[Goanet] What's for breakfast?

2021-08-10 Thread Joao Barros-Pereira
crabs
will destroy

no need
of
outsiders

to destroy
Goa

or
Goans

what does joao want to say?


[Goanet] THE JUDICIARY SHOULD ALWAYS BE A BEACON OF HOPE

2021-08-10 Thread Aires Rodrigues
Knocking on those doors of the Temples of Justice should have been the last
resort. Unfortunately in Goa it has become the first stop. With so many
faulty government decisions and a state of utter mal administration, the
judiciary has to play a very crucial role in delivering justice.

Every case should be judged on merit and judges should never ever be swayed
by the status of the parties to the case or the faces of the advocates
representing the parties. A good judge has to be extremely fair and never
be influenced by any factor other than the rule of law. Justice has to be
dispensed with proper application of mind, cautiously yet promptly.

Judges cannot please everyone. Justice can sometimes taste unpleasant but
has to be swallowed like a bitter pill. Justice is one of the few
commodities that should never be bargained for over the counter. Judges
have their own personalities and style of functioning. Like all of us, they
too are bound to err but as long as the real intent is to deliver justice,
no judge can be faulted.

Accepting the position of a judge is a very big challenge. One has to
sacrifice one's personal liberty to a great extent.  This noble task may
not be financially rewarding but it must definitely give one the mental
satisfaction of having done a noble job. The pecuniary and other benefits
of the judicial officers must be enhanced so that the Judiciary attracts
nothing less than the best and the brightest.

Judges should be ready to fearlessly take on the authorities for their
illegal actions. The bedrock of our democracy is the rule of law and an
independent judiciary, which is truly independent. A judiciary that is
accountable only to the Rule of Law.

Adv. Aires Rodrigues

C/G-2, Shopping Complex

Ribandar Retreat

Ribandar – Goa – 403006

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[Goanet-News] Gregory Naik SJ, former Provincial of the Goa Province (1933-2021)

2021-08-10 Thread Frederick Noronha
A Tribute to Fr Gregory Naik, sj (23 June 1933-09 August 2021)
By Pratap Naik SJ
*Fr. Gregory Naik (formerly known as Gregory Mergulhão)* left this world on
Monday, 09th August 2021 evening at Xavier Residence, Alto Porvorim, Goa.
The funeral will take place on 10th August, 2021 in the Chapel of Xavier
Residence, Alto Porvorim, at 3:30 pm, followed by the burial in the Holy
Family cemetery.
He was a Jesuit priest of the Goa Jesuit Province. After completing a
double Master’s in History and Counselling in the USA, he served diligently
in Jesuit schools in India. He worked as the executive secretary of the
Jesuit Educational Association for South Asia in New Delhi, for seven years.
Thereafter, he was appointed as the Superior of Goa Region (1992-1993). He
was the Provincial of the Goa Jesuit Province from 1993 to 1999. Fr. Naik
served as the Rector at the Jesuit Headquarters in Rome for several years.
He was fluent in several languages.
On his return to Goa in 2009, Fr. Naik established the Goa Jesuit Archives
and worked till 2014. Later due to his diminishing health, he was shifted
to the Xavier Residence for better care under the leadership of Fr Amit
D’Souza, S.J.
He has written a number of articles and two books. _Understanding Our
Fellow Pilgrims_ (2000). It was written to promote dialogue and to
understand and appreciate the faith, traditions of other religions of India.
The second book was really a solid scholarly work based on original Jesuit
sources from the archives, entitled, _Jesuits of the Goa Province: A
Historical Overview (1542-2000)_. It covers a wide swathe of Jesuit history
as it relates to South Asia. This book will fascinate students of history,
religion, and cultures. It offers rich data for further exploring the
colonial history of Goa and its connection with the Society of Jesus.
When he was the Provincial, he granted permission, fully encouraged and
supported Fr. Mathew Almeida, sj and me to put up the new building of
Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr (TSKK) at Alto Porvorim. He laid its
foundation on 24th February 1996 and blessed the building on 29th September
1998.
With his vision, he initiated to build Pedro Aruppe Institute, Raia, Goa
for the training of laity and youth formation and as a retreat centre. He
was a man of vision and mission.
I lived with him at Jesuit House, Panaji from 01 February 2012 to 31 May
2018. His room was opposite to my room. He would keep his room slightly
open so that I could get fresh air of the Panaji garden passing from his
room to my room. Such was his consideration.
Both of us loved music and exchanged videos. He would play musical audio
videos for both of us. He was a methodical and systematic, hardworking
person. He greeted and welcomed everyone with a smile. He had a great sense
of humour. With his demise, the Goa Jesuits have lost a good scholar and
researcher.
May God grant him rest and peace. May he enjoy now the company of his
fellow Jesuits who have gone for their heavenly abode.
Till we meet, Fr Gregory Adeus and keep on smiling.
As a tribute to Fr Gregory, my Jesuit companion and friend, I would like to
circulate the video of the famous Christian hymn “Nearer My God, To Thee”
composed by Sarah Flower Adams in 1841 and set to music by her sister Eliza
Flower. In this video it is sung by Four Vagle Brothers. This hymn was one
of the favourite hymns of Fr. Gregory and it is mine also. Let Fr Gregory
enjoy this hymn on his heavenly journey. https://youtu.be/76GUR-OEw8Y
Pratap Naik sj
09 August 2021
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[Goanet] Everything At Once

