[Goanet] Letter to the Editor (Greater Goan Identity)

tion. If the Goan Majority and their politicians do not want to address this critical issue then perhaps, it is better to go for Greater Goa or even merger with another state; let us bury the issue of Preserving Goan Identity once and for all!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comment

[Goanet] Anti-Goans for Elections

ture & identity. Will Goans rise up and say enough is enough and get rid of these Anti Goans, or will we allow ourselves to be bought again; for few pieces of silver now and repent for us and our future generations, in short immediate future!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE Please post your comments on my Bl

[Goanet] (UPDATE 4) Conversation with Churchill Alemao (No Response/Action)

but now feel betrayed and feel that Goa/Goans have been taken for a long false ride. There are Goans who ignore the latter for selfish reasons or personal benefits, suffocate their conscience and by doing so, contribute towards the destruction of Goa & our Identity. Arwin Mesquita, UAE. On 2

[Goanet] Civil rights activists to launch campaign for special status

http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Civil-rights-activists-to-launch-campaign-for-special-status/44569.html Civil rights activists to launch campaign for special status HERALD REPORTER Civil rights activists to launch campaign for special status HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JAN 8 With meager 450

[Goanet] Police Brutality - Cipriano Fernandes

stem/government and MLA's with criminal records; which must also be shaken up immediately ,if we have to change things for the better in Goa!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Commit

[Goanet] Goa State Terror

r to the Police, I also think that many times even good Policeman are influenced, threatened & compromised, by specific Powerful//Corrupt/Evil Politicians!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE.-- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Vi

[Goanet] Fwd: The story of IDC & it’s sinister ‘plots’

http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Main%20Page%20News/The-story-of-IDC-it-rsquo-s-sinister-lsquo-plots-rsquo/45044.html The story of IDC & it’s sinister ‘plots’ The Goa Industrial Development Corporation in its ‘Citizen’s Charter’ invites companies to set up business to boost industrialization in the Sta

[Goanet] Fwd: Mr Madhav Gadgil visits Mopa airport site

-- Forwarded message -- From: preservegoa Date: 23 January 2011 19:07 Subject: Mr Madhav Gadgil visits Mopa airport site To On friday 21st Mr Madhav Gadgil visited Mopa Airport site to inspect the same. Affected farmers and residents along with Digambar tulaskar, sudip kambli , s

[Goanet] Fwd: PIL filed in HC to close illegal shipyards (Goa)

-- Forwarded message -- From: Ivo DSouza Date: 24 January 2011 10:23 Subject: PIL filed in HC to close illegal shipyards To: Arwin Mesquita , http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Shipyards-along-River-Zuari-accused-of-illegalities/45056.html -- Please post your comments

[Goanet] Political Drug Support - Goa

r the Government to control the drug menace and the only reason this is not happening, is because of the Political Support for the illegal trade; How many will disagree with me on the latter statement?? Arwin Mesquita, UAE -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ P

[Goanet] Goa's Hope

With recent series of actions undertaken taken by the Village Groups and the Pilerne Citizens Forum, I can see hope for Goa and Goans. The latest action of filing the FIR against the Anti-Goan Conspiracy on the Regional Plan, was a step in the right direction. Whilst many overseas like myself are

[Goanet] Fwd: 90% wells in Panjim contaminated (Is anyone surprised by this: Will rest of Goa wake up!!)

http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/90-wells-in-Panjim-contaminated/45168.html 90% wells in Panjim contaminated HERALD CORRESPONDENT *Reason: close vicinity of septic tanks* PORVORIM, JAN 26 Believe it or not, 90% of the wells in Panjim are contaminated, mainly because the distance betwee

[Goanet] Fwd: Police issued notice for not registering case against CM

http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Police-issued-notice-for-not-registering-case-against-CM/45231.html Police issued notice for not registering case against CM HERALD REPORTER Police issued notice for not registering case against CM HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JAN 29 North Goa Sessions Judge

[Goanet] Fwd: Political pairs (Letter to the Editor)

http://www.oheraldo.in/newscategory/Letters/13 *Political pairs Shanti Naik, Panjim *Goa will soon face a dynastic rule as our corrupt politicians are grooming their spouses and children for a career in politics. This is an easy way for illiterate people to make money. We have father and son duo f

