weathersand even when on holiday, is commendable and
stands to his credit.
Thank you again Eddie and Lira and we wish you both well in the future.
Mervyn Maciel
Hi Darrell,
Don't want to bore Goanetters with something
that may not be of interest to all - so prefer
to continue this thread with you in private.
Mervyn
On Sat, 14 Oct 2023 at 09:07, Mervyn Maciel <
mervynels.watuwasha...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Dear Darell and all,
>
&g
Dear Darell and all,
My apologies for not checking that my original
poem was not reproduced in full. Here are the
missing verses - with apologies again!
Mervyn
“He smilingly said, “I’ll come back soon ,
But we knew not death would call so soon!
So soon God’s Summons,
So quick the deep sea
1942. Here in London,
we are hoping to hold a
similar commemoration at
the Maritime Museum in
Greenwich on the very day in
November this year.
Mervyn Maciel, Sutton, Surrey
The following poem
was composed by Mervyn
Maciel in 1944 on the
second anniversary of his
family’s tragic death
lways very encouraging in his responses to my
letters.
He certainly leaves a void in the literary Goan World, and I send my
sincere condolences to his family, and may
his soul rest in Peace.
Mervyn Maciel
in Greenwich - the first of its kind
in the UK.
Mervyn
Begin forwarded message:
> From: Ben Henderson
> Date: 4 May 2023 at 12:19:32 BST
> To: Mervyn Maciel
> Subject: RE: BBC World Service Request - Arvindbhai Jani
>
> Hi Mervyn,
>
> If they click this link they can listen to
urvivors.
The Tilawa is the vessel that claimed the lives of my entire family and
many others during World War II in November 1942.
Mervyn Maciel
being demolished.
Mervyn Maciel
Dear Friends,
Sending you this link to an article just published in the Goa
paper - Herald - and written by my journalist friend, Vivek Menezes.
Now trying to get someone interested in producing a documentary on
this forgotten tragedy - "The Indian Titanic"
Best.
Mervyn
03:17 (3 hours ago)
Am appending below my Review of Braz's latest book .
Mervyn Maciel
*SOUL SEARCHING IN THE SEYCHELLES .*
*A Review of Braz Menezes's latest book*
Not one to sit back and relax after having produced four highly
readable books,
I
Sharing an interesting article from the Times.
Mervyn Maciel
Spare us the Sunak sycophancy, Modi. You’re a hypocrite | Comment | The
Sunday Times (thetimes.co.uk)
<https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/7e947e62-56d5-11ed-8e9a-37443e2955cd?shareToken=fcf8de4008948c16f19aea30ba51fd2d>
kneeling.
No one is condoning the evils of the past, but I think Pope Francis has
made every effort
to try and heal the wounds of the past and it seems pointless trying to
have a 'bash'
at the Pope or the Catholic church every time.
Surely, there must be other passtimes you can engage in??
Mervyn
And here are two more links on Dr. Rose D'Sa's book by our
friend, Cyprian Fernandes.
Mervyn Maciel
https://www.headlinesofmylife.today/2022/10/the-law-and-dr-rose-m-dsa.html
https://www.headlinesofmylife.today/2022/10/the-first-goan-to-crack-race-bar-at.html
The first Goan in the mainly
, eventually became the longest **serving
British woman on the E.U's Economic and *
*Social Committee in Brussels.*
*Unfortunately, the book is only available from Berlin whence I was*
*able to **get my copy during my recent visit there.*
*Mervyn Maciel*
Thu, 6 Oct, 21:27 (10 hours ago)
https
In
Peace!
- [image: Mervyn Maciel (93-years old)]
External
304.17 September 2022 at 8:11PM, Mervyn Maciel (93-years old) wrote
HOMAGE TO AN EXCEPTIONAL QUEEN
On that fateful September day(8th September 2022),
The whole world st0od in shock
'Cause the Queen they loved so much,
lasted 329 days and 57532 miles, it ended in
> Hamburg on 30.04.1941 In this operation, the Thor engaged three British
> auxiliary cruisers, destroying one of them (Voltaire ) , the other two
> (Carnarvon Castle and Alcantara ) were badly damaged. Half a year later, on
> 30.11.1941 the seco
approached my friend, David Elstein, former
Chief Executive of Channel 4 to see if he can advise.
