Re: [Goanet] SORROWING LIES OUR RIBANDAR

[Wilson Coelho]

Sorrowing lies the state of affairs of Goa. At the time if elections the so 
called candidates talk of development / ptigressnot understanding/realizing 
what actually development means.  What one reads of smart City itself 
disgusting.

Ultimately, who is responsible?  Is it not the Voter?

God save our land




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 Original message 
From: Aires Rodrigues 
Date: 14/05/2024 22:04 (GMT-05:00)
To: goanet 
Subject: [Goanet] SORROWING LIES OUR RIBANDAR

It is very distressing and deeply anguishing to see the very alarming state
of the roads in Ribandar. Our roads were already in dire straits when I saw
them last two months ago and was hoping that the sad state of affairs would
improve. But contrary to hopes and high expectations, the situation has
just worsened with the people having to commute on these treacherous roads.
Ribandar looks like a war battered zone.



The digging of our roads in Ribandar has been going on for the last three
years. Even for the blind eyes, the works are all shoddy and being done in
a very haphazard manner, endangering the life and well being of the locals.



With the monsoons fast approaching, it is a matter of grave concern as to what
the residents would have to endure if immediate remedial measures are not
taken.



Let us all make a  very personal appeal to Goa Chief Minister Dr Pramod
Sawant and our Chief Secretary Punit Goel to please swiftly intervene and
alleviate the misery looming large on the  residents of Ribandar.

Re: [Goanet] You have a choice in NOTA

[Wilson Coelho]

Excellent view, opinion, etc  but this has to go to common men is my humble 
opinion.  We need to drive sense in those illiterate minds at right time and 
place  using those technic that suit them the best .
God save our motherland.
Wilson Coelho


From: Goanet  on behalf of Nelson Lopes 

Sent: March 24, 2024 8:24 AM
To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! 
Subject: [Goanet] You have a choice in NOTA

NOTA IS THE CHOICE

People say vote for good candidate and that is a sacred duty  not to waste
your right. The parties force the choice on voters and  slavishly  must
abide with decision.
ALLEGIANCE ,loyalty to the party will be the compulsion. Voters are
ignorant about reasons for selection   never made public  but left to guess
with your personal and intimate knowledge about the integrity  character
that will not matter.How  to choose the lesser  evil is what expert
prescribe from amongst the rotten apples.But NOTA  is the only option to
protect your dignity, but is of no consequence  with its limitations.Voters are
but pawns on the chess board of politics either to vote or abstain.The
multiplicity  of parties and candidates are creating a confusion in the
minds of voters.Besides allurements fuel the choice.Some say receive a part
of what they make and make your own choice.Either it is treachery or wisdom
of deceit or both.An effective suggestion is to vote for  a new face , a
new party to drive the point  of preferring a unknown devil to a  known
Saint ,immersed neck deep into corrupt ways for personal agradisement of
great magnitude .Only a change always is way forward to crush the hegemony
of parties and perpetual aspirants   who have  made and aspire to
perpetuate  it as lucrative profession and career
Voters must put an decisive  end to this circle  of continuity  called
dynasty

Nelson Lopes Chinchinim


Nelson Lopes
Chinchinim
https://lopesnelsonnat.wordpress.com

Re: [Goanet] Goa Welfare Association donates to vehicles to Street Providence

[Wilson Coelho]

Please note

GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT DONATES TWO VEHICLES TO STREET PROVIDENCE IN 
SUPPORT OF THE NOVLE CAUSE


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 Original message 
From: Frederick Noronha 
Date: 04/12/2023 00:09 (GMT+05:30)
To: Goanet 
Subject: [Goanet] Goa Welfare Association donates to vehicles to Street 
Providence

 Original message 
From: Frederick Noronha 
Date: 04/12/2023 00:09 (GMT+05:30)
To: Goanet 
Subject: [Goanet] Goa Welfare Association donates to vehicles to Street 
Providence

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Re: [Goanet] RESTORE POWERS OF GOA’S FRRO

[Wilson Coelho]

Excellent opinion but hope the message goes clear
Best wishes
Wilson Coelho

From: Goanet  on behalf of Aires Rodrigues 

Sent: February 27, 2024 9:11 PM
To: goanet 
Subject: [Goanet] RESTORE POWERS OF GOA’S FRRO

Our Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant needs to be commended for promptly
raising with the Central government the long-standing issue of Dual
Citizenship, highlighting the grievances and hardships being faced by those
opting for Portuguese Passports and while applying for OCI and about those
Goans whose birth is registered in Portugal.

It would be also appropriate for the Goa Government to ensure that the
powers of the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) Goa are
restored. For the last few years, the office of the FFRO Goa has been
stripped of all powers and has been acting as a mere post-office for the
FRRO Mumbai.

The FRRO implemented by the Government plays a crucial role in ensuring the
safety and security of people visiting India and provides a central point
of contact for registering foreigners and issuing registration certificates
required for various activities. Goa is an important tourist state and
therefore the FRRO in Goa must be able to carry out all the necessary
functions just like Mumbai.

Everything now is being managed by FFRO Mumbai with even those applying for
OCI having to travel personally to Mumbai for the appointment. Goa having a
sizeable number diaspora overseas with Goans spread across the world, the
office of FRRO Goa should be restored as a fully functioning hub to deal
with affairs of those needing their services.

Let us hope that the Goa Government will act diligently and swiftly so that
our FRRO becomes empowered and fully operational to enable Goans to get
their work done without unnecessary inconvenience, delay and expense.
Adv. Aires Rodrigues

C/G-2, Shopping Complex

Ribandar Retreat

Ribandar – Goa – 403006

Mobile No: 9822684372

Office Tel  No: (0832) 2444012

Email: airesrodrigu...@gmail.com



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Twitter@rodrigues_aires

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Re: [Goanet] FOCUS SHOULD BE ON PEOPLE FRIENDLY GOVERNANCE

[Wilson Coelho]

Great idea great vision based on factuality but with corrupt practices this 
cannot work side by side with corruption
God save us

From: Goanet  on behalf of Aires Rodrigues 

Sent: February 19, 2024 10:45 PM
To: goanet 
Subject: [Goanet] FOCUS SHOULD BE ON PEOPLE FRIENDLY GOVERNANCE

It should be an ongoing endeavour of every government department and State
owned corporation to ensure that their day to day administration is
extremely people friendly, progressive and public oriented.

There should be an ongoing concerted effort to usher new innovative
administrative reforms in keeping with the changing times and evolving
needs of Good governance.

It would also be appropriate to do everything possible to eradicate any
red-tape that hinders the facilitation of the public availing redressal of
their grievances.

If only every government servant, with a smile and positive attitude deals
in utmost courtesy with the public in discharging the official duties, it
would go a long way in ushering a very congenial environment in our society
to everyone’s benefit.

Our Goa being India's smallest State we could lead in being the nation's
best administered one with optimum levels of people friendly Good
governance for all other States to envy.

Adv. Aires Rodrigues

C/G-2, Shopping Complex

Ribandar Retreat

Ribandar – Goa – 403006

Mobile No: 9822684372

Office Tel  No: (0832) 2444012

Email: airesrodrigu...@gmail.com



You can also reach me on

Facebook.com/ AiresRodrigues

Twitter@rodrigues_aires

www.airesrodrigues.in

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[Goanet] Goan Welfare Society - Kuwait (GWS - Kuwait Benefits to Members only) (Wilson Coelho)

[Wilson Coelho]

Goan Welfare Society - Kuwait is pleased to inform the Permanent/Life Members 
only that the last date to claim their Benefits, with proof of Membership, is 
March 31, 2023 failing which will forfeit the Benefit.  Kindly contact GWS on 
Email: goanwelfaresoci...@gmail.com and /or WhatsApp Contact No.+91 
7498346090/7066728415 with copies of Membership Card (front and back) and 
account details (Account No./Bank Name/IFSC Code/Branch Nme on or before the 
March 31, 2023.

Thanks and best wishes
GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY -KUWAIT

[Goanet] Goan Welfare Society - Kuwait

[Wilson Coelho]

Subject: Goan Welfare Society - Kuwait

All Members or nominees of the deceased members of Goan Welfare Society (GWS) 
Kuwait, are hereby requested to contact via email ID: 
goanwelfaresoci...@gmail.com or on WhatsApp/Tel contact Nos. in Kuwait +965 
99576710 / +965 66578958 / +965 99363567,  India +91 7066728415 / +91 
7498346090, Canada +1 (647)8693296 / +1 (902)4038897 / +1 (416)5271152, UK +44 
7761348200 / +44 7466993264

And submit membership details for easy communication within 21 days of this 
publication, to decide the future of Goan Welfare Society, Kuwait.

GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT

You are hereby requested to publish the above in your next edition.

Thanks and best regards
Wilson Coelho

[Goanet] Goanet Issue Nos.539 dtd Aug.11 and 542 dtd Aug 13, 020

[Wilson Coelho]

From: Wilson Coelho - Ex-President Goan Welfare Society - Kuwait

Sub: World Goa Day (Goa Day)

Dear Goanet Members,

Pleased to set the records right in view of certain doubts in some minds on the 
subject based on facts with regards to origin of Goa Day (Cecil is right with 
his comments).  The very first Goa Day was celebrated in Kuwait in October 1995 
 by GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY – KUWAIT (GWS-Kuwait) with the large patronage of the 
Konkani speaking community in Kuwait. Dilip Chico’s one-man Band was flown in 
to perform for the Day and the event was a great success with over 3,000 in 
attendance.

GWS-Kuwait celebrated Goa Day in Kuwait since 1995 every year with Food 
Festival, Drawing contest, Singing Contest to preserve Goan Culture, Goan 
Cultural Program with local talents/artists.  Goan Stars were also specially 
brought for the function to add flavor. The month of October was chosen for the 
convenience of the Goan Community settled in Kuwait.  It was held year after 
year but stopped lately  in compliance with  the local laws prohibiting such 
activities in Kuwait.  GWS – Kuwait had an ambitious plan to promote Goan 
culture among Goans leaving in Kuwait and way back home to establish a Goan NRI 
City with like minds with all the basic facilities like, school, library, 
ground, health facility, etc. The undersigned Managed the affairs of GWS with a 
strong team of 12 members as President/associate to make room for New Blood 
after the liberation of Kuwait in 1991until retirement in June 2010.

There is no doubt that Rene Barreto came up with the idea, thereafter, to 
transform it to World Goa Day to celebrate the same in August every year which 
idea was well supported by GWS-Kuwait to united Goans worldwide.

Wilson Coelho

Ex President - Goan Welfare Society Kuwait

To: goanet 
Subject: [Goanet] World Goa Day
Message-ID:
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

While there are conflicting opinions on whether Goa Day was founded by Goa
Sudharop or Rene Baretto there is another aspect to the matter.

>From my limited knowledge the Gulf Goans had mooted the idea many years
before Rene. It was celebrated by the Goan Welfare Society in Kuwait and
also by the Qatar Goans.

Cheers!

Cecil



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Re: [Goanet] Goanet Issue Nos.539 dtd Aug.11 and 542 dtd Aug 13, 020

[Wilson Coelho]

Sub: World Goa Day (Goa Day)
Dear Goanet Members,
Pleased to set the records right in view of certain doubts in some minds on the 
subject based on facts with regards to origin of Goa Day (Cecil is right with 
his comments).  The very first Goa Day was celebrated in Kuwait in October 1995 
 by GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY – KUWAIT (GWS-Kuwait) with the large patronage of the 
Konkani speaking community in Kuwait. Dilip Chico’s one-man Band was flown in 
to perform for the Day and the event was a great success with over 3,000 in 
attendance.
GWS-Kuwait celebrated Goa Day in Kuwait since 1995 every year with Food 
Festival, Drawing contest, Singing Contest to preserve Goan Culture, Goan 
Cultural Program with local talents/artists.  Goan Stars were also specially 
brought for the function to add flavor. The month of October was chosen for the 
convenience of the Goan Community settled in Kuwait.  It was held year after 
year but stopped lately  in compliance with  the local laws prohibiting such 
activities in Kuwait.  GWS – Kuwait had an ambitious plan to promote Goan 
culture among Goans leaving in Kuwait and way back home to establish a Goan NRI 
City with like minds with all the basic facilities like, school, library, 
ground, health facility, etc. The undersigned Managed the affairs of GWS with a 
strong team of 12 members as President/associate to make room for New Blood 
after the liberation of Kuwait in 1991until retirement in June 2010.
There is no doubt that Rene Barreto came up with the idea, thereafter, to 
transform it to World Goa Day to celebrate the same in August every year which 
idea was well supported by GWS-Kuwait to united Goans worldwide.
To: goanet 
Subject: [Goanet] World Goa Day
Message-ID:
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

While there are conflicting opinions on whether Goa Day was founded by Goa
Sudharop or Rene Baretto there is another aspect to the matter.

>From my limited knowledge the Gulf Goans had mooted the idea many years
before Rene. It was celebrated by the Goan Welfare Society in Kuwait and
also by the Qatar Goans.

Cheers!

Cecil



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[Goanet] GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT - PATRON MEMBER MR. SAM ALPHONSO - NO MORE

[Wilson Coelho]

Goan Welfare Society – Kuwait (GWS) deeply mourns the passing away of our dear 
Patron Member,  Mr. Sam Alphonso, after having lived his life to the fullest, 
on January 12, 2020. He dedicated his humane and charitable services to the 
Goan Community). He instituted Scholarships for Goan top rankers in Kuwait 
Schools as well as in Goa every year  since the foundation of GWS in Kuwait 
after the Liberation of Kuwait.  He also volunteered and paid the school fees 
of needy/deserving students in Kuwait up to the Grade 12.  He was also 
instrumental in paying the airfares of destitute maids in Kuwait for their safe 
repatriation back home. He was instrumental in supporting Goan causes at all 
times reaching the needy.

Mr. Sam Alphonso ventured into business in Kuwait “Al Thuwainy Trading and 
Contracting Co” one of the leading Contractors and a reputed name in the 
Government Sector engaged in million of Kuwaiti Dinar contracts.  He was one of 
the Indian leading and successful businessmen in Kuwait since the early 
seventies.  Mr. Alphonso always reached to the poor/destitute in his career at 
all times by way of donations to the Churches, Schools in India always 
supporting the destitute and downtrodden.  He recruited Goans and other Indian 
workforce creating job opportunities on contracts secured by the Company 
helping the needy and deserving.

With the support of GWS – Kuwait  and other Indian Organizations in Kuwait, he 
was instrumental in helping Don Bosco Fathers to establish Don Bosco High 
School in Salmiya - Kuwait   the leading Catholic Educational institution in 
Kuwait.

Whenever he was called upon by GWS-Kuwait for assistance, he never failed to 
come forward and support the noble causes of Goa and Goans.  He was well 
supported by his surviving Wife, Mrs. Mabel Alphonso, and the family  and 
attended  the GWS - Kuwait functions held in  Kuwait as Patron of the 
Organization and shared his vision particularly to serve those in need.

While he was approached, at the time of Phase II expansion of the Hotel Goan 
Heritage, to invest in Gulf Goans Hotels Company Ltd (Hotel Goan Heritage), 
during the recession in Kuwait and existing Shareholders could ill afford the 
increase in capital of the Company, with a brief presentation, at once came 
forward to invest any amount falling short to support the cause, but for the 
policy matters was restricted to the Company.  He was very supportive and 
protective of the small investors contributing his noble ideas to protect the 
interest of small investors who put in their hard-earned money in the noble 
cause of Goa and Goans. His contribution was unique and commendable. MAY HIS 
SOUL REST IN PEACE  MAY HIS FAMILY HAVE THE STRENGHT TO BEAR THE LOSS.

Wilson Coelho

 Ex-President – Goan Welfare Society –Kuwait – 
wilson_coe...@hotmail.com<mailto:wilson_coe...@hotmail.com>



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[Goanet] ANNOUNCING SUDDEN DEMISE OF OUR EX-CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR , FRANCIS JUSTINO FERNADES –SALIGAO-BARDEZ, GULF GOANS HOTELS CO., LTD (HOTEL GOAN HERITAGE – CALANGUTE – GOA

[Wilson Coelho]

Kind favor of publication - Thanks

This is to inform the Shareholders, well wishers of Gulf Goans Hotels Co., Ltd 
(Hotel Goan Heritage an Unit of GGHC  a project of dedicated Goans from Kuwait) 
the sad and sudden demise of our beloved CMD who served the organization with 
love, dedication with all his honesty and sincerity for over 2 decades. He was 
invited to the Board of Gulf Goans to follow the footsteps of his predecessor, 
late Flavio Pimenta who pioneered the project from the formative stage.  He was 
instrumental in paying handsome dividends to the Shareholders during his tenure 
besides saving a lot to the GGHC without any selfish interest.  He had to step 
down in Sept 2015 due to his age.  He served The Commercial Bank of Kuwait for 
over 4 decades and retired after serving as Manager of Foreign Exchange and 
International Settlements, one of the leading Goans in the Bank.  He was 
invited to share his Managerial experience and protect the interest of the 
Shareholders at all times. He was a dedicated Member of Goan Welfare Society – 
Kuwait involved to protect the interest of Goans in Kuwait specially the 
destitute.  He was one of the few who had the pleasure to celebrate his Golden 
Jubilee.   May the Departed Soul Rest in Peace and May Good Lord give the 
courage to his beloved wife, children and grandchildren.  Funeral announcement 
to follow.
WILSON COELHO



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[Goanet] Portuguese Education in Goa

[Wilson Coelho]

Hey Roland!While I do endorse your views and opinion expressed, I wish to share 
my own experiences being portuguese educated having born much before the 
invasion/liberation of Goa followed by Indian system of Education.The system of 
education in Goa was unique.  The teachers were well qualified and graduated 
with special training in imparting quality education.  The Portuguese 
Government School Teachers had to be trained and qualified professionals.  It 
was not instructions (instrucao) alone but quality education.  Today what we 
have is only the instructions with lack of proper education.  One can well 
recall how the teacher would impart the quality education including how to 
behave in the class, keep the class room clean at all times (civic sense), 
respect the elders, how to cross the roads.  Great importance was given to 
proverbs pasted all around the classroom and students were drilled to ensure 
that they put it into practice. The education was all round.  A student of 
Segundo Grao was equipped to take up the job of a Clerk with efficiency and 
quality service.  Some of today's Graduates from the Colleges cannot even draft 
simple job applications. Priority was given to writing (caligrafia) and 
drawing.  Evaluation was done based on written and oral exams.  Even the 
private tutors were fully equipped to impart quality education to make all 
rounder.  One can write in volumes on the same. Wilson CoelhoMessage: 4
Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2014 11:57:33 -0400
From: roland.francis roland.fran...@ymail.com
To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!
goanet@lists.goanet.org
Subject: Re: [Goanet] Portuguese education
Message-ID: iu5p9sql9umrwsrcyjoxreq6.1396366533...@email.android.com
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8

While I absolutely agree with what the WSJ is saying, there is a separation of 
the effect of Portuguese education when you talk about Goa.

Whatever newspapers or VM says, from my own experience I know that ?Portuguese 
education in Goa was of the highest quality. This from an individual (myself) 
who had no connection with any Goa education.

You can fault the Portuguese with not making it easily accessible not only in 
terms of cost but also in terms of social classes but definitely not in terms 
of quality. Not that the British in India were perfect in this respect but they 
were that much better.?

What I am saying is that the British India educated gentleman or professional 
was no better equipped for a good future life than was his Portuguese Goa 
counterpart.?

Now coming to modern day Portugal yes, the rate of educated youth is the lowest 
in Europe but that is due as much to the inherently lower value assigned to 
education which in turn was fed by economic opportunity in menial labor 
available to them in the rest of that continent.

In Goa two forces met and blessed the people. The high ideal of education 
inherent in the Goan people and the high quality of education when available. I 
would have liked a third blessing to have come into play - that of easy access 
- but alas for the wishes of mice and men, to twist a famous phrase.

In India today, quality is absolutely lacking except in elite academia and and 
access too is so highly competitive that it is virtually unavailable in many 
urban centers and even more rural outbacks. Suicide is an acceptable risk that 
parents take. That never happened in Portuguese Goa, though it might be not all 
totally fair to compare different ages as VM has done.

Roland.
Toronto.  

[Goanet] Merger of two Associations G.O.A and Can-Oriente

[Wilson Coelho]

Dear Sr. Alfredo (Chacha)Indeed! you are right in pointing out missing to make 
a mention of the massive evacuation of Indian Community in Kuwait, done by Air 
India (Maharaja) under the dynamic leadership of a fellow Goan MD, Michael 
Mascarenhas with whom the writer interacted couple of times while in Kuwait to 
improve the Kuwait-Goa sector direct flight.  Air India did create history in 
the Evacuation process.I failed to mention a few names who rendered whole 
hearted contribution to Goan Welfare Society - Kuwait (GWS) like Manuel 
Fernandes and Domnic Araujo from Santa Cruz.  Manuel was an instrument in 
negotiation to resolve the impasse in hijacked records of GWS.  One cannot 
forget the endless support of late Domnic Fernandes and his wife Helen in 
organization of the functions with love and dedication. I may have still failed 
to recall some other names at this juncture.  What's important is the service 
and not personal glorification in line with my principles.The writer has full 
confidence in fellow Goans in Toronto who can earn laurels to Goa and Goans 
should they work together hand in hand with open minds and hearts.Together we 
can work for better future and make it happen.Wilson CoelhoMessage: 2
Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2014 22:05:22 +0100
From: Alfred de Tavares alfredtava...@hotmail.com
To: GOANET Lists goanet@lists.goanet.org, Goa Net Organization
goa...@goanet.org, Bosco - Goanet bo...@goanet.org
Subject: Re: [Goanet] The Merger of Two Goan Associatons in Toronto
G.O.A Can-Orient
Message-ID: dub125-w91260bcb8435fae93bf77b1...@phx.gbl
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=Windows-1252

Wilson, you have forgotten(?) the crucial role played by Air India Goan MD,
Michael Mascarenhas in organizing  executing the airlift of 110 000 Indians
from the region during the K. war. The biggest such airlift ever.

Alfred de Tavares 

[Goanet] Merger of Two Goans Associations in Toronto G.O.A - Can-Orient

[Wilson Coelho]

Hi Eugene!Please note that the writer was not a party to the AGM not being a 
member of the two organizations in question but views expressed are to share 
good experiences and achievement of Goans in Kuwait besides my readiness to be 
a part of such a large organization and contribute effectively for noble cause 
of Goa and Goans at large.Wilson Coelho 
Message: 1
Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2014 08:24:59 +0400
From: Eugene Correia eugene.corr...@gmail.com
To: goa...@goanet.org
Subject: Re: [Goanet] The Merger of Two Goan Associatons in Toronto
G.O.A   Can-Orient
Message-ID:
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Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1

Whatever happened to the AGM to discuss the merger?
Wilson talks of new constitution but no information if the consitutiion
has been amended or will be in future. One question: Did Wilson and others
who talk attend the meeting? If they did, please provide details.

Eugene

[Goanet] The Merger of Two Goan Associatons in Toronto G.O.A Can-Orient

[Wilson Coelho]

 of Goans need to have all such Village leaders to
build a Goan empire.  Let us not be
critics of G.O.A or Can-Orient.  Let the
new constitution be framed by strong, sincere, honest Goan stalwarts
incorporating fees, incentives, benefits, insurance coverage, assistance to the
needy in Canada and way back home.  We
have Realtors, Investment Experts, Technical brains among us in Toronto which
talents need to be channelized for the cause of Goa and Goans.  WE can work for 
our own place and build an
empire for Goans in Toronto with lots of facilities and help to the needy Goans
migrating to this land besides socializing and preservagtion of our rich
cultural heritage. What is important is that our new generation of Goans must
know our rich heritage and culture.  It
could also generate employment and boost up the business for our fellow Goans.  
Serpents will be there and are there as  in the case with all the communities 
of the
world, having worked with 120 nationalities, but need to be tackled with tack
and talent.  The purpose of sharing the
information is purely to create an awareness and insight to the Leaders in
G.O.A and Can-orient so that they can have their own vision exploring the
facilities and using all the Goan talents preserving our rich Goan Cultural
Heritage.  It’s only a wake up call and
the writer ready to volunteer services for such noble causes of Goa and Goans –
Viva Goa – Viva Goans worldwide.

 

Wilson Coelho

Deep rooted Goan. 

 

Message: 6

Date: Thu, 06 Mar 2014 11:14:41 -0500

From: roland.francis roland.fran...@ymail.com

To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!

goanet@lists.goanet.org

Subject: Re: [Goanet] Merger of two Goan Associations

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Dear Wilson,?

Good to see a post from you after ages.



There is reason and then there is reality. You have stated the reason. Why
should Goans in the Diaspora not be united in order to become to become more
effective on behalf of the community?



Now the reality. The demon that plagues Goans has always been Ego. Self before
others. Not to say this is overwhelming or overshadowing since silver linings
appear to run in the Goan playbook, created by the selfless ones in the
community. But these are exceptions to the ugly rule. The unification of Goans
in Kuwait if indeed it has occured, must be one such exception.



Toronto sadly has been the rule. There have often been unification rumors of
CanOrient and G.O.A.but nought has come of them. One of the reasons has been
that in Toronto, CanO has been low profile but has gone on to establish a
clubhouse where members socialize. GOA has nothing. But to be fair to the
latter they were once known (not any more) for events that were broadly
patronized by the community. CanO never had this.



If both these organizations ponder about what they have in common rather than
what keeps them apart, unity is feasible. But that big ugly specter of Ego must
be put down first.?



I don't see that happening but I, like others, will celebrate if it does.



Roland.   

[Goanet] Merger of two associations in Toronto

[Wilson Coelho]

 Goan, was instrumental in
mobilizing forces to raise funds which go forgotten.  

