celebrated with traditional fervour.
Archbishop Patriarch Raul Gonsalves presided over the High
Mass which began at 10.30 am. In his homily Archbishop Gonsalves
said that we have to change life for the better, modeled
on the life of St Francis Xavier, who shunned worldly pleasures
to serve God and society. Blasco Colaco, Apostolic Nuncio
in South Africa, and Archbishop Stanislaus Fernandes of
Gandhinagar, also officiated at the High Mass, concelebrated
by several priests. There were masses since 4 am in the
morning at the vast pandal erected in the compound of the
Basilica of Bom Jesus. The pandal was packed for every mass.
All along the way to Old Goa, people were seen coming on
foot, singing and praising the Lord. Others came for the
last few novenas and were housed in the corridor of the
Basilica. Around 700 pilgrims arrived yesterday afternoon
from Kolhapur and Belgaum, on foot, led by Santaji Guru,
who has been making the pilgrimage on foot since the lat
23 years.
‘Express
thoughts in Marathi and Konkani’
The sixth Youth Konkani literary meet opened in Mapusa on
December 8 with the presidential address of renowned Konkani
writer-poet Sanjiv Verenkar. He urged upon the audience
to express their thoughts freely in both Marathi and Konkani
while keeping intact their commitment to the Konkani language.
Fr Kyriel D’Souza opined that each one has the freedom
to speak any language but stressed that the language must
emerge from the heart and not from the mind. Noted Konkani
writer Pundalik Naik said that the youth should inculcate
the habit of reading. The college Principal, Newman Fernandes,
welcomed the audience while Satish Bute summarized the activities
of the meet held a year ago.
Irish
boy band westlife shoot on Ashvem beach
Nicholas Bernard James Adam Bryne was in Goa with Westlife
to shoot their latest single “Obvious”, slated
for release in February next Year. Nicky said, “I
love Goa. The beaches are beautiful. I will come here on
my second honeymoon.” He is married to Irish Premier
Berti Aheri’s daughter, Georgina. The Irish boy band
and Gen X heartthrobs, Westlife, were in Goa on a two-day
visit to shoot the video. Westlife is the latest in a series
of international artistes, who have chosen to shoot their
music videos in the state. American R&B singer Aashanti
was recently here to shoot scenes for her song “Goa
Groove”.
People
Places and Things
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is the time to prepare Sorpotel |
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Xmas sweets
Batica,
Bolinhos,
Cocada,
Dodol,
Koiloreo,
Kulkuls,
Patoleo,
Pinaca
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Announcements
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Thank
You
Tim
de Mello
President
The
Friends of St. Francis Xavier celebrated the feast
of St. Francis Xavier on November 29, 2003 at the
Church of St. Francis Xavier in Mississauga.
Our Chaplain, Fr. Terence D’Souza celebrated
the High Mass. A Goan Konkani Choir graced the celebration. |
A
special thank you goes to our Goan Konkani Choir.
The Eucharistic celebration with Konkani hymns followed
by the kissing of the Sacred Relic of St. Francis
Xavier transported one to Goa.
A truly
warm Goan celebration right here in freezing cold
Canada!
Following the Mass, a Family Fair was held in the
Church Hall. Various sponsors who not only sponsored
their stalls but also donated prizes for the raffle
and the Silent Auction generously supported the Fair.
The Fair was kept in high spirits by our main cheerleader,
Walter Hayde. He not only brightened the Fair with
his lively commentary as Master of Ceremonies but
also ran his own Remax stall in parallel. Thank you
Walter and the other sponsors.
At
the Family Fair, the Goan Konkani Choir again assembled
and entertained all present spontaneously with some
excellent singing of popular Konkani folk music, which
was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Thank you!
And finally, I would like to thank all who attended
the celebration to make it the success it was. |
East
African Goans in the USA
I am seeking assistance by way of information or perspectives
on East African Goans settled in the USA, for research purposes.
If anyone on the Goanet readership, that is based in the
USA and formerly from East Africa, i.e. Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania,
Zanzibar, (include Mozambique and Angola) I would like the
opportunity of speaking with you. I am trying to determine
where in the USA are the largest EA Goan concentrations
settled, information on personalities, achievements and
reasons they moved to the USA, associations, informal groups
etc.