2021-08-10 Thread Roland Francis
Lenka - Everything At Once “As warm as the sun as silly as fun"

Lenka Kripac is an Australian singer and actress whose hits are widely 
commercialized by major brand products.

Everything At Once
https://youtu.be/VIetJT4QY6A

A YouTuber’s “Indian States” version 
https://youtu.be/qwGHED8hb6s

Roland.
Toronto.



[Goanet] Why the Goa Bhumiputra Bill is a Sham (Anish Esteves)

2021-08-10 Thread Tony de Sa
 Anish Esteves wrote:
>>>However, beyond the rhetoric, while the Bill stands withdrawn, here?s
>>>why the Bhumiputra bill is a sham for the smallest state that is
i>>>ncreasingly becoming beset with major problems year after year.

My dear friend, the bill is not repeat not withdrawn. It can only be
withdrawn by the Goa Legislative Assembly or by an Ordnance.
Just because the CM has conceded that the name will be changed does not
mean he has changed his mind on the bill. The bill still stands and awaits
the Governor's assent. If given, it will become law and then can be
challenged in a court of law. If he rejects it, it will go back to GLA for
reconsideration.

Tony de Sa

Perfection itself is imperfection.  - Vladimir Horowitz


[Goanet] Schedule for Wednesday 11th August 2021

2021-08-10 Thread CCR TV
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Schedule for Wednesday 11th August 2021

12:00 AM
Rosary - Glorious Mysteries

12:27 AM
Prayer for India 3

12:30 AM
Bhajan - Je Tuje Satya Maniti - Fr Glen D'Silva sfx

12:37 AM
Youthopia - Priyanka Sawant - Special Needs Educator interviewed by Elisha
Fernandes

12:55 AM
Hymn -  Lourdes Convent  H.S. Navelim

1:00 AM
Mass in Konkani for Tuesday

1:45 AM
Ximpientlim Motiam - Bhag 35 - Dog Zannte - Fr. Pratap Naik sj

1:55 AM
My Music Videos - Hanv Missionar

2:00 AM
Saibinnichi Ruzai -  Orkache Mister

2:26 AM
Devachem Utor  - Dhormdutancho Itihas - Avesvor 2 - Vachpi Orlando D'Souza