Mervyn Maciel
in colonial Kenya and how her
Indian father who had married a Scottish lady in the heady days of segregation
was
viewed by the prejudiced Whites in Kenya.
Mervyn Maciel
Sent from my iPad
I have just returned from Berlin and managed to get a copy
of this very interesting book by Dr. Rose D'Sa.(It was published
in Berlin - a hardback with many photographs).
It is a story of triumph over adversity and is sure to appeal
to many Goans.
Mervyn Maciel
The author gained a doctorate
Am appending a message from Praveen Moman about this
event .
I remember speaking to Praveen when he brought out a
book about his late father who was a good friend of mine.
Mervyn Maciel
*50th anniversary of the Ugandan Asian Expulsion: Exhibition and Panel at
Arundells, Salisbury - 1
Just saw this in our Goan Voice UK daily newsletter.
Sounds like an interesting book.
Mervyn Maciel
*Rose D'Sa: Going Juu: A Tale of Three Culture - Experiences of a British
Kenyan Goan*
click to enlarge <http://unbouncepages.com/rosedsa-going-juu/>
This autobiography is about th
It is interesting to see that not only did Canada welcome Asians
who were expelled from Uganda by the evil dictator(Idi Amin), but
heartening to hear this tribute from Justin Trudeau on the contribution
these individuals have made to Canada.
Mervyn Maciel
https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/statements
but like many other goanetters,
for some obscure reason, I have not been receiving Goanet now for
nearly two months. I only happened to see your comments, Roland
when I went to the Archives.
Mervyn Maciel
Some addressees have been having problems opening the link
I sent earlier. If you have had problems, please try the
link below.
Mervyn Maciel
www.britishempire.co.uk/library/noplaceforme.htm
On Mon, 18 Jul 2022 at 12:17, Mervyn Maciel <
mervynels.watuwasha...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
My friend, Stephen Luscombe ,has just reviewed this book
which is now on the British Empire site - a link to which I
append below.
I am most grateful to Stephen for producing this excellent review.
Mervyn Maciel
https://www.britishempire.co.uk/library/noplaceforme.htm
Thanks Skip for your detailed comments on this subject.
I’m afraid I cannot speak for the rest of the Goans in Kenya
but only those civil servants who were on overseas leave terms.
Cyprian is right when he says that the White bosses did precious little
to help us despite all the loyalty we had
Bwana Adolfo,
Some M.Ps are paid to fall asleep whether on Urak, Feni or
even Scotch as happens in our House of Lords sometimes!
Mervyn
On Mon, 4 Apr 2022 at 13:22, Adolfo Mascarenhas wrote:
>
>
> The Tiny State of Goa is not a Superpower ...Yet some poor named
> minister who has been
It is refreshing to see young Kenyan(African) intellectuals
acknowledge the part played by Pio Gama Pinto in the
struggle for freedom.
Pio was a genuine loyal Kenyan who had the interests of
the ordinary man(the *wanainchi) *at heart and sadly paid
for his herculean efforts by his life.
Mervyn
A very interesting interview with Nobel laureate, Arundhati Roy
on the state of India today.
Mervyn Maciel
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ACxkPzV6fLY
A good try!
Mervyn Maciel
With due respect to the late Lata Mangueshkar, I don't think she
did justice to this popular African love song, Malaika.
I wonder what Fadhili William would make of her
performance.
I feel her high pitched voice is more suited to Indian songs.
Mervyn Maciel
a Weve;
> Karibu zaidi, Mungu wangu.
>
> Na nyumbani mwa juu, Baba yangu
> Nikinyakunliwa toka huko,
> Kwa furaha niwe pamoja na Weve,
> Karibu zaidi, Mungu wangu.
> +
>
> Best all,
> Venantius
>
>> On Sat, Jan 29, 2022 at 2:54 AM Mervyn Maciel
>> w
am suddenly conscious that although I visited nearly all African and
>> European countries, many Asian Countries...from Japan to Singapore,
>> Thailand, Indonesia .my exposure to Latin American countries is
>> zilch..only Panama !!! It's a long story why I did not go
Following the 'Lion's' story I'd put out earlier, perhaps I should have
included
this article which appears on the British Empire site.