Please reply
back to me off list at: moraisd@empire.net
Please let me know a convenient time when we can speak by
phone, of if you prefer email communication, please let
me know.
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"Plot
For Sale"
In Vagator, Bardez. Prime
Location for more details click
here. |
From
Goa Sudharop, a non-profit with a tradition of helping other
Goans
Buy your tickets now before it is too late for the Goa Sudharop
New Year's Eve dance. We are
grateful and overwhelmed by the tremendous support and ticket
sales for the gala New Year's Eve dinner/dance. Ticket sales
have exceed our wildest expectations. Goans from San Francisco,
Daly City, San Jose, Fremont, the East Bay, and other parts
of the Bay Area are all attending along with Goans from
North America. Enjoy yourselves with family and friends.
A great hall, centrally located, with easy freeway access
and parking, plus a live Goan band (RETROSPECT) and award
winning dinner buffet, at the least expensive prices in
the Bay Area. Best of all, 100% of net proceeds will benefit
Goan charities, projects & causes. Get your tickets
now. All invited. See details at http://www.goasudharop.org/newyear.ppt
From Herman Carneiro
The NEW ENGLAND GOANS COMMITTEE warmly invites you to their
annual CHRISTMAS DINNER DANCE on Saturday, December 13th,
2003, St. James Church Hall, 900 Worcester Road (Rte 9),Wellesley,
Massachusetts. For ticket information email: hilda_carneiro@hotmail.com
From
Terence Rodrigues, Los Angeles
The deadline to buy tickets has been extended for the Los
Angeles GOA Christmas dance to be held on December 20, 2003.
All invited.
See details at http://www.goacom.com/goa-la/events/xmas%202003.htm
From Tony Barros
Tickets are still available for the grand December 20 Holiday
dance at the Ukranian Cultural Center in Somerset, New Jersey.
For ticket information email: barrost@yahoo.com
Greeting
| Message
from Dr. Ribeiro’s Goan School Committee - Toronto |
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The
75th anniversary of the founding of Dr. Ribeiro’s
Goan School, Nairobi, Kenya, was celebrated on September
13, 2003, in Toronto. There were 500 in attendance
including former students and staff with spouses.
Holding a class reunion is an achievement. Holding
a school reunion is a monumental achievement considering
the global attendance. This is a testament to the
spirit that prevailed at Dr. Ribeiro’s School.
The
next reunion will be held in 2006. The new President,
Delphine da Costa, and her committee, are very optimistic
that they will receive similar support from all former
students.
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The
committee thanks each one of you for your support,
attendance, good wishes and many compliments. We extend
our best wishes for good health and wish all of you,
and your families, a Happy Christmas and a Healthy
and Happy New Year.
The Committee for 2003:
Roque Barreto, Arthur Braganza, Victor Cardozo,
Xavier Carvalho, Norman da Costa, John J.D’Souza,
Elsie Fernandes, Hilary Fernandes, Vivien Fernandes,
Tony Fernandes, Danny Fernandes, Claude Gomes, Bel
Remedios.
http://www.goanvoice.ca/nairobigoanschool/nairobigoanschool.htm#1
Dr. Ribeiro Goan School, Nairobi - The Class of 64
December Newsletter The December Newsletter and it
can be found at: http://class.of.64.home.att.net/news.html
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Obituary
5
Dec: London: ALDA BARROS (ex Mombasa):
Wife of the late Mr Antonio Menino De Barros, Mother of
the late Mrs Diana Vas, Roosevelt, Rommel, Eva & Noel;
Grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many. Funeral
mass on 15 Dec at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church,
235 Kensington High Street, London at 10.00 am. Condolences
to dpls18701@bluyonder.co.uk
30
Nov: Wembley, Middlesex, UK: CLARENCE MASCARENHAS
(Solicitor, born 1917, ex-Candolim, ex-President Goan Association
UK), Husband of late Rita, Father of Sylvester, Jennifer,
Mortimer, late Alexander and late Christopher. Funeral service
at 9.30 am , 12 Dec. St Sebastian's Church, Hay Lane, Kingsbury,
London NW9, followed by cremation at 10.45 at Golders Green
crematorium. Condolences to mascarem@smuc.ac.uk
CYRIL
FERNANDES – (Ex-Uganda/Kenya) suddenly passed
away on July 10, 2003. Ruth, his beloved wife, the Fernandes
& Nazareth families sincerely thank all relatives and
friends for their support, kind expressions of sympathy,
and mass cards during our time of bereavement. Both families
would like to take this opportunity, through the ‘GoanVoice-UK"
to extend our thanks and appreciation. Your gestures of
kindness will always be remembered and appreciated.