 

Working behind the scene like minded Goans
were contacted and brought in to head the new organization. The Goan Welfare
Society was born in January that year just before about six months of the
fateful Invasion of Kuwait by Iraq sideling the key promoter bringing in
awareness of the ulterior motives behind the scene of V. D’Souza who dug his
own grave for his fraudulent dealing else would have been unchallenged Hero of
Goans in Kuwait.  

 

It was in early 80’s the issue of
Gulf Goans Hotels Company Ltd was investigated as to why the project cannot see
the light of the day. Lot of selfless sacrifices had to be made to make the
dream a reality.  One of the fellow Goans
late Flavio Pimenta, the very first Chairman and Managing Director, hailing
from Divar retired, voluntarily, from his lucrative job with Getty Oil Company 
and
came down to take over the reigns of the Company in fulfilment of the dream of
Goans in Kuwait. It was on December 18, 1987 that Hotel Goan Heritage was
Christened.  The name originates from a
small book written my Late Shri Enio Pimenta who was a lion in the Goa Assembly
than “Goan Heritage” which caught the eye of this writer being closely
associated in Goan politics prior to moving to Kuwait to see the greener
pasture. The firs CMD left for Heavely abode leaving behind the Heritage and
the Goan aristocracy which reflects on the Monument built “Hotel Goan 
Heritage”.  It was the art work and sweat of this man
duly supported by the team of Directors.  It has successfully completed Silver 
Jubilee
and payed handsome dividends to the Shareholders.  The Board of Directors of 
the Company worked
selflessly to ensure the success of the project some of them are no more.  
Noteworthy to mention that almost all the
Directors were from various backgrounds with good Management and Operational  
skills in different fields or walks of life which
has proved with the results. It’s, indeed a matter of Pride to mention that
Hotel Goan Heritage was declared as the best project ever financed by the
Economic Development Corporation – Govt of Goa Daman and Diu.  EDC was always 
on the forefront to finance
any future project promoted by Gulf Goans Hotels Company Ltd. Such is the track
record of the Board of Directors and the Company for the last 25 years.   

 

There is no doubt that there are
serpents in all the communities in the world. 
There were a handful of serpents with ulterior motives.  The majority had the 
will and enthusiasm to
accomplish the mission.  The Board duly
constituted to manage the affairs of the Company worked hand in hand as a
family. Hotel Goan Heritage is the monument which stands on the shores of
Calangute overseeing the Arabian Sea with 80% of its employees are Goans.  
Service with a smile has been the Motto from
day one and Goan Hospitality.  There is
no doubt jealousy and ego we faced boldly and courageous by keeping such
characters at bay. No doubt, we are fighting the battles but truth, honesty,
sincerity still prevails tomorrow is unknown as they say past is history,
present is mystery and future unknown. 
It should be understood that Honesty – Sincerity – Truthfulness and 
Trustworthiness
are the only real keys for success. We made it to happen.  If we can do it why 
not the Goan Diaspora
worldwide. My humble appeal to Goan Diaspora to patronize this Project of Goans
website:www.goanheritage.com Email:
i...@goanheritage.com 

 

Wilson Coelho   - To be continued (merger of associations).


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Dear Wilson,?

Good to see a post from you after ages.



There is reason and then there is reality. You have stated the reason. Why
should Goans in the Diaspora not be united in order to become to become more
effective on behalf of the community?



Now the reality. The demon that plagues Goans has always been Ego. Self before
others. Not to say this is overwhelming or overshadowing since silver linings
appear to run in the Goan playbook, created by the selfless ones in the
community. But these are exceptions to the ugly rule. The unification of Goans
in Kuwait if indeed it has occured, must be one such exception.



Toronto sadly has been the rule. There have often been unification rumors of
CanOrient and G.O.A.but nought has come of them. One of the reasons has been
that in Toronto, CanO has been low profile but has gone on to establish a
clubhouse where members socialize. GOA has nothing. But to be fair to the
latter they were once known (not any more) for events that were broadly
patronized by the community. CanO never had this.



If both these organizations

[Goanet] Merger of two Goan Associations

[Wilson Coelho]

Hey Bosco!  Would appreciate if you will kindly do the needful -  Thanks and 
best regards.Indeed! very good news and an excellent move to unite Goans in 
Toronto under one roof.  I for one endorse the idea.  Wish I can attend the 
meet but I am not a member yet.  Always strongly believed that no matter where 
we are and what we belong i.e North - South - East - West of Goa,  are we not 
Goans  Why should there be a partisan attitude and have complexes in us.  
Let us concentrate on our roots.  Had been instrumental in my journey to bring 
all Associations in Kuwait under one banner organizing a Goa Day which was a 
great success despite of the restrictions under the law of the land.  Long live 
Goa and Goans wherever we are.  God Bless the initiators of such a move and 
wish every success. Together we can really work wonders and we can make it 
happen to give back our land and our people what we obtained or inherited with 
our culture.   Wilson Coelho

Message: 2
Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2014 16:37:52 -0800 (PST)
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The Canorient Christian Association of Toronto and the Goan Overseas 
Association are considering merging the two Associations. The objective of this 
merger would be to bring our communities and membership under a single 
association to improve social and recreational services to our current members 
and maximize effectiveness and opportunities going forward. 
?
We invite our members to a special meeting on March 23rd at 2 pm to give each 
member the opportunity to share your concerns, if any, and/or to enable your 
executive to get a sense of your feelings regarding taking this dialogue to a 
fruitful conclusion.? This is an important milestone in our evolution and I 
would urge all members to attend to provide us with your feedback, suggestions 
and concerns.

[Goanet] ANNOUNCING SAD DEMISE OF SR. FLAVIO PIMENTA - EX-CHAIRMAN OF GULF GOANS HOTELS CO LTD (HOTEL GOAN HERITAGE - CALANGUTE-GOA) ON LAST SATURDAY IN GOA

[Wilson Coelho]

It's with deep sorrow and pain that I wish to convey  that Sr. Flavio Pimenta 
is no more.  May his Soul Rest in Peace and may his beloved wife and surviving 
Son and Daughter have the courage to bear the sad and untimely loss.  He 
breathed his last on last Saturday noon. The funeral is scheduled for Monday.  
This Great Personality left his lucrative job in Kuwait (Getty Oil Company)  in 
mid 70's and returned home (Goa) to give back what he could to his beloved land 
where he was born.  He lead Gulf Goans Hotels Company (Hotel Goan Heritage - 
Calangute) in his capacity as Chairman  Managing Director for several years 
from its very inception of the Company way back in 1977 to its glory.  He 
voluntarily retired as Chairman after long service to the Community to make way 
for new blood.   He did pass through turbulent times and had to make great 
sacrifices for the love of Goa and Goans by contibuting to the economic 
development and creating employment to fellow Goans.  A man of great vision and 
Chief Architect of Hotel Goan Heritage, a successful project of Goans based in 
Kuwait.  The project completed 25 years of success on 18th December 2012 with 
over 300% returns on the investment to its Shareholders.   A successful venture 
owned by Goans from Kuwait  and managed by a Board of Directors.  Indeed, a 
Noble man of Vision, good knowledge, a mentor, source of inspiration, a fighter 
of true cause.  He stood like a rock at difficult times and always faced 
challenges in his life for the noble causes.  One can speak in volumes of a man 
who made selfless sacrifices for the cause of Goa and Goans.  He passed out 
peacefully.  He was always proud of his accomplished mission and contributed 
emensely until his last breath.  Please do inform others you know or known to 
him.
IN FLAVIO PIMENTA  I HAVE PERSONALLY LOST A TRUE AND TRUSTED NOBLE FRIEND WHOSE 
VALUE CANNOT BE MEASURED BUT TREASURED FOR LIFE.  AN HONORABLE AND EXEMPLARY 
GOAN SON OF LOUTOLIM - SALCETE - GOA/DIVAR/PORVORIM.
Gentlemen!  Please feel free to send your condolences to Email : 
gulfgo...@sify.com or Residence Tel:91 832 3255146
With deep sorrow and Prayer to Almighty for the Departed Soul to Rest in 
PeaceAlex Wilson Coelho
  

[Goanet] India moves to give long terrm visas Goans settled abroad by Gabe Menezes

[Wilson Coelho]

Hi Gabe! With reference to your post below particularly with reference to PIO / 
OCI  This will entitle them to stay in India for 15 years or 30 years
respectively without any need for a visa. The PIO and OCI cards are
renewable.  to the best of my knowledge and belief  OCI is valid for lifelong 
as per the stamp fixed on the passport whereas you have quoted that it's valid 
for 30 years.  Secondly, the Indian mission here in Canada informs the holders 
of OCI that they should transfer the Visa from old passport to new passport.  
When this writer contacted the Indian mission in Canada, they were not sure but 
stated that it is advisable.  The writer also contacted the Immigration Office 
in Bombay to clarify the matter and it has been clearly told that so long as 
one carries the old passport is good enough to enter India repeat to carry old 
expired passport with the Lifelong Visa stamped along with the New Foreign 
Passport  is a must.  The transfer of the Visa Stamp from old passport to new 
foreign passport is done at a cost of Dollars 25/- presently.  This is 
confusing to the minds of the fellow OCI holders abroad.  Will u please check  
with our NRI Commissioner and revert back on this issue so that minds are 
clear.Wilson Coelho (Toronto/Goa/Kuwait) Message: 3
Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2011 10:09:09 +0100
From: Gabe Menezes gabe.mene...@gmail.com
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Subject: [Goanet] India moves to give long term visas Goans settled
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 India moves to give long term visas Goans settled abroad
   LONDON: Union Home Ministry has advised Indian missions abroad to extend
long-term visas to Goans settled abroad, NRI Commissioner Eduardo Faleiro
has said.
 
Inaugurating a two-day global Goans Convention at the Indian Gymkhana near
Osterley here, Faleiro said he had taken up the issue with the Union home
minister after receiving several complaints from Goans holding foreign
passports that some of our Embassaies and High commissions abroad issue them
tourist visas, lasting three to six months.
 
Faleiro, a former Union Minister of State for External Affairs, said that
the Union Home Minister agreed that the procedure being followed is not
correct and that Goans settled abroad must be given long-terms visas or X
(extendable) viasas.
 
The minister informed me that his Ministry is advising the Missions
concerned as well as the Foreigners Regional Registration Office, Goa to
ensure that long term visas are issued to them and these visas are extended
from time to time, Faleiro.
 
He advised all Non-Resident Goans holding foreign passports to apply at the
earliest for a PIO (Person of Indian Origin) or OCI (Overseas Citizen of
India) card.
 
This will entitle them to stay in India for 15 years or 30 years
respectively without any need for a visa. The PIO and OCI cards are
renewable.   

[Goanet] Goan Welfare Society - Kuwait - Scholarships in Kuwait Goa

[Wilson Coelho]

Announcement for Goa
Goan Welfare Society Announces Scholarship
 
The GWS Annual scholarship Awards for top ranking Goan students, will be 
awarded to students of Standard X who secure the highest and second highest 
aggregate marks at the examination conducted in Goa- April 2011.
 
The GWS awards are sponsored by Mr.   Mrs. Sam Alphonso – Patron member of the 
Goan Welfare Society.
 
Only Students of Goan origin are eligible to apply for the awards.. All those 
who qualify for the awards are requested to submit their application along with 
photocopies of marks sheet certified by their school authorities, copies of 
their passport, copies of their birth certificate and that of their parents, in 
proof of their origin addressed to Alex Wilson Coelho, Xindolem Curtorim, 
Salcette - 400709, Goa or email scanned copies to goanwelfaresoci...@gmail.com 
on or before June 30th, 2011.
 
The application may be sent by post, email or hand delivered to any of the new 
GWS managing committee members as per the convenience of the students.
 
The GWS awards are instituted as a goodwill gesture in order to encourage goan 
students to do well in their academic career.
 
We wish to convey our best wishes to all aspiring students – Good Luck to all.
 
For further information please email: goanwelfaresoci...@gmail.com
 
Announcement for Kuwait
 
Goan Welfare Society announces scholarship
 
The Goan Welfare Society – Kuwait, Annual scholarship Awards for top ranking 
Goan students, enrolled in Indian Schools in Kuwait during the academic year 
2010 -2011, will be awarded to three students who secured the highest aggregate 
marks in Standard XII, one in each stream – Science (PCB), Science (PCM) and 
Commerce, at the examinations conducted by the CBSE Board in April 2011.
 
Apart from, another two awards will be awarded to students of Standard X who 
secured the highest and second highest aggregate marks at the examination 
conducted by the CBSE Board in April 2011.
 
The GWS awards are donated by Mr.   Mrs. Sam Alphonso – Patron member of the 
Goan Welfare Society.
 
Only students of Goan origin are eligible to apply for the awards under each of 
the said five categories. All those who qualify for the awards are requested to 
submit their application along with photocopies of marks sheet certified by 
their school authorities, copies of their passport, copies of their birth 
certificate and that of their parents, in proof of their origin addressed to 
Alex Wilson Coelho, Vice President of Goan Welfare Society, P.O.Box 1335 Safat 
13014 – Kuwait. The application may be sent by post or hand delivered to any of 
the GWS managing committee members as per the convenience of the students.
 
The Goan Welfare Society awards are instituted as a goodwill gesture in order 
to encourage goan students to do well in their academic career.
 
For further information please email: goanwelfaresoci...@gmail.com  
  

[Goanet] 1. Re: GRA's GAME PLAN X'POSED (floriano)

[Wilson Coelho]

Dear FlorianoBab,
Indeed very well expressed.  I do admire your guts and salute you.   We Goans 
must beware of the the Mafia which has amassed huge wealth by looting the 
Government coffers, corruption, all sorts of malpractices to be overnite 
millionaires forgetting their roots and the future of their own children and 
the next generation of Goans.  Good Lord blessed Goa with wonderful gifts but 
we do not know how to manage it to the best interest of Goa and Goans.  Honesty 
can no longer survive.  There are ample of opportunities here to make the fast 
buck if u join the mafia.  Good Goan lot is silent and watching for the mafia 
is all out to destroy those who are upright.  GRE should not be a surprise 
move.  As an NRI it pains me to learn that a handful of Goans in the Middle 
East entertain part of the mafia for their own glorification or inferiority 
complexes that they suffer. They do not realize what damage they are doing for 
their homeland for the sake of their own personal glorification.  God help 
usWilson Coelho 

[Goanet] GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT (ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR GOAN STUDENTS)

[Wilson Coelho]

PRESS NOTE
 
GWS honours SSC toppers
 
 

Chairman of Gulf Goans Hotels Mr. Francis J. Fernandes presenting GWS 
Scholarship Award to Ms. Leanne Merle Moniz
in the presence of GWS Honorary President Mr. Alex Wilson Coelho.
 
 
At  glittering function at Hotel Delmon in Panaji, Goan Welfare Society-Kuwait 
honoured Ms. Neha da Rocha and Leanne Merle Moniz for their outstanding 
performance at the March 2010 SSC examination conducted by the Goa Board of 
Secondary  Higher Sec. Education.
 
Ms. Neha da Rocha a student passed out through Dona Leonor Memorial High 
School, Porvorim who secured 95.16% marks and Ms. Leanne Merle Moniz from Our 
Lady of Carmel High School, Curtorim who secured 91.66% were presented 
Scholarship awards instituted by Patron member of GWS Mr. Sam Alphonso at the 
hands of Mr. Francis J. Fernandes, Chairman and Managing Director of Gulf Goans 
Hotels Co. Ltd.(Hotel Goan Heritage) in the presence of Mr. Alex Wilson Coelho, 
Honorary President of GWS, members of the Board and shareholders of Gulf Goans 
Hotels Co. Ltd.
 
Goan Welfare Society is an Organization which caters to the cultural, health, 
financial educational and other needs of Goans not only in Kuwait but also in 
Goa. Honouring students from Goa who excel at the SSC examination has been an 
annual feature of the Society from 1995 inorder to encourage students to 
perform better in their higher studies.
 
Earlier Mr. Alex Wilson Coelho welcomed the distinguished gathering which 
mainly comprised of the Board Members and shareholders of Gulf Goans Hotels Co. 
Ltd, parents and students. Mr. Antonio Quadros, Block Resource Person from Goa 
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and former A.D.E.I of Salcete conducted the proceedings 
of the programme. Ms. Neha da Rocha thanked the organizers and assured them of 
better performance in her higher studies.   

RE: [GOAN-NRI] (Goanet] Long term Visas 15 30years to PIO OCI

[Wilson Coelho]

Hi Joe!

 

The same has been observed by me. Unable to understand such a confusion in the 
case of OCI (limitation of 30 years)  while the stamp on the Passport clearly 
indicates life long visa'   Will our Hon'ble NRI Commissioner clarify the 
matter for the benefit of all NRI's ? It sounds strange.

 

Thanks

Wilson Coelho
 


To: GOAN-NRI@yahoogroups.co.in
From: joego...@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 04:45:43 +
Subject: [GOAN-NRI] (Goanet] Long term Visas 15  30years to PIO  OCI






(Goanet] Long term Visas 15  30years to PIO  OCI
 
ref above topic
 
Quote:1
Appealed to all PIO to apply for the PIO or the 
Overseas citizen of India (OCI) card.
 If they apply for either the PIO or the OCI card, they 
can stay in India for 15 years (in case of the PIO card) 
and 30 years (in case ofthe OCI) card.
 
OCI CARD HOLDERS CAN STAY IN INDIA  ONLY 30 YEARS?
WHICH MEANS, I CAN STAY IN INDIA UNTIL I AM 89 ? 
(COMPLETES 30 YRS IN 2036)
BUT MY OCI VISA STICKER CLEARLY SAYS
 MY VISA VALLID FOR LEFETIME OR LIFELONG (See pic)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk8/658550483/sizes/l/

WHAT’S LIFELONG? 30YEARS?

OR IS IT LIKE INDIAN CELLULAR Cos WHERE THEY SAY 
PAY  Rs.100 AND GET LIFETIME VALIDITY WHERE 
LIFETIME HERE MEANS THE LIFTIME  OF THE CONTRACT 
OR LICENSE

 
 
Quote 2
I had received several complaints from Goans holding 
foreign passports that some of our embassies and 
High Commissions abroad, issue them tourist visas (valid 
for three to six months) at the end of which they have to leave the country 
though they have property matters
to deal with and have families here, Faleiro said adding 
that following the complaints he had taken up the issue 
with Union Home Minister P Chidambaram.
 
THOSE WHO DO NOT WISH TO TAKE  PIO OR OCI CARD 
THEY CAN STILL TAKE 5 YEAR LONG TERM ENTRY VISA 
WHICH IS AVAILABLE TO PERSONS OF INDIAN ORIGIN 
(STILL AVAILABLE IN UK FOR 135 POUNDS SO SAYS 
THE WEBSITE) 
SO, WHY SUCH A BIG FUS?
 
IT IS STRONGLY ADVISABLE THOSE WITH ROOTS IN GOA/INDIA TO GO FOR SUCH LONG TERM 
VISA.  
SHOULD THERE BE SOME EMERGENCIES, 
ONE CAN LEAVE HIS/HER COUNTRY SAME DAY OR 
THE EARLIEST WIHTOUT WAITING TO APPLY FOR  
FRESH VISA WHICH COULD TAKE TIME.
 
IT MAY BE NOTED THAT MOST EMBASSIES ARE OPEN 
DURING WEEKENDS AND EVEN ON HOLIDAYS  TO HELP 
WITH YOUR EMERGENCY TRAVEL.
e.g.  HIGH COMMISSION OF INDIA –LONDON
OPEN  till 1900 hours on working days and from 
10AM to 5.30PM during Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

ALL THESE FACILITIES ARE THERE BUT MANY OF US 
ARE UNWARE OF IT.
e.g. SOMEONE’S MOTHER DIED IN GOA ON FRIDAY, HER 
SONS GOT THE NEWS AROUND 4PM LONDON TIME BUT 
THEY WAITED TILL MONDAY TO VISIT EMBASSY 
ASSUMING THE OFFICE REMAINs CLOSED DURING 
THE WEEKENDS.  THUS DELAYING THE FUNERAL BY UPTO 
3 more DAYS.
IF THEY HAD PIO/OCI OR 5 YR LONG TERM VISA, 
THEY COULD HAVE LEFT LONDON FRIDAY ITSELF.  
THEY ARE IN LONDON FOR OVER 25YRS THOUGH.
 
During my stay in UK say for 12 years, 
I have had 3  FIVE years long term visas
First costing me just  about 63 pounds in 1994
Initially, I had 2-3 short term visas too.
 
Quote/goanet
http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-August/197236.html

Ref. Longterm visia
http://in.vfsglobal.co.uk/visa-categories.aspx
 
6month tourist visa cost about 40 pounds (inc. service charge), 
delivery charges add 8 pounds. 
 
OCI cost 165 pound and take about 12 weeks

PIO card cost 215 pounds


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[Goanet] GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT (Posting on July 18, 2010)

[Wilson Coelho]

The GWS is very much active and nothing will stop its
activities.  The time for the expelled members to defend
themselves is over, as they are already expelled after due care to preserve the
amity and unity besides exercising all the restrains to go Public.  If they
make good the losses and accept their guilt, the Managing Committee, could
then review their cases.  The members of the Managing
Committee do not have any personal vendetta on a single member expelled.

Till then matter stands status quo.

 

Whatever, action was taken at the AGM, which had to be postponed several times 
with a hope to find an amicable solution using all the tools possible, where 
you (Aleluia Fernandes)
were present, was in accordance with the GWS constitution and operating
Guidelines.  The  Special Recovery Committee Report read at the AGM  is amply 
clear.

 

Any stray talk or writings by the expelled members does not mean anything at
all to the Managing Committee, who are firm on their unanimous decisions.  The
matter is clearly explained and is self explanatory and does not need any 
further discussion.

 

The ex members of GWS, are free to have any number of meetings, and no one is
going to stop them, unless they do it unlawfully and mis-represent fraudulently
the Goan Welfare Society - Kuwait.  I am sure everyone is well aware of
the consequences of mis-representing a legal entity. 

 

MANAGING COMMITTEE

 

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 Date: Sun, 18 Jul 2010 06:06:30 -0700 (PDT)

 From: Mr aleluia fernandes alui_f...@yahoo.com

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 It is a pity to see the current state of affairs at Goan Welfare Society-
Kuwait. The Society which was in the forefront by organizing some of the main
events like Goa Day, Christmas Tree, May Queen Ball, etc. is now on the verge
of disintegration.

 

 And this is mainly because of the stubborn attitude and ego problem of
some of the current and ex-members of the Managing Committee. Each one?s ego is
bigger than the others. These members who are responsible to bring in others in
the Managing Committee are now at each other?s throat. -

  
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[GOAN-NRI] RE: GULF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS (GGA)

[Wilson Coelho]

Dear Anthony,

Thank you very much for your valuable suggestion and opinion.  Many of us have 
been thinking in this direction of late and hope to make it a reality God 
Willing.  I do fully agree that like minds with interest of Goa and Goans as 
the priority must come together not only in the Gulf but Globally with a strong 
base in Goa with Goa based like minds who are sincere and devoted to the cause. 
 With over two decades of my close association with our Community,  I do 
strongly believe that a big number is standing for the cause particularly those 
living abroad.  Those in the middle east have no where to go but back home upon 
their retirement or loss of job.  Those in the East and West, with permanent 
abode, also do look for Goa and Goans way back home.  We must all work together 
without the distinction of caste, creed and color.  I am indeed proud of our 
Community and will always be there to contribute my share.  We need strong 
benevolent leaders to lead.  We need a strong man in Goa to champion the cause 
with clear and clean mind besides the courage and determination to stand 
upright.  We must look forward no matter what.  Let all the Global Goan 
Associations come together under one banner in Goa with proper representation.  
Together we can build the empire and no one can do it single handedly.  We must 
talk the talk and walk the walk.  We must work together to find solutions and 
not create problems.  Let us be constructive critic with solutions.  Let us be 
proud of our rich cultural heritage. Such an organization must be duly 
registered in Goa with a strong foothold / base in Goa - no politics - no 
political games but champion the cause of Goa and Goans.  We can salvage the 
prevailing situation in Goa as it is not too late.  Politicos will have no 
choice when we stand together on one platform in one voice no matter who but a 
benevolent leader who will take care of the generations to come.

May God Bless us all in our endeavors.

Viva Goa! Viva Goenkar!
Wilson Coelho  

Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2010 09:31:05 -0700
From: konkani_catho...@yahoo.com
Subject: GULF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS (GGA)
To: gulf-go...@yahoogroups.com; goan-nri@yahoogroups.co.in; 
savegoa-...@yahoogroups.com; goa-go...@yahoogroups.com
CC: wilson_coe...@hotmail.com; arwinmesqu...@gmail.com

“GULF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS” must take the initiative and bring all Gulf Goans in 
their respective Associations and take the lead in Organizing Meetings related 
to “GOANS IDENTITY”
 
 
Gulf Goan Associations can do it and Save Goa from further damages.
 
 
How to do, What to do, etc. will be decide by the Members of the Gulf Goan 
Associations.
 
 
“All The Best”
 
 
*Goans Identity Movement*
(GIM)
 
 
By this Policy,
Goans Majority, Identity  Culture
will remain intact.
 
 


 
 
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[GOAN-NRI] RE: (Sao Jose de Areal villagers have taken a major step forward for Goa)no transfer certificates, no inclusion in electoral rolls

[Wilson Coelho]

Arwin!  This is indeed a very bold and important step on the part of the Sao 
Jose de Areal villagers.  Hope the Villagers of other areas where the migrants 
live wake up and protect our beloved Goa from all the evils to come.

 

Keep up the good works and the struggle to save Goa.  You have the support to 
strenghten your hands to accomplish the mission.

 

Best regards

Wilson Coelho
 


Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2010 14:03:41 +0400
Subject: (Sao Jose de Areal villagers have taken a major step forward for 
Goa)no transfer certificates, no inclusion in electoral rolls
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http://www.targetgoa.com/newsd-Areal-no-transfer-certificates-no-inclusion-in-electoral-rolls-575
2010-07-05 

Sao Jose de Areal villagers have taken a major step forward for Goa. They have 
demanded at the Gram Sabha hastily convened with a single day's notice, that 
the election authorities must verify whether migrants whose names have been 
included in the electoral rolls have been registered after verifying their 
transfer certificates. 

