Re: [Goanet] Goans should not sell their ancestral property.
I believe every word you have said. My aunt lost her house in Ponda to tenants living next door. My daughter- in-law's father lost his house in Goa to relatives and I know of a total stranger in Goa stealing someone's house.This someone was not living in Goa.. How he managed to change the name on this house baffles me to this day. My aunt (dead now) and daughter-in-law's father live abroad. You can 'live' in the Government offices to get matters sorted out. This is for your information. God bless Goa! Keep up your good work. M.Fernandes --- On Wed, 2/13/13, Ignatius Fernandes igg...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: From: Ignatius Fernandes igg...@yahoo.co.uk Subject: [Goanet] Goans should not sell their ancestral property. To: goa...@goanet.org goa...@goanet.org Received: Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 10:08 AM Everyone advises Goans not to sell their ancestral properties in Goa. I surely wish we had that choice of not selling our ancestral property to a squatter who call himself our mundcar. We have been traipsing to courts and back and visiting mamaladar and panchayat offices to try and stop this rogue from robbing our property for the last twenty years. We were in Goa in January this year 2013 for over a month as soon as we landed we had two court summons to attend court and the mamlader's engineer to measure the three hundred sq. metres for the squatter. We are forced by the Goa Government to sell our ancestral land to him for a paltry sum of I believe 20rupees per sq. metre. What really saddens me is that my ancestors saved enough money to buy through hard work and went without a lot of essential luxuries to leave land for their progeny to carry out their wishes, and these people just walk in and lay claims to our land. Our wives and children refuse to come to Goa knowing fully well that we would be embroiled in court cases and we would not have the time to show them our beautiful Goa. Ignatius Fernandes.
Re: [Goanet] Please help
First go to Margao and find a place where you get the Portuguese documents translated into both English and Konkani - Portuguese translators and then once you get the nos that are on the documents go to the Survey Office, Margao which is the same building where the Drivers licences, Scooters etc. are renewed, new drivers etc. This building is opposite the new Fish Market in Margao. In this building you have the Sub Registrar's Office, State Bank of India and a whole lot of offices.I dont remember the name of the building. This building is next to an open ground where many trade shows,exhibitions take place - next to Katamba bus stop but before you reach Katamba bus stop- 5 mins from Katamba.Not far from the Colva, Fatorpa, Margao, Panjim roundabout. Hope this helps. --- On Fri, 9/21/12, valley faleiro valley_fale...@hotmail.com wrote: From: valley faleiro valley_fale...@hotmail.com Subject: [Goanet] Please help To: goa news goanet@lists.goanet.org Received: Friday, September 21, 2012, 12:57 AM Dear Readers, I have a property in Salcete and the documents are in Portuguese . These documents are the old survey nos. . Could I know how the old survey nos. be linked to the new survey nos. and where will I get the documents from ?? Thanks, Val
[Goanet] Guilherme Dias-Nomination for Top 25 Canadian immigrants deadline Apr18
Hello Goanetters Please open the link below and enter your email address to win $100. gift cards.I know Guilherme from my school/college days in Goa University 1985 Thanks Please forward to other Goans My Mother and I nominated Glem for the Top 25 Canadian Immigrants Awards. He has been shortlisted as one of 75 semi-finalists. Based on a Peoples Choice Voting process the Top 25 Canadian Immigrants will be selected. I wanted to share this with you and also to consider supporting him. The voting site link is below. His name is listed as Guilherme Dias http://www.canadianimmigrant.ca/top25 Anyone living in Canada can vote. Each voter gets a chance to win one of ten $100 visa gift cards from the sponsors. Please feel free to forward within your network - His bio is attached. The link below provides testimonials of his work. http://www.linkedin.com/profile/edit?trk=hb_tab_pro_top#profile-recommendations Thank you very much! Vini
[Goanet] Indian Consulate in Toronto...Pros and cons to outscource work
