Thomas, here's the profile, as you requested. As by
your name we understand you are a non-Goan, but your
interest in Goan affairs, is quite surprising!
Hope you are not after the 'Strong Man' of South Goa
for some mischevious adventures!
Almeida Gaspar (AlmeidaG(ji)
www.goa-world.com
Profile as appearing on GOI Directory:
Full Name : Churchill Alemao
Father's Name : Shri Braz
Date of Birth : 16 May 1949
Place of Birth : Carmona in Distt. South Goa (Goa)
Marital Status : Married on 20 February 1974
Spouse's Name : Smt. Fatima Fernandes Alemao
Children : One son and five daughters
Educational Qualifications : High School
Educated at St. Mary's High School, Varca (Goa)
Profession : Political and Social Worker,
Agriculturist/Farmer and Sportsman
Permanent Address : Novangully-Varca, Salcette (Goa)
Tels. (0832) 2745126, 2733317
Positions Held :
1989-91 President, Goa Trade Union Congress
1989-95 Member, Goa Legislative Assembly
1990 Chief Minister, Goa
1990-91 Minister for Tourism, Irrigation, Sports and
Languages,Goa
1992-94 Member, Public Accounts Committee,
Goa Legislative Assembly
1994-till today Founder, United Goans Democratic Party
1994-96 Member of various Committees of Goa
Legislative Assembly
1996 Elected to Lok Sabha (Eleventh)
Literary, Artistic and Scientific Accomplishments
:Associated with Konkani theatre for more than 25 than
fifteen dramas and wrote, directed and produced the
political play 'Ticket'
Social and Cultural Activities : Actively associated
with the movement for recognition of Konkani as the
official language of Goa and for its inclusion in the
Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India; Also
involved in organising musical programmes and folk
festivals in Goa
Special Interests :Creating social awareness among
different sections of the society in order that they
grow in peaceful existence
Favourite Pastime and Recreation : Sports, drama,
singing and movies
Sports and Clubs : President, Varca Sports Club for 8
years; President, Churchill Bros. Sports Club; Goa
Football Champion; Vice-President, Goa
Football Association; played football and volleyball
at the top level; Patron of many sports clubs in Goa
Countries Visited : Widely travelled; Member of the
official Indian delegation to Jordan and Iraq in 1990
to evacuate Indian Nationals
Other Information :
President, Goa Boat Owners Association
Member of Defence Committee, Govt. of India.
This first of its kind Gulf-Goans e-newsletter is dedicated to Goans around the
Globe. http://www.goa-world.com/ Team, moderated by Almeida Gaspar since 1994 &
presented by Ulysses Menezes, owner of http://www.goa-world.com website.
Comedian Philip's mega musical show with a JUMBO cast "Tum Vhoir Aum Sokol" in
Kuwait on 16th Sept. 3:30 pm at Hawalli A/C Hall, Kuwait.
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