Mervyn Maciel
--
[image: The Story Of The Two Elephant Feet From Marsabit]
--
*Contributed by Mervyn
to a presentation
in London by Virginia McKenna(of Born Free fame) where I spent some
time talking to Virginia and also John.
I was very sorry to hear of his untimely death yesterday, but still
treasure
the memory of our meetings.
Mervyn Maciel
I would love to share the photo of John and myself but as goanet
Thanks for the memories, Roland.
You certainly got my 'solo' feet a-tapping.
Buonasera is one of the numbers I sing in my first CD.
These two numbers certainly made my day on this frosty
cold English morning.
Many thanks again.
Mervyn Maciel
Thought of sharing this Notice which my Council uses to
'educate' litter louts.
Perhaps authorities in Goa could try something similar to
ensure that the beaches and public places are kept clean
and not littered due to the selfishness of others.
Mervyn
Thanks Roland for sharing that lovely poem by John Paul Moore.
We could all take a leaf from it.
Mervyn
After the thousands of innocent lives that must have been saved
through the efforts of the Missionaries of Charity, it is disgraceful
to see the latest obstacles the government is now introducing in an effort
to
stop this Charity from receiving vital funds from overseas donors.
Mervyn Maciel
purports to uphold!
Mervyn Maciel
Boas Festas to all my friends on goanet..
St. Francis can still work miracles!
Mervyn Maciel
to some more love songs from Goa!
Mervyn Maciel
and transport business - the British government is
wooing some of these workers to return albeit on short term
basis.
It is left to be seen whether any will want to return to a divided
Britain.
Mervyn Maciel
Hi Adolfo,
You and Roland have caused a riot with my taste buds!
Which Goan cannot salivate when he hears the very mention
of our Goa sausage - *chorizo?*
Many years ago, and following the success of my late wife's(Elsie's)
Goan Cookery Book, friends encouraged her to produce Goa
sausages
was playing many of my favourite tunes, I just couldn’t help asking him
if I could
join in the singing - to which he readily agreed. I remember singing along with
him
well into the night as we were due to fly out the next day.
The rest as they say is history as this memorable photo proves.
Mervyn
So sad to hear of Tony's passing away from Roland's post.
I send my sincere condolences to all the family and will be
offering a Mass for him. May his soul rest in peace.
As Roland rightly says, Tony has left us a better world.
Mervyn Maciel
I was very sorry to hear that Tony is seriously ill and send my prayers and
best wishes for his recovery.
I echo what Roland has had to say-that Tony is indeed a lovely guy.
Get well soon Tony
Mervyn Maciel
to Cecilia and all the family.
Mervyn Maciel
Roland,
Thanks so much for making my day after listening to the D'Silva
sisters from Bandra. What a lovely combination -such beautiful voices.
You've put a puff in the old boy but I still can't find my dancing
shoes!!
Mervyn
der the carpet for so long-
but eventually, the truth has to surface.
Mervyn Maciel
that *'watuwashamba' (*people of the land or farm people
in Swahili) would be an appropriate address for our e-mail and this has
amused quite a few from East Africa!
Mervyn Maciel
measures to safeguard individuals against Child Sex abuse,
a lot still needs to be done throughout ALL religious organisations.
They need reminding that they are certainly not above the law.
Mervyn Maciel
sitting in their comfortable offices!
He was a stickler for perfection and wasn't one to suffer fools
gladly.
Mervyn Maciel
Enjoyed reading your very descriptive article,, VM.
I can just imagine what those like you, Fernandes and
others must feel twenty years on , especially tomorrow
(11th September) - having witnessed events that changed
ur world forever.
Mervyn Maciel
irst book nearly never
> So what makes me comment
>
> Mervyn Maciel You are a real EAST AFRICAN
>
> 1) All of us have Zanzibar Links I through my late Ophelia nee LCM
> Rodrigues who stayed opposite the GI in Zanzibar
>
> 2) When Tanganyika became a Republic ,,,my D
Thanks for your comments, Tony.
I think you are being a bit too harsh on Turnbull as I didn't find him
that
bad from my working experience with him.
He also had a soft corner for the Goans and did much to fight
for them during his time as ProvincialCommissioner of the Northern
Frontier
Thanks Mervyn for the photo of my onetime boss nd
the Foreword when he opened your new Clubhouse
in Dar.