The members have lodged their strong objection to migrants being registered in 
the electoral rolls. They have sought three months time to study the electoral 
roll themselves and find out which migrants brought transfer certificates from 
their native states. The gram sabha has determined that it will not allow the 
registering of migrants without the transfer certificates from their native 
states.

Thanks to the vigilance of the villagers of Sao Jose de Areal, other villages 
can follow suit and demand to see if the migrant registered in the electoral 
rolls have submitted transfer certificates or not. All that is needed is to 
apply to the Election Commission Goa under Right to Information.

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Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/

Please also see below:
1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/
2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/
3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/
4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: 
http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 
5. For the Love of Konkani: http://www.radiogoa.net/
6. Goa's Identity Movement website: http://www.goamag.net/gim
7. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: 
http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686
8. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/


  
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[GOAN-NRI] LET THE FACTS BE KNOWN - GWS REPORT

[Wilson Coelho]

 Files and Register of Members and other important records which 
are important for smooth functioning of an organization. 
 
6-  At one of the AGM, a member had requested to submit the detailed 
breakdown of the Membership to ascertain the commitment and liabilities of GWS 
towards its members and make appropriate provisions for settlement of claims 
from time to time.
 
7-  Let it be clearly known, to one and all, that no bank account can be 
held in the name of GWS in Kuwait and hence the only option, right from 
inception, was to hold GWS funds in individual names.  The Managing Committee, 
through duly approved Resolutions, from time to time, appoint three members, 
generally the President, Treasurer and General Secretary, who are responsible 
for maintaining,  the GWS Funds in their joint names.  In addition, a duly 
signed undertaking is obtained from the signatories to the GWS accounts stating 
that these are the funds of GWS and that they or their heirs have no claims 
over these Funds.  This practice has been going on for the last 20 years, and 
it is the most suitable solution which has not only the approval of the 
Managing Committee but of all the General Body Members.  Similarly, GWS Funds 
are held jointly, in three individuals names, in Goa as well, as is done in 
Kuwait, to avoid funds being subjected to Income Tax and other deductions, on 
interest earned by virtue  of being Resident Accounts.  It may be noted that 
for the Income Tax purposes, GWS becomes a Resident Body and is liable to pay 
income tax just as in the cases of individuals.  Thus far, the Funds of GWS 
have been enjoying the privileges of Non-Resident External (NRE) Accounts 
thereby safeguarding every naya paisa earned by way of interest.  Had the 
members of GWS not been diligent in their ways of handling the Funds, most of 
the Funds would have gone towards payments of Income Taxes. The disgruntled 
elements among our community cannot bear to see the growing Funds in the names 
of any three duly authorized individuals hence they align with non-members and 
try to poison the minds of others, who really are not members of GWS.  It 
should be clearly understood that the GWS Funds belong solely to the members 
who have contributed towards the building of the funds and no outsider has a 
right to question GWS on this matter.
 
8-  The people who talk about GWS and its management do so clearly out of 
frustration as they are failures in their own life and cannot bear to see well 
meaning Goans do good for the community.  Simply put, they do not know how to 
live and let others live.
 
9-  During the last 20 years, GWS has done yeoman service to the Goan 
community, particularly, lending a helping hand towards bearing repatriation 
cost of destitute domestic workers, representing accident victims for filing 
Insurance Claims on their behalf,  assisting in transportation of mortal 
remains of deceased persons, settling claims of death benefits, obtaining 
Workman’s compensation, assisting in rehabilitation of displaced persons, 
taking up legal and social matters with the Embassy of India in Kuwait, who in 
turn take up the matters with the appropriate authorities here through 
diplomatic channels, affording relief by way of payment of school fees of 
children whose parents fall in the low income bracket, granting of scholarships 
to top rankers in Kuwait and Goa.
 
10-   It must be noted that every Goan who stayed here during the occupation 
and those who came to Kuwait soon after Liberation, helped fellow Goans to come 
back and take up their previous jobs.  It was a very simple exercise to be 
precise, the Employers were not aware of the contacts or addresses of the 
people who worked for them before the ill-fated Invasion, so they were on the 
lookout for the contacts, which were provided to them by those who had resumed 
work at that time.  Nobody really claimed credit for doing this yeoman service 
to fellow Goans but did it in silence with honour and dignity. To be very frank 
even non-Goans have provided information and contacts of Goans who were known 
to them.  These were not really new appointments.  The fresh recruitments were 
done much later when business in Kuwait started flourishing.  Taking credit for 
such service is indeed cheap to say the least.  
 
The prime reason, for the expulsion of the members named herein are as 
follows:- 
 
During the tenure of the Managing Committee under the President ship of, Carmo 
Santos, from 2004 - 2007, a lot of mismanagement had taken place, whereby the 
image of GWS was badly affected.  All the same, a few of the then Managing 
Committee Members, who were eager to set things right, took the initiative to 
hold a General Body Meeting in April 2007 and at that AGM, Chaired by Carmo 
Santos, a new Managing Committee was duly elected, in which, Wilson Coelho, was 
elected as the President of GWS, which extended from, 2007 up to 2010.   Carmo 
Santos

[Goanet] LET THE FACTS BE KNOWN - GWS REPORT

[Wilson Coelho]

 Membership Files and Register of Members and other important 
records which are important for smooth functioning of an organization. 
 
6-  At one of the AGM, a member had requested to submit the detailed 
breakdown of the Membership to ascertain the commitment and liabilities of GWS 
towards its members and make appropriate provisions for settlement of claims 
from time to time.
 
7-  Let it be clearly known, to one and all, that no bank account can be 
held in the name of GWS in Kuwait and hence the only option, right from 
inception, was to hold GWS funds in individual names.  The Managing Committee, 
through duly approved Resolutions, from time to time, appoint three members, 
generally the President, Treasurer and General Secretary, who are responsible 
for maintaining,  the GWS Funds in their joint names.  In addition, a duly 
signed undertaking is obtained from the signatories to the GWS accounts stating 
that these are the funds of GWS and that they or their heirs have no claims 
over these Funds.  This practice has been going on for the last 20 years, and 
it is the most suitable solution which has not only the approval of the 
Managing Committee but of all the General Body Members.  Similarly, GWS Funds 
are held jointly, in three individuals names, in Goa as well, as is done in 
Kuwait, to avoid funds being subjected to Income Tax and other deduction
 s, on interest earned by virtue  of being Resident Accounts.  It may be noted 
that for the Income Tax purposes, GWS becomes a Resident Body and is liable to 
pay income tax just as in the cases of individuals.  Thus far, the Funds of GWS 
have been enjoying the privileges of Non-Resident External (NRE) Accounts 
thereby safeguarding every naya paisa earned by way of interest.  Had the 
members of GWS not been diligent in their ways of handling the Funds, most of 
the Funds would have gone towards payments of Income Taxes. The disgruntled 
elements among our community cannot bear to see the growing Funds in the names 
of any three duly authorized individuals hence they align with non-members and 
try to poison the minds of others, who really are not members of GWS.  It 
should be clearly understood that the GWS Funds belong solely to the members 
who have contributed towards the building of the funds and no outsider has a 
right to question GWS on this matter.
 
8-  The people who talk about GWS and its management do so clearly out of 
frustration as they are failures in their own life and cannot bear to see well 
meaning Goans do good for the community.  Simply put, they do not know how to 
live and let others live.
 
9-  During the last 20 years, GWS has done yeoman service to the Goan 
community, particularly, lending a helping hand towards bearing repatriation 
cost of destitute domestic workers, representing accident victims for filing 
Insurance Claims on their behalf,  assisting in transportation of mortal 
remains of deceased persons, settling claims of death benefits, obtaining 
Workman’s compensation, assisting in rehabilitation of displaced persons, 
taking up legal and social matters with the Embassy of India in Kuwait, who in 
turn take up the matters with the appropriate authorities here through 
diplomatic channels, affording relief by way of payment of school fees of 
children whose parents fall in the low income bracket, granting of scholarships 
to top rankers in Kuwait and Goa.
 
10-   It must be noted that every Goan who stayed here during the occupation 
and those who came to Kuwait soon after Liberation, helped fellow Goans to come 
back and take up their previous jobs.  It was a very simple exercise to be 
precise, the Employers were not aware of the contacts or addresses of the 
people who worked for them before the ill-fated Invasion, so they were on the 
lookout for the contacts, which were provided to them by those who had resumed 
work at that time.  Nobody really claimed credit for doing this yeoman service 
to fellow Goans but did it in silence with honour and dignity. To be very frank 
even non-Goans have provided information and contacts of Goans who were known 
to them.  These were not really new appointments.  The fresh recruitments were 
done much later when business in Kuwait started flourishing.  Taking credit for 
such service is indeed cheap to say the least.  
 
The prime reason, for the expulsion of the members named herein are as 
follows:- 
 
During the tenure of the Managing Committee under the President ship of, Carmo 
Santos, from 2004 - 2007, a lot of mismanagement had taken place, whereby the 
image of GWS was badly affected.  All the same, a few of the then Managing 
Committee Members, who were eager to set things right, took the initiative to 
hold a General Body Meeting in April 2007 and at that AGM, Chaired by Carmo 
Santos, a new Managing Committee was duly elected, in which, Wilson Coelho, was 
elected as the President of GWS, which extended from, 2007 up to 2010.   Carmo 
Santos

[Goanet] GWS ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING - REPORT

[Wilson Coelho]

 

Dear Dr. Jose Colaco,
 
With reference to your response on the above subject, I wish to say as under:
 
Before we enter into any meaningful debate on the contentious issues, embroiled 
in the subject case, it is important to identify the key players and establish 
their characters.  Hence it is imperative that you investigate the matter 
concerning the posts/letters of Rocky Fernandes and Jose Pereira, and come out 
with your findings.  If you are reluctant to do that, it is pointless 
discussing further.
 
There is no such thing as chronologically, first things first, in the present 
case.  Every single act or incident is important.  GWS Managing Committee is 
abreast of each and everything, which you may not know, as you are told only 
one side of the story.  If you take a little time and dig out the facts since 
2007, you will have a fair idea of what all has transpired and what were the 
compelling reasons for GWS Managing Committee taking such a drastic action.  My 
advice to you, please get your facts together to build your case and be 
prepared to answer all the questions that you may be asked, from time to time, 
by the investigating authorities.
 
Now that you have taken a stand in defense of Gaspar Almeida, I would like that 
you also take responsibility for the consequences that emanate from the case, 
when the facts are brought on record and the misdoings are exposed.  If this is 
agreeable to you, please confirm that you are discussing this case as the duly 
authorized Attorney of Gasper Almeida and the others named in the report.  And 
that you have no objection to being named as an accomplice in the cases, which 
are being pursued for appropriate adjudication in the Court of Law.  If for any 
reason, you wish to back out of this debate, please rest your case here and 
now, let us not indulge in playing games and gaining mileage over issues that 
don’t concern you.
 
Awaiting your prompt response, the ball now rests in your court.
 
Best regards,
Wilson  Coelho   
President ,
For and on behalf of Managing Committee


 Dear President Wilson Coelho,
 
 Thank you very much for your response.
 
 Let's agree to conduct this debate appropriately i.e. chronologically
 first things first.
 
 Even though I am not subscribed to the digest form of GoaNet, I will
 ask for them to be sent to me, BUT only after you have answered the
 questions put to you, first. I am quite aware of diversionary tactics
 and wild goose chases that devious folks try on others. Trust me, I
 will not knowingly fall for such crap. Remember too that I have NO
 problem telling off my very good friend Gaspar ...BUT ..IF and only IF
 he is wrong. Knowing him, I am sure that he will accept my criticism.
 
 BUT first things first.
 
 I understand that you do not have to answer any of questions put by me
 to you. The QUESTION, you will surely agree, came up ONLY because you
 voluntarily chose to post your alleged report on GoaNet.
 
 In doing so, you opened the door to those questions.
 
 If you choose, and it is your right (to remain silent) not to answer
 these queries, it could be reasonably deduced that:
 
 a: The said AGM was held without the right quorum, hence null and void.
 
 b: President Wilson and his 'cabinet' are attempting to hold on to
 the reins of power or disband the GWS without holding fresh elections
 
 c: 'Audited accounts' of the GWS have not been presented to the membership.
 
 d: GWS funds are being held (possibly fraudulently) in the name of
 private individuals.
 
 e: Instead of it being the case that Gaspar Almeida manipulated ID
 cards (whatever that means), it is President Wilson Coelho who has
 tried to manipulate Goan opinion.
 
 AND (I am adding this after reading Gabe's very well made point)
 
 f: President Wilson Coelho, in a Mugabesque fashion, did not allow the
 'accused' to an open hearing to defend themselves.
 
 At this moment, I hope the above is not true though I am not so
 sure that it is not false.
 
 I will await your proper and non-diversionary response, which you are
 likely to provide (as is said in these islands) ONLY If you iz Man.
 
 If any among us chooses to abuse me for my contribution to this
 debate, I will accept the abuse, with my usual 'graceful acceptance of
 abuse'. (;-)
 
 jc
 
 
 =
 
 ?Wilson Coelho wrote:
 
 Dear Dr. Jose Colaco,
 
 With ref to your post on above subject, rest assured all your
 questions, most of which are uncalled for, will be answered in due
 course of time, to your complete satisfaction, and that of all the
 esteemed readers here.
 
 Meanwhile, may I draw your attention to the two letters appearing on
 GN Digest Vol 5, Issue 613, Msg No.1, dtd 20/06/10; From: Rocky
 Fernandes, on the above subject, and GN Digest Vol 5, Issue 617, Msg
 No.10, dtd 21/06/10; From: Jose Pereira. And request you to
 investigate, who are these two individuals and how are they linked
 with Gasper Almeida?
 
 Since you are keen

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 622

[Wilson Coelho]

Dear Dr. Jose Colaco,
 
With reference to your response on the above subject, I wish to say as under:
 
Before we enter into any meaningful debate on the contentious issues, embroiled 
in the subject case, it is important to identify the key players and establish 
their characters.  Hence it is imperative that you investigate the matter 
concerning the posts/letters of Rocky Fernandes and Jose Pereira, and come out 
with your findings.  If you are reluctant to do that, it is pointless 
discussing further.
 
There is no such thing as chronologically, first things first, in the present 
case.  Every single act or incident is important.  GWS Managing Committee is 
abreast of each and everything, which you may not know, as you are told only 
one side of the story.  If you take a little time and dig out the facts since 
2007, you will have a fair idea of what all has transpired and what were the 
compelling reasons for GWS Managing Committee taking such a drastic action.  My 
advice to you, please get your facts together to build your case and be 
prepared to answer all the questions that you may be asked, from time to time, 
by the investigating authorities.
 
Now that you have taken a stand in defense of Gaspar Almeida, I would like that 
you also take responsibility for the consequences that emanate from the case, 
when the facts are brought on record and the misdoings are exposed.  If this is 
agreeable to you, please confirm that you are discussing this case as the duly 
authorized Attorney of Gasper Almeida and the others named in the report.  And 
that you have no objection to being named as an accomplice in the cases, which 
are being pursued for appropriate adjudication in the Court of Law.  If for any 
reason, you wish to back out of this debate, please rest your case here and 
now, let us not indulge in playing games and gaining mileage over issues that 
don’t concern you.
 
Awaiting your prompt response, the ball now rests in your court.
 
Best regards,
Wilson  Coelho   
President ,
For and on behalf of Managing Committee



  Message: 12
  Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:02:20 -0400
  From: J. Colaco  jc cola...@gmail.com
  To: goa...@goanet.org
  Subject: [Goanet] re GWS ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING - REPORT
  Message-ID:
  aanlktikhuicktv-4x3ohlc0dur4d5ssj_crq6e_5y...@mail.gmail.com
  Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
  
  GWS ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING - REPORT
  
  Dear President Wilson Coelho,
  
  Allow me to declare up front that the good hard-working Goans of the
  Gulf are dear to my heart. Contrary to what some Goans in Goa believe,
  you guys work very very hard in order to support your families in Goa
  and consequently, Goan businesses in Goa.
  
  Of all the Gulf-Goans I have known, I have come to particularly admire
  the tireless Gaspar Almeida. I do not need to repeat hear how (as I
  have heard from 3rd parties) he helped Goans displaced after the first
  Gulf War.
  
  All this to state that whenever Gaspar's name appears, I am
  interested. He is after all, my brother i.e. Gaum-Bhau.
  
  Now, wrt the REPORT you posted on GoaNet, I had the following initial
  observations:
  
  a: Not again!
  b: What exactly is Wilson talking about?
  
  
  So, please, allow me to ask a few queries. If you are (or anyone else
  is) able and willing to find the answers to the following, please do
  the honours:
  
  [1] Is the circa 20 year old Goa Welfare Society (GWS) a registered
  society? If so, where is it registered and as what?
  
  [2] Does the GWS have a written Constitution?
  
  [3] If it does, what is the set quorum for the Annual General Meeting?
  Did you meet the quorum for the past AGM?
  
  [4] At this AGM, were audited accounts for the preceding year
  presented? (Is your treasurer, Mr. Pimenta an certified accountant?;
  not that it is essential for a treasurer to be an accountant). Have
  audited accounts ever been submitted to the AGM during your tenure as
  President?
  
  [5] Does the GWS hold any accounts in any banks? If the bank accounts
  are in India, is the GWS registered in India? If not, are the funds
  held in proxy-names? Is that legal in India, according to you?
  
  [6] What exactly do you mean by the prevailing situation in your
  statement .. 'no additional funds could be generated due to the
  prevailing situation'?
  
  [7] Would you, please, care to expand on this sentence of yours: 
  some manipulations in the Membership Cards which were issued by the
  ex-General Secretary, Gasper Almeida?
  
  [8] Who 'manipulated' the Membership Cards issued by the ex-General
  Secretary, Gasper Almeida?
  
  [9] If there are any such cards, Would you, please, advise what the
  'manipulation' amounted to?
  
  [10] If there are any such cards, do they also bear your signature as 
  President?
  
  I will leave it at [10] for now. I hope you will try answer them all, please
  
  Sincerely
  
  jc

[Goanet] GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING REPORT

[Wilson Coelho]

 

Dear Dr. Jose Colaco,
 
With ref to your post on above subject, rest assured all your questions, most 
of which are uncalled for, will be answered in due course of time, to your 
complete satisfaction, and that of all the esteemed readers here.
 
Meanwhile, may I draw your attention to the two letters appearing on GN Digest 
Vol 5, Issue 613, Msg No.1, dtd 20/06/10; From: Rocky Fernandes, on the above 
subject, and GN Digest Vol 5, Issue 617, Msg No.10, dtd 21/06/10; From: Jose 
Pereira. And request you to investigate, who are these two individuals and how 
are they linked with Gasper Almeida?
 
Since you are keen in knowing the facts, and defending Gaspar Almeida, please 
let everyone on this forum know, if you find any difference in the postings, of 
the same contents by two different individuals or not?  And whether you find 
there is any manipulation or not, and if there is any manipulation, by whom?
 
Your reply shall be highly appreciated. 
 
Best regards,
Wilson Coelho 


 
 Message: 12
 Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:02:20 -0400
 From: J. Colaco  jc cola...@gmail.com
 To: goa...@goanet.org
 Subject: [Goanet] re GWS ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING - REPORT
 Message-ID:
 aanlktikhuicktv-4x3ohlc0dur4d5ssj_crq6e_5y...@mail.gmail.com
 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
 
 GWS ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING - REPORT
 
 Dear President Wilson Coelho,
 
 Allow me to declare up front that the good hard-working Goans of the
 Gulf are dear to my heart. Contrary to what some Goans in Goa believe,
 you guys work very very hard in order to support your families in Goa
 and consequently, Goan businesses in Goa.
 
 Of all the Gulf-Goans I have known, I have come to particularly admire
 the tireless Gaspar Almeida. I do not need to repeat hear how (as I
 have heard from 3rd parties) he helped Goans displaced after the first
 Gulf War.
 
 All this to state that whenever Gaspar's name appears, I am
 interested. He is after all, my brother i.e. Gaum-Bhau.
 
 Now, wrt the REPORT you posted on GoaNet, I had the following initial
 observations:
 
 a: Not again!
 b: What exactly is Wilson talking about?
 
 
 So, please, allow me to ask a few queries. If you are (or anyone else
 is) able and willing to find the answers to the following, please do
 the honours:
 
 [1] Is the circa 20 year old Goa Welfare Society (GWS) a registered
 society? If so, where is it registered and as what?
 
 [2] Does the GWS have a written Constitution?
 
 [3] If it does, what is the set quorum for the Annual General Meeting?
 Did you meet the quorum for the past AGM?
 
 [4] At this AGM, were audited accounts for the preceding year
 presented? (Is your treasurer, Mr. Pimenta an certified accountant?;
 not that it is essential for a treasurer to be an accountant). Have
 audited accounts ever been submitted to the AGM during your tenure as
 President?
 
 [5] Does the GWS hold any accounts in any banks? If the bank accounts
 are in India, is the GWS registered in India? If not, are the funds
 held in proxy-names? Is that legal in India, according to you?
 
 [6] What exactly do you mean by the prevailing situation in your
 statement .. 'no additional funds could be generated due to the
 prevailing situation'?
 
 [7] Would you, please, care to expand on this sentence of yours: 
 some manipulations in the Membership Cards which were issued by the
 ex-General Secretary, Gasper Almeida?
 
 [8] Who 'manipulated' the Membership Cards issued by the ex-General
 Secretary, Gasper Almeida?
 
 [9] If there are any such cards, Would you, please, advise what the
 'manipulation' amounted to?
 
 [10] If there are any such cards, do they also bear your signature as 
 President?
 
 I will leave it at [10] for now. I hope you will try answer them all, please
 
 Sincerely
 
 jc
 
 

  
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[GOAN-NRI] GWS ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING - REPORT

[Wilson Coelho]

The Annual General Body Meeting of the Goan Welfare Society – Kuwait,  was held 
at the Carlton Tower Hotel in Kuwait City on 18th June 2010 from 11.00 am. 
Until 1.30 p.m.  Due to the crisis faced by GWS, there was a poor attendance 
however, all those members who attended were appreciative of the initiative 
taken by the Managing Committee to find a suitable solution to the existing 
crisis.
 
The Meeting was called to order, by the President, Mr. Wilson Coelho, at 11.45 
a.m.  In his welcome address Mr. Coelho explained the reason for the situation 
and held the ex-General Secretary, Gasper Almeida, responsible for the 
situation that has come about.  He urged all those present to bear with the 
situation and to feel free to express themselves and voice their opinions and 
suggestions, for the continuance of the spirit of cooperation and social 
bearings among Goans.
Thereafter, the President conducted the business in accordance with the Agenda. 
 The General Secretary, Mrs. Sharon De Souza, read out the Minutes of the last 
AGM which were unanimously adopted by the General Body.  It was followed by the 
Annual Activities Report for the term ending May 31, 2010, which was very 
elaborate and precise.
 
In an explanatory note, the President explained the conditions under which GWS 
is  functioning and had a word of praise for the Goan Community at large, who 
always stood by GWS, in every social cause and issue taken up by them.
 
In his Annual Financial Report, for the Year Ending 31 May 2010, the Treasurer, 
Rabindra Pimenta, presented the financial status of GWS and went on to explain 
that no additional funds could be generated due to the prevailing situation.  
However, he was proud that GWS is on sound footing.  The financial progress of 
GWS has been hampered, mainly, due to the un-resolved financial crisis, for 
which, Ex- President, Carmos Santos is a part.
 
The issues related to taking action against the erring members, was taken up 
and the President, named four of those members who were responsible for the 
crisis and who were placed under suspension (Ex-President Carmo Santos, 
Ex-General Secretary Gasper Almeida, Ex-Member Suresh Naik and Ex-Member 
Caetano Pinheiro).  Their issue was placed before the General Body to decide on 
their fate.  The General Body decided to terminate their membership and a 
Resolution to that effect was passed, with an overwhelming majority.  The 
Membership of the four members named in the Resolution (Ex-President Carmo 
Santos, Ex-General Secretary Gasper Almeida, Ex-Members of the Managing 
Committee Suresh Naik and Caetano Pinheiro), stands terminated with the passing 
of this Resolution.
 
An issue regarding the Membership was raised and the matter was discussed and 
debated.  Finally, a decision was taken that the members who have re-registered 
within the time limit, will enjoy the privileges of being full-fledged members 
of GWS.  Those that failed to register, have yet another chance to register 
themselves, by approaching the Managing Committee of GWS with full proof of 
their membership status.  In the process of re-registration, the Managing 
Committee has discovered that there have been some manipulations in the 
Membership Cards which were issued by the ex-General Secretary, Gasper Almeida, 
and the same needs to be scrutinized and corrected, with proof of Receipt of 
fees paid and details on the Membership Forms.
  
A resolution contemplating to do away with the Death Benefit Scheme, and refund 
the amounts paid, of genuine members, whose desire to get their Members fees 
refunded, were passed unanimously, however, those members who have 
re-registered and desire to seek refund of their membership fees paid,  were 
welcome to approach the Managing Committee with their details, including 
Membership Cards.
 
In another Resolution,  which was unanimously passed, GWS has decided to 
distribute the funds held in their Accounts,  towards accredited charitable 
Institutions, namely, Goa America Heart Foundation (GAHF) and St. Xaviers 
Center (XIRS) located in Porvorim, with a condition that the GWS name is 
prominently displayed as donors and to abide by the terms and conditions 
mutually agreed upon in writing, a document which is to be registered at the 
time of transfer of funds. 
 