2:40 AM
Testimony - Frenzie Gonsalves

2:58 AM
Pastoral Letter 2021-22 - Talk in Konkani- Fr Saturnino Colaco

3:24 AM
Deivik Kaklutichi Magnneam

3:41 AM
Mon Bodlop - Talk by Victor Mascarenhas

4:06 AM
Music - Duloba Kallza Moriechea - Victor Da Costa

4:08 AM
Tell me a story - Eps 21 -  Jacob cheats Esau

4:22 AM
Rosary of St Joseph Vaz

4:44 AM
Song - Ek Katha - Anthem of Unity - Samuel Afonso

4:49 AM
Inter-Personal Relationships - Talk by Dr Silvia Noronha

5:17 AM
Song - Jezu - Cassino D'Costa

5:24 AM
Encountering God in Personal Prayer - Talk by Dr Sarita Nazareth

5:52 AM
Ongoing Repentance - Tak by Kenneth D'Sa

6:19 AM
Street Providence - Interview by Basil Fernandes

6:51 AM
Song - Jezu Tujem Nanv - Ivor D'Cunha

6:57 AM
Sokalchem Magnnem  -  Bhagevont

7:00 AM
Mass in Konkani from Archbishop's Houes followed by Jivitacho Prokas

7:45 AM
Morning Prayer  -  Men and Women Saints

7:50 AM
National Prayr Service

8:49 AM
Encountering Jesus - Talk by Dr Sarita Nazareth

9:13 AM
Prayer of Grandparents - English

9:15 AM
Devachem Utor - 1 Timotak - Avesvor 1 - Vachpi Orlando D'Souza

9:25 AM
Interview of Fr Feroz Fernandes sfx by Runa Aggarwal

10:13 AM
Our Father - Garo

10:18 AM
Tell Me a Story  - Eps 5 - The Birth of Moses

10:25 AM
Growing in Jesus - Talk by Dr Silvia Noronha

11:01 AM
Hymns - St Lawrence HS - Agassaim

11:07 AM
Bhajan - Namo Visvachiye Dipti - Fr Glen D'Silva sfx

11:14 AM
Angelus - English

11:17 AM
Imtercessions - English

11:30 AM
Mass in Engish from SJVSRC

12:15 PM
Bible Project - Acts of the Apostle - Ch 1-7

12:23 PM
Building faith on the rock of God's Word - Edmund Antao

12:54 PM
Song - Dubhav - Jerson Fernandes

1:00 PM
Pastoral Letter 2021-22 - Talk in Konkani- Fr Saturnino Colaco

1:25 PM
Hymn - Shepherd of my Soul - Assenca Fernandes

1:29 PM
Preamble of the Constitution - Aishwarya Sinari

1:31 PM
Sonvsarachim gulam zaina zaunk zagrut ravat - Fr Hermogenes Fernandes

1:55 PM
Prayer for India 2

2:00 PM
Career Guidance -BSc Electronics - St Xaviers College

2:32 PM
Bhagevont Zuze Vazachem Novena Magnnem

2:34 PM
Reading the Bible - Talk by Francis D'Souza

2:52 PM
Magnificat (English)

2:54 PM
Poem - Bhavart by Sandhya Fernandes

2:58 PM
Prayer over Expectant Mothers - St Joseph Vaz

3:00 PM
The Earth - Our Home - Wild Otters in Goa

3:30 PM
Divine Mercy Chaplet  - English

3:40 PM
Testimony - Frenzie Gonsalves

4:00 PM
Rosary - Glorious Mysteries

4:27 PM
Prayer to the Holy Trinity - Prof. Nicholas D'Souza

4:30 PM
Senior Citizens Exercises - COOJ

4:56 PM
Pray for Goa -- 2

5:00 PM
Praise and Worshop - SJVSRC Old Goa

5:15 PM
Abundant Life -Trust God in Times of Trial - Prof Nicholas D'Souza

5:50 PM
Ximpientlim Motiam - Bhag  154  - Matiechem Aidon - Fr Pratap Naik sj

6:00 PM
Aimorechen Magnnem

6:03 PM
Prayer - Litany of the Saints

6:11 PM
Hymn -Keep up the Faith - Cassini Suiam sj

6:16 PM
Intercessions - Konkani

6:30 PM
Mass in Konkani from Archbishop's Houes followed by Jivitacho Prokas

7:15 PM
Jesus the Good Shepherd as the gate - Talk by Sr Shilpa

7:30 PM
Saibinnichi Ruzai -  Orkache Mister

7:56 PM
Amchem-xim Rav - Theme Hymn of Pastoral Year

8:00 PM
Called to Excel - Talk by Savio Mascarenhas

8:55 PM
Couples Prayer - English

9:00 PM
Adoration - Fr. Saturnino Colaco - SJVSRC Old Goa

9:35 PM
Devacha Utor - 1 Timotak - Avesvor 2 - Vachpi Orlando D'Souza

9:39 PM
Ratchem Magnem

9:55 PM
Youtsing - All Goa Virtual Choir - Part 1

10:48 PM
Goal Post Ep 3 - Maria Rebello interviewed by Jovito Lopes11:34 PM What's
Cooking? Season 2 Episode 7

11:52 PM
Bhokti Lharam- Bhag 18

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Re: [Goanet] Help a fellow Goan.....