[Goanet] Fwd: Loutolim’s shipyards continue to face heat

Loutolim’s shipyards continue to face heat HERALD REPORTER http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Loutolim-rsquo-s-shipyards-continue-to-face-heat/45293.html PANJIM, JAN 31 Illegal shipyards in Rassaim, Loutolim, continue to face the heat. At a heated gram sabha on Sunday, the subject was deba

[Goanet] People’s Tolerance being Tested (Goa)

http://www.navhindtimes.in/opinion/letters-editor-277 People’s Tolerance being Tested IT was time for the Arab World to toss and hurl. Nothing is surprising as the current protest was to erupt sooner or later. Frustration has its limits and this is exactly what has happened in Tunisia, Egypt and

[Goanet] Fwd: Letters in the Herald Today

*http://www.oheraldo.in/newscategory/Letters/13* *Ominous warning signs **Pradip Kamat, Atlanta, USA *I hope the old, corrupt, self-serving, and foolhardy politicians are closely watching the non-political revolution in Egypt. Egyptians are coming to

[Goanet] Character Assassination Of (Dr. Hubert Gomes) On Herald

time that we got rid of them for the sake of Goa & Goans; and then perhaps we can have some hope to salvage our land, environment demographics & identity!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Vi

[Goanet] Fwd: Whither Goan identity?

*http://www.oheraldo.in/newscategory/Letters/13* *Whither Goan identity? Percival Noronha, Panjim *It is said not without reason that every adversity brings its own strength and every pain its own relief. This applies to Goans. After the so-called ‘Liberation of Goa’, we face all sorts of discrimi

[Goanet] Framed Farmer in Cuncolim.

-- Forwarded message -- From: madonna Almeida Date: 9 February 2011 00:30 Subject: To: Arwin Mesquita Cc: abhijeet prabhudessai , Ronnie Pereira < ronnie.pere...@yahoo.com> Hi below is a write up. Please do send it wherever possible. Hopefully people will come in s

[Goanet] Water Tanks Scam

t; also ask the PWD Minister as to why he is now silent on his opposition to > the MOPA airport; something that he was vehemently opposing before he > secured his lucrative PWD ministry. > Arwin Mesquita, UAE.

[Goanet] Fwd: Fw: GIDC CORRUPT LAND GRAB THUGS

-- Forwarded message -- From: Tony Luis Date: 11 February 2011 19:36 Subject: Fw: GIDC CORRUPT LAND GRAB THUGS To: THE FOOD PARK SCAM IN QUITOL, SOUTH GOA BY MLA BABU KAVLEKAR and GIDC Chairman who is the biggest crook of them all is a shining example of this corruption Kind R

[Goanet] Re. Death of Goa's fields - thanks to the lack of low cost (manual)

Marlon, (1) Surely you must limitation of land in accomodating more people and the need to maintain a balance towards agriculture vs. destructive development. (2) Surely you must understand the essence of controlled migration and why its necessary; or maybe perhap you do not and your own persona

[Goanet] Fwd: Re. Death of Goa's fields - (Marlon)

Marlon, Try removing you blind folds and see the serious derimental effects of un-controlled migration into Goa today!! Free movement without restrictions cannot be allowed beyond a tolerable point. There are ways in which Outside Labour can be controlled into Goa for maximising agriculture in

[Goanet] No alternative? -- (Priest & Politician)

*http://www.oheraldo.in/newscategory/Letters/13* *No alternative? Carmen de Miranda, Loutolim *The Church in Goa always talks against corruption and preaches to the faithful to shun ill-gotten wealth, etc. The other day on his birthday, Fr Conceicao D’Silva, Parish Priest of Carambolim Church, lau

[Goanet] MOPA'S POLITICAL BETRAYAL

amp; its Identity for Greed and their personal benefits. The Future of Goa & Goans is in our hands, what we do today will contribute to the either (1) The Prosperity or (2) The Ultimate Doom; of Goa & Goans!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.