The members of GWS were invited to put forward proposals for further donations 
to charitable institutions,  on need based cases for due consideration.  Also 
the members were informed about the 20th Anniversary of GWS  and the 
celebration is planned  for September-2010 for Members and their specail guests.
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[Goanet] GWS ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING - REPORT

[Wilson Coelho]

The Annual General Body Meeting of the Goan Welfare Society – Kuwait,  was held 
at the Carlton Tower Hotel in Kuwait City on 18th June 2010 from 11.00 am. 
Until 1.30 p.m.  Due to the crisis faced by GWS, there was a poor attendance 
however, all those members who attended were appreciative of the initiative 
taken by the Managing Committee to find a suitable solution to the existing 
crisis.
 
The Meeting was called to order, by the President, Mr. Wilson Coelho, at 11.45 
a.m.  In his welcome address Mr. Coelho explained the reason for the situation 
and held the ex-General Secretary, Gasper Almeida, responsible for the 
situation that has come about.  He urged all those present to bear with the 
situation and to feel free to express themselves and voice their opinions and 
suggestions, for the continuance of the spirit of cooperation and social 
bearings among Goans.
Thereafter, the President conducted the business in accordance with the Agenda. 
 The General Secretary, Mrs. Sharon De Souza, read out the Minutes of the last 
AGM which were unanimously adopted by the General Body.  It was followed by the 
Annual Activities Report for the term ending May 31, 2010, which was very 
elaborate and precise.
 
In an explanatory note, the President explained the conditions under which GWS 
is  functioning and had a word of praise for the Goan Community at large, who 
always stood by GWS, in every social cause and issue taken up by them.
 
In his Annual Financial Report, for the Year Ending 31 May 2010, the Treasurer, 
Rabindra Pimenta, presented the financial status of GWS and went on to explain 
that no additional funds could be generated due to the prevailing situation.  
However, he was proud that GWS is on sound footing.  The financial progress of 
GWS has been hampered, mainly, due to the un-resolved financial crisis, for 
which, Ex- President, Carmos Santos is a part.
 
The issues related to taking action against the erring members, was taken up 
and the President, named four of those members who were responsible for the 
crisis and who were placed under suspension (Ex-President Carmo Santos, 
Ex-General Secretary Gasper Almeida, Ex-Member Suresh Naik and Ex-Member 
Caetano Pinheiro).  Their issue was placed before the General Body to decide on 
their fate.  The General Body decided to terminate their membership and a 
Resolution to that effect was passed, with an overwhelming majority.  The 
Membership of the four members named in the Resolution (Ex-President Carmo 
Santos, Ex-General Secretary Gasper Almeida, Ex-Members of the Managing 
Committee Suresh Naik and Caetano Pinheiro), stands terminated with the passing 
of this Resolution.
 
An issue regarding the Membership was raised and the matter was discussed and 
debated.  Finally, a decision was taken that the members who have re-registered 
within the time limit, will enjoy the privileges of being full-fledged members 
of GWS.  Those that failed to register, have yet another chance to register 
themselves, by approaching the Managing Committee of GWS with full proof of 
their membership status.  In the process of re-registration, the Managing 
Committee has discovered that there have been some manipulations in the 
Membership Cards which were issued by the ex-General Secretary, Gasper Almeida, 
and the same needs to be scrutinized and corrected, with proof of Receipt of 
fees paid and details on the Membership Forms.
  
A resolution contemplating to do away with the Death Benefit Scheme, and refund 
the amounts paid, of genuine members, whose desire to get their Members fees 
refunded, were passed unanimously, however, those members who have 
re-registered and desire to seek refund of their membership fees paid,  were 
welcome to approach the Managing Committee with their details, including 
Membership Cards.
 
In another Resolution,  which was unanimously passed, GWS has decided to 
distribute the funds held in their Accounts,  towards accredited charitable 
Institutions, namely, Goa America Heart Foundation (GAHF) and St. Xaviers 
Center (XIRS) located in Porvorim, with a condition that the GWS name is 
prominently displayed as donors and to abide by the terms and conditions 
mutually agreed upon in writing, a document which is to be registered at the 
time of transfer of funds. 
 
The members of GWS were invited to put forward proposals for further donations 
to charitable institutions,  on need based cases for due consideration.  Also 
the members were informed about the 20th Anniversary of GWS  and the 
celebration is planned  for September-2010 for Members and their specail guests.
MANAGING COMMITTEE
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RE: [GOAN-NRI] 5 headed snake

[Wilson Coelho]

Could it be a cut copy affair of an expert - This is my guess

Wilson Coelho

 


 


To: GOAN-NRI@yahoogroups.co.in
From: demelo...@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:35:03 -0700
Subject: [GOAN-NRI] 5 headed snake

  






Hi Didier,
 
How confusing it could be for a 5-Headed snake to bite someone.  It will take 5 
brains to decide who gets the first bite?  Please let me know.
 
Joao.
 Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail 






From: didier de Melo didierdem...@hotmail.com
To: goan-nri@yahoogroups.co.in
Sent: Tue, June 15, 2010 1:47:49 PM
Subject: RE: [GOAN-NRI] 5 headed snake

  

 This appears to be  a manipulated photo - you can see clearly that the joint 
where the 5 heads join the body is hazy and not as shap as the body.  This is 
my point of view.
 
Didier de Melo


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com; anilsingh1970@ rediffmail. com; hanspal...@yahoo. com; walte...@indiatimes 
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From: hn_pednekar@ yahoo.co. in
Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:45:02 +0530
Subject: [GOAN-NRI] 5 headed snake [3 Attachments]

  


[Attachment(s) from hanumant pednekar included below] 

this snake found in manglore







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[GOAN-NRI] GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETIN

[Wilson Coelho]

GWS Annual General Body Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General body Meeting of the Goan Welfare 
Society, will be held
on Friday, 18th June, 2010 from 11.00 am onwards at Carlton Tower Hotel, to 
transact the following
business:
1) Minutes of the last AGM
2) Presentation of the Annual Activities Report for the period ending May 31, 
2010.
3) Presentation of the Annual Financial Statement for the fiscal year ending 
May 31, 2010.
4) Action to be taken against the erring Members. 
5) Elections to fill five vacancies in the Managing Committee due to the 
retirement by rotation.
6) Any other business with the permission of the Chairman.
Members are hereby requested to attend and participate in the deliberations. 
Those desirous of
contesting the elections are required to file their nominations, on or before 
the 12th of June, 2010, to
enable smooth conduct of the process.
Please bring your Membership cards for the purpose of verification at the 
entrance at the venue.
For any information or suggestions, please contact after 5.00 pm on
Wilson Coelho wilson_coe...@hotmail.com 67065878 22429435
Sydney Furtado sydneyfurt...@hotmail.com 99299054 25634064
Rabindra Pimenta rabindr...@hotmail.com 55738343 24317423
Sharon De Sousa sharondesousa2...@yahoo.com 2734 25642160
Mario Rebello mario_rebe...@hotmail.com 66399009 24764113
Joseph F.X.D'souza jose...@hotmail.com 66933250 22413348
Philo Rebelo therebe...@yahoo.com 99576710 25658661
Cajetan Pereira cajde...@yahoo.com 97165438
Dominic Araujo arauj...@hotmail.com 99391452
Franco D'Souza frankodso...@hotmail.com 66056019 24765367Laurie Miranda 
laurencemira...@hotmail.com 99106617 24348135 
  
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[Goanet] GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING

[Wilson Coelho]

GWS Annual General Body Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General body Meeting of the Goan Welfare 
Society, will be held
on Friday, 18th June, 2010 from 11.00 am onwards at Carlton Tower Hotel, to 
transact the following
business:
1) Minutes of the last AGM
2) Presentation of the Annual Activities Report for the period ending May 31, 
2010.
3) Presentation of the Annual Financial Statement for the fiscal year ending 
May 31, 2010.
4) Action to be taken against the erring Members. 
5) Elections to fill five vacancies in the Managing Committee due to the 
retirement by rotation.
6) Any other business with the permission of the Chairman.
Members are hereby requested to attend and participate in the deliberations. 
Those desirous of
contesting the elections are required to file their nominations, on or before 
the 12th of June, 2010, to
enable smooth conduct of the process.
Please bring your Membership cards for the purpose of verification at the 
entrance at the venue.
For any information or suggestions, please contact after 5.00 pm on
Wilson Coelho wilson_coe...@hotmail.com 67065878 22429435
Sydney Furtado sydneyfurt...@hotmail.com 99299054 25634064
Rabindra Pimenta rabindr...@hotmail.com 55738343 24317423
Sharon De Sousa sharondesousa2...@yahoo.com 2734 25642160
Mario Rebello mario_rebe...@hotmail.com 66399009 24764113
Joseph F.X.D'souza jose...@hotmail.com 66933250 22413348
Philo Rebelo therebe...@yahoo.com 99576710 25658661
Cajetan Pereira cajde...@yahoo.com 97165438
Dominic Araujo arauj...@hotmail.com 99391452
Franco D'Souza frankodso...@hotmail.com 66056019 24765367Laurie Miranda 
laurencemira...@hotmail.com 99106617 24348135 
  
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RE: [GOAN-NRI] Goan Observer - Suicide abettor?

[Wilson Coelho]

It appears that the Legislature, Executive and the Judiciary are sleeping in 
Goa or in India for that matter 

Wilson
 


To: GOAN-NRI@yahoogroups.co.in
From: anthony.fernan...@halliburton.com
Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 08:44:03 -0500
Subject: RE: [GOAN-NRI] Goan Observer - Suicide abettor?

  





Siya,

:
This means that goan Government go to any extent to give justice to the DEAD 
and not the LIVING.
 
You have a very valid point to ask this question. However, now its time to wait 
and watch if the government is running after the dead to give JUSTICE  or the 
DEAD (Nadia) HELPS Goans to unearth everything of Tourism Minister who is 
absconding.
 

Anthony F.
 
 


From: GOAN-NRI@yahoogroups.co.in [mailto:goan-...@yahoogroups.co.in] On Behalf 
Of siya fernandes
Sent: 09 June 2010 09:37
To: GOAN-NRI@yahoogroups.co.in
Subject: Re: [GOAN-NRI] Fw: Re: [goancauses] Goan Observer - Suicide abettor?
 
  





Hello Goans,

 

As of now nobody nows whats cooking in the Nadia Torrado's death case. But 
obviously at the end it is the truth that will be revealed. Its true we cannot 
come to a conclusion that Mr. Micky is on fault or not. But he himself has 
given a green signal to the cops that he is the culprit in Nadia Torrado's 
death by absconding.

And as far as meeting Mr. Micky personally or in some events does not mean you 
can judge his character and its impossible if one has met him just once or 
twice.

 

But my main point is that this is not the first case were in a women have 
consumed poison and died.

Is this issue highlighted so much JUST BECAUSE SHE WAS A GOOD FRIEND OR 
WHATEVER OF THE WELL KNOWN POLITISIAN Mr. Pacheco

When Germans, French, Russians etc are robbed, raped, murdered, etc in Goa 
there is hell out of it ... WHY just because they were 
TOURISTS??

 

A normal female who has been raped, consumed poison, etc and is still alive 
nobody wants to fight for her living but when it comes to such cases where in a 
politisian is involved the cops are dying to fight even after the DEATH. 

 

This means that goan Government go to any extent to give justice to the DEAD 
and not the LIVING.

 

EVERY POLITISIAN IN GOA IS DOING NOTHING BUT JUST PULLING EACH OTHERS LEGS so 
that the goan newspapers have something to print on it.

 

India actually needs a PRESIDENT RULE and not the PARLIAMENT RULE.

 

Thanks,

Siya

 




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To: agnelo gomes goancau...@yahoogroups.com; goa-go...@yahoogroups.com 
goa-go...@yahoogroups.com; goan-nri GOAN-NRI@yahoogroups.co.in; Robin 
Fernandes robin.fernan...@jotundxb.ae; teddy tpi...@tharwa.com
Sent: Tue, June 8, 2010 9:21:18 AM
Subject: [GOAN-NRI] Fw: Re: [goancauses] Goan Observer - Suicide abettor?

  






Hello!


I met Micky personally when he was in Kuwait last month on private visit. Had a 
good chat with him along with my friends.  And mind you, I have a bit of sixth 
sense to read/judge people. Seems nice guy and I totally agree with Mr. Agnelo 
Gomes.

 

Ganthi law is prevailing in Goa. Goenkar mati haiyai.

 

B.M. Viegas  
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From: aassoc4...@aol. com aassoc4...@aol. com
Subject: Re: [goancauses] Goan Observer - Suicide abettor?
To: goancau...@yahoogro ups.com
Date: Monday, June 7, 2010, 8:25 PM

  



I would not believe a Keralite tell this story. No decent Goans read this 
Keralite Observer. There could be yet another shift in this story. I know 
Mickey Pacheco in person in Goa as well as in USA. He visited my residence. 
He's kind of guy I would say  The Good, the bad and ugly but definitely not a 
woman killer, he's a power hungry man who has ego. He may not be as corrupt as 
Digambar Kamat and the others. He's vindictive against those who're bitter at 
him. Digambar Kamat and the Congress set him, took advantage of his misgivings.

 

Agnelo Gomes

The Combakar

 


In a message dated 6/7/2010 6:04:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
elifram...@yahoo. com writes:






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GOA HAS had and continues to have many Casanovas among its politicians. Going 
back to Francisco Montecruz, who was the sports minister in the early 80s, to 
Ravi Naik, who was the chief minister in the 90s, and the compulsive 
philanderer Francisco Sardinha, now representing South Goa in Parliament. But, 
none of the compulsive philanderers have been so brazen about their affairs. 
And none have treated the women they seduced with such contempt and cruelty as 
Mickky Pacheco. A tragedy was waiting to happen. And Nadia’s suicide is the 
denouement of a life of debauchery. The tragedy is that nobody in the political 
establishment, whether in the ruling coalition or the opposition have been 
willing to name Mickky. Though they have had no compunctions about slandering 
the victim. About a fortnight ago, Mickky’s latest victim, Nadia Torrado, a 
married woman from Loutolim consumed an entire tube of Rattol. 

[GOAN-NRI] WE LIVE IN A NATION....!!!!

[Wilson Coelho]

We live in a Nation..!
 
·Where Pizza reaches home faster than Ambulance  police, 
 
·Where you get car loan @ 5% and education loan @ 12%, 
 
·Where rice is Rs 40/- per kg but SIM card is free, 
 
·Where a millionaire can buy a cricket team instead of donating the 
money to any charity, 
 
·Where the footwear, we wear, are sold in AC showrooms, but vegetables, 
that we eat, are sold on the footpath, 
 
·Where everybody wants to be famous but nobody wants to follow the path 
to be famous, 
 
·Where we make lemon juices with artificial flavours and dish wash 
liquids with real lemon. 
 
·Where people are standing at tea stalls reading an article about child 
labour from a newspaper and say, yaar bachhon se kaam karvane wale ko to 
phansi par chadha dena chahiye and then they shout Oye chhotu 2 chai 
laao!
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[Goanet] WE LIVE IN A NATION... !!!

[Wilson Coelho]

We live in a Nation..!
 
·Where Pizza reaches home faster than Ambulance  police, 
 
·Where you get car loan @ 5% and education loan @ 12%, 
 
·Where rice is Rs 40/- per kg but SIM card is free, 
 
·Where a millionaire can buy a cricket team instead of donating the 
money to any charity, 
 
·Where the footwear, we wear, are sold in AC showrooms, but vegetables, 
that we eat, are sold on the footpath, 
 
·Where everybody wants to be famous but nobody wants to follow the path 
to be famous, 
 
·Where we make lemon juices with artificial flavours and dish wash 
liquids with real lemon. 
 
·Where people are standing at tea stalls reading an article about child 
labour from a newspaper and say, yaar bachhon se kaam karvane wale ko to 
phansi par chadha dena chahiye and then they shout Oye chhotu 2 chai 
laao!
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[GOAN-NRI] GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY KUWAIT ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GOANS IN GOA

[Wilson Coelho]

Goan Welfare Society Announces Scholarship
 
The GWS Annual scholarship Awards for top ranking Goan students, will be 
awarded to students of Standard X who secure the highest and second highest 
aggregate marks at the examination conducted in Goa- April 2010.
 
The GWS awards are donated by Mr.   Mrs. Sam Alphonso – Patron member of the 
Goan Welfare Society.
 
Only Students of Goan origin are eligible to apply for the awards.. All those 
who qualify for the awards are requested to submit their application along with 
photocopies of marks sheet certified by their school authorities, copies of 
their passport, copies of their birth certificate and that of their parents, in 
proof of their origin addressed to Alex Wilson Coelho, President of Goan 
Welfare Society, P.O.Box 1335 Safat 13014 – Kuwait within two weeks from the 
date of declaration of the results 2010. The application may be sent by post or 
hand delivered to any of the new GWS managing committee members as per the 
convenience of the students.
 
The GWS awards are instituted as a goodwill gesture in order to encourage goan 
students to do well in their academic career.
 
We wish to convey our best wishes to all aspiring students – Good Luck to all.
 
For further information please contact Tel: 22429435 or 67065878 after 5pm or 
email: goanwelfaresoci...@gmail.com 
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[GOAN-NRI] GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY KUWAIT ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP IN KUWAIT FOR GOANS

[Wilson Coelho]

Goan Welfare Society Announces Scholarship

 
The GWS Annual scholarship Awards for top ranking Goan students, enrolled in 
Indian Schools in Kuwait during the academic year 2009 -2010, will be awarded 
to three students who secure the highest aggregate marks in Standard XII, one 
in each stream – Science (PCB), Science (PCM) and Commerce, at the examinations 
conducted by the CBSE Board in March 2010.
 
A part from, another two awards will be awarded to students of Standard X who 
secure the highest and second highest aggregate marks at the examination 
conducted by the CBSE Board in March 2010.
 
The GWS awards are donated by Mr.   Mrs. Sam Alphonso – Patron member of the 
Goan Welfare Society.
 
Only Students of Goan origins are eligible to apply for the awards under each 
of the said five categories. All those who qualify for the awards are requested 
to submit their application along with photocopies of marks sheet certified by 
their school authorities, copies of their passport, copies of their birth 
certificate and that of their parents, in proof of their origin addressed to 
Alex Wilson Coelho, President of Goan Welfare Society, P.O.Box 1335 Safat 13014 
– Kuwait within two weeks from the date of declaration of the CBSE results 
2010. The application may be sent by post or hand delivered to any of the new 
GWS managing committee members as per the convenience of the students.

 
The GWS awards are instituted as a goodwill gesture in order to encourage goan 
students to do well in their academic career.
 
We wish to convey our best wishes to all aspiring students – Good Luck to all.
 
For further information please contact Tel: 22429435 or 67065878 after 5pm or 
email: goanwelfaresoci...@gmail.com 
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[Goanet] GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP IN KUWAIT FOR GOAN STUDENTS

[Wilson Coelho]

Goan Welfare Society Announces Scholarship

 
The GWS Annual scholarship Awards for top ranking Goan students, enrolled in 
Indian Schools in Kuwait during the academic year 2009 -2010, will be awarded 
to three students who secure the highest aggregate marks in Standard XII, one 
in each stream – Science (PCB), Science (PCM) and Commerce, at the examinations 
conducted by the CBSE Board in March 2010.
 
A part from, another two awards will be awarded to students of Standard X who 
secure the highest and second highest aggregate marks at the examination 
conducted by the CBSE Board in March 2010.
 
The GWS awards are donated by Mr.   Mrs. Sam Alphonso – Patron member of the 
Goan Welfare Society.
 
Only Students of Goan origins are eligible to apply for the awards under each 
of the said five categories. All those who qualify for the awards are requested 
to submit their application along with photocopies of marks sheet certified by 
their school authorities, copies of their passport, copies of their birth 
certificate and that of their parents, in proof of their origin addressed to 
Alex Wilson Coelho, President of Goan Welfare Society, P.O.Box 1335 Safat 13014 
– Kuwait within two weeks from the date of declaration of the CBSE results 
2010. The application may be sent by post or hand delivered to any of the new 
GWS managing committee members as per the convenience of the students.

 
The GWS awards are instituted as a goodwill gesture in order to encourage goan 
students to do well in their academic career.
 
We wish to convey our best wishes to all aspiring students – Good Luck to all.
 
For further information please contact Tel: 22429435 or 67065878 after 5pm or 
email: goanwelfaresoci...@gmail.com 
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[Goanet] GOAN WELFARE SOCEITY - KUWAIT ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING

[Wilson Coelho]

 
GWS Annual General Body Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General body Meeting of the Goan Welfare 
Society, will be held
on Friday, 18th June, 2010 from 11.00 am onwards at Carlton Tower Hotel, to 
transact the following
business:
1) Minutes of the last AGM
2) Presentation of the Annual Activities Report for the period ending May 31, 
2010.
3) Presentation of the Annual Financial Statement for the fiscal year ending 
May 31, 2010.
4) Action to be taken against the erring Members. 
5) Elections to fill five vacancies in the Managing Committee due to the 
retirement by rotation.
6) Any other business with the permission of the Chairman.
Members are hereby requested to attend and participate in the deliberations. 
Those desirous of
contesting the elections are required to file their nominations, on or before 
the 12th of June, 2010, to
enable smooth conduct of the process.
Please bring your Membership cards for the purpose of verification at the 
entrance at the venue.
For any information or suggestions, please contact after 5.00 pm on
Wilson Coelho wilson_coe...@hotmail.com 67065878 22429435
Sydney Furtado sydneyfurt...@hotmail.com 99299054 25634064
Rabindra Pimenta rabindr...@hotmail.com 55738343 24317423
Sharon De Sousa sharondesousa2...@yahoo.com 2734 25642160
Mario Rebello mario_rebe...@hotmail.com 66399009 24764113
Joseph F.X.D'souza jose...@hotmail.com 66933250 22413348
Philo Rebelo therebe...@yahoo.com 99576710 25658661
Cajetan Pereira cajde...@yahoo.com 97165438
Dominic Araujo arauj...@hotmail.com 99391452
Franco D'Souza frankodso...@hotmail.com 66056019 24765367Laurie Miranda 
laurencemira...@hotmail.com 99106617 24348135   
  
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[Goanet] GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP IN GOA

[Wilson Coelho]

Goan Welfare Society Announces Scholarship
 
The GWS Annual scholarship Awards for top ranking Goan students, will be 
awarded to students of Standard X who secure the highest and second highest 
aggregate marks at the examination conducted in Goa- April 2010.
 
The GWS awards are donated by Mr.   Mrs. Sam Alphonso – Patron member of the 
Goan Welfare Society.
 
Only Students of Goan origin are eligible to apply for the awards.. All those 
who qualify for the awards are requested to submit their application along with 
photocopies of marks sheet certified by their school authorities, copies of 
their passport, copies of their birth certificate and that of their parents, in 
proof of their origin addressed to Alex Wilson Coelho, President of Goan 
Welfare Society, P.O.Box 1335 Safat 13014 – Kuwait within two weeks from the 
date of declaration of the results 2010. The application may be sent by post or 
hand delivered to any of the new GWS managing committee members as per the 
convenience of the students.
 
The GWS awards are instituted as a goodwill gesture in order to encourage goan 
students to do well in their academic career.
 
We wish to convey our best wishes to all aspiring students – Good Luck to all.
 
For further information please contact Tel: 22429435 or 67065878 after 5pm or 
email: goanwelfaresoci...@gmail.com 
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[Goanet] Goan Welfare Society - Kuwait Important announcement

[Wilson Coelho]

We hereby request all the Members of the Goan Welfare Society – Kuwait 
to cooperate with us to get the records of Membership updated. Please be 
advised that the Managing Committee of Goan Welfare Society is no longer 
in possession of their own original records. The Ex-General Secretary is 
holding all the records and has refused to hand over the same to the 
duly elected Managing Committee, despite several reminders.  After 
exercising maximum tolerance not to go public on the issue, we are left 
with no choice but to take this step.


Those of you who are Members are hereby kindly requested to approach the 
Managing Committee, with your GWS Identity Cards, for fresh registration 
of members.  Alternatively, please  send in your details by email to: 
(goanwelfaresoci...@gmail.com), along with a scanned copy of your GWS 
Identity Card, latest by -  10th June 2010 to enable the Managing 
Committee to prepare a new record of Membership.


Please note that failure to register within the specified date, will 
result in  non-recognition of your previous membership, if any, and will 
hereafter not be considered a member of Goan Welfare Society. Any claims 
of membership, thereafter, will be the entire responsibility of the 
Ex-General Secretary to safeguard your interests and claims.


Further, all the Members of the Goan Welfare Society – Kuwait, may 
kindly note that the ex-President continues to hold funds belonging to 
the Goan Welfare Society – Kuwait, and he has failed to turn these funds 
over to the duly elected Managing Committee, despite several attempts to 
recover the same from him.


