[Goanet] Mining Protest Hypocrisy

2013-08-31 Thread arwinmesquita
I understand that many Goans are affected but is further destruction the answer. What will the protestors do when Goa runs out of the ore?  Also is it not true that the main reason for the mining dependents affected today is because of few privileged mining families along with Central and

[Goanet] Goa Migrants Perspective

2013-08-13 Thread arwinmesquita
People migrate all over the world, this is an accepted fact and the same happens into Goa. However, what is different in Goa today is that because of its small size/population, the impact is even larger than it would be in most other states of India. Even internationally we can see that there

[Goanet] India Failed Goa

2013-08-05 Thread arwinmesquita
In 1961, India invaded Goa by giving a lot of assurances to the International Community and false promises to Goa/Goans that their identity would be preserved. What we see now is (A) the systematic looting of Goa's rich mineral resources by Delhi's Corrupt Politicians  via corrupt Goan

[Goanet] Raheja's Carmona designs back

2013-07-06 Thread arwinmesquita
It appears that Raheja is still keen to destroy Carmona with its mega monstrocity, thereby aiming to affect the local demography and destroy the environment for housing which is not in the interest of locals. I hope that the local panchayat and the activists who had