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. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com