2021-08-10 Thread Eddie D'Sa

Dear Filo & George,
Warm thanks, Filo, for understanding  my viewpoint and explaining yours.
I am well aware that you & George have worked hard to elevate Fr Vaz to 
sainthood - whatever that means in the Euro scheme of things.
 You both went all the way to the Vatican to plead with the pompous 
white clerics to promote Vaz's cause  but didn't get far enough.
 For the white guys in authority want first & foremost to assert their 
authority; the notion of humility & accommodation is alien to them.
 Did they care to learn Vaz's history, appreciate his toils in the 
colonial context & the Hindu-Buddhist culture of the region?
 File & George were regarded as mere supplicants  and brown ones at 
that.


 I'd like to comment here with fundamentals. Does the notion of 
sainthood have any intrinsic meaning?
 The holy white guys of Europe decided at some point that those 
individual Catholics   who have in their adult life conformed to the 
rules of 'holiness' laid down by certain whites in authority need to be 
formally recognised as Saints. And a certain legal process was set up to 
this end. Curiously, the guys deciding on the merits of a candidate need 
not be themselves saints. They claimed that a heavenly fellow called the 
Holy Ghost guides them in their deliberations.
 Brown persons were reluctantly accepted as candidates for sainthood 
but they must be subject to the rules of the holy white guys in Rome.


 So, Filo & George, Vaz was finally allowed to be a Saint by the 
Vatican. So what has he since done to make his presence felt and to help 
his Goan followers? Nothing, it seems. Where can he be contacted?
 And what's the point of promoting him to Patron Saint - a title 
invented by the holy whites of Rome?

 Is there an assurance that he will be more helpful as Patron?

 Let's be honest: how many Catholics believe in & bother with saints?
 Indeed, how many care for this ritual called the Mass? The Whites tell 
us that Christ instituted the Mass.

 Did he? It's far from clear.
 And in any case, how has Mass helped? Are Catholics likely to get more 
holy as a result of Mass attendance??

 Then there is this thing called Eucharist or Communion.
They are receiving the body & blood of Christ. They  should be 
transformed.

Seems more like a Vampire ritual.

The priests & Bishops are supposed to celebrate Mass daily & receive the 
Eucharist. So what is the record of their behaviour?

Many have succumbed to sex abuse.
Ex-cardinal Theodore McCarrick: He becomes the first U.S. cardinal and 
only the second U.S. bishop to be criminally charged with child sexual 
abuse. In addition to his alleged abuse of seminarians and priests, the 
ex-cardinal is accused of sexually abusing at least 13 children. See our 
detailed summary of the McCarrick case below.

===
As of July 2021, BishopAccountability.org has identified 86 Catholic 
bishops worldwide accused publicly of sexual crimes against children and 
42 Catholic bishops worldwide who have been accused publicly of sexual 
wrongdoing against adults only. The names of those accused of abusing 
minors are marked in red; those with names in black are accused of 
sexual abuse/sexual misconduct with individuals age 18 or older only.



Filo in her email commented:
"Where are the "Browns and Blacks" like Eddie?  Do they raise money, 
send Petitions and sign Petitions, and support prizes and competitions 
as paths to recognition and for preservation of the memory of those who 
gave extraordinary service for mankind?
 Why don't they make Saints and Patron Saints, give Nobel Prizes and 
Pulitzer Prizes, have the Olympics, and other honors and competitions?"


Please, Filo, forget about Saints, petitions and such.
I'd like to suggest that you CONSIDER AN EDITORIAL JOB AT NCR, the 
premier Catholic weekly in the US and run by lily white Editors.
I had asked the Chief Editor Heidi Schlumpf to recruit some Brown or 
Black. She did vaguely said she would but nothing happened. And I have 
tweeted a number of times.
I'd like to take my suggestion further. I will write to NCR and ask them 
them that you are a well qualified candidate who has done doctoral 
studies including Theology.

Please agree to consider the position. Thereafter, I'll write to NCR .

Eddie



 -- Original Message --
 From: "Filomena Giese" 

 REPLY from Filomena Giese  This post by Eddie is understandable.  We are all against the 
injustices and cruelties of colonial conquest to gain territories and 
impose white superiority over native peoples, AKA "Browns and Whites" in 
Eddie's post.