Managing Committee

Goan Welfare Society – Kuwait

Wilson Coelho wilson_coe...@hotmail.com 67065878 22429435

Sydney Furtado sydneyfurt...@hotmail.com 99299054 25634064

Rabindra Pimenta rabindr...@hotmail.com 55738343 24317423

Sharon De Sousa sharondesousa2...@yahoo.com 2734 25642160

Mario Rebello mario_rebe...@hotmail.com 66399009 24764113

Joseph F.X.D'souza jose...@hotmail.com 66933250 22413348

Philo Rebelo therebe...@yahoo.com 99576710 25658661

Cajetan Pereira cajde...@yahoo.com 97165438

Dominic Araujo arauj...@hotmail.com 99391452

Franco D'Souza frankodso...@hotmail.com 66056019 24765367

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[Goanet] GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING

[Wilson Coelho]

GWS Annual General Body Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General body Meeting of the Goan Welfare 
Society, will be held
on Friday, 18th June, 2010 from 11.00 am onwards at Carlton Tower Hotel, to 
transact the following
business:
1) Minutes of the last AGM
2) Presentation of the Annual Activities Report for the period ending May 31, 
2010.
3) Presentation of the Annual Financial Statement for the fiscal year ending 
May 31, 2010.
4) Action to be taken against the erring Members. 
5) Elections to fill five vacancies in the Managing Committee due to the 
retirement by rotation.
6) Any other business with the permission of the Chairman.
Members are hereby requested to attend and participate in the deliberations. 
Those desirous of
contesting the elections are required to file their nominations, on or before 
the 12th of June, 2010, to
enable smooth conduct of the process.
Please bring your Membership cards for the purpose of verification at the 
entrance at the venue.
For any information or suggestions, please contact after 5.00 pm on
Wilson Coelho wilson_coe...@hotmail.com 67065878 22429435
Sydney Furtado sydneyfurt...@hotmail.com 99299054 25634064
Rabindra Pimenta rabindr...@hotmail.com 55738343 24317423
Sharon De Sousa sharondesousa2...@yahoo.com 2734 25642160
Mario Rebello mario_rebe...@hotmail.com 66399009 24764113
Joseph F.X.D'souza jose...@hotmail.com 66933250 22413348
Philo Rebelo therebe...@yahoo.com 99576710 25658661
Cajetan Pereira cajde...@yahoo.com 97165438
Dominic Araujo arauj...@hotmail.com 99391452
Franco D'Souza frankodso...@hotmail.com 66056019 24765367
Laurie Miranda laurencemira...@hotmail.com 99106617 24348135
  
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[GOAN-NRI] �Know India Programme (KIP)�

[Wilson Coelho]

.The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Government of India, has 
been, since 2004, organizing a three-week orientation programme, called “Know 
India Programme (KIP)” for the diaspora youth with a view to promote awareness 
among them on different facets of life in India and the progress made by the 
country in various fields such as economic, industrial, education, Science  
Technology, Communication  Information Technology, culture, etc.It is a 
three-week internship programme undertaken in partnership with State 
Governments.  Upto 40 participants could be covered under each programme.  So 
far, 14 such KIPs have ben held in different States.  
 
2. The next three KIPs are scheduled to take place as per the follows:
 




 

Tentative 
Period

Partner States

Last date for receipt of 
nominations


15th KIP

August - September 2010

Assam  Meghalaya

17th  June 2010


16th KIP

December 2010-January 2011

West Bengal  Bihar 

16th September 2010


17th KIP

March-April  2011

Punjab  Himachal Pradesh

16th December 2010
 
3. The guidelines/conditions for participation in the above three 
programmes are given below :
 
(a)   The programme is open to youth of Indian origin in the age group of 
18-26 years as on the first day of the month in which the programme is expected 
to start. It is open to Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) from all over the 
world. 
 
(b)   The candidates should either be studying in the under-graduate level 
or should have completed under-graduation or equivalent.
 
(c)They should be able to converse in English. [They should have 
studied English as a subject at the High School level or as medium of 
instruction for under-graduate courses]
 
(e)  They should not have participated in any previous Know India Programme 
or Internship Programme for Diaspora Youth.
 
(f)  They are not permitted to leave the programme mid-way, and are 
expected to follow the entire programme as a group and stay at places 
designated/selected for this purpose.
 
(g)Each of the three programmes will be of three-weeks’ duration. Exact 
dates would be conveyed on finalization of the respective programmes. 
 
(h)The participants will have to pay for their international travel 
costs from their respective country to Delhi and back.  An amount equivalent to 
90% of the total cost of air ticket by the lowest economy/excursion class will 
be reimbursed to them, which can be claimed from the Embassy on production of 
receipt.
 
(i) The organizers will arrange/provide boarding/lodging in State guest 
houses or budget hotels, travel within India, and a per diem allowance of Rs. 
100 per day.
 
4. Interested candidates may send completed applications for the 
programme to the Embassy of India, Kuwait {Attn: Shri K. Narsing Rao, 
Counsellor} to reach latest by the respective due dates mentioned in para 2 
above. Incomplete and unsigned applications, or forms not accompanied by 
photographs are liable to be rejected. Blank applications forms and other 
details of the Programmes may be accessed on Embassy’s website: 
www.indembkwt.org; or http://moia.gov.in  or http://knowindiaprogram.com.   

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[Wilson Coelho]

.The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Government of India, has 
been, since 2004, organizing a three-week orientation programme, called “Know 
India Programme (KIP)” for the diaspora youth with a view to promote awareness 
among them on different facets of life in India and the progress made by the 
country in various fields such as economic, industrial, education, Science  
Technology, Communication  Information Technology, culture, etc.It is a 
three-week internship programme undertaken in partnership with State 
Governments.  Upto 40 participants could be covered under each programme.  So 
far, 14 such KIPs have ben held in different States.  
 
2. The next three KIPs are scheduled to take place as per the follows:
 




 

Tentative 
Period

Partner States

Last date for receipt of 
nominations


15th KIP

August - September 2010

Assam  Meghalaya

17th  June 2010


16th KIP

December 2010-January 2011

West Bengal  Bihar 

16th September 2010


17th KIP

March-April  2011

Punjab  Himachal Pradesh

16th December 2010
 
3. The guidelines/conditions for participation in the above three 
programmes are given below :
 
(a)   The programme is open to youth of Indian origin in the age group of 
18-26 years as on the first day of the month in which the programme is expected 
to start. It is open to Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) from all over the 
world. 
 
(b)   The candidates should either be studying in the under-graduate level 
or should have completed under-graduation or equivalent.
 
(c)They should be able to converse in English. [They should have 
studied English as a subject at the High School level or as medium of 
instruction for under-graduate courses]
 
(e)  They should not have participated in any previous Know India Programme 
or Internship Programme for Diaspora Youth.
 
(f)  They are not permitted to leave the programme mid-way, and are 
expected to follow the entire programme as a group and stay at places 
designated/selected for this purpose.
 
(g)Each of the three programmes will be of three-weeks’ duration. Exact 
dates would be conveyed on finalization of the respective programmes. 
 
(h)The participants will have to pay for their international travel 
costs from their respective country to Delhi and back.  An amount equivalent to 
90% of the total cost of air ticket by the lowest economy/excursion class will 
be reimbursed to them, which can be claimed from the Embassy on production of 
receipt.
 
(i) The organizers will arrange/provide boarding/lodging in State guest 
houses or budget hotels, travel within India, and a per diem allowance of Rs. 
100 per day.
 
4. Interested candidates may send completed applications for the 
programme to the Embassy of India, Kuwait {Attn: Shri K. Narsing Rao, 
Counsellor} to reach latest by the respective due dates mentioned in para 2 
above. Incomplete and unsigned applications, or forms not accompanied by 
photographs are liable to be rejected. Blank applications forms and other 
details of the Programmes may be accessed on Embassy’s website: 
www.indembkwt.org; or http://moia.gov.in  or http://knowindiaprogram.com.   

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[GOAN-NRI] Direct Indian Airlines Flights and deteriorating services to Kwait/Goa/Kuwait Sector

[Wilson Coelho]

24-04-2010
A delegation of Goan Welfare Society comprising of President and Treasurer 
along with the President of Goan Overseas Association met with the outgoing 
Indian Airlines Manager, Mr Surender  Kumar and the incoming Manager, Mr. 
Rambabu, and presented a memorandum for their evaluation and due consideration.
 
The pressing issues were discussed at length, mainly concerning: 1- Leaving the 
checked-in baggage behind due to overload/overbooking and the inconvenience 
caused to the passengers. 2-  Rescheduling of the Thursday  early morning 
flight to Friday early morning, to suit the weekend travelers.  3- Arrangements 
for providing connection on Saturday flight via BOM, by checking the baggage in 
Goa direct to Kuwait, so as to avoid the hassles of carrying the baggage and 
rechecking the same in Mumbai. 4- Parking of the Aircraft in Kuwait far away 
from the Aero Bridge, resulting in inconvenience to passengers.  5- 
Deteriorating services and limitations of the beverages served on board.  6- 
Discrimination towards passengers who buy the tickets in India, by way of 
lowering baggage allowances on return flights as compared to passengers who buy 
their tickets in Kuwait.  7. Air fares charged to Goa sector as compared to 
Chenai/Kochin etc.  8- Request for change in aircrafts so as to provide better 
facilities to passengers mainly with regard to in flight entertainment 
services, etc.
 
The delegation impressed upon the Management of Indian Airlines/Air India to 
find remedial solutions to the issues  raised to improve the services towards 
the passengers flying to and from Kuwait/Goa/Kuwait on their direct and 
indirect flights.  In the course of the discussion both the Managers were 
impressed by the manner in which the grievances were presented and assured the 
delegation that all possible help and support will be extended to ensure that 
the issues raised will be taken at the highest level to streamline and improve 
the services for the benefit of passengers.
 
The delegation feels assured that the Managers have taken cognizance and are 
seriously looking into the genuine issues raised.  We do hope things will turn 
out to be better for both the sides i.e the Airlines and the passengers, in the 
mutual interest of promoting business on this sector, in the near future.
 
We urge our fellow Goans to patronize our National Carriers, and at the same, 
if faced with any problems or situations that needs improvements, to be bring 
the same to our notice so that we in turn can present the same to the 
management for the betterment of our Goan community.
 
A copy of this Memorandum has also been presented to the H'ble NRI 
Commissioner, Shri Eduardo Faleio and other Authorities in India


With kind regards,
Goan Welfare Society - Kuwait 
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[Goanet] Direct Indian Airlines Flights and deteriorating services to Kwait/Goa/Kuwait Sector

[Wilson Coelho]

24-04-2010
A delegation of Goan Welfare Society comprising of President and Treasurer 
along with the President of Goan Overseas Association met with the outgoing 
Indian Airlines Manager, Mr Surender  Kumar and the incoming Manager, Mr. 
Rambabu, and presented a memorandum for their evaluation and due consideration.
 
The pressing issues were discussed at length, mainly concerning: 1- Leaving the 
checked-in baggage behind due to overload/overbooking and the inconvenience 
caused to the passengers. 2-  Rescheduling of the Thursday  early morning 
flight to Friday early morning, to suit the weekend travelers.  3- Arrangements 
for providing connection on Saturday flight via BOM, by checking the baggage in 
Goa direct to Kuwait, so as to avoid the hassles of carrying the baggage and 
rechecking the same in Mumbai. 4- Parking of the Aircraft in Kuwait far away 
from the Aero Bridge, resulting in inconvenience to passengers.  5- 
Deteriorating services and limitations of the beverages served on board.  6- 
Discrimination towards passengers who buy the tickets in India, by way of 
lowering baggage allowances on return flights as compared to passengers who buy 
their tickets in Kuwait.  7. Air fares charged to Goa sector as compared to 
Chenai/Kochin etc.  8- Request for change in aircrafts so as to provide
  better facilities to passengers mainly with regard to in flight entertainment 
services, etc.
 
The delegation impressed upon the Management of Indian Airlines/Air India to 
find remedial solutions to the issues  raised to improve the services towards 
the passengers flying to and from Kuwait/Goa/Kuwait on their direct and 
indirect flights.  In the course of the discussion both the Managers were 
impressed by the manner in which the grievances were presented and assured the 
delegation that all possible help and support will be extended to ensure that 
the issues raised will be taken at the highest level to streamline and improve 
the services for the benefit of passengers.
 
The delegation feels assured that the Managers have taken cognizance and are 
seriously looking into the genuine issues raised.  We do hope things will turn 
out to be better for both the sides i.e the Airlines and the passengers, in the 
mutual interest of promoting business on this sector, in the near future.
 
We urge our fellow Goans to patronize our National Carriers, and at the same, 
if faced with any problems or situations that needs improvements, to be bring 
the same to our notice so that we in turn can present the same to the 
management for the betterment of our Goan community.
 
A copy of this Memorandum has also been presented to the H'ble NRI 
Commissioner, Shri Eduardo Faleio and other Authorities in India


With kind regards,
Goan Welfare Society - Kuwait 
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RE: [GOAN-NRI] CALGARY GOAN ASSOCIATION -The Committee 2009-2010

[Wilson Coelho]

Wishing all the very best and every success for Wilson Soares and his team.

 

God Bless u all

Wilson Coelho

President 

Goan Welfare Society - Kuwait 
 


To: GOAN-NRI@yahoogroups.co.in; goans_tanzan...@yahoogroups.com
From: goan...@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2010 17:07:15 +
Subject: [GOAN-NRI] CALGARY GOAN ASSOCIATION -The Committee 2009-2010

  






















The  President , Calgary Goan Association -
Wilson Soares and his newly elected committee.  


 We wish them all the very best for a very successful term.


rene barreto 
WORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS









New Committee 2010-2011


CALGARY GOAN ASSOCIATION

The Committee 2009-2010 would like to thank you for all your support throughout 
the year. We now take pride in introducing the New Committee for the year 
2010-2011 which was elected at the AGM held on the 21st of March.



PRESIDENT
WILSON SOARES
403-863-4869
wilsonsoa...@yahoo.com



VICE PRESIDENT
VICKY D'SOUZA
403-764-1735
vickydso...@hotmail.com




SECRETARY
GUSTAVO VAZ
403-265-1891
g@hotmial.com




TREASURER
JOSHUA MENDES
403-561-9796
joshua_men...@gmail.com



SOCIAL SECRETARY
MICHELLE VIEGAS
403-251-4710
ebvie...@shaw.ca

SPORTS SECRETARY
LESLIE SEALY
403-285-1702
lesliese...@shaw.ca

COMMITTEE MEMBER
VANESSA DURHAM
403-975-5794
vanessadur...@hotmail.com

COMMITTEE MEMBER
HUGO SEQUEIRA
403-471-8053
hugo54b...@yahoo.ca



If anyone is making a trip To Calgary during any of our functions during this 
year or need help in finding out about your move to Calgary-Canada please feel 
free to contact me via email or text msgng or a call on my cell phone.


For further details please check our web-site at :www.goacalgary.com



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Realtor
Calgary Canada
403-863-4869






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RE: [GOAN-NRI] Who is the liar, the journalist or the minister?

[Wilson Coelho]

Dear Readers,

All said and done only the Voters and no one else to be blamed.  Truth must 
prevail at all times.  For errant elected representatives to be fixed in their 
place the Voters alone have to be in action.  It's a shame and disgrace to have 
such elected representatives in the cabinet and in Governance if the reports 
are true.  God Help Us all and our future generation.

Wilson Coelho

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CC: gtedi...@gmail.com; edi...@herald-goa.com
From: joego...@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:36:15 +
Subject: [GOAN-NRI] Who is the liar, the journalist or the minister?


http://www.topnews.in/files/Mickky-Pacheco3.jpg
 
Who is the liar, the journalist or the minister?
 
On 7th March 2010, after ZP elections, a Photo-journalist alleged that 
Minister Mickky  Pacheco had manhandled him by catching hold of his shirt 
and asking him why he took his  photo  at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda where  
all sealed ballot boxes are received for safe keep until 9th March (the 
counting day).  
He also caught hold of his camera and ordered to delete the photo that was 
taken from a distant.
Minster also asked the journalist if he had taken any permission (from him) to 
take the photo.
Minister Pacheco left the journalist only after the intervention of the other 
newsmen 
gathered there.
 
The journalist filed a case and the Margao police registered a non-cognizable 
case against the Minister Mikkey Pacheco
 
Minister Pacheco denied manhandling of the photo journalist.
 
So, who is lying here? The Photo Journalist or the Minister Mikky?

It may be reminded that it was the same Ministers who was once accused of 
slapping 
a Jr. Engineer from Electricity Dept. What ever happens to the case, only god 
knows.
 
Again, in a related incident, during Colva Mob attacking the CD producer's 
house, 
it was reported that one or two  media men were manhandled there too
.
Now, I have some questions that need answers..
- Do we need to take permission of a public figure such as ministers when they 
are 
at public places like Nehru Stadium (not being with family, mistresses etc)?
- Are there any different rules for newsmen and other amateur / freelance 
photographers when it comes to photographing ministers etc?
 
Any one?
 
Thanks for your help.
 
NB. We would also like to know what action did the GUJ has taken on this 
assault case?
Or pending investigation, whether GUJ can boycott the minister’s official 
coverage.


joego...@yahoo.co.uk 

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[GOAN-NRI] Compliments of the Season - Happy New Year 2010

[Wilson Coelho]

Dear  Near Ones / Friends  Foes,

 Wishing one and all Compliments of the Season

 A Very Happy  Prosperous  2010

 May Good Lord forgive and bless the paths of those
mislead/misguided.

May those in darkness see the light

Let us ring out the old

Let us ring in the new

Let us cleanse our  hearts and minds 

Let us live in peace and prosperity

Let us not create enmity but love and amity

Let us live and let others live with honor and dignity

GOD BLESS US ALL

WILSON COELHO 
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[Goanet] Compliments of the Season - Happy New Year 2010

[Wilson Coelho]

Dear  Near Ones / Friends  Foes,

 Wishing one and all Compliments of the Season

 A Very Happy  Prosperous  2010

 May Good Lord forgive and bless the paths of those
mislead/misguided.

May those in darkness see the light

Let us ring out the old

Let us ring in the new

Let us cleanse our  hearts and minds 

Let us live in peace and prosperity

Let us not create enmity but love and amity

Let us live and let others live with honor and dignity

GOD BLESS US ALL

WILSON COELHO 
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[Goanet] Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention

[Wilson Coelho]

PRESS
RELEASE

 

Engaging the Diaspora: The
Way Forward

 

   The 8th
edition of
the flagship event of the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA), Government
of India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention
would be held at the Vigyan Bhawan, New
  Delhi from January 7- 9, 2010.  The Convention is being organized by MOIA, in
partnership with the Government of NCT of Delhi.  The Confederation of Indian 
Industry (CII)
would be the institutional partner.

 

  The 8th
PBD has been structured this time around to provide delegates an
opportunity to interact with:

 

1.   Cabinet Ministers from India on matters of interest and
concern to them.

2.   PIO Ministers/dignitaries from other countries on
the expectations and aspirations of the overseas Indian community from the land
of their ancestors and how they could work towards strengthening the
relationship between India
and the country of their residence.

3.   Chief Ministers on issues their States need to
attend on priority and facilities and incentives available in their States for
the overseas Indian community.

 

The convention will have four concurrent sessions
on: 

 

1. 
Returning to 9% Growth : Diaspora Connect

2. 
Leveraging Knowledge Network : Global INK

3. 
Thousands of Firefiles : Diaspora Philanthropy

4. 
Cross Cultural Relations and Diaspora Women

 

  PBD-2010
will also see the launching of an annual lecture series under the overarching
theme of ‘India
and its Diaspora: Everlasting Bonds of Togetherness’.

 

  Also
on the cards are seminars on ‘Nano-Technology’ and ‘property-related issues’ of
NRIs/PIOs and a Golf Tournament,

 

  The
convention will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India on 8th
January 2010.  The President of India
will deliver the valedictory address on 9th January 2010 and would
confer Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards for 2010.

 

  These
conventions provide the largest platform to PIOs and NRIs for exchange of views
and networking on matters of common interest. 
 

 

  Online
registration  and further details are
available on the website www.pbdindia.org.

 

  

 

 

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Kuwait 

December 3, 2009

  
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[Goanet] Global Goan Convention - Oman Memorandum GWS in Coordination with World Alliance of Goan Associations

[Wilson Coelho]

To,

Shri Eduardo Faleiro,

Commissioner for NRI Affairs,

Government of Goa,

Secretariat,

Porvorim – GOA

 

 

Hon’ble Commissioner,

 

Greetings
to the organizers of Global Goans Convention to be held at Oman on November 5th 
and 6th
2009, from the Goan Welfare Society
(GWS)– Kuwait.

GWS in coordination with the World Alliance
of  Goan Associations  (Coordinators of World Goa Day) wish to
present a memorandum enlisting various issues concerning the Goan Diaspora
spread world wide together with suitable solutions in the best interest of Goa
and Goans:-

 

1. 
Need for
registered/recognized Body in Goa: -Global Goan Convention is, indeed, a good
forum to interact with Goan Diaspora far and wide not only to revive our rich
and cultural heritage but also help to keep a very close link with the
motherland for its economic prosperity.  In this regard, it is necessary
to register a Body in Goa comprising of
Retirees linked with Goan Diaspora  duly recognized by the Office of the
Commissioner of  NRI Affairs in order to
function and carry out the task assigned to them by the Goan Diaspora.

 

2. 
Visa
requirement for Persons of Goan Origin: -
Several issues of vital importance have been raised at the various
Global Goan Conventions in the past without any positive results.  One such 
issue is that of Persons of Goan
origin holding Pakistani Passports where appeal 
was made to ease their plight to obtain Visit Visas in order to enable
them to visit India.  We regret that the issue is still in its
infancy and nothing concrete has transpired. 
Is there a solution to this effect forthcoming? 

 

 

  Likewise persons of Goan
origin born in Pakistan
even though holding Canadian, American, European etc. Nationalities, the
process to obtain the Visit Visas to India are faced with similar
problems as mentioned above.  

 

3. 
 Recognition of  Indian Degrees Abroad: - The
issue of recognition of Graduation Degrees conferred on successful
students by Indian Universities  with
regard to the prevailing system of 
10+2+3 are not recognized globally and the status still continues to be
the same despite of taking up the matter 
at previous Global Goan Conventions. 
We regret to once again bring up the matter because prospective job seekers
abroad are faced with immense hardships and denial of  due credit  with respect 
to their
qualifications.  The international
standard requires that the Graduation Degree should be of total four years
whereas Indian Degrees being of three years fall short of one year.  This 
anomaly needs to be corrected or
International Standard should match with our system of Education

 

4. 
Recognition
of Goa University
Engineering Degrees:- As regards
Engineering Degrees conferred  by Goa
  University
are still not recognized despite being told that the matter was taken up and
settled.  In Kuwait, the Society of Engineers
still do not accept the Goa University Engineering Degrees.

 

5. 
Centre for
Training in Goa:- Skilled and Semi-Skilled man power together
with the domestic helpers should be trained in the field of their profession
before taking up jobs in the Gulf.  In
order to achieve this goal it was proposed to set up a Centre in Goa to impart 
training but no results are seen.  The only partial training that is imparted,
to our knowledge, is spoken Arabic

 

6. 
Diploma/Professional Studies in Kuwait:-
In one of our of earlier Memoranda, up gradation of the Educational system in
the Middle East in order to facilitate the students to complete higher
education as per the Indian system was made but regrettably the matter is still
lingering on.  The highest education in
the Middle East for which the local
Governments have given sanction is upto the STD XII (under graduate).  There is 
a need for imparting Diploma
education in the professional streams similar to those courses conducted by Fr
Agnel Ashram / Don Bosco in India.  This matter needs to be addressed to the
local authorities in the Middle East so that
those Indian Institutions who wish to conduct such courses may be facilitated.

 

7. 
Football Ground/IAC :-Indian Arts Circle i.e  premises owned and built by 
Indian Diaspora
in the Gulf Country where Indian Community leaders come together to invest in
such social causes to foster amity among the Indian Community, the Embassy in
such a region should coordinate with the local Authorities to obtain necessary  
grant of land on lease (ownership is not
permitted).

 

Similarly open
space for the purpose of utilizing as Football Grounds should be authorised by
the local authorities through the intervention of the Embassy.  With the 
growing use of vacant land for the
purpose of commercial and residential purposes, the grounds that earlier were
used unhindered for the purpose of conducting Football games and other
activities are no longer available. 

 

8. 
 More
Direct Goa/Kuwait Flights:-Although
there are a few flights operated by Air 

RE: [GOAN-NRI] Double your pleasure

[Wilson Coelho]

Hey Rene!

That's really hillarious.  I enjoyed it
Thanks 
Wilson

To: GOAN-NRI@yahoogroups.co.in
From: goan...@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:33:48 -0700
Subject: [GOAN-NRI] Double your pleasure















 





  



This might help bring a smile to some grumpy faces : - ( 



FWD .. 



Double your pleasure 



TAKE Two .. share ONE .. ! 



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RE: [GOAN-NRI] Re: GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT GOA DAY 2009 0N 20-11-2009

[Wilson Coelho]

Hi Oscar!

It is no issue at all as far as we are concerned.  Since it originated in 
Kuwait as Goa Day with initiative of GWS it went that way.  We have no issue to 
call it World Goa Day.  We do very much believe part and parcel of Global Goan 
Community in every respect.  The very foundation of GWS is based on this spirit 
in letter and word.

Thanks and regards 
Wilson 

To: GOAN-NRI@yahoogroups.co.in
From: oscarlo...@optusnet.com.au
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:19:25 +1000
Subject: RE: [GOAN-NRI] Re: GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT   GOA DAY 2009 0N 
20-11-2009















 





  



Well Done dear Wilson.
 
By the way why do you guys call it Goa Day when the rest of 
the world calls it World Goa Day.
 
Forgive my ignorance.
 
Regards
 
Oscar



From: GOAN-NRI@yahoogroups.co.in 
[mailto:goan-...@yahoogroups.co.in] On Behalf Of goaben
Sent: 
Thursday, 10 September 2009 4:07 AM
To: 
GOAN-NRI@yahoogroups.co.in
Subject: [GOAN-NRI] Re: GOAN WELFARE 
SOCIETY - KUWAIT GOA DAY 2009 0N 20-11-2009


  

Well done Wilson, you are living up to the theme of WGD that is Bringing 
unity within the community unlike many before you.Kudo's to you for holding in 
association with other Associations.May you set an example for others to 
follow.Viva Goan UNITY !

--- In GOAN-NRI@yahoogroups.co.in, 
Wilson Coelho wilson_coe...@... wrote:

 
 
GOAN
 WELFARE SOCIETY – KUWAIT is pleased to announce plans for the 
much
 awaited GOA DAY 2009 to be held in association with other 
Associations
 on November 20, 2009. A day long event filled with 
entertainment, Goan
 cultural folklore, Konkani singing competition, 
feast and fun fare,
 Goan Stalls, various contests/competitions, 
distribution of GWS
 Scholarship and other Awards etc. Watch out for more 
details, in these
 columns, in the days to come. GWS invites valuable 
suggestions for
 making the event a memorable one. You may send in your 
suggestions by
 email :goanwelfaresoci...@...
 