The joy and pleasure that Cyril felt through his love for
life and of music will live on forever, through those he
has left behind. May his soul rest in peace.
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Mendes
We the family of the late FERNANDO (FERDY)
MENDES would like to express our sincere
appreciation to the many relatives, friends, neighbours
and colleagues for their expressions of sympathy.
We have been overwhelmed by the many floral arrangement,
cards, emails, phone calls, visits, food and memorial
donations given in memory of Fernando. We will never
forget all the thoughtfulness, love and support shown.
Thank you, Ingrid, Eleanor and Ivan. |
Events
|
Saturday, December 13th, 2003 |
| EVENT: |
ANNUAL
CHRISTMAS DINNER DANCE |
| ORGANISED
BY |
The
NEW ENGLAND GOANS COMMITTEE |
| VENUE: |
St. James
Church Hall
900 Worcester Road (Rte 9), Wellesley, MA |
| TIME
: |
6 PM- 12 AM |
| DRESS: |
Formal |
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Santa will arrive at 6:15 p.m.
Each parent to provide their own gifts for presenting
by Santa. Parents of children under 6 years of age
who would like them to receive a present form Santa,
should kindly bring a wrapped gift (no more than $10.00
value) and hand it over to a committee member by 6:00
p.m.
Beverages:
Soft Drinks will be provided.
Alcoholic drinks will not be available and are your
own responsibility
ENJOY LIVE MUSIC AND SUMPTUOUS GOAN CUISINE
Tickets Cost:
General Admissions $35
Students and Retiree's $25
Children (6-15yr.) $15
INFANTS
and Children under 5 yrs: FREE OF CHARGE
The Hall has an 'Infant Changing Room and Feeding
Space'
For ticket information email: hilda_carneiro@hotmail.com
DEADLINE FOR TICKET SALES IS DECEMBER 5, 2003
140 max admittance allowed excluding kids 5 and below.
Cut Off date is Dec 5th or 1st 140 tickets sold.
No sale of tickets at the door. |
| For
More Information, Please Contact any of the Committee
members for this Year's event: |
|
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Saturday, December 20th, 2003 |
| EVENT: |
Holiday
Ball at Ukranian Cultural Center, Somerset |
| ORGANISED
BY |
Goan
Association of New Jersey (GOANJ) |
| For
more information please contact Tony Barros at barrost@yahoo.com |
|
Wednesday, December 31st, 2003 |
| EVENT: |
2003
NEW YEAR'S EVE
"BLACK AND WHITE EXTRAVAGANZA" |
| |
| ORGANISED
BY |
Goan
Institute San Francisco, California |
| VENUE: |
St.
Mark's Catholic Church Hall
325 Marine View Avenue
Belmont, CA |
| |
| DRESS
CODE: |
Formal (Jacket
and Neck Tie Essential) |
Cocktails
(No-Host Bar - 6:00pm)
Dinner (6:30pm sharp)
Dancing (8:00pm - 1:00am)
Music by Strawberry Fields DJ Company
Admission: 13 years and above
MENU
- Dinner Buffet -
Jardiniere of fresh vegetables, Classic Caesar Salad
, Garlic Croutons, Fresh Vegetable Medley
- Hot entrees -
Herbed Roasted Filet Tenderloin Breast of Chicken
with Sherry Wine Sauce, Fresh Baked Salmon Beurre
Blanc Sauce, Rice Pilaf with Sun Dried Tomatoes
- Dessert -
Tiramisu Cake, coffee service
TICKET PRICE
Members $37.00
Youth (ages 13-18) $32.00
Non-Members $42.00
R.S.V.P. DEADLINE - DECEMBER 17, 2003
NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE HALL
Come join us for an elegant evening of dining, dancing
and camaraderie
Our motto: Quality with Excellence
For driving directions or additional ticket information,
please see the GI website at
www.goacom.com/goa-sf. |
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