Indeed! Strongly support and subscribe to this wonderful idea to the best interest of the NRI-Goans. It should be noted that during the fateful invasion of Kuwait by Iraq in 1990, the Evacuation of the Indian Expats from Kuwait to India took off the ground only after the visit of Adv Eduardo Faleiro who was sent on the special mission to Kuwait along with MP from Kerala deputed by the PM - Mr Chandrashekar despite the fact that both belonged to the opposition party. This very special task was entrused to them bearing in mind the Keralites and Goans being the largest Community in Kuwait among the Indians at that point in time and they were both instrumental in raising their voice in the Parliament. They visited Kuwait along with an Iraqi MP on a fact finding mission. They were taken to the various camps where Indians were taking shelter to understand the ground reality and need for early action on the part of the Indian Government to evacuate the Community living in pathetic conditions. Adv. Eduardo Faleiro was also instrumental to cancel the Bond that each Indian Expatriate had to sign towards the cost of repatriation besides taking up the issues in re-habilitation back home. It does not matter to what political party one belongs. Adv. Eduardo Faleiro made us (Goan Delegation to Delhi) feel proud in arranging instant appointment with the Prime Minister to present our vows/grievances which were dealt very sympahetically. In fact PM was over the Phone congratulating the late Amir on the Liberation of Kuwait. The PM was full of praises to the son of the soil sitting in the opposition in the Parliament at that time. NRI-Goans and Indian Community at large must be proud of this Statesman who earned laurels and eased our burden. Indeed, he can be instrumental to help us and guide us in various ways besides resolving our issues both in Goa and New Delhi. I must confess that I do not belong to any of the political parties but only speak the actions of just that smell sweet until this day. With all the best wishes to the new organization and to this wonderful idea in particular. It is good to be United under one banner but the new organization must have proper representation in the NRI Facilitation Center in dealing with the issues. It is only an NRI who knows his problems better. Wilson Coelho
Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2006 19:17:01 +0000 From: "Gabe Menezes" On 12/03/06, Frederick Noronha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Below is a note from the office of Mr Eduardo Faleiro. It would be nice if > expats could send in a note to Mr Faleiro on the issue they face. FN Dear Fred, Thank you for the address! I believe there is a NRI meeting in the offing at Leonora's Hotel on 16th March 2006. I have asked the organizers to get in touch with Mr Eduardo Faleiro and extend to him an invitation. Mr. Faleiro carries a lot of clout and I am sure Goan NRIs will greatly benefit from his involvement and help.