 1.But his objections to George and me trying to gain a high honor for 
one of us from the white order that reigns over the world, sounds a bit 
hollow from a Brown who left his native land where he should have stayed 
to better serve the interests of his own Brown people, instead of 
migrating to the capital of imperialism to fully enjoy the 

[Goanet] Gregory Naik SJ, former Provincial of the Goa Province (1933-2021)

2021-08-10 Thread Frederick Noronha
A Tribute to Fr Gregory Naik, sj (23 June 1933-09 August 2021)
By Pratap Naik SJ
*Fr. Gregory Naik (formerly known as Gregory Mergulhão)* left this world on
Monday, 09th August 2021 evening at Xavier Residence, Alto Porvorim, Goa.
The funeral will take place on 10th August, 2021 in the Chapel of Xavier
Residence, Alto Porvorim, at 3:30 pm, followed by the burial in the Holy
Family cemetery.
He was a Jesuit priest of the Goa Jesuit Province. After completing a
double Master’s in History and Counselling in the USA, he served diligently
in Jesuit schools in India. He worked as the executive secretary of the
Jesuit Educational Association for South Asia in New Delhi, for seven years.
Thereafter, he was appointed as the Superior of Goa Region (1992-1993). He
was the Provincial of the Goa Jesuit Province from 1993 to 1999. Fr. Naik
served as the Rector at the Jesuit Headquarters in Rome for several years.
He was fluent in several languages.
On his return to Goa in 2009, Fr. Naik established the Goa Jesuit Archives
and worked till 2014. Later due to his diminishing health, he was shifted
to the Xavier Residence for better care under the leadership of Fr Amit
D’Souza, S.J.
He has written a number of articles and two books. _Understanding Our
Fellow Pilgrims_ (2000). It was written to promote dialogue and to
understand and appreciate the faith, traditions of other religions of India.
The second book was really a solid scholarly work based on original Jesuit
sources from the archives, entitled, _Jesuits of the Goa Province: A
Historical Overview (1542-2000)_. It covers a wide swathe of Jesuit history
as it relates to South Asia. This book will fascinate students of history,
religion, and cultures. It offers rich data for further exploring the
colonial history of Goa and its connection with the Society of Jesus.
When he was the Provincial, he granted permission, fully encouraged and
supported Fr. Mathew Almeida, sj and me to put up the new building of
Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr (TSKK) at Alto Porvorim. He laid its
foundation on 24th February 1996 and blessed the building on 29th September
1998.
With his vision, he initiated to build Pedro Aruppe Institute, Raia, Goa
for the training of laity and youth formation and as a retreat centre. He
was a man of vision and mission.
I lived with him at Jesuit House, Panaji from 01 February 2012 to 31 May
2018. His room was opposite to my room. He would keep his room slightly
open so that I could get fresh air of the Panaji garden passing from his
room to my room. Such was his consideration.
Both of us loved music and exchanged videos. He would play musical audio
videos for both of us. He was a methodical and systematic, hardworking
person. He greeted and welcomed everyone with a smile. He had a great sense
of humour. With his demise, the Goa Jesuits have lost a good scholar and
researcher.
May God grant him rest and peace. May he enjoy now the company of his
fellow Jesuits who have gone for their heavenly abode.
Till we meet, Fr Gregory Adeus and keep on smiling.
As a tribute to Fr Gregory, my Jesuit companion and friend, I would like to
circulate the video of the famous Christian hymn “Nearer My God, To Thee”
composed by Sarah Flower Adams in 1841 and set to music by her sister Eliza
Flower. In this video it is sung by Four Vagle Brothers. This hymn was one
of the favourite hymns of Fr. Gregory and it is mine also. Let Fr Gregory
enjoy this hymn on his heavenly journey. https://youtu.be/76GUR-OEw8Y
Pratap Naik sj
09 August 2021
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Re: [Goanet] Why the Goa Bhumiputra Bill is a Sham (Anish Esteves)

2021-08-10 Thread Anish Esteves
Re: Why the Goa Bhumiputra Bill is a Sham (Anish Esteves)

   While the entire country was celebrating its delightful wins at the
Olympics, there was something controversial happening in India’s smallest
state.