Brings back memories as I visited the club when
my family and I were staying with our good friend
(Biz Noronha) at Oyster Bay en route to Zanzibar
where we were caught up in that bloody
Thanks Edwin.
Many thanks for your kind words.
Don't forget, I'm a *TAURUS * and like to get the bull by the horns!!
Mervyn
eneral once told
> his Indian Army troops surrounded by Pakistani armour - and let your
> determination and talent shine no matter the criticism, as you so ably
> demonstrated.
>
> Roland.
> Toronto.
>
>
> > On Sep 8, 2021, at 6:15 AM, Mervyn Maciel <
> mervynels.w
or a splendid launching."*
My apologies if I have bored you all -but I just wanted to prove that
once you have an idea, go ahead and pursue it and never be discouraged
by initial criticisms.
Mervyn Maciel
Thanks for the memories, Roland.
Loved seeing and hearing the young Max Bygraves and Judith Durham
singing this favourite piece I've sung on many occasions and wherever
I've been.
Love it! - makes me feel young again!
Mervyn Maciel
in well
> and worked under his regime, was the late Ferdie
> Rodrigues, the former Kenya civil servant Mervyn
> Maciel reminds us. Rodrigues' wife and daughter
> have brought out a book on him -- Ferdie
> Extraordinary Man https://tinyurl.com/yef68ttd
>
> Ferdie Rodrigu
While recuperating at home following my recent stint in hospital,
I've been going through some of old papers/cuttings that I've
saved over the years. I refer to these as my 'accumulated junk"!
Among these, I found this - which I'd like to share with you all.
Mervyn Maciel
*Cock &
steered so well.
May his soul rest in peace.
Mervyn Maciel
The whole area gives the appearance of a huge rubbish dump!
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be realised if India
has leaders like the present incumbent? Nehru's idea was
to unite rather than divide people.
My comments could apply equally to leaders in Africa, the Middle East,
Latin America etc.
Mervyn Maciel
Thought of sharing this interesting article - but just wonder what
Nehru would make of today's India?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-07/jawaharlal-nehru-vision-for-india/100358290
Mervyn Maciel
Hi Adolfo,
The man who was found hanged at Blackfriars Bridge in London
was Roberto Calvi -popularly known as 'God's Banker'.
Mervyn Maciel
A friend sent me this powerful video which I'd like to share with you all.
Despite the evils of war, we cannot remain enemies forever!
Mervyn Maciel
DVIDS - Video - Jerry Yellin, World War II Veteran Interview
<https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dvidshub.
Thanks for posting that, Roland.
Loved the singing by Lulu and Neil and equally
the musical accompaniment.
But just couldn't *SHUT UP!*
*Mervyn Maciel*
Thanks for that link, Fred which I've passed on to my cousins
in Mozambique.
Just as an aside, I was happy to meet Sonia Shirsat in cyberspace
some months ago and together we sang,* Tambde Rosa Tuje Pole'.*
Small world - thanks to an introduction by Lui Godinho.
Mervyn Maciel
wana!
Mervyn Maciel
On Sun, 18 Jul 2021 at 21:19, Adolfo Mascarenhas wrote:
>
>
> John in your Message: 1 Message-ID: <
> sj0pr06mb78056b25e07e257e7b206906ff...@sj0pr06mb7805.namprd06.prod.outlook.com
> > dated : Sat, 17 Jul 2021 15:19:10 + on the Subject: Re: Goans in
Thanks John for that interesting piece on Goans in Malaysia. and
your own family's connection. Large families in those days too!
Goans have certainly made their mark in the music field
wherever they've been and this stands to their credit.
Regards
Mervyn
d we owe him a debt of gratitude for unbroken service.
Congrats Eddie and long live GVUK!
Mervyn Maciel
Hi Adolfo,
I am not aware of any Goans in Malaysia, but certainly remember
Goans who fled from Burma during the Japanese invasion.
Some of these families landed in Belgaum(then British India) and
I had several classmates who were in this category..
Mervyn Maciel
Following the Vigil in London yesterday, I hear that a similar
event is planned in Toronto on the 15th July.
Glad to see that this man's memory is being kept alive.
He fought tirelessly for the downtrodden and voiceless and needs
to be remembered for all his good works.
Mervyn Maciel
For those who may not have seen the item on GVUK(12th July),
I am reproducing it here.