The Indian Consulate in Toronto has moved to 3 different locations in the heart of the city.Because of the huge dispora of Indians in GTA(Greater Toronto Area) it is always a good idea to go early much before usuual office hours to get ahead of the line to get a number.The previous 2 locations were not big enough to accomodate the number of people ona any given day.The present location is a long rectangular hall with plenty of seats and plenty of standing room if neccessary.It is always a good idea to check the website before deciding which day you intend to go the website has Public Holidays(Holidays that observed in India).It is convenient for most people who use the subway service but suburbanites have to be prepared for heavy traffic and expensive parking.Unfortunately the website does not have proper FAQs to cover every question/query and you will never get a live person at the end of line when you call the consulate.One has to take the whole day to do get a visa,submit OCI documents or renew a Visa.Always get a money order done the day before,make photo copies of all the documents and bring all original documents even if they may not be necessary.If you are married a Non Indian/Indian and you are applying or OCI for yourself you have to get the documents of the spouse even if they are not applying.Make sure all the forms are filled out and nothing gets left out.Also make sure photos meet the proper criteria.Take the application form to the photo studio if neccessary so they cut it correctly.A lady brought in photos that cut her shoulders off and she was rejected right a way by individuals who screen the applications. Carry a glue stick.Any old passport numbers mentioned on a passport make sure you carry those old passports or be prepared with a satisfactory answer for the office.I had old hard cover Indian passports prior to 1985.My preplanned answer was that I was advised to switch to soft cover to immigrate.The officer insisted there wasn't any rule but as long you have a passport papert trail you are fine.Make double copies of every document because applications are made in duplicate.My guess is 1 set goes to India the other says in Toronto.There is Canada Post outlet on the ground floor doing great business from Consulate visitors.The officer calls from a microphone in the interview room and is quite muffled so make sure you listen carefully and don't miss your name called out.Try and remember the people who are ahead of you so you have an idea when you will be called out.All OCI application get logged in the order received from the people who screen to interviewer in batches. SO ARRIVE EARLY,BRING ALL PROPER DOCUMENTS AND A SNACK IT CAN TAKE ALL DAY __ Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail. Click on Options in Mail and switch to New Mail today or register for free at http://mail.yahoo.ca
Re: [Goanet] Advice on immigrating back to goa
Hi Remy It's quite normal to feel like going back My feeling was almost the same as yours at 32 years age and newly married. I would stay for your children's future and have global exposure,Since your wife is at home you can give the best moral upbringing to your kids in UK and Goa but they have to make descisions and be able to go back to Mum and Dad and know what's right or wrong Important check with your wife before making a descision or you you won't hear the end of it There are lots of other communities to socialise with after all isn't that one of of reasons you moved out of Goa You have to great business plan to make it work..it's possible All the best Kurt --- On Thu, 9/4/08, Remy de Almeida [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In the last 2 years we have been thinking with some intensity to return back to Goa. Reasons are mainly 1. We want kids to grow with a sense of community and family. All family in goa. 2. Wife has no chance to advance her career as child care is costly and we think is not favourable in the long term development of the child. 3. I am very passionate about goa and want to be doing something[may be business and have some ideas] that will make a difference to the good of the society in goa/india. I have been back to goa for holidays a couple of times and i know already that there are somethings i will have to get used to back again 1. Traffic 2. Cleaniness 3. Crab mentality 4. Bureaucracy and corruption However, i think i can overcome all this (am not sure of no 1 :-)) My question really to anyone who would like to reply: Am i being a fool or deluded to go back to goa as some people tell me or is this normal to some people to go back. This is a big decision for us as family. Any replies and advice will be appreciated. Remy De Almeida
[Goanet] Bungalow for sale PICTURES LINK ATTACHED AT BOTTOM OF MESSAGE
Hello everyone My name is Kurt Fernandes and I reside in Toronto,Canada.My mother in Navelim owns a row bungalow which was built 7 years ago by Dream Builders Navelim(Mario Pereira) and has remained unoccupied to this day without any damages external or internal The built up area is 145 SQ MTS=1560.77 sq feet/173.41855 sq yard(price is calculated around 24137.00 per sq mtr) On the ground floor there is 1(one)bedroom,living/dining room,kitchen,a separate western toilet and shower room.Attached to front entrance is a single car garage and a covered verandah.There is an entrance to garage from living room.Stairs with railing lead to First Floor where there are 2(Two)Bedrooms,an open terrace(which can be converted to a 4th bedroom),Bathroom,Toilet separate and an open balcony.The