   The Goa Bhumiputra Adhikarni Bill (2021) was passed in the Goa Assembly.
Facing flak from the indigenous tribal population of the state, the state
government is mulling to drop the word ‘Bhumiputra’. Among other things,
the bill seeks to “recognize anyone living in the state for over 30 years
as a “son of the soil” and enables them to claim ownership of their house,
built before 1st April 2019. While introducing the bill in the assembly,
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that the bill will help the native
Goans who do not own the land on which their houses were built, to live
with dignity. The opposition, including Congress, fiercely criticized the
bill and staged a walk-out from the house saying it merely seeks to
regularize the illegal constructions that have taken place over the past
few years.

   However, beyond the rhetoric, while the Bill stands withdrawn, here’s
why the Bhumiputra bill is a sham for the smallest state that is
increasingly becoming beset with major problems year after year.

Goa’s migrant problem:

   According to estimates in the public domain, a large segment that is
around 19% of the Population of Goa consists of migrants, mostly from
Maharashtra, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh besides other states. Over the past few
decades, with increasing industrial activities and the expansion of
tourism, the migrant population has increased to a large extent, especially
in pockets like Calangute, Mormugao, Vasco, and Dabolim among other places.

   While all political parties have made promises to the migrants ahead of
every election, none have fulfilled them, to say the least. Moreover, for
the BJP, which lost its tallest leader Manohar Parrikar in 2019, the party
is feeling the pinch, because of dissatisfaction among its ranks. It seems
that to retain its voter base, the party has brought in this bill to tap
into the migrant population.

   If the government was serious about the concerns of the migrants, what
stopped it from bringing the Bill in the past four years of its tenure? The
government has the numbers in the house; it’s a different matter that the
numbers were engineered after defections.

Encroachments in the State:

   While the State Government claims that the bill will help the migrants
to own the land, the view of the opposition cannot be dismissed. Porvorim
MLA and former minister Rohan Khaunte was quoted by local media as saying
“the bill appears to have come to protect those involved in land grabbing
and illegal encroachment”. True, in a very small state where people’s
ancestral properties are increasingly being grabbed by the land mafia and
encroachers, this bill is a tool to further cater to their interests. The
Government needs to take the local populace into confidence before coming
out with such bills.

   While the State government has welcomed suggestions for the Bill from
the public, the Goa Bhumiputra Adhikarni Bill is truly a sham and must be
opposed at all costs. When the Bill is reintroduced, one hopes that the
opposition, civil society organizations, and the local and national media
play a constructive and effective role in opposing this bill to the fullest
extent.


[Goanet] CHAOTIC FUNCTIONING OF BANKS UNACCEPTABLE

2021-08-10 Thread Aires Rodrigues
Over the last few years services at the banks have been in total disarray.
It was only those business tycoons who emptied the banks and fled the
country that were well served.

For years the service at the Syndicate Bank in Ribandar has been extremely
pathetic. Due to lack of staff and poor internet connectivity, people
having to wait at times for hours was the norm. After the merger, the bank
has been now re-christened as Canara Bank but that poor unacceptable
service has just gone from bad to worse.  The ordeal customers have to face
is unacceptable particularly the hardship endured by the Senior Citizens.

This may be the plight of customers in other banks too which the
authorities cannot remain silent spectators as every bank customer is
entitled to proper and prompt customer service. Banks exist to serve the
financial needs of the people, the very people that they depend on for
their existence.

It is imperative that the Reserve Bank officials pay surprise visits to
banks across Goa and see for themselves the agony customers have to suffer.
They could start their crackdown at the now Canara Bank in Ribandar.
Corrective measures must be taken to ensure that all banks function the way
they should. Banks that do not fall in line must be penalized and
blacklisted for very poor service and failing to meet customer needs.

Every bank is required to run professionally with optimum customer service
as their goal and mission. Banking is not just a business or a system vital
to the economy of the country but it is a personal service that must work
hand in hand with its clients efficiently and smoothly to satisfy their
needs. In this technological and an expanding skilled employment market,
there is no excuse for such poor deplorable service.

If Banks don’t urgently change their uncaring and stone age mode of
operation, by putting the customers needs first, then the words of Bill
Gates will certainly come to pass “Banking is necessary, Banks are not’’

Adv. Aires Rodrigues

C/G-2, Shopping Complex

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Ribandar – Goa – 403006

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