 
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[GOAN-NRI] GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT GOA DAY 2009 0N 20-11-2009

[Wilson Coelho]

GOAN
WELFARE SOCIETY – KUWAIT is pleased to announce plans for the much
awaited GOA DAY 2009 to be held in association with other Associations
on November 20, 2009.  A day long event filled with entertainment, Goan
cultural folklore, Konkani singing competition, feast and fun fare,
Goan Stalls, various contests/competitions, distribution of GWS
Scholarship and other Awards etc.  Watch out for more details, in these
columns, in the days to come.  GWS invites valuable suggestions for
making the event a memorable one.  You may send in your suggestions by
email :goanwelfaresoci...@gmail.com

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RE: [GOAN-NRI] Fw: You are kindly invited to attend the WORLD GOA DAY CELEBRATIONS ON SUNDAY 23rd August

[Wilson Coelho]

DEAR TONY,

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE INVITATION MUCH APPRECIATED.  GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY 
- KUWAIT EXTENDS BEST WISHES AND EVERY SUCCESS ON THE GREAT EVENT ' GOA DAY  
MAY GOANS WORLD WIDE UNITE FOR BETTER TOMORROW OF GOA AND GOANS.  WE WILL 
SURELY FOLLOW SOON INSHA'ALLAH - GOD WILLING.

VIVA GOA  VIVA GOYENKAR
ALEX WILSON COELHO
HON. PRESIDENT - GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT 

To: GOAN-NRI@yahoogroups.co.in
From: goan...@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:56:28 +
Subject: [GOAN-NRI] Fw: You are kindly invited to attend the WORLD GOA DAY 
CELEBRATIONS ON SUNDAY 23rd August















 





  

ED



From: A Colaco col...@bigpond.com

To: col...@bigpond.com

Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 4:46:57 AM

Subject: You are kindly invited to attend the WORLD GOA DAY CELEBRATIONS ON 
SUNDAY 23rd August



Hi

 

On behalf of the GOA NSW Inc. I’d like to personally invite you to our World 
Goa Day Celebrations on Sunday, August 23rd. Please see details below and the 
flyer attached. It will be a great opportunity to “go Goan” by dressing for the 
occasion and enjoying a susegaad day . WORLD GOA DAY - is a day set aside by 
Goans who are Proud to be Goans - to CELEBRATE their Goan Cultural Heritage, a 
day to promise to help the less fortunate in our Goan community.

 

We will begin the day with a Mass at 11.00 am, at Holy Name of Mary Church, 2 
Myrtle Street, Rydalmere, and thereafter we go to the Ermington Community 
Centre Hall, 6 River Road, Ermington  NSW 2115, at 12.15 pm where there will be 
many FOOD STALLS with tasty, Goan culinary delicacies like sorpotel, sannas, 
rice, curry, sandwiches, samosas, biryani, chicken kebabs, prawn molee, 
chourico pao, goa sausages, rechard, pan rolls, potato chops, sweets – bibique, 
chonia dosh, bolinhas, barfi, masalas, bhel puri, etc., also community singing, 
Bingo and light entertainment provided by own Goan Members and Cynthia Pereira.

 

I look forward to meeting you at the celebrations. Please pass this email to 
all Goans and friends of Goa on your contact list.

 

Dev borem korum

 

Tony Colaco

President

G.O.A NSW Inc.

 

 

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WORLD GOA DAY - 20.8.2009 - WORLD DAMAN DAY - WORLD KONKANI DAY 



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Read the latest Goan Voice Canada:

WORLD GOA DAY EVENTS - WORLDWIDE 

http://www.goanvoice.ca/2009/issue17/peopleplacesthings.htm#ppt_1

http://www.goanvoice.ca/



rene barreto

Overall Coordinator , 

WORLD GOA DAY 

a day set aside by Goans whoa re proud to be Goans -

to CELEBRATE their Goan Cultural Heritage,

a day to promise to help the less fortunate in our Goan community:

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Club de Goa is celebrating  'World Goa Day' on the 23rd August from 2- 5 pm at 
the Warrigal Road State School.



There will be a jam session and we would like all club members and friends to 
come along to sing Konkani and all types of songs. If you would like to join in 
please bring your music instruments and your voices for a fun afternoon.



The usual club day games will continue for all those keen to play.



For afternoon tea, besides tea and coffee there will be ' gorom gorom kanda 
bhojay ani chonne ' ( hot hot onion pakoras and boiled gram/ chick peas) made 
by Elena ( 0420603610) and Joaquim ( 0403111970)



Please send us an RSVP by the 20th August if you are planning to be there so we 
can cater adequately. Please note that people who have not responded may not be 
served afternoon tea as we will cater to those who have RSVP'd in the first 
instance.



Normal club day fees will apply. There are a few Mando DVD's for sale costing 
$12 for those who may be nostalgic.



Anyone wanting to bring authentic Goan snacks and sweets please do 
so Viva Goa



Deo borum korum



Joy

(Social secretary CDG)



3341 8912



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NIZ GOEMKARS - don t just say Participate  ! 



CELEBRATE being a GOAN.

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Read the latest Goan Voice Canada:

WORLD GOA DAY events around the WORLD 

http://www.goanvoice.ca/2009/issue17/peopleplacesthings.htm#ppt_1http://www.goanvoice.ca/

http://worldgoaday2009.blogspot.com/



rene barreto,

Overall Coordinator, 

WORLD GOA DAY  - a day set aside by Goans who are proud to be Goans -

to CELEBRATE their Goan Cultural Heritage, a day to promise to help the 

less fortunate in our Goan community:

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RE: [GOAN-NRI] WORLD GOA DAY -2009 NAIROBI -KENYA 23.8.2009

[Wilson Coelho]

GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT WISHES EVERY SUCCESS FOR THE GOA DAY OF GWS 
NAIROBI.  HOW NICE IT WOULD BE IF WE HAVE ONE AND ONLY ONE ASSOCIATION UNDER 
GOAN WELFARE OR GOAN OVERSEAS ASSOCIATION (MAJORITY TO RULE THE NAME) IN EACH 
AND EVERY COUNTRY OF THE WORLD TO UNITE GOANS UNDER ONE BANNER FOR PROGRESS AND 
PROSPERITY AND GENUINELY ASSIST THOSE IN NEED IN THE RESPECTIVE COUNTRIES AND 
BACK HOME BUILD AN EMPIRE.  CAN WE MAKE THIS A REALITY0

WITH ALL THE BEST WISHES AND EVERY SUCCESS  

VIVA GOA VIVA LA GOENKAR 

ALEX WILSON COELHO
HON PRESIDENT - GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT

To: goa...@goanet.org
From: goan...@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:50:49 +
Subject: [GOAN-NRI] WORLD GOA DAY -2009 NAIROBI -KENYA 23.8.2009















 





  



WORLD GOA DAY - NAIROBI, KENYA

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From: Goan Welfare Society Nairobi gwsnew...@gmail.com

Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 1:14:24 PM

Subject: GOA DAY 2009



Dear Members and Friends,



GWS would like to remind you that Goa Day will be held on Sunday 

the 23rd of August 2009 at the Goan Gymkhana grounds from 11am.



There will be lots of entertainment for children, a variety of stalls ranging 

from culinary delights to investment advice. If you are looking for information 

on flights to Goa be sure to visit our holiday stall.Goa Day will have 
something 

for everyone!



LUCKY SEVEN ; WHEEL OF FORTUNE ; HOOLA HOOP and WET SPONGE 

stalls will be auctioned tomorrow, Tuesday the 11th of August 2009 at the Goan 

Gymkhana at 7pm. Should you like to run a stall with your produce / goods please

contact us via email or through any one of the committee members.



We look forward to seeing you at GOA DAY!



GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY  





rene barreto



International Launch of KONKANI SONG BOOK -  WORLD GOA DAY .20.8.2009

TORONTO - CANADA :  http://globalgoanmusicans.blogspot.com/



WORLD GOA DAY - a day set aside  by Goans who are Proud to be Goans - to

CELEBRATE their Goan  Cultural Heritage, a day to promise to help the less 

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[GOAN-NRI] RE: 1st WORLD GOA DAY

[Wilson Coelho]

Goan Welfare Society - Kuwait, the initiators of First Ever of our very own Goa 
Day - Repeat Goa Day extend our best wishes and every success for the planned 
event in Dubai.  We have no doubts with Ms Cynthia at the helm of affairs will 
make it happen in a very Bombastic way.  Let us be constructive in our words 
deeds and actions and ignore those handful of anti-social and jealous who do 
not understand the language.  Congrats to Rene for promoting World Goa Day and 
today reach far and wide.  Let us join hands to work constructively and ignore 
the handful of destructive and partisan minds.  Let there be no fear when the 
mind and conscience is clear.

God Bless Goa and every Goan no matter what.

Viva Goa - Viva la Goenkar
Wilson Coelho
Hon President - Goan Welfare Society - Kuwait  

Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2009 09:35:43 +
From: goan...@yahoo.co.uk
Subject: 1st WORLD GOA DAY
To: GOAN-NRI@yahoogroups.co.in





 
 


   o
First World Goa Day
===Freddy Agnelo Fernandes
=


 
World Goa Day in Dubai on Friday 7th August 2009, organized by 
Ms Cynthia Fernandes, I would like to thank Cynthia for providing
us with this opportunity to celebrate the first World Goa Day here in 
Dubai and hope it will not be the last, I would like to invite all the young 
and the old UAE Goans to take part in this celebration, which also includes 
the celebration of Goa’s statehood and the inclusion of our mother tongue 
Konkanni into the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
 
 
It’s also an opportunity for us, like minded Goans to share our ideas and 
establish a base to strive and fight for a better Goa . 

A Goa that is safe, Goa that is peaceful and nostalgic, Goa that is corruption 
free and above all Goa  of our dreams for all Goans.  


 
Let us all strive for unity and work together to make our dream a reality 


 
Viva Goa
 
Freddy Agnelo Fernandes




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A day set aside  to CELEBRATE our Goan Cultural Heritage,
a day to promise to help the less fortunate in our Goan
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[Goanet] GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT SCHOLARSHIP FOR GOAN STUDENTS OF S.S.C.E - GOA BOARD EXAMINATION - GOA

[Wilson Coelho]

GWS (Goan
Welfare Society - Kuwait) Annual Scholarship Award for meritorious Goan
students will be awarded to two Goan students who have secured the highest
aggregate marks at the S.S.C. examination conducted by the Goa  Board of
Secondary and Higher Secondary Education in March/April 2009. 

 The GWS awards are donated by Mr. and Mrs.
Sam Alphonso, Patron Members of the Goan Welfare Society.

 Only students of Goan origin are eligible to
apply for the awards. All those who qualify for the awards are requested to
submit their application along with photocopies of the Mark sheet and Passing
certificate attested by their School authorities, copies of their birth
certificate and birth certificate of their parents in proof of their Goan
origin, addressed to Mr. Alex Wilson Coelho, President of the Goan Welfare
Society, House No.486, Xindolem, Curtorim, Salcete, Goa 403709 within two weeks
from the date of this announcement.

 The Awards will be decided on the basis of
merit from among the applications received. The GWS awards are instituted as a
goodwill gesture in order to encourage Goan students to do well in their
academic career.  


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[GOAN-NRI] GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT - SCHOLARSHIP FOR GOAN STUDENTS IN KUWAIT

[Wilson Coelho]

The GWS Annual scholarship
Awards for top ranking Goan students, enrolled in Indian Schools in Kuwait
during the academic year 2008 -2009, will be awarded to three students who
secure the highest aggregate marks in Standard XII, one in each stream – Science
(PCB), Science (PCM) and Commerce, at the examinations conducted by the CBSE
Board in April 2009.

 A part from, another two
awards will be awarded to students of Standard X who secure the highest and
second highest aggregate marks at the examination conducted by the CBSE Board
in March/April 2009

 The GWS awards are
donated by Mr.   Mrs. Sam Alphonso – Patron member of the Goan
Welfare Society-Kuwait.

 Only Students of Goan
origin are eligible to apply for the awards under each of the said five
categories. All those who qualify for the awards are requested to submit their
application along with photocopies of marks sheet certified by their school
authorities, copies of their passport, copies of their birth certificate and
that of their parents, in proof of their origin addressed to Alex Wilson
Coelho, President of Goan Welfare Society- Kuwait,  P.O.Box 1335 Safat
13014 – Kuwait within two weeks from the date of declaration of the CBSE
results 2009. The application may be sent by post or hand delivered to any of
the new GWS managing committee members as per the convenience of the students.

 The GWS awards are
instituted as a goodwill gesture in order to encourage goan students to do well
in their academic career.

 We are, indeed, 
proud of our Achievers and wish to convey our best wishes to all aspiring
students – Good Luck to all.

 For further information
please contact Tel: 22429435 or 67065878 after 5pm or email: 
goanwelfaresoci...@gmail.com


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[Goanet] GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT - SCHOLARSHIP FOR GOAN STUDENTS IN KUWAIT

[Wilson Coelho]

The GWS Annual scholarship
Awards for top ranking Goan students, enrolled in Indian Schools in Kuwait
during the academic year 2008 -2009, will be awarded to three students who
secure the highest aggregate marks in Standard XII, one in each stream – Science
(PCB), Science (PCM) and Commerce, at the examinations conducted by the CBSE
Board in April 2009.

 A part from, another two
awards will be awarded to students of Standard X who secure the highest and
second highest aggregate marks at the examination conducted by the CBSE Board
in March/April 2009

 The GWS awards are
donated by Mr.   Mrs. Sam Alphonso – Patron member of the Goan
Welfare Society-Kuwait.

 Only Students of Goan
origin are eligible to apply for the awards under each of the said five
categories. All those who qualify for the awards are requested to submit their
application along with photocopies of marks sheet certified by their school
authorities, copies of their passport, copies of their birth certificate and
that of their parents, in proof of their origin addressed to Alex Wilson
Coelho, President of Goan Welfare Society- Kuwait,  P.O.Box 1335 Safat
13014 – Kuwait within two weeks from the date of declaration of the CBSE
results 2009. The application may be sent by post or hand delivered to any of
the new GWS managing committee members as per the convenience of the students.

 The GWS awards are
instituted as a goodwill gesture in order to encourage goan students to do well
in their academic career.

 We are, indeed, 
proud of our Achievers and wish to convey our best wishes to all aspiring
students – Good Luck to all.

 For further information
please contact Tel: 22429435 or 67065878 after 5pm or email: 
goanwelfaresoci...@gmail.com


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[Goanet] GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

[Wilson Coelho]

The
GWS Annual scholarship Awards for top ranking Goan students, enrolled
in Indian Schools in Kuwait during the academic year 2008 -2009, will
be awarded to three students who secure the highest aggregate marks in
Standard XII, one in each stream – Science (PCB), Science (PCM) and
Commerce, at the examinations conducted by the CBSE Board in April 2009.

 
A
part from, another two awards will be awarded to students of Standard X
who secure the highest and second highest aggregate marks at the
examination conducted by the CBSE Board in March/April 2009

 
The GWS awards are donated by Mr.   Mrs. Sam Alphonso – Patron member of the 
Goan Welfare Society-Kuwait.

 
Only
Students of Goan origin are eligible to apply for the awards under each
of the said five categories. All those who qualify for the awards are
requested to submit their application along with photocopies of marks
sheet certified by their school authorities, copies of their passport,
copies of their birth certificate and that of their parents, in proof
of their origin addressed to Alex Wilson Coelho, President of Goan
Welfare Society- Kuwait,  P.O.Box 1335 Safat
13014 – Kuwait within two weeks from the date of declaration of the
CBSE results 2009. The application may be sent by post or hand
delivered to any of the new GWS managing committee members as per the
convenience of the students.

 
The GWS awards are instituted as a goodwill gesture in order to encourage goan 
students to do well in their academic career.

 
We are, indeed,  proud of our Achievers and wish to convey our best wishes to 
all aspiring students – Good Luck to all.

 
For further information please contact Tel: 22429435 or 67065878 after 5pm or 
email: goanwelfaresoci...@gmail.com
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[GOAN-NRI]

[Wilson Coelho]

A
delegation of the Goan Welfare Society – Kuwait, comprising of  President 
(Wilson Coelho),
Treasurer(Rabindra Pimenta)  and  Committee Member (Franco D'Souza), met with 
the newly appointed Ambassador
of India to Kuwait, H.E. Shri Ajay Malhotra, and appraised him of the various
issues concerning the Indian community, with particular stress on the Goan
Community, living in Kuwait, and suggested measures to improve the services to
fellow Indians, wherever necessary.

 

The
Ambassador, was very receptive to the issues put forward, and during the course
of the discussions, he assured that everything possible will be done to benefit
the Non Resident Indians, living in Kuwait.  He went on to highlight the
improvements and major changes already effected in the Counselor Section at the
Embassy, since assuming charge, and vowed to do more for the citizens of India,
who are here to work and earn their livelihood in a dignified manner.

 

He also assured that he would be pleased to work in close coordination with the
various Associations involved in Community Development Programmes, and do
whatever needs to be done to assist in carrying forward to task at hand.

 

In view of the keen interest evinced by the Ambassador of India, the Indian
community can look forward to better services ahead, which will ultimately make
a big difference to our reputation and honour, in this part of the world.GOAN 
WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT 



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[Goanet] Konkni's Twins

[Wilson Coelho]

Dear Mr. Faleiro,



Have been a silent admirer of your esteemed postings and the knowledge
that you share.  I do fully subscribe for your views and opinion
expressed. I wish to add that Devnagiri must be given due importance
due to the fact that the script will help particularly the catholics to
learn Hindi and be something at all India level i.e to rise and shine
in the Indian cadres and not confined to Goa. We need effective and
qualified Goan administrators and not be ruled by others.  It is for
sure Devnagiri will help our sons and daughters to outshine at all
India level.



With all my best wishes

Wilson Coelho

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RE: [GOAN-NRI] Here’ s the Answer - to th e Ordinary Dance at Cidade de Goa

[Wilson Coelho]

Hi Cecil!

 

This is Master Piece.  Keep up the good works.

With all the best wishes and every support for the need of the hour and noble 
cause

 

Wilson Coelho
 


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Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2009 06:54:31 +
Subject: RE: [GOAN-NRI] Here’s the Answer - to the Ordinary Dance at Cidade de 
Goa





BRILLIANT  CECIL! 
BEST WISHES TO YOU, FAMILY, FRIENDS, RIGHT-THINKING GOANS TO MARCH 'TOGETHER'
TOMORROW 
 
Rgds
Mario Andrew Rodrigues
 

 
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 Date: Sat, 21 Mar 2009 01:26:57 +0530
 Subject: [GOAN-NRI] Here’s the Answer - to the Ordinary Dance at Cidade de Goa
 
 Here’s the Answer - by Jim Reeves
 When two worlds collide, over an Ordinance
 
 By Cecil Pinto
 
 The seething saga that led to what is popularly known as the Cidade de
 Goa Ordinance has thrown up a lot of names. Auduth  Anju Timblo,
 Gustavo Renato Pinto, Claude and Norma Alvares, Rozendo Mendonca, Ivo
 Cardozo, Charles Correa, Babush Monserrate, Victor Albuquerque, Cove
 Machado, Emiliano da Cruz, Digambar Kamat, Minguel Martins and of
 course eventually Aires Rodrigues will pile on. One name that has been
 ignored is Jim Reeves, whose Christmas Carol album is mandatory in
 every Christian home in India. Gentleman Jim as he was called, because
 of his warm velvety voice, died in a plane crash in 1964 – the very
 exact same year that the central Land Acquisition Act of 1894 was made
 applicable to Goa. Coincidence you say? Read on as our special
 correspondent Skeeter Davis answers a few Frequently Asked Questions
 regarding the Ordinance.
 
 Q: I hear the ITC WelcomGroup chain of hotels was involved in the controversy?
 
 A: Nothing of that sort. A popular song by Jim Reeves was,
 “Welcome to my world, Won't you come on in, Miracles I guess, Still
 happen now and then. Knock and the door will open. Seek and you will
 find. Ask and you will be given. The key to this world of mine”. The
 Timblos took this as their theme song and many politicians and
 bureaucrats have since knocked on their doors, and in reciprocal
 opened many doors for them.
 
 Q: Is that why some prominent people opposed to the ordinance still
 refer to Audhut and Anju Timblo as their ‘good friends’, and as
 ‘decent’ people?
 
 A: How people who are committing huge atrocities on Goan land and its
 people, through destructive mining and illegal hotel operations, can
 be termed as ‘decent’ is beyond me. The Timblos have played host to
 everyone who matters in Goa at one time or another. There’s no such
 thing as a free lunch. Now its payback time and that’s why you see so
 much groveling. As Jim Reeves sang, “From a Jack to a King, With no
 regrets I stacked the cards last night. And lady luck played her hand
 just right, And made me king of your heart.”
 
 Q. What about the Opposition? How come they’re not raising hell?
 
 A: How can they? You must understand that till two years back they
 were in power. As Jim Reeves sang, “I can't stop loving you, I've made
 up my mind, To live in memories, Of old lonesome times. I can't stop
 wanting you, It's useless to say. So I'll just live my life, In dreams
 of yesterday. Those happy hours, That we once new, Though long ago,
 Still make me blue. They say that time, Heals a broken heart. But time
 has stood still, Since we've been apart”
 
 Q: Is it true that many of the hotel’s employees will loose their jobs
 if the illegal section is demolished?
 
 A: First understand who are the crocodiles and why the tears. One
 gardening contractor (turned writer overnight) will lose one of his
 many landscaping contracts around Goa. One musician (turned writer
 overnight) will lose one of his many entertainment contracts. It’s not
 about livelihoods, but about greed. A few employees might be
 retrenched as happens all over Goa in much bigger numbers. The hotel
 owners arm-twisted all these people to get sympathy from the public.
 They failed miserably but the Government got the excuse they needed to
 pass the Ordinance. The Timblos used these words by Jim Reeves to
 convince the gullible employees, students and contractors, “No matter
 what the world may say about me. I know your love will always see me
 through. I love you for the way you never doubt me, But most of all I
 love you 'cause you're you.”
 
 Q: Can’t these Cidade and Timblo lovers stop being so pathetically
 subservient and self-serving?
 
 A: They should sing, as Jim Reeves did, “Please release me let me go,
 for I don't love you anymore. To waste our lives would be a sin,
 Release me and let me love again”
 
 Q: Now that the Timblos have broken so many laws are you saying only
 the general public, who have not been feted and pampered at Cidade de
 Goa, will stand up in protest?
 
 A: All right-thinking citizens, whoever their employer whatever their
 livelihood, should protest

[GOAN-NRI] Good News to Goan in Kuwait - More Flights to Goa

[Wilson Coelho]

More Direct Flights from Kuwait to Goa
 
As the summer season approaches, passengers intending to travel to Goa, 
directly from Kuwait, will be glad to hear the good news, that Jet Airways will 
commence operation from Kuwait to Goa via Mumbai, on daily basis, with effect 
from 29th March, 2009. All the flights will be departing from Kuwait at 2100 
hours and arrive Goa at 0730 hours.  Customs clearance facilities are available 
at Dabolim airport, on arrival.  The fares will be very competitive and, as 
such, a great advantage to the Goans, who have been looking forward to such 
opportunities, since long.  This good news is communicated to the Goan Welfare 
Society, by the officials.
 
It is also learnt through reliable sources, that Air Arabia, will commence 
direct flights from Kuwait to Goa via Sharjah, with effect from 19th April, 
2009.  The new schedule of flight operations will be out soon.  This again is a 
big advantage for passengers travelling to Goa, as the fares are going to get 
cheaper and travel convenient.
 
More information is available with the Airlines offices in Kuwait and Goa, and 
will be published worldwide soon.
 
 
Goan Welfare Society,
Kuwait.
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[Goanet] Good News to Goan in Kuwait - More Flights to Goa

[Wilson Coelho]

More Direct Flights from Kuwait to Goa
 
As the summer season approaches, passengers intending to travel to Goa, 
directly from Kuwait, will be glad to hear the good news, that Jet Airways will 
commence operation from Kuwait to Goa via Mumbai, on daily basis, with effect 
from 29th March, 2009. All the flights will be departing from Kuwait at 2100 
hours and arrive Goa at 0730 hours.  Customs clearance facilities are available 
at Dabolim airport, on arrival.  The fares will be very competitive and, as 
such, a great advantage to the Goans, who have been looking forward to such 
opportunities, since long.  This good news is communicated to the Goan Welfare 
Society, by the officials.
 
It is also learnt through reliable sources, that Air Arabia, will commence 
direct flights from Kuwait to Goa via Sharjah, with effect from 19th April, 
2009.  The new schedule of flight operations will be out soon.  This again is a 
big advantage for passengers travelling to Goa, as the fares are going to get 
cheaper and travel convenient.
 
More information is available with the Airlines offices in Kuwait and Goa, and 
will be published worldwide soon.
 