bungalow is roofed with Manglorean tiles.Living room,Bathroom,toilet and kitchen have ceramic tiles,Bedroom has white mosaic tiles.Aluminium windows,main door built with teak wood frame and shutters.Kitchen platform is granite with stainless steel sink. There is an interlocking brick road built for long term durability from the main Dongorim road to the complex.A Society is formed includes two building residence flats and 10 row bungalows and the bungalow on sale has to pay approx 400-500 Rs per month for maintenance and security and garbage collection can be paid for separately A well has been dug in the corner of complex so water can be pumped to Tanks for individual bungalows.The complex is predominantly Catholic and is located 7-10 minutes walk from Navelim Centre which has shops,schools,,College and Private and Public Transportation to Margao 20 mins away. The price for the bungalows is THIRTY FIVE LAKH Rupees and is negotiable.You may contact my mother ASAP for more details.Contact Melita Fernandes[EMAIL PROTECTED] or[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] Residence-0832-2714639 Mobile- 9881512008 http://picasaweb.google.com/aacpa400/JackBibResidency
[Goanet] Passing away of Bibian Gomes (dongorim,navelim)
http://oheraldo.in/viewdetails.asp?nid=5718cid=22 My grandmother was born in Santa cruz and married in Navelim to my late grandfather Joaquim(Jack)Martho Gomes who worked for EAST AFRICA RAILWAYS HARBOUR(EARH)when he moved to Kenya in the 1940's where my mum and aunts were born and most of my family came back to Goa in 1966. My grandfather was instrumental in getting NAVELIM POST OFFICE in the late 60's. My grandfather passed away in 1975 and my grandmother took care of me much of my childhood which I am forever indebted. She was 85 years old at the time of her demise. Please keep her in your prayers.Please convey this news to anyone who knows my family God Bless Kurt Fernandes Toronto
[Goanet] Trying to contact Alfi and Albert Da Silva (Navelim)Urgent Illegal Possession of their house in Goa 10 days
Hi Everyone It's brought to my attention by a family member in Goa that a Goan daily newspaper has printed a notice To Possess a house located in Ravora(opposite Maura(Georgie travels)will be claimed by people if the owners do not claim the house. The part/whole owners are Alfi and Albert Da Silva originally from navelim and are long time residents in UK. Alfi and Albert Da Silva were good hockey players in their college days in Chowgules and have a sister or brother by the name of Florian and the family moved to Goa from East Africa. It will be sad if nothing is done soon. They can contact Leena D'costa at -832-2790916 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gabe/Percy Can you forward this message to Goan/Navelim websites thanks for your help I will try and get a cutting of the newpaper from someone in Goa Thanks
Re: [Goanet] Margao Quiz: Let's have fun..remaining answers
--- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- 10. There was/is a spot in Margao which is/was famous for ?Snake Charmers? What is that spot called? Pimpla Zadem (a big tree across from Borkars book stores) 11. I remember TG Borkar where we used to buy our school/college books. Can you name the other (not the newest one please)? Maya Book stores between Blue Pearl and Marchon Building(Syndicate Bank) 15. Late Afred Rose the Melody King, mentioned a popular restaurant/Hotel in one of his love songs, can you name it (Restaurant/Hotel)? The song Celina and the restaurant Venice Hotel
Re: [Goanet] IBooking for Domestic flights
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * To Goa with Love - Three unique Valentine Day packages from EXPRESSIONS Say I Love You! in style this year For details, photos and pricing check out: http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/valentines/ Just a quick note to say to obtain a PNR number and Ticket NUmber from you agent abroad if you are planning to stay over 3 weeks becaust domestic airlines cannot update their records when you do call tem from India to confirm your return This was my personal experience - [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: * G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * To Goa with Love - Three unique Valentine Day packages from EXPRESSIONS Say I Love You! in style this year For details, photos and pricing check out: http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/valentines/ If you are abroad and planning to visit India be aware that Indian Airlines no longer accepts International Credit Cards. You only get to know about this new change after you go through the entire process of selecting your flights and entering your credit card details. If you plan to go through a travel agent and make a domestic sector booking; the agent needs to contact the Indian counter part for the booking and can only do so at Indian office timings. Alan Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097