[Goanet] Fwd: Re. No alternative? (Padri Conceicao is virtually a Congress official priest )

From: Arwin Mesquita date: 17 February 2011 19:49 Subject: Letter to the Editor To: Ashwin Tombat Dear Sir/Madam, Please can you publish my letter in your esteemed media. Sincerely, Arwin Mesquita, [ADDRESS AND PHONE NO] Subject: Alternative Influence This is with reference to the Letter

[Goanet] ‘O Maria’ – a must see

*http://www.oheraldo.in/newscategory/Letters/13* *‘O Maria’ – a must see Lambert Mascarenhas, Dona Paula *Rajendra Talak’s ‘O Maria’, is a must-see for every Goan for its message as well as its visual aesthetics. The movie opens with a soul-stirring song by outstanding singer-musician Remo Fernan

Re: [Goanet] Death of Goa's fields - thanks to the lack of

Mervyn If you stop looking at all CANT DO's and look at CAN DO's; instead of packing your bags and running away, perhaps we can stop the permanent migration of Goans from Goa. Arwin From: Mervyn Lobo To: soter , "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" Subject: Re: [Goanet] Death of

[Goanet] We need to instrospect

http://www.oheraldo.in/newscategory/Letters/13 *We need to instrospect Venan B Dias, St Estevam *We Goans blame outsiders for all the ills happening in Goa. In reality, Goans have to blame themselves, if not for all at least for most of the ills that plague Goa. Some points for introspection: (1)

Re: [Goanet] Death of Goa's fields - thanks to the lack of

Mervyn With ref to you comments below (1) I understand that you respect people's views based in Goa who are campaiging for Goa's Crtical issues like Identity, Mega-Project Menace, Destructive Development Migrant Control etc; as your premise that words would carry weight if people were based in Go

[Goanet] Fwd: Rahejas more important than Goans

http://www.oheraldo.in/newscategory/Letters/13 *Rahejas more important than Goans Jose Maria Miranda, Margao* The news report that the controversial Raheja project at Carmona has been approved by the TCP Board has certainly shocked all those who are concerned about the environment and the demogra

[Goanet] Fwd: Babush offloads TVs, fridges, washing machines, bicycles to voters

IT’S CHRISTMAS BEFORE CCP pollS Bindiya Chari * http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Main%20Page%20News/IT-rsquo-S-CHRISTMAS-BEFORE-CCP-pollS/46019.html * *Babush offloads TVs, fridges, washing machines, bicycles to voters * PANJIM: Our pictures tell a story that words cannot. Santa Monseratte has come

[Goanet] Contaminated Voters

y of whom then hypocritically pray in > Temples, Churches and Mosques!! > > Arwin Mesquita, UAE. > > > > -- >

[Goanet] EXTREMELY IMPORTANT - GOANS PLEASE READ/ACT. Appeal for Azad Maidan Protest Meet on 15th March 2011 [2 Attachments]

have much time Left TIME TO ACT IS NOW! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. "Rape of Goa" : http://www.parrikar.c

[Goanet] Fwd: How the cookie will crumble (Letter to the Editor)

*http://oheraldo.in/newscategory/Letters/13* *How the cookie will crumble! *This refers to the recent outburst of Churchill Alemao that NGOs in Navelim are working at the behest of Luizinho Faleiro. For most of us in Navelim, life is much more than the above named individuals. There are a lot of o

[Goanet] Fwd: Chinchinim villagers oppose high rise housing projects

http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Chinchinim-villagers-oppose-high-rise-housing-projects/46224.html Chinchinim villagers oppose high rise housing projects HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MARCH 6 Villagers of Deussua-Chinchinim in one voice on Sunday opposed high rise housing projects in the village

[Goanet] Fwd: Preserve Socio-Cultural Identity of Goa

*http://www.navhindtimes.in/opinion/letters-editors* *Preserve Socio-Cultural Identity of Goa *HEAVY migration of people from all over India pose threat to the tranquil socio-cultural set-up of Goa. If these people come and settle in Goa with an aim to maintain the cultural sanctity of our state,

[Goanet] Dishonourable Chief Guest

en > obtained or given some publicity, by the respective Politician via the SALE > and Destruction of Goa & its Identity? Do these Educated Goans really not > know that by associating themselves with the destructors of Goa, they are > also contributing to the Decimation of Goa and Goans?? > Arwin Mesquita, UAE > >

[Goanet] Fwd: Honesty isn’t the best policy (Letter in the Herald)

*http://www.oheraldo.in/newscategory/Letters/13* *Honesty isn’t the best policy Jose Maria Miranda, Margao *Goans, both at home and abroad, were, in the past, known and appreciated for their honesty. While most of our people still cultivate this great virtue, many don’t. These have become tools in

[Goanet] Carmona seeks Ramesh’s support against Rahejas

http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Carmona-seeks-Ramesh-rsquo-s-support-against-Rahejas/46293.html Carmona seeks Ramesh’s support against Rahejas HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MARCH 8 Carmona villagers waging a battle against the Raheja housing project in the village has now sought the intervent

[Goanet] Fwd: CHIEF GUEST

CHIEF GUEST By W. Severes, Majorda (Dubai) On Monday, Febraury 28, 2011, I happened to borrow a copy of Khaleeej Times from by my colleague in office. And, I was astonished to read a full page advertisement in the classifieds section, of a tiatr "Daddy...Hi Tuji Sun" by "Comedian Sally" on 3rd

[Goanet] Fwd: CHIEF GUEST

2011 07:16:27 -0500 From: "J. Colaco < jc>" To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" Subject: Re: [Goanet] Fwd: CHIEF GUEST Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252 Arwin Mesquita wrote: It is time Goans in Dubai, boycot

[Goanet] Fwd: Panjim needs Babush?

*http://www.oheraldo.in/newscategory/Letters/13* *Panjim needs Babush? Jose Maria Miranda, Margao *I refer to Anthony R Fernandes’ letter (Herald, 8 March) saying that Panjim needs Babush to usher in the much needed development, akin to what happened in Taleigao. If Anthony is from Panjim, isn’t h

[Goanet] Fwd: Fwd: CHIEF GUEST

7;s premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" Cc: Arwin Mesquita , Goanet Dear Arwin, One of the hallmarks of a dysmature person is his/her penchant to abuse the other - instead of dealing with that person's position. The point being made is that those of us who "know" Goa politic

[Goanet] Panjimites Vote Wisely (March11 CCP Elections)

s reject the Anti-Goans, the Rest of Goa will be > inspired to look up to you!! > > Arwin Mesquita, UAE. > -- > Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ > > Please also see below: > 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: > http://www.bv

[Goanet] UAE Goan Political Circus

*http://www.oheraldo.in/newscategory/Letters/13* *Goan politician circus Arwin Mesquita, UAE* There is a lot of talk recently on corrupt Goan politicians being invited to the UAE. While this is true to some extent, I would also like to let Goans know that these visits are largely/entirely

[Goanet] Fwd: Stop issuing ration card NOCs to migrants: Navelim sabha

http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Stop-issuing-ration-card-NOCs-to-migrants-Navelim-sabha/46429.html Stop issuing ration card NOCs to migrants: Navelim sabha HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MARCH 13 The gram sabha of Navelim Village Panchayat on Sunday has asked the Panchayat to write to the auth

[Goanet] GRA demands special status for state

http://www.navhindtimes.in/goa-news/gra-demands-special-status-state GRA demands special status for state Published on: March 16, 2011 - 01:49 More in: - Goa News PANAJI: The people gathered at Azad Maidan under the banner of Goe

[Goanet] Strike off bogus voters from electoral list: GRA

http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Strike-off-bogus-voters-from-electoral-list-GRA/46475.html Strike off bogus voters from electoral list: GRA HERALD REPORTER *Demands end to corruption* PANJIM, MARCH 15 Agitated over the ruthlessness and insensitivity by Goa government to various social

[Goanet] Panjim CCP Elections

identity.Nevertheless the fight for Goa and its genuine issues must be carried on by True Goans!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE > -- > Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. "

[Goanet] Dubai Black Money

activities and publicise their visits. Surely there are enormous funds involved and I am sure this is an angle that is worth pursuing!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http

[Goanet] Fwd: What does Bernard Costa of Dabolim have that Dhaku Waraq of Mopa does not?

What does Bernard Costa of Dabolim have that Dhaku Waraq of Mopa does not? SUJAY GUPTA http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Main%20Page%20News/What-does-Bernard-Costa-of-Dabolim-have-that-Dhaku-Waraq-of-Mopa-does-not/46593.html What does Bernard Costa of Dabolim have that Dhaku Waraq of Mopa does not?

[Goanet] Fwd: Locals left high & dry as Rs 131 cr land deals done

Locals left high & dry as Rs 131 cr land deals done AJAY THAKUR http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Main%20Page%20News/Locals-left-high-dry-as-Rs-131-cr-land-deals-done/46594.html Locals left high & dry as Rs 131 cr land deals done AJAY THAKUR PANJIM: It will perhaps be more than a decade before the fi

[Goanet] Fwd: Mickky blasts MLAs on Dabolim denotification

http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Main%20Page%20News/Mickky-blasts-MLAs-on-Dabolim-denotification/46591.html Mickky blasts MLAs on Dabolim denotification TEAM HERALD MARGAO: Former Tourism Minister, Mickky Pacheco on Saturday lambasted South Goa leaders for what he termed as their “U-turn” on the Daboli

[Goanet] Valanka's Benaulim Seat

riminate mining and (5) Ensuring the Congress Party to fulfil its promise to get Special Status for Goa to preserve its identity. Arwin Mesquita, UAE http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Valanka-supporters-demand-Cong-ticket/46600.html Valanka supporters demand Cong ticket HERALD RE

[Goanet] Did Civil Aviation Minister lie to Parliament or is State lying to Mopkars & High Court?

http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Main%20Page%20News/Did-Civil-Aviation-Minister-lie-to-Parliament-or-is-State-lying-to-Mopkars-High-Court/46648.html Did Civil Aviation Minister lie to Parliament or is State lying to Mopkars & High Court? BY AJAY THAKUR Did Civil Aviation Minister lie to Parliament o

[Goanet] Footsteps of Jesus(Goa Minister's Advice!!!)

*http://www.oheraldo.in/newscategory/Letters/13* *Footsteps of Jesus J M Pinto, Siridao *PWD minister Churchill Alemao recently commented on a news channel about the Panchwadi issue: “To padri tingasor kitem kortalo igorz sanddun?” Such comments by a minister are uncalled for. The Parish Priest was

[Goanet] Fwd: Interview Goa Minister

-- Forwarded message -- From: Maxie Correia Date: 23 March 2011 15:53 Subject: FW: interview To: Maxie Correia Dear all, Please watch this "intelligent" interview (the link below) with our honourable Environment Minister, Mr. Aleixo Sequeira. Even God won't be able to save us

[Goanet] Anti-Mopa protestors smell a rat in land acquisition

http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Anti-Mopa-protestors-smell-a-rat-in-land-acquisition/46829.html Anti-Mopa protestors smell a rat in land acquisition HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 27 With 266 sale deeds registered on nearly Rs 1500 crore worth land around the proposed Mopa airport in Per

[Goanet] Fwd: MORE SUPPORT FOR GRA: Time to act once again for Goa on 8th April 2011 - Time for Goa and time for Goans.

-- Forwarded message -- From: Ivo DSouza Date: 28 March 2011 17:16 Subject: MORE SUPPORT FOR GRA: Time to act once again for Goa on 8th April 2011 - Time for Goa and time for Goans. To: Arwin Mesquita Arwin, Pls issue. kind regards, Ivo --- On ** *MORE

[Goanet] Goan Parents Priorities

purely selfish and narrow minded lot of people, who are unable to see the bigger picture and the wider threat to Goa and Goans; and this attitude if not changed will be the main reason for our ultimate doom!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http

[Goanet] Goans taken for a ride

*http://www.oheraldo.in/newscategory/Letters/13* *Goans taken for a ride Lawrence D’Cruz, England *The time has come to sort out the injustices in Goa. An ecological and social disaster is taking place. Mining has been destroying our fauna and flora, and has polluted our water table and agricultur

[Goanet] Fwd: We want our Football Ground (Opposition to leasing of Ground to Churchill Brothers)

-- Forwarded message -- From: hubert gomes Date: 30 March 2011 17:49 Subject: We want our Football Ground To: *If you are concerned about Goa, support your fellow Banaulekars in their "just fight" to save their land from * * * *being forcefully taken away from them, and given t

[Goanet] Goa Dubai Ministers

also turn their attention, to the specific Goan Agents in Dubai who work closely with these Corrupt Goan Ministers; for the obvious mutual gains!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village A

[Goanet] Fwd: Customs now on lookout for Rohit

Customs now on lookout for Rohit http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Customs-now-on-lookout-for-Rohit/47100.html HERALD REPORTER Customs now on lookout for Rohit Claims he carried more forex to Dubai HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, APRIL 5 Education Minister Atanasio alias Babush Monseratte seems

[Goanet] Konkani Letdown

lfish gains etc Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. "Rape of Goa" : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MA

[Goanet] Election Time Colva

that whatever happens to Colva or its people, the residents today will be finally responsible for the same!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http

[Goanet] Hubert in Benaulim

xcuse to the people of Benaulim to bring back the Anti-Goans forces by stating "that there is no good choice of people to vote for !!" Arwin Mesquita, UAE -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action

[Goanet] Dum Maro Hypocrisy

ht way, then it is paramount that we first clear our filth in our own backyard & within ourselves!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaul

[Goanet] Fwd: Prostitution thrives in Calangute, and yes we saw it

http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Main%20Page%20News/Prostitution-thrives-in-Calangute-and-yes-we-saw-it/47605.html * Ladies bars, touts, seedy massage parlours give Dum to Calangute-Candolim nightlife SURAJ NANDREKAR & ROZARIO ESTIBEIRO* Calangute, April 22: Three months ago, the PI of Calangute, Ma

[Goanet] Building activity comes to a halt in the coastal belt

Building activity comes to a halt in the coastal belt http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Building-activity-comes-to-a-halt-in-the-coastal-belt/47588.html The High Court order banning construction without adequate garbage treatment facilities has put a stop to all construction activity

[Goanet] Fwd: Pilot Yuri Alemao lands in Sanguem

http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Pilot-Yuri-Alemao-lands-in-Sanguem/47587.html Herald: There are reports doing the rounds that you are preparing the ground to contest the Assembly polls from Sanguem. Yuri: Yes, those reports are right. Basically, I have been touring Sanguem since the last

[Goanet] Fwd: Miles of irrigation canals lie unused in Salcete’s countryside …including those in the Water Resources Minister’s village

Miles of irrigation canals lie unused in Salcete’s countryside …including those in the Water Resources Minister’s village http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Miles-of-irrigation-canals-lie-unused-in-Salcete-rsquo-s-countryside-hellip-including-those-in-the-Water-Resources-Minister-rsquo-s

[Goanet] Goan Literacy

Many Goans sing praises of their beloved MLA's/Ministers who apparently help them with specific favours. Surely, if the system of governance was properly working in the first place, there would be limited need for the MLA’s to "assist" the people at the low micro level and these Politicians should

[Goanet] Brand Goa Basics

. There is no rocket science involved here but simply some basic common sense on why Goa is losing out!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.

[Goanet] Ethics Needed

at some of them even glorify the corrupt politicians on overseas trips for selfish reasons!! -Arwin Mesquita, UAE. http://www.oheraldo.in/newscategory/Letters/13 Ethics needed Juliano Baptista, Cortalim Despite the call from the GBA barely 300 turned up in Panjim to protest the Government’s dill

[Goanet] Fight Against Issues Threatening Goa Today (Freedom Fighters) - Navhind Times

power to influence Goa’s future which is threatened by today’s issues, rather than dwell on past glories. ARWIN MESQUITA, UAE -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com

[Goanet] Shameful Vasco Clashes

articipation in the voting process and not voting for known Anti-Goans, nothing in Goa will change...and Goans will reap what they sow; sooner or later they themselves will fall victim to the negative/corrupt mentality that they currently pursue!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comm

[Goanet] Safeguarding Interests of Goans (Letter in Goa's Navhind Times)

http://www.navhindtimes.in/opinion/letters-editor-192 *Safeguarding Interests of Goans* MR Arwin Mesquita has rightly stated that Goa’s freedom fighters should address current issues destroying Goa and threatening the identity of Goans, rather than being pre-occupied with matters relating to re

[Goanet] Global Goan Convention Kuwait 2010 – Opportunity (VERY IMPORTANT)

voice to Goa & Goans, that NRI Goans do recognize this real threat to Goa /Goans and are serious about doing something substantial to address the same. In Hope I remain, Arwin Mesquita, Abu Dhabi, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see be

[Goanet] Fwd: Municipal Elections responsibility

MLA's, to gain the upper hand in the final realised votes.With all the Good Goans voting, combined effort of the Anti-Goans could be neutralised and they could possibly even be defeated!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE *"Please pass on this message to all Goans that you know." * -- Please pos

[Goanet] Good News - Non Resident Goans to Go on Electoral Rolls

http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Main%20Page%20News/NRGs-to-go-on-electoral-rolls/42560.html NRGs to go on electoral rolls HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, NOV 2 There is some good news to the Goans working abroad as the Election Commission (EC) has finally taken a decision to register their names in the ele

[Goanet] Non Resident Votes (Opportunity)

nge in Goa for the better!! Arwin Mesquita (UAE) -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. "Rape of Goa" : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/

[Goanet] Practice Religion

ourselves as well. Granted we can’t be perfect but let’s start practicing what we preach as best as we can; and as such the affairs in our Beaurtiful State of Goa can only get better!! Arwin Mesquita, Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please

[Goanet] Goan Un-Necessary Migration Mindset

ir traditional/past thinking of a “perceived” better life in the WEST!! Nevertheless, I think that Goans have an obligation to save their land, culture & identity. Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1

[Goanet] Fwd: A Tale of Two Conquests in the H erald Today - Would there have been anything call ed ‘Goa

--- http://www.GOANET.org --- A new book club focused entirely on writing about Goa First meeting: November 18, 2010 @

[Goanet] Fwd: Aquem sabha demands notice to builder of mega project

Aquem sabha demands notice to builder of mega project HERALD REPORTER http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Aquem-sabha-demands-notice-to-builder-of-mega-project/43130.html Aquem sabha demands notice to builder of mega project HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 21 The Aquem Baixo gram sabha on Sund

[Goanet] UAE Goans & Politicians

Politicians will ultimately do what we force them to do!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. "Rape of Goa" : http://www.par

[Goanet] Fwd: Greater Goa (Letter in Herald Today -Please Read)

*Greater Goa John M Vaz, Aldona* PWD Minister Churchill Alemao is keen on bringing Konkani-speaking people from Karnataka to Goa. I would request him to first drive out the Rahejas and other such builders for whom he has allotted our land, and settle Karnataka’s Konkani-speaking people on the land

[Goanet] Churchill’s Greater Goa

ification from himself or any of his privileged supporters on the same. Arwin Mesquita, UAE -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. "Rape of Goa" :

[Goanet] Narrow Goan Vision

matter of time for the Asian Tigers to overtake many Western Nations. So why are many Goans are selling their priceless land, real estate in Goa and migrating permanently to the West for short term gains? Perhaps these Goans know of some facts that others do not!! Arwin Mesquita, Abu Dhabi

[Goanet] Fwd: Luizinho in SEZ tangle (Herald Reporter)

http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Main%20Page%20News/Luizinho-in-SEZ-tangle/43359.html *Letter favoured 250 acres to Meditab HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, NOV 29 *In what could be a major embarrassment to the Congress party at the State and national level, information has revealed that former Industries Mini

[Goanet] Fwd: Seeking Special Status for Goa (Letter in the Navhind Times)

http://www.navhindtimes.in/opinion/letters-editor-221 *Seeking Special Status for Goa *THERE are many issues plaguing Goa. Foremost on the minds of the people is the garbage problem, then the NH widening programme, corruption, the fast depleting natural beauty due to indiscriminate mining, rampant

[Goanet] Fwd: Churchill’s note unlikely to a id Raheja’s plans for Carmona project

http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Churchill-rsquo-s-note-unlikely-to-aid-Raheja-rsquo-s-plans-for-Carmona-project/43485.html Churchill’s note unlikely to aid Raheja’s plans for Carmona project HERALD REPORTER Churchill’s note unlikely to aid Raheja’s plans for Carmona project ...TCP wants

[Goanet] Fwd: Congress - Special Status Promise for Goa?

-- Forwarded message -- From: Arwin Mesquita Date: 4 December 2010 21:57 Subject: Congress - Special Status Promise for Goa? To: cont...@globalgoans.org.in, manoharparri...@yahoo.co.in, mla-bena@nic.in, mla-cana@nic.in, mla-cunc@nic.in, mla-fato@nic.in, mla-lout

[Goanet] Fwd: [*Niz-Goenkars - Migrants*

*CRZ activists chide CM for soft corner to illegal structures in MMC * *HERALD CORRESPONDENT * *CANACONA, DEC 3* Chief Minister Digambar Kamat’s alleged soft approach to illegal structures within Margao Municipal Council has evoked sharp reaction from CRZ activists in Canacona. “The chief minis

[Goanet] Fwd: PCF, village groups take potshots at notified plans

http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/PCF-village-groups-take-potshots-at-notified-plans/43513.html HERALD REPORTER PCF, village groups take potshots at notified plans HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, DEC 4 The notified regional plans for Canacona and Pernem haven’t gone down well with many social and

[Goanet] Liberation of Goa from the Goans (Goa's Liberation Day)

!! Things do not appear to add up!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. "Rape of Goa" : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-r

[Goanet] Special Status for Goa - Not Enough

remedial measures else they are > also part of the problem and will be the cause of Goa's Destruction!! > > Arwin Mesquita, Abu Dhabi. > > -- > Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ > > Please also see below: > 1. Benaulim Village Action

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