Mervyn Maciel
*Video: London: Vigil for Father Stan Swamy - murdered by the Modi
Government*
11 Jul: South Asia Solidarity Group. A Vigil was held at 3 p.m. on Saturday
10 Jul outside the Indian High
Thanks for posting that link, Roland.
Enjoyed every bit of it.
Such musical and vocal talent in our Goa which
I hope will be recognised by all.
Made my day as I gear up for watching tonight's Final
at Wembley!
Only hope our English fans don't go wild!
Mervyn Maciel
, the
government chose to ignore their pleas for justice and
fair play and instead, condemned him to this ignominious
death.
I trust the government gets the message.which will save
future activists from meeting a similar fate.
Mervyn Maciel
vigour .
Mervyn Maciel
Very comforting to know that Pope Francis is doing well
after his recent intestinal operation.
Keep him in your prayers.
Mervyn Maciel
more years to see through your ambition
of having your *Amchi Bhas Xikat *course completed.
I shall sing a silent Te Deum in your honour.
Ad multos annos, dear Father.
Mervyn Maciel
I think, by and large, we, Goans like to be referred to as
Goans as opposed to Goanese. Why, I can't tell.
But the word Goanese is regarded by some as a term of opprobrium!
Mervyn Maciel
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, journalist,
author and Founder Editor of the prestigious GOA TODAY magazine, but as
a great son of Goa.
I hope the country and Goans the world over will do this
great Goan proud.
My deepest sympathy to Jolly and all the family - please know
that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Mervyn Maciel
e've left behind !
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concerned or exposed them through
the popular Press in Goa?
Just curious.
Mervyn Maciel
Thanks for posting that link, Fred.
I loved it - made my day.
Just in case they are looking for a vocalist, I am
ready to fly out once this Indian/Delta virus is
crushed!
Awaiting instructions from High Command/
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. takes note.
Mervyn Maciel
I hadn't read the Guardian article, and have yet to consult some of my
Catholic priest/Jesuit friends - but my own feeling is that this may
have been a 'blessing ceremony' rather than a full-fledged wedding
ceremony. I may be wrong, but I will check.
Mervyn Maciel
for support when the going was
tough.
Anyway, thanks also to the current Editor, my friend,
Vinayak Naik in whose offices I spent some time many moons
ago discussing a variety of subjects. Wish you well, Vinayak.
Mervyn Maciel
harmonica, is something
I'm working on and have just put in a word to Charles.
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government as a “crisis-generating machine,”
she said “incapable of leading us out of this disaster”.*
*She added - “Modi the magician” took a bow for saving humanity by
containing the virus during the first wave while “boasting and gloating”
about the virus doing less damage than predicted by experts.
What a sad state of affairs especially after the
disgraceful shortcomings at the Goa Medical
hospital. were exposed.
Looks as though statues are worth more than human life!
How sad.
Mervyn Maciel
How Great Thou Art is one of my favourite hymns which
I've sung with gusto in our parish choir on many occasions
and at funerals of family and friends. I love the words and
the tune too.
Another favourite of mine is " The Old Rugged Cross"
Mervyn Maciel
Yes, Fred,
St. Peter's in Bandra and St. Stanislaus High School were
all Jesuit institutions.
Nice to hear from Edwin of the good work my brother and some of
the other Jesuits did while there.
Mervyn Maciel
For many years, my late brother(Joseph Maciel, S.J.)
was Parish Priest of this imposing church.
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in the Ministry
of Agriculture.
Seeing Kenyatta and the 'Kapenguria 6' took me back to the
daily scenes I witnessed as they were brought out from their
cells to Court in Kapenguria, passing through my government
quarter each morning! Memories.
Mervyn Maciel
the credit they deserved -always looking down on their
profession which, in my book, is a form of art which deserves
praise and recognition.
I salute all those cooks of yore - grandmas and others
who made sure that our inner man was always well
cared for.
Mervyn Maciel
Thanks for that Adolfo.
I too watch Aljazeera regularly as they go 'in depth' with
their news and stories.
As for Portugal's colonial past, you may remember me telling you
that after my late brother(Wilfred) visited Angola after his short
imprisonment in the Congo(foreign journalists were badly
for their attaining the lofty
positions they now hold.
Mervyn Maciel
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