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Symposium on Pre-Primary & Primary School Education &
Primary School Students Chess Tournament
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GOANET HIGHLIGHTS BY CORNEL DACOSTA
Do read a critical commentary about the Global Goan Convention of
2007. Stemming from an article originally in the Gomantak Times of
21/01/08, by Lionel Messias, the Goanet article says "Apparently, the
NRI Commissioner's Office in Goa spent Rs 4,64,011 to fly in seven
non-resident Goans who would not care a fig if Goa disappeared from
the face of the earth, except to moan over the loss of their ancestral
homes and properties which they abandoned for greener pastures..." In
addition, there were references to the costs for accommodation at the
five star hotel, Cidade de Goa, in Panjim.
In contrast to the above, Plastino DCosta provides a well-crafted
argument about the tremendous value of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) who
have vast experience in many fields that would be beneficial to Goa.
He illustrates with many examples, how NRIs in different parts of the
world have a range of skills and expertise which could directly feed
into meeting specific needs in Goa. This has of course, echoes of the
views of the Indian Government that is ever so keen to harness the
wealth and expertise of NRIs to the benefit of India.
George Pinto from California, USA and a long-time Goanetter reminds us
on Martin Luther King Day (21/01/08) about the tremendous work done by
King and the many African Americans who made so many sacrifices during
the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. George further
states that, "Goan prosperity owes a great deal to the opportunities
and freedoms created by the Civil Rights Act but wonders if US Goans
stop to reflect on their good fortune following the earlier efforts of
so many African Americans."
Macao is invariably linked to casinos in many people's imaginations
but an unusual article tells us about the origins, growth and decline
of adherence to Catholicism in the tiny 'province' that is now part of
China. The article is titled Crisis of Faith for Catholics in Macao
and informs us how Macao became the birthplace of Catholicism in China
and East Asia and how it had thrived in the past with the help of many
Goan priests.
Finally, for yet another great touch of humour, do read Cecil Pinto's
article on Sex, Lice and Boochie Combs. It first appeared in the
Gomantak Times on 17/01/08. It departs from the theme of the title
initially but then beautifully weaves its way through innumerable
'corridors' to keep one amused throughout.
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