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The Goan Voice UK Daily Newsletter can be accessed at 22:30 GMT daily at
http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/
Goa to face power crisis, says chamber
17 Jan: Business Standard. The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI)
has indicated in its report that the state will face a grim power situation
in the coming years and has suggested adopting back-up power policy to
overcome the situation.
The report covering infrastructure such as road and water and power, will be
released soon ... Experts claim that the power consumption in Goa is
increasing owing to the changing lifestyle and installation of
air-conditioners and geysers in the flats.
http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage.php?storyflag=y&leftnm=lmnu2&leftindx=2&lselect=1&chklogin=N&autono=211848
Siddis discuss plan to widen network. By Pamela D'Mello
17 Jan: The Asian Age. African Siddi tribal settlers in India have come
together for the first time ever for a discussion of their joint heritage
and socio-economic status. Some 150 Siddis have arrived at a conference
venue in Goa to map their common heritage, cultural practices and perhaps
set up an India-wide network to tackle some of their immediate problems.
Siddi ancestors came to India from roughly the 12th to 19th century as
slaves, soldiers, sailors and merchants. They are believed to be mainly
from northeast and east Africa.
http://www.asianage.com/main.asp?layout=2&cat1=5&cat2=138&newsid=203317&RF=DefaultMain
India woos expats with new program
16 Jan. Toronto Star. Canada may be home, but for Toronto's Indian
community, "the sacred motherland" will always tug at the heart, and often
the wallet. That deep sense of connection enticed about 500 GTA residents -
Canadian citizens - to apply for a new form of dual Indian citizenship.
Thousands more are expected to sign up in the coming months.
http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&call_pageid=971358637177&c=Article&cid=1137365412890
UK: Tattler Restaurant Awards 2006
16 Jan: The Evening Standard (London). Nominated for RESTAURATEUR OF THE
YEAR is Rebecca Mascarenhas (11 Abingdon Road).
Rebecca Mascarenhas was born in Mombasa, daughter of the late Sonny and
Carmen (nee Freitas); brother of Vernon (who owns a farm in Surrey and was
featured in GVUK 2005-26). The family emigrated to Norwich, Norfolk, in
1967. She named her restaurant chain after her father. For more info about
Rebecca Mascarenhas see
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=GGLB,GGLB:1970-01,GGLB:en&q=%22Rebecca%2BMascarenhas%22
More states are vying to woo IT companies
15 Jan: The Economic Times. ... Even small states like Goa have been
bidding for attracting IT giants so as to reduce the burden of unemployment.
While announcing Wipro's proposed launch of an R&D project in Goa recently,
state IT minister Dayanand Narvekar highlighted that the proposed IT habitat
in the state would likely to generate employment for 10,000 youths...
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1372338.cms
The top 25 destinations for 2006.
14 Jan: The Herald (Glasgow) ... Goa. Already famed for its glorious
beaches, Goa is now tempting travellers who want to combine sun worshipping
with experiencing India's rich cultural highlights. There's a growing trend,
say industry experts, for two-centre holidays offering the traditional beach
break along with time for exploring such inland attractions as Mumbai, New
Delhi and the Taj Mahal.
Funeral of Mrs. Edna Da Gama Rose
Death was on 15 Jan. Nairobi. Funeral will be on Wed, 18 Jan. at Consolata
Church, Westlands, Nairobi. Viewing of body at the church 2.15 pm. Mass 2.30
pm. Burial at Langata Cemetery 3.45 pm. Condolences to
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