 
Goan Welfare Society,
Kuwait.
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[Goanet] Steps to be taken for transportation of dead body to India -

[Wilson Coelho]

 
 
Source of information - Indian Embassy - Kuwait  
 
1.Contact Consular Section (Tel: 2530600 extn. 271 / 244) with a copy each 
of the (a) Passport of the deceased, (b) Dearth Report issued by the hospital 
authorities and (c) Civil Identity Card of the person intimating the death to 
the Embassy.
2.The Embassy will issue an authority letter in favour of the informer, for 
collection of death certificate, passport, police report etc., for local 
authorities.
3.In case of police case, to approach police station to collect clearance 
from the police authorities.
4.To approach death and birth registration office of the area in which the 
deceased died, for obtaining the death certificate.
5.To approach death  birth registration office, Maidan Hawalli behind 
Police Station, either for collecting the death certificate or endorsing the 
death certificate issued by death and birth registration office of other 
governorate.
6.Death certificate issued by birth and death registration office and 
endorsed by Main office of birth and death registration office (Maidan 
Hawalli),  is required to be attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Consular 
Section, located at Shuwaikh, next to Kuwait News Agency Building.
7.The death certificate issued by birth and death registration office is 
required to be translated into English by any authorized translator in Kuwait.
8.Death registration in the Embassy of India, Kuwait – for registration of 
death the following documents are required:
(a)  Passport of the deceased with 2 copies.
(b)  Death certificate, duly attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kuwait, 
with 2 copies.
(c)  Translation of death certificate with 2 copies.
(d)  Police report with 2 copies (in case of accidental death).
9.To approach any airlines and obtain airway / ticket bill with confirmed 
date and time.  If you wish to send by Air India/Indian Airlines, contact Mr. 
Abraham John,  House of Travels, Tel: 4315538 /48 Mobile: 99057643 / 99629488  
Fax No. 431 5589 Email hotca...@gmail.com  Add: Farwaniya – Dajeej Block 1, 
Building 81, Alamia Complex Office No. 12, near Immigration  General Traffic 
Department, Farwaniya.
10. Approach Dr. Ali or Dr. Ramzi of Sabah Hospital (Mortuary) to obtain 
appointment for sealing of coffin box.  Dr. Ali will issue three slips (i) for 
Farwaniya mortuary or where the body is kept for transfer of dead body to Sabah 
Hospital (ii) for incharge of coffin box (iii) for Indian Embassy, Kuwait.
11. Approach the Embassy with the doctor’s slip alongwith a copy of airway bill.
12. After sealing the coffin box doctor will issue embalming certificate in 
Arabic, which is to be translated into English and hand over to the concerned 
representative of the airlines.
To approach three hours before the flight time to Sabah Hospital reception for 
requisition of ambulance and release of coffin box.

 

Goan Welfare Society - Kuwait 

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[GOAN-NRI] IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND NEED OF THE HOUR (SOURCE INDIAN EMBASSY - KUWAIT)

[Wilson Coelho]

Steps to be taken for transportation of dead body to India
 
 
1.Contact Consular Section (Tel: 2530600 extn. 271 / 244) with a copy each 
of the (a) Passport of the deceased, (b) Dearth Report issued by the hospital 
authorities and (c) Civil Identity Card of the person intimating the death to 
the Embassy.
2.The Embassy will issue an authority letter in favour of the informer, for 
collection of death certificate, passport, police report etc., for local 
authorities.
3.In case of police case, to approach police station to collect clearance 
from the police authorities.
4.To approach death and birth registration office of the area in which the 
deceased died, for obtaining the death certificate.
5.To approach death  birth registration office, Maidan Hawalli behind 
Police Station, either for collecting the death certificate or endorsing the 
death certificate issued by death and birth registration office of other 
governorate.
6.Death certificate issued by birth and death registration office and 
endorsed by Main office of birth and death registration office (Maidan 
Hawalli),  is required to be attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Consular 
Section, located at Shuwaikh, next to Kuwait News Agency Building.
7.The death certificate issued by birth and death registration office is 
required to be translated into English by any authorized translator in Kuwait.
8.Death registration in the Embassy of India, Kuwait – for registration of 
death the following documents are required:
(a)  Passport of the deceased with 2 copies.
(b)  Death certificate, duly attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kuwait, 
with 2 copies.
(c)  Translation of death certificate with 2 copies.
(d)  Police report with 2 copies (in case of accidental death).
9.To approach any airlines and obtain airway / ticket bill with confirmed 
date and time.  If you wish to send by Air India/Indian Airlines, contact Mr. 
Abraham John,  House of Travels, Tel: 4315538 /48 Mobile: 99057643 / 99629488  
Fax No. 431 5589 Email hotca...@gmail.com  Add: Farwaniya – Dajeej Block 1, 
Building 81, Alamia Complex Office No. 12, near Immigration  General Traffic 
Department, Farwaniya.
10. Approach Dr. Ali or Dr. Ramzi of Sabah Hospital (Mortuary) to obtain 
appointment for sealing of coffin box.  Dr. Ali will issue three slips (i) for 
Farwaniya mortuary or where the body is kept for transfer of dead body to Sabah 
Hospital (ii) for incharge of coffin box (iii) for Indian Embassy, Kuwait.
11. Approach the Embassy with the doctor’s slip alongwith a copy of airway bill.
12. After sealing the coffin box doctor will issue embalming certificate in 
Arabic, which is to be translated into English and hand over to the concerned 
representative of the airlines.
13. To approach three hours before the flight time to Sabah Hospital reception 
for requisition of ambulance and release of coffin box.   
 
GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT   


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RE: [GOAN-NRI] WHAT IS IT WITH US GOANS WHY DONT WE WANT TO PROGRESS THROUGH UNITY??

[Wilson Coelho]

Hi Rene!
 
Never ever get disheartened by a few of petit minds that do exist not only in 
the Goan arena but in human race.  There are a handful of few who work to 
destroy the humanity not realizing what harm they are doing.  This is out of 
cheer jealousy that brews in the minds of few who cannot do anything better and 
cannot see anyone else doing better.  Here in Kuwait I can name the characters 
and expose the facts based on the gournd reality.
 
It is high time that those involved in service to mankind and Goan Community at 
large work with courage and determination and march forward.  Such handful 
snakes are in every corner of the world not only among the Goans but in the 
human race.  Let us be proud of our rich heritage.  In your own words Rene - 
Together we can make it Happen
Wilson



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WHAT IS IT WITH US GOANS WHY DONT WE WANT TO PROGRESS THROUGH UNITY??





Thank you for your KIND words as usual , your support will help us GOANS  to 
WALK the TALK.Some of us .. as usual always try and destroy ...rather than 
helpus build our Goan commUNITY.I am what I am becuase some of our learned GOAN 
friends  say so ! God bless you and Goans everywhere. rene 



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Benedict Lobo benedictl...@gmail.com; Miguel Braganza 
miguelbraga...@yahoo.co.in; Tony col...@bigpond.com; Oscar Furtado 
oscar.furt...@rbc.com; bo...@goanet.org; ole_...@yahoo.co.uk; Cynthia 
Fernandes cynthia.fernan...@gmail.com; Arwin Mesquita 
arwinmesqu...@gmail.com; goan...@yahoo.co.uksent: Monday, January 26, 2009 
2:47:29 PMSubject: [GOAN-NRI] WHAT IS IT WITH US GOANS WHY DONT WE WANT TO 
PROGRESS THROUGH UNITY??


Ladies  Gentlemen, Boys and Girls
 
Time and again we hear Rene Barretto echoing/crying in wilderness about Goan 
Unity at each and every occasion and many of us in Goan Diaspora neglect his 
call
for reasons unknown. A case in question is Rene's recent e-mail in which he 
pleads for unity and he has asked some leaders to respond his e-mail of 21 
January 2009 for example where he poses an open question  We are often told 
that Goans in Canada are not inclined  to work TOGETHER (Lack unity ) ? why is 
it so? .  I understand Rene has not received any response to this! In 
Melbourne Goan associations are also split with humongous differences of 
opinion. What is it with us Goans ? Do we think leadership comes from superior 
caste or education?  I am told that it does not spring from either of those but 
through mindset. So basically something is wrong with
our mindset.
 
Are we all taking Rene bab for granted?  Don't we have any regard for what he 
and those associated with him have done so far? Rene has worked hard and 
continues
to work hard with a group of his close mates.  Why can't the rest of the Goans 
join in the bandwagon of Unity?
 
Why is it that we Goans cannot work in unity? Seriously, apart from those 
chamai excuses why are some of us the way we are?  I have seen some 
Goan motto that read Unity is strength whereas the same folks have double 
standards.  They refuse a valued event like World Goa Day on grounds
of why promote Konkani in overseas countries. 
 
A Goan is not a Goan if he/she cannot speak Konkani.  How many of us can speak 
Konkani and why do we call ourselves Goans. The Goans in Goa are doing 
a lot for Goa, whereas the Goans in Diaspora are lingering their real support 
for Goa and all things Goans.  We all need to find a joint way of helping Goa 
and our 
identity which is at crises at the moment. Let us all put a stop to what is 
happening in Goa.  Arwin Mesquita's e-mails show the pathetic stituation in 
Goa. 
 
The introduction World Goa Day by Rene Barretto throughout the world was 
supposed to be an event to bring all Goans together not only for a day but 
begin it 
with that day.  Why is it that many of us have that narrow mind and we love to 
work in vacuum?
 
Goa needs our calibre, experience, education and all the support we can, how 
about we all work together as there is no other way then working together 
that we can achieve. If our generation does not pull up our socks and help, our 
children and grand children will loose what we and our parents have cherished
of our lovely Goa.
 
The much desired Goan unity is required urgently to fight out the evil forces 
against us.  Goans in Goa cannot do it alone, they need our help in the Goan 
Diaspora. 
 
Regards
 
OSCAR
 





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[Goanet] SHAAM e SANGEET with HEMA SARDESAI ENTRY passes are available

[Wilson Coelho]

-- Forwarded message --
From: Ashfaque Khan
Date: Tue, Nov 25, 2008 at 11:48 AM
Subject: SHAAM e SANGEET with HEMA SARDESAI ENTRY passes are available
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]







* SHAAM e SANGEET **with** HEMA SARDESAI *


   *Indian Cultural Society** presents **SHAAM e SANGEET** to 
celebrate EID  DIWALI with **HEMA SARDESAI**, from Bollywood dated Nov 27th 
at 7.30 pm.*


   *Grand Prix Award winner HEMA SARDESAI is famous for her songs in 
Indian classical, Western pop, Hindi Film, Spiritual Folk etc. She is a 
vivacious, versatile and fun filled entertainer. A major milestone 
achievement is her solo song **Awaara.. Bhavaren..Jo... Houle... Houle**. 
**Gaye.**.. from the film Sapnay.


   *She has written lyrics for several albums, one of which **LOVE 
ME** released by TIPS Music, achieved Platinum Disc.


   *She has magnetic and poignant voice. Her journey started as first 
song-video*Choote Na Tera** Saath* on MTV which made her popular among 
music lovers.


   * Another hit was **SAJNAA** which bagged the zee music award for 
the best female pop album.


   *Hema sung many popular jingles for cosmetic products.** Coca Cola 
announced Hema as **THE QUEEN OF INDIPOP** in 2001. Her albums Hindustani 
Gudia and Piya se milke aaye nain won 'the best selling albums of the 
season'.*


   *She has charmed her fans by her filmy songs in. Dastak, Sapne, Zor, 
HumApke Dil Mein Rahte Hain, Pardes, Soldier, Biwi No.1, Josh, Khushi, 
Baghban, Janam Samjha Karo, Style, Ashoka, Market and many more.*


   *Hema was presented the **VISHALAKSHI** award for International 
Woman Achievers at the International Woman's Conference, June-07.*


   *Other than being a Super hit Singer, due to her sincere activities 
in social work such as  **Save The Girl Child** campaign, plea against 
Drug Addiction  outrage against pedophiles etc.


   *Hema is now addressed by the media as Singer  Social Activist.

   *Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy her melodious songs and 
euphonic voice




   On 27th Nov.2008 at Masrah Auditorium Hawally.*

   *For more Information, please contact: *

   *66568147, 99788692, 94450833, 99101514, 97319394, 23727736*

   *Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]


   Ashfaque Ahmed Khan
   President
   Indian Cultural Society Kuwait
   Telefax- 00965 3727736
   Mobile - 00965 66568147
   Mobile - 00965 94450833
   Email  - [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [GOAN-NRI] *Best UNITY in the World*

[Wilson Coelho]

Dear Fellow Netters,
 
I have read the postings with keen interest.  I have been leaving in Kuwait 
since 1976 and earning my daily bread. I am indeed a proud Goan and yet to see 
anyone superior to our fellow Goans barring a handful.  We are nearly 50,000 
odd Goans living here and earning their daily bread just as I do.  I have also 
very close association with other Indian communities besides other 
nationalities.  I dont find them any better than my fellow Goans.
 
Yes in every community there are a handful of people who out of jealosy or the 
reasons best known to them come up with fabricated stories to put down fellow 
humans.  These characters time and again proved that they cannot talk the talk 
and walk the walk.  I have yet to see their good deeds or actions.  Going 
through the net I can well judge for myself who is who and I do strongly 
believe that what the heart feels the tongue reveals.  The genuine characters 
are judged the way they walk, the way they talk and the way they write.
 
There are lots who are wanting to do good and help but do not want to come 
forward openly with the fear of backlash/unhealthy criticism from these handful 
of characters who portray themselves as reknowed journalist, social workers etc 
etc.  In my close association with fellow Goans, apart from other communities, 
I have come accross many wanting to help the down throdden with open arms but 
refuse to come forward to avoid dirty and filty criticism from these handful 
anti social elements.  In fact, in Kuwait all know who is who being a small 
world and close neat society.  They say truth and thruth alone can never lie 
hidden.  We can fool some people sometimes but not all the people all the time. 
 I have seen these few handful characters pose themselves as businessman, 
managers, captains etc but the ground reality is well known.  One can compare 
them to kitten that close their eyes when they drink the mothers milk thinking 
that the whole world is gone to sleep.  The truth is that they cannot rise and 
shine but make all the attempts to put down those who graciously do.  It does 
not matter to what or where we belong but what matters each one needs to work 
hard for own better tomorrow and earn laurels for our beloved land.
 
I have seen Goans going out of their way to help those in need as such I find 
no reason to believe why we should take the example of Keralites.  One needs to 
live in that community to know their problems better.  In conclusion I would 
like to say that we Goans are second to none and no other Community is above 
us.  I had the prilledge to work with various nationalities apart from other 
Indian Communities.  Let us be proud of our rich cultural, social heritage and 
let us work together keeping aside the handful who try their best to destroy 
those who work with sincerety and dedication besides helping out fellow Goans 
contributing to the cause and welfare of Goa and Goans.  I do personally get 
added energy the moment these particular shameful elements of ill repute in 
Kuwait ever criticise. There are lots of fellow Goans to admire/appreciate 
quietly and genuinely  the good and noble works done by fellow sons of the 
soil.  It is only through the courage and determination once can achieve.
 
Long live Goa and Goans Wilson Coelho



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Goan-nri@yahoogroups.co.in; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL 
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[GOAN-NRI] *Best UNITY in the World*




 
 
Dear All,
We Goans instead will do anything to put the other Goan down, though they 
themself will not do anything, but still anything to put the other person 
down...
 
 
ANTHONY YOU EMAIL WAS THE BEST.. 
 
AT LEAST NOW SOME GOANS WILL OPEN THEIR EYES..
 
TAKE FOR EXAMPLE WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE YAHOO GROUPS, ONE GOAN SITTING IN 
INDIA, ONE IS IN EUROPE ONE IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND SENDING OUT EMAILS LEFT / 
RIGHT AND CENTRE / POINTING OUT FINGERS TO EACH OTHER.. 
 
WHAT A SHAME. 
 
THE PERSON WHO WILL REPLY TO THIS EMAIL OF MINE - IS THE PERSON I AM TALKING 
ABOUT (LET ME SEE WHO WILL REPLY NOW). 
 
KEEP IT UP YOU KERALITES... GOOD FELLOWSHIP.
 
CYNTHIA FERNANDES
DUBAI
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On 11/13/08, Renson Menezes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 








No one can dispute this. Those working in the Gulf will have first hand 
knowledge of this unity. We Goans stand nowhere near them in terms of unity! 
Renson 
 



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[EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 
[EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Thursday, 13 November, 
2008 21:18:46Subject: [GOAN-NRI] *Best UNITY in the World*






*KERALITES* 
  
  
  
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[GOAN-NRI] GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT ANNUAL THANKSGING MASS

[Wilson Coelho]

GWS Thanksgiving Mass The Annual Thanksgiving Mass, offered by the Goan Welfare 
Society – Kuwait, in honour of  our Patron, Saint Francis Xavier, will be held 
on 5th December, 2008 at the Holy Family Cathedral, Kuwait City, at 9.00 am.   
All members, friends and well wishers are cordially invited to join in the 
Thanksgiving prayer, in commemoration of the 18th Anniversary of the Goan 
Welfare Society.   The Managing Committee thanks all the attendees in advance 
-God bless us all!
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[GOAN-NRI] GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT UNANIMOUSLY ELECT NEW MANAGING COMMITTEE

[Wilson Coelho]

GWS Elects New Managing Committee for 2008-2009 The Members of the Goan Welfare 
Society – Kuwait, at their Annual General Body Meeting held on 24th October, 
2008, have unanimously elected 13 Members to constitute the Managing Committee 
for the term 2008-09.   The following are the Managing Committee Office 
bearers: Mr. Alex Wilson Coelho   - President; Mr. Sydney Furtado   
   - Vice-President; Ms. Sharon De Sousa   - General 
Secretary;  Mr. Rabindra Pimenta   - Treasurer;  Mr. Cajetan 
Pereira   - Head of Cultural Cell; Mr. Joseph F.X. D'Souza  
   - Head of Educational Cell, Ms. Philomena Rebelo   - Joint 
Secretary;  Mr. Mario Rebello - Joint Treasurer;  Mr. 
Lowrenco Miranda - Member Cultural Cell;  Mr. Domnic Araujo 
  - Member Cultural Cell;  Ms. Muriel Alphonso- Member 
Educational Cell, Mr. Franco D'Souza - Member Educational Cell; 
 Mr. Dinesh Dessai - Internal Auditor;  Mr. Mariano Da 
Silva- Auditor General. The New Managing Committee is all set 
to conduct their activities, in accordance with the mandate given to them by 
the General Body, and work as a team, to safeguard the interests of the 
Society, as desired by the members.  Top priority will be accorded to the 
Resolutions passed at the AGM. Please visit our website 
www.goanwelfaresociety.com or email us on [EMAIL PROTECTED] and post your 
suggestions, comments, concerns, etc. to help the Managing Committee to pursue 
matters of common interest to the Goan community at large.   Our motto is 
Service to fellow Goans.
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[Goanet] Goan Welfare Society Kuwait Annual Thanksgiving Mass

[Wilson Coelho]

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GWS Thanksgiving Mass The Annual Thanksgiving Mass, offered by the Goan Welfare 
Society – Kuwait, in honour of  our Patron, Saint Francis Xavier, will be held 
on 5th December, 2008 at the Holy Family Cathedral, Kuwait City, at 9.00 am.   
All members, friends and well wishers are cordially invited to join in the 
Thanksgiving prayer, in commemoration of the 18th Anniversary of the Goan 
Welfare Society.   The Managing Committee thanks all the attendees in advance 
-God bless us all!
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[Goanet] GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT UNANIMOUSLY ELECT NEW MANAGING COMMITTEE FOR 2008-20009

[Wilson Coelho]

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GWS Elects New Managing Committee for 2008-2009 The Members of the Goan Welfare 
Society – Kuwait, at their Annual General Body Meeting held on 24th October, 
2008, have unanimously elected 13 Members to constitute the Managing Committee 
for the term 2008-09.   The following are the Managing Committee Office 
bearers: Mr. Alex Wilson Coelho   - President; Mr. Sydney Furtado   
   - Vice-President; Ms. Sharon De Sousa   - General 
Secretary;  Mr. Rabindra Pimenta   - Treasurer;  Mr. Cajetan 
Pereira   - Head of Cultural Cell; Mr. Joseph F.X. D'Souza  
   - Head of Educational Cell, Ms. Philomena Rebelo   - Joint 
Secretary;  Mr. Mario Rebello - Joint Treasurer;  Mr. 
Lowrenco Miranda - Member Cultural Cell;  Mr. Domnic Araujo 
  - Member Cultural Cell;  Ms. Muriel Alphonso- Member 
Educational Cell, Mr. Franco D'Souza - Member Educational Cell; 
 Mr. Dinesh Dessai - Internal Auditor;  Mr. Mariano Da 
Silva- Auditor General. The New Managing Committee is all set 
to conduct their activities, in accordance with the mandate given to them by 
the General Body, and work as a team, to safeguard the interests of the 
Society, as desired by the members.  Top priority will be accorded to the 
Resolutions passed at the AGM. Please visit our website 
www.goanwelfaresociety.com or email us on [EMAIL PROTECTED] and post your 
suggestions, comments, concerns, etc. to help the Managing Committee to pursue 
matters of common interest to the Goan community at large.   Our motto is 
Service to fellow Goans.
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RE: [GOAN-NRI] [Goanet] An Open letter to Goan Parents.

[Wilson Coelho]

Indeed a very good article with ground reality besides an eye opener.  It all 
depends on our Educational System to mould these young minds for better 
tormorrow
 
My hats off to Selma
Wilson



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+Subject: [GOAN-NRI] [Goanet] An Open letter to Goan Parents.




[Goanet] An Open letter to Goan Parents.Thanks Selma,I read it twice...about 
the parentsThought provokingSome more of it please!QuoteYet again I see Goa's 
parochial views come to the fore, as if to prove to the world that we live in 
the back of beyond. Everytime the victim or alleged victim is a young women, 
Goans seem bent on questioning the parenting skills of these unfortunate 
girls.Goans, please don't wear your hypocrisy on your sleeves. Please, first 
tell us where are the fathers and mothers of all those girls that board at 
Carmels and other hostels? Are they not young girls too, who are left alone to 
do as they please, because their Goan parents work in the Gulf? Please tell us 
also where are fathers of all those boys who roam the streets on their bikes, 
flashing money and spending like there is no tomorrow? Perhaps their fathers 
are onboard ships, bearing the brunt of callous customers. Perhaps their 
fathers are enduring the heat of the Arabian sun. In anycase, a whole 
generation of young men and women have grown up now, without fathers, without 
mothers, in the custody of aging grand-parents, sometimes worse still left in 
the care of Carmelite nuns.We too have been guilty of leaving our children 
alone, but we've had to do it, to fill our bellies. perhaps these foreigners 
have their own reasons as to why they are single-handedly bringing up children. 
Should we sit in judgement of them?As a Goan girl who finished her college in 
Goa, let me tell you, your sons and daughters are no better than those of these 
foreigners. Your sons and daughters are doing exactly what these Western 
girls and boys are doing. Except you don't know it. And if you do know it, you 
prefer to blind yourself to the truth, always assuming that your own Shanna boy 
or Baby-girl would never do such a thing. The truth is, adolescent hormones are 
not so discriminatory. They run wild in everyone.As a Goan mother of a small 
Goan girl, I am no more capable of protecting her from the pedophiles or the 
rapists of this world, than I am of stopping the tide. I cannot hide her from 
the world, I cannot incarcerate her in an ivory tower to keep her safe. She has 
her own life to live, she has her own path and destiny to find, her own 
exploration and experimentation to engage in. I can only wish for her safety. I 
can only hope that the mothers of sons have done their job, in raising 
responsible men.So please stop blaming outsiders, they are parents just like 
you and me, trying to do their best in this confusing world in which they have 
little control.Best,[EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa  NRI related info... 
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RE: [GOAN-NRI] Re: Goa-America Heart Foundation

[Wilson Coelho]

Hi Arwin!
 
This is a  novel idea and they were in touch with me sometime back.  I really 
had no time to concentrate but now guess will have time to devote to this novel 
idea and we must all join hands and go ahead.  I will put up the matter to Goan 
Welfare Society - Kuwait.  I am sure our brothers here will embrace with open 
arms for such genuine causes
 
With all the best wishes 
Wilson Coelho



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Dear Goans,
 
This week, I had the opportunity to meet some dedicated Goans in the USA; 
pursuing an impressive not-for-profit project i.e. Goa-America Heart Foundation.
 
We should all support such noble foundations; surely it involves a lot of hard 
work  selfless dedication, by the respective people. Please see the details 
below and on the  website mentioned. 
 
Kindly contact them directly should you need further details.
 
Dev Borem Korum,
Arwin Mesquita
 
 
2008/10/23 christopher nunes [EMAIL PROTECTED]



Dear Arwin,
It was a pleasure meeting you.  My hat off to you for your enthusiasm in trying 
to make a difference and in bringing some identity to Goa.  Your power point 
presentation was indeed uplifting and I am very appreciative of the effort you 
put in to generate the same.  Best of luck to you in this endeavour.
 
As Neville mentioned, we are part of the team working on the Goa-America Heart 
Foundation (GAHF) project.
 
The Trustees in Goa under the direction of Ian Martin are doing a wonderful job 
in making this project a reality and have been diligently working on it for few 
years.  Please visit our website www.gaheartfoundation.org.  Attached is a 
brochure (front and back) that we had put together for Phase 1 of this project. 
 We are very much interested in obtaining funds for both phases of this 
project.  Details of both phases are given below.  If you have any questions, 
please feel free to contact me at  [EMAIL PROTECTED]  I am based in New Jersey. 
 We are counting on you to help spread the word about this not-for-profit 
project by contacting Goans in the Middle East, and requesting them to assist 
financially. 
Best regards,
Christopher Nunes
Secretary, GAHF, Inc
Trustee of GAHFT
Who we are
Goa-America Heart Foundation (GAHF) is a not-for-profit organization, 
established to promote state-of-the-art cardiac care in Goa. 
The idea of creating Goa-America Cardiac Center (GACC) in Goa originated from 
Dr. Daniel Neville Mascarenhas, interventional cardiologist practicing in 
Pennsylvania and New Jersey in the United States of America. He has been the 
driving force behind this project. 
The Trustees of GAHF are professional individuals who are established in their 
respective professions in the USA and in India, driven by a desire to help our 
homeland in the area of health care in general and cardiac care in particular. 
GAHF Inc., seeks to galvanize the Indian community in general and the Goan 
community in particular as well as the international community, to embrace this 
project of providing cardiac care in Goa, and to support it with their 
financial, material and professional resources, and by contributing their time 
and skills. 
GAHF Inc. will remain the primary vehicle to raise funds and disburse them, as 
outlined in the mission statement below. GAHFT, as explained in the mission 
statement below will be involved directly in negotiation for, and acquisition 
of, property and equipment needed to provide the care. It will supervise and 
monitor the operations initially of the cardiac clinic and later of the cardiac 
care center, and its quality of care. 
GAHF, Inc. is a duly registered not-for-profit corporation in the State of New 
York in U.S.A. with approval from Internal Revenue Service for 501(c)3 tax 
exempt status for US donors. It has an operational charter and by-laws 
governing procedures and the business to be undertaken by the corporation. The 
office holders of GAHF do not receive any remuneration for their services. 
There are currently no administrative costs associated with the organization, 
as time, skills and facilities have been provided by its members and 
well-wishers in India and abroad on a no-cost basis. 
Vision
Goa-America Heart Foundation seeks to provide affordable cardiac care to Goans 
regardless of caste, creed or socio-economic status. It will place particular 
emphasis on preventive care, and on educating the public on the importance of 
prevention, particularly in the area of Cardiovascular Health. 
Mission
The Mission is to raise funds

[GOAN-NRI] GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY KUWAIT ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING

[Wilson Coelho]

Goan Welfare Society Annual Meeting
The Annual General body Meeting of the Goan Welfare Society, will be held on 
Friday, 24th October, 2008 from 11.00 am onwards at Carlton Tower Hotel, to 
transact the following business:
 
1)  -To adopt the amendments to the Memorandum of Association of the Goan 
Welfare Society.
2)  -To resolve pending issues as discussed in the previous extra-ordinary 
Meeting.
3)  -Presentation of the Annual Activities Report for the period ending 
August, 2008.
4)  -Presentation of the Annual Financial Statement for the fiscal year 
ending August, 2008.
5)  -Elections to constitute the new Managing Committee for the terms 
stipulated in the Memorandum of Association.
6)  Any other business with the permission of the Chairman.
 
 Members are hereby requested to attend and participate in the deliberations.  
Those desirous of contesting the elections are required to file their 
nominations, on or before the 20th of October, 2008, to enable smooth conduct 
of the process. 
 
Please bring your Membership cards for the purpose of verification at the 
entrance at the venue.
For any information or suggestions, please contact via email:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
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[Goanet] GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING

[Wilson Coelho]

Goan Welfare Society Annual Meeting
The Annual General body Meeting of the Goan Welfare Society, will be held on 
Friday, 24th October, 2008 from 11.00 am onwards at Carlton Tower Hotel, to 
transact the following business:
 
1)  -To adopt the amendments to the Memorandum of Association of the Goan 
Welfare Society.
2)  -To resolve pending issues as discussed in the previous extra-ordinary 
Meeting.
3)  -Presentation of the Annual Activities Report for the period ending 
August, 2008.
4)  -Presentation of the Annual Financial Statement for the fiscal year 
ending August, 2008.
5) -Elections to constitute the new Managing Committee for the terms 
stipulated in the Memorandum of Association.
6)  Any other business with the permission of the Chairman.
 
 Members are hereby requested to attend and participate in the deliberations.  
Those desirous of contesting the elections are required to file their 
nominations, on or before the 20th of October, 2008, to enable smooth conduct 
of the process. 
 
Please bring your Membership cards for the purpose of verification at the 
entrance at the venue.
For any information or suggestions, please contact via email:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
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[Goanet] GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT FELICITATES SSC TOP RANKERS IN GOA

[Wilson Coelho]

GWS - Kuwait felicitates SSC Top-Rankers
 
 
The Goan Welfare Society – Kuwiat, in coordination with the Lions Club of 
Loutolim, organized the Awards presentation ceremony, on the 4th of October, 
2008, in the premises of the Loyola High School, Margao-Goa, to felicitate and 
honour, the two top ranking students from Goa, who presented their credentials, 
in response to the announcements published in the news media, for the 
prestigious GWS Awards.  The Awards include, Certificates of Merit and Cash 
Packets.  The GWS Awards, have been generously offered by, Mr  Mrs Sam 
Alphonso, Patron Members of the Goan Welfare Society.
 
The Awards were presented to Master Nikhil Krishna Sahakari, a student of A.J. 
de Almeida High School, Ponda, who secured 92.67 per cent marks; and Miss 
Yamuna Promod Naik, a student of St. Mary’s Convent High School, Mapusa, who 
secured 92.33 percent marks, at the SSC Examination, conducted by the Goa Board 
of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Panaji-Goa.
 
Mr.Xavier Furtado, CMD of Holiday Inn Resorts, who was the Chief Guest at the 
Elocution Competition for Junior Orator of Goa, organised by Lions Club of 
Loutulim, gave away the Awards, on behalf of the Goan Welfare Society – Kuwait, 
to the two awardees, in the presence of a large number of students and invitees.
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[GOAN-NRI] ANNOUNCING THE DEATH OF ROBERT D'SOUZA IN KUWAIT

[Wilson Coelho]

Dear All,
 
Regret to inform the sad demise of Robert D'Souza -  (Husband of Deodita- 
Chorao - father of Carmen, Gary  Carl) Teacher at Carmel School - Kuwait), 
Ex-Commercial Bank of Kuwait - Kuwait, Ex-Treasurer of Kuwait Goans Association 
- Kuwait, Shareholder of Gulf Goans Hotels Company Ltd - Panjim - Goa (Hotel 
Goan Heritage-Calangute) at 7.33 a.m. this morning after brief illness.  
Funeral is scheduled for Saturday Sept. 27, 2008 at 4.00 p.m. - Holy Family 
Cathedral, Kuwait City.  
 
Please spread a word around.
 
MAY THE DEAR DEPARTED SOUL REST IN PEACE AND GOOD LORD GIVE THE FAMILY COURAGE 
AND STRENGHT TO BEAR THE PAIN
 
Wilson Coelho
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[GOAN-NRI] GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

[Wilson Coelho]

 
 
Goan Welfare Society Annual Meeting
The Annual General body Meeting of the Goan Welfare Society, will be held on 
Friday, 24th October, 2008 from 11.00 am onwards at Carlton Tower Hotel, to 
transact the following business:
 
1)  To adopt the amendments to the Memorandum of Association of the Goan 
Welfare Society.
2)  To resolve pending issues as discussed in the previous extra-ordinary 
Meeting.
3)  Presentation of the Annual Activities Report for the period ending 
August, 2008.
4)  Presentation of the Annual Financial Statement for the fiscal year 
ending August, 2008.
5)  Elections to constitute the new Managing Committee for the terms 
stipulated in the Memorandum of Association.
6)  Any other business with the permission of the Chairman.
 
 Members are hereby requested to attend and participate in the deliberations.  
Those desirous of contesting the elections are required to file their 
nominations, on or before the 20th of October, 2008, to enable smooth conduct 
of the process. 
 
Please bring your Membership cards for the purpose of verification at the 
entrance at the venue.
For any information or suggestions, please contact via email:[EMAIL PROTECTED]  
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[Goanet] GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING

[Wilson Coelho]

 
 
Goan Welfare Society Annual Meeting
The Annual General body Meeting of the Goan Welfare Society, will be held on 
Friday, 24th October, 2008 from 11.00 am onwards at Carlton Tower Hotel, to 
transact the following business:
 
1)  To adopt the amendments to the Memorandum of Association of the Goan 
Welfare Society.
2)  To resolve pending issues as discussed in the previous extra-ordinary 
Meeting.
3)  Presentation of the Annual Activities Report for the period ending 
August, 2008.
4)  Presentation of the Annual Financial Statement for the fiscal year 
ending August, 2008.
5)  Elections to constitute the new Managing Committee for the terms 
stipulated in the Memorandum of Association.
6)  Any other business with the permission of the Chairman.
 
 Members are hereby requested to attend and participate in the deliberations.  
Those desirous of contesting the elections are required to file their 
nominations, on or before the 20th of October, 2008, to enable smooth conduct 
of the process. 
 
Please bring your Membership cards for the purpose of verification at the 
entrance at the venue.
For any information or suggestions, please contact via email:[EMAIL PROTECTED]  
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[Goanet] ANNOUNCING THE DEATH OF ROBERT D'SOUZA IN KUWAIT

[Wilson Coelho]

Dear All, Regret to inform the sad demise of Robert D'Souza -  (Husband of 
Deodita- Chorao - father of Carmen, Gary  Carl) Teacher at Carmel School - 
Kuwait), Ex-Commercial Bank of Kuwait - Kuwait, Ex-Treasurer of Kuwait Goans 
Association - Kuwait, Shareholder of Gulf Goans Hotels Company Ltd - Panjim - 
Goa (Hotel Goan Heritage-Calangute) at 7.33 a.m. this morning after brief 
illness.  Funeral is scheduled for Saturday Sept. 27, 2008 at 4.00 p.m. - Holy 
Family Cathedral, Kuwait City.   Please spread a word around. MAY THE DEAR 
DEPARTED SOUL REST IN PEACE AND GOOD LORD GIVE THE FAMILY COURAGE AND STRENGHT 
TO BEAR THE PAIN Wilson Coelho
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RE: [GOAN-NRI] HI

[Wilson Coelho]

Hi All!
 
I do strongly believe that we Goans are not different from any other Community 
or Nationality for that matter having worked and lived under such and environ.  
Those of us deeply involved must pay least attention to those defective and 
jealous minds that cannot do anything better but all out to criticise for the 
sake of critic.  In my life I went to the extent to challenge these bunch of 
crooks to come forward and take over the reigns and do something better than 
those engaged in serving the humanity.  These characters are back benchers all 
out only for the personal glorification. This is very clearly evident in the 
write ups and personal publicity more than actions. Jealousy is inborn in their 
blood.
 
My request to those involved in the service of the Community to march forward 
and never to look back but to give ear to all to improvise on the service only. 
 Constructive criticism is welcome and very important for the uplift and 
development of the Community Service for sure. As for as I am concerned it 
gives me the courage and determination to move forward and accept the 
challenges in life.  I know it is hard for some but we have to move forward and 
not sussegado or sleep over matters of importance.
 
God Help those in forefront
Wilson Coelho



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Atam Koll'llem Cynthia bai? Typical Goans crab mentality?
 
Lino--- On Mon, 9/22/08, Cynthia Fernandes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Dear 
Oscar, Rene, Ben, Arwin et al,




 
Have you all noticed how we work.. in spurts and in jerks when one writes 
the other wake up and when the other write... one wakes up... Otherwise all 
sleeping..
 
Goodnite... 
 
Good way of working towards anything,, no replies to any queries nothing...
 
Only back biting and pin pointing.. Typical Goan mentality. Susegad.
 
Good work guys, keep it up
 
Cynthia
   





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[GOAN-NRI] Condolence Message

[Wilson Coelho]

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE
 
We are deeply saddened by the sudden demise of our dear friend, late Domnic 
Fernandes, ex employee of Kuwait Airways, Kuwait, who passed away today, in 
Mumbai.
 
Domnic, was a Life Member of the Goan Welfare Society, and served in the 
Managing Committee for over 10 years, until 2004.  Through his commitment and 
dedication, he has served the society with distinction and has contributed a 
lot towards the progress and well being of the society.  His contributions will 
always be remembered by the members of the Goan Welfare Society – Kuwait.
 
The Managing Committee and the members of the Goan Welfare Society, deeply 
mourn the sad demise of Domnic and convey heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved 
family; wife Helen, sons and grand children of the deceased, and pray God 
grants eternal rest to the soul of the departed, in his heavenly abode.
 
May his soul rest in peace.
 
 
Managing Committee
Goan Welfare Society – Kuwait.
19.09.2008 
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[Goanet] Condolence Message

[Wilson Coelho]

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE
 
We are deeply saddened by the sudden demise of our dear friend, late Domnic 
Fernandes, ex employee of Kuwait Airways, Kuwait, who passed away today, in 
Mumbai.
 
Domnic, was a Life Member of the Goan Welfare Society, and served in the 
Managing Committee for over 10 years, until 2004.  Through his commitment and 
dedication, he has served the society with distinction and has contributed a 
lot towards the progress and well being of the society.  His contributions will 
always be remembered by the members of the Goan Welfare Society – Kuwait.
 
The Managing Committee and the members of the Goan Welfare Society, deeply 
mourn the sad demise of Domnic and convey heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved 
family; wife Helen, sons and grand children of the deceased, and pray God 
grants eternal rest to the soul of the departed, in his heavenly abode.
 
May his soul rest in peace.
 
 
Managing Committee
Goan Welfare Society – Kuwait.
19.09.2008 
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[Goanet] ANNOUNCEMENT - PRAYER CUM SOLIDARITY MEETING OF INDIAN CATHOLICS IN KUWAIT - CITY CHURCH HALL AT 6.00 P.M

[Wilson Coelho]

Dear All,
 
Please note that a Prayer followed by Solidarity Meeting will be held on 
Thursday 18-09-2008 at 6.00 p.m. in the Church Hall Kuwait City.  All Goan 
Catholics are cordially invited to join hands in Prayers and extend 
wholehearted support to attain peace and tranquility in the disturb areas and 
save the innocent lives of fellow brothers and sisters.  Please spread the word 
around. 
Thanks and regards 
 
Wilson Coelho
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RE: [GOAN-NRI] LIFE LEASE HOUSING PROJECT INFORMATION MEETINGS FOR THE GOAN AND INDO CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

[Wilson Coelho]

Hi Rene!
 
Indeed! it is interesting.  Looking forward for further details
 
Thanks
Wilson Coelho



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+Subject: [GOAN-NRI] LIFE LEASE HOUSING PROJECT INFORMATION MEETINGS FOR 
THE GOAN AND INDO CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY




Friends ! I believe that this is a GREAT project and needs the support 
/participation of the Global Goan Community.rene barretoWORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN 
ASSOCIATIONS 
http://worldgoan.blogspot.com/==http://whatsongoanworld.blogspot.com/LIFE
 LEASE HOUSING PROJECT INFORMATION MEETINGS FOR THE GOAN AND INDO CHRISTIAN 
COMMUNITYThe Goan and Canorient Seniors’ Clubs, the GOA and the GCO, invite you 
to an information meeting, to learn about a Life Lease Housing Project, for the 
Goan and Indo Christian (Manglorean, East and Anglo Indian,etc.) Community 
Seniors’ in the GTA.The concept of Life Lease Housing is a Community based 
multi unit dwelling developed for Active Seniors, which would be equity 
financed by the prospective resident, who would be seeking to downsize in the 
next 5 to 7 years. The resident has the right to sell the Lease on the unit at 
market value or pass it down through the estate.The project would also be of 
interest to children who wish to purchase housing for aging parents and later 
move into it themselves and to investors who would purchase a unit to rent out 
to a Senior resident.The Life Lease Housing Project will be sponsored by the 
Goan Charitable Organisation, which will have the benefit of obtaining GST and 
PST rebates on the building construction costs and savings on the Land Transfer 
Tax, which combined with the lower base cost, will price the units below the 
new condominium market value.The building will be designed for Seniors’ seeking 
an active life style and contain Social, Dining, Exercise, Medical and 
Religious facilities, similar to a modern Seniors’ Residence.Location of the 
Project will be determined by the results of a Survey to be completed after the 
meeting.Westend Eastend Sunday, October 26,2008, from 3 to 6 pm Sunday, 
September 7,2008, from 2 to 5 pm Burnhamthorpe Community Centre, Forest Glen 
Room1500 Gulleden Drive(Off Burnhamthorpe Road, East of Dixie Rd)Mississauga. 
Commander Park Hall, 140 Commander Blvd(off McCowan Road, North of the 
401)Scarborough. Please sign up at your Seniors’ Club or call or email any of 
the following to indicate your attendance, for planning purposes.West 
EastSheila Fernandez – 416-622-1745 Alu Carvalho – 905-470-2250 [EMAIL 
PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Rebello - 905-276-7890 Dr. Sal Rocha - 
905-472-4177 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Darrel Carvalho – 905-897-0890 
Tony D’Silva - [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Almeida – 905-842-5403 Danny 
Gomes - [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] D’Mello - 416-473-6729 Roque 
Barreto - [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
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[GOAN-NRI] Announcement - GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT CELEBRATES GOA DAY 2008

[Wilson Coelho]

 
The traditional Annual Goa Day 2008 organized by the Goan Welfare Society - 
Kuwait in association with other Goan Clubs and Organizations is scheduled for 
November 7, 2008.  Watch out for further details.  Together we can work wonders.
 
Long Live Goa and Goans
 
The Managing Committee
Goan Welfare Society - Kuwait
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[Goanet] Announcement - GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT CELEBRATES GOA DAY 2008

[Wilson Coelho]

 
The traditional Annual Goa Day 2008 organized by the Goan Welfare Society - 
Kuwait in association with other Goan Clubs and Organizations is scheduled for 
November 7, 2008.  Watch out for further details.  Together we can work wonders.
 
Long Live Goa and Goans
 
The Managing Committee
Goan Welfare Society - Kuwait
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[GOAN-NRI]

[Wilson Coelho]

Further to the publication on the  local dailies, a Notice is hereby given that 
an Extra Ordinary General Body Meeting will be held on 29th August 2008 at 
Carlton Towers from 11:00 am onwards, due to the prevailing situation which 
needs to be addressed by the General Body to find appropriate solutions.
 
At this Meeting the Managing Committee proposes to present the pending 
unsettled accounts which were handed over to the present Committee by the 
ex-President Carmo Santos on 20th April 2007 which are inconclusive.
 
The present Managing Committee has exercised all options to recover the 
unsettled amounts to the tune of about KD 3000/- shown as outstanding in the 
statement of accounts from 2004 to 2007 but could not succeed due to improper 
records.
 
The Records of the Society which are in the custody of ex-General Secretary, 
Gasper Almeida continue to be in his custody despite of written notices and 
verbal requests to hand over the same to the newly elected General Secretary, 
Mrs. Sharon De Sousa. Till date the records continue to be illegally held by 
ex-General Secretary.
 
In addition to addressing the above concerns, the following Agenda will also be 
discussed: 
 
To find suitable solutions to discipline members who resort to un-ethical 
behavior. 
 
To review the proposed amendments to the Constitution, presented by the 
Managing Committee, for adoption after due consideration.
 
All members are requested to be present and participate in the deliberation and 
safeguard the interest of the Society.
 
Kindly bring your Membership Cards or this Notice for identification.
 
  
 
Managing Committee 
Goan Welfare Society
 

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RE: [GOAN-NRI] Please Do Not Criticize

[Wilson Coelho]

Dear Anthony (NRI-Goan),
 
My salutations for the views well expressed.  It is a sad part that a handful 
of characters are all out to criticise only for the sake of criticism.  I do 
concur with the views well expressed, if these element were to come up with the 
solutions to the views expressed or come up with concrete proposals for sure 
Goa will be a paradise to live.  Guess every community on this planet have such 
characters.  The result is that good people stay away as they do not like to be 
subjected to such unhealthy criticism.  They simple prefer to watch while 
others are ready to face it boldly and courageously.  With my close association 
with the community affairs I did learn a lot and stood with courage and 
determination to fight out with the bunch of character for noble cause of Goa 
and Goans.  One does get inspired at times by such unhealthy criticism and take 
it as a challenge.   It would be so nice if they come forward and hold the 
reins in their hands and do better for the well being of our Community.  Guess 
they are born that way and will die that way only being a part of Good Lord's 
creations.
 
Please keep up the good works for sure it will pay in the long run.
With all best wishes
Wilson Coelho 



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Dear Goans, 
  
  
Please do not Criticize. If you find any wrong of any one, please tell him. If 
you didn’t agree with his views, please inform him, but please do not 
criticize. Tell him in a polite way. Give him the Solutions. If you find that 
person is not doing the right things, please tell him to do the right things, 
but without criticizing it. Please tell him in a nice way. He will appreciate 
your courage and sincerity in Saving Goa  Goans. 
  
  
You point his mistake, but with the solutions. You tell him that he is doing 
the mistake, but with the solutions. If you have good views and the right 
things to do, please come forward without criticizing it. 
  
  
Sometimes, we loose the right person, due to unnecessary criticism. May be he 
is doing the mistake. So, inform him and show his mistake with the solutions or 
you can come forward and do the right things. No one is stopping anyone from 
doing the Good  Right Things for Goa  Goans. Only Criticizing and then 
disappearing is not good for Goa  Goans. 
  
  
May be we didn’t realize, how many True Goans, we have lost due to unnecessary 
Criticism. 
  
  
Please, this is my Personal View on Criticism and I always avoid Criticizing, 
who are really doing Good for the People. 
  
 
VIVA GOA 





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[Goanet] GWS - Kuwait Extra-Ordinary General Body Meeting Notice to Members

[Wilson Coelho]

Further to the publication on the  local dailies, a Notice is hereby given that 
an Extra Ordinary General Body Meeting will be held on 29th August 2008 at 
Carlton Towers from 11:00 am onwards, due to the prevailing situation which 
needs to be addressed by the General Body to find appropriate solutions.
 
At this Meeting the Managing Committee proposes to present the pending 
unsettled accounts which were handed over to the present Committee by the 
ex-President Carmo Santos on 20th April 2007 which are inconclusive.
 
The present Managing Committee has exercised all options to recover the 
unsettled amounts to the tune of about KD 3000/- shown as outstanding in the 
statement of accounts from 2004 to 2007 but could not succeed due to improper 
records.
 
The Records of the Society which are in the custody of ex-General Secretary, 
Gasper Almeida continue to be in his custody despite of written notices and 
verbal requests to hand over the same to the newly elected General Secretary, 
Mrs. Sharon De Sousa. Till date the records continue to be illegally held by 
ex-General Secretary.
 
In addition to addressing the above concerns, the following Agenda will also be 
discussed: 
 
To find suitable solutions to discipline members who resort to un-ethical 
behavior. 
 
To review the proposed amendments to the Constitution, presented by the 
Managing Committee, for adoption after due consideration.
 
All members are requested to be present and participate in the deliberation and 
safeguard the interest of the Society.
 
Kindly bring your Membership Cards or this Notice for identification.
 
  
 
Managing Committee 
Goan Welfare Society
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[GOAN-NRI]

[Wilson Coelho]

  Dinesh Bhatia
  Counsellor
Tel: (+965) 2510891
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
July 28, 2008
 
 
Dear President/Secretary,
 
The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Government of 
India has announced the Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (SPDC - 
2009) for the children of PIOs/NRIs to pursue undergraduate programmes for 
Professional and General courses in Higher and Technical Institutions in India. 
 100 scholarships are being offered for Undergraduate courses in disciplines 
including Engineering/Architecture/ Technology, Humanities/ Liberal Arts, 
Commerce, Management - BBA/BBM, Journalism, Hotel Management, 
Agriculture/Animal Husbandry, Sciences, Law etc. The Educational Consultants 
India Limited (Ed.CIL), a Government of India Enterprise, has been designated 
as the Nodal Agency for implementation of the SPDC.  The announcement details, 
guidelines and the application form can be downloaded from the Ed.CIL websites 
{www.edcil.co.in; and www.educationindia4u.nic.in}.
 
Under this Scheme, scholarship will be provided to 100 
selected students under the following criteria: Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) - 
50 and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) – 50 with the proviso that in case of 
non-availability of suitable PIO candidates, the unfilled slots could be 
offered to NRI candidates. 
 
The broad guidelines of the SPDC are as follows:
 
i) Children of Overseas Indians from 40 countries covering 
Africa, Asia, Gulf and the Caribbean will be covered under the SPDC Scheme;
 
ii)   Minimum age limit is 17 years and maximum age limit is 21 
years. Applicants born on or after October 1, 1988 and before October 1, 1992 
are eligible. Children of NRIs/PIOs with at least three years of education in 
the listed foreign countries during the last six years and must have passed the 
qualifying examination inclusive of 11th and 12th standard or equivalent will 
be covered under the SPDC scheme; 
 
iii)  The scholarship will be in terms of partial financial 
assistance to the extent of 75% of the total Institutional Economic Cost 
(tuition fees, hostel fee and other institutional charges, etc) subject to a 
maximum of US$ 3600 per annum. NRI candidates would be eligible for the grant 
of scholarship only if their total monthly family income does not exceed an 
amount equivalent to US$ 2,250; 
 
iv) Eligibility for scholarships will be based on the basis of 
qualifyingmarks of 60% in Class XII and score in the entrance test to be 
managed by EDCIL.  Candidates who have scored 60% aggregate marks in their 
XIIth grade will be eligible to appear in the entrance test. Students who  are 
appearing for XIIth grade examination this year will also be eligible to appear 
in the test, but their selection will be subject to their fulfilling the 
eligibility criteria of 60% marks in XII;
 
v)   The scholarships will be offered on merit on the basis of a 
Common Written Examination to be held in Kuwait on Sunday, October 26, 2008. 
The Common Entrance Test will be of objective type of two hour duration 
comprising English language proficiency, Reasoning Ability/Quantitative 
Aptitude and General Awareness.  The examination will be conducted in Kuwait by 
the Embassy of India. The general standard of the examination will be that of 
12th Standard of Indian educational system (CBEC).   
 
vi) Contact details of Educational Consultants India Limited are: 
Ed.CIL House, 18A Sector 16A, Noida – 201 303 (Uttar Pradesh). Phone: 
91-120-2515281(Direct)/2512001(EPABX); Fax: 0091-120-2515485 
(Direct)/2515372(General); E-mail:[EMAIL PROTECTED]; Web: www.edcil.co.in, 
www.educationindia4u.nic.in.
 
vii)Original Application Form (Hard copies only), complete in all 
respects are to be submitted to the Project Manager (SPDC), Educational 
Consultants India Limited, PS Division, Ed.CIL House 18-A, Sector 16-A, 
NOIDA-201301, Uttar Pradesh, India latest by September 9, 2008.
 
viii) The last date for receiving the original application form in 
Ed.CIL is 9th September, 2008
 
 
 
You may like to circulate the above Scheme for the 
information of your Members and also give it wide publicity. 
 
With best wishes,
 
Yours faithfully,
 
 
 
(Dinesh Bhatia)
 
To
 
President/Secretary of all 
Indian Associations registered with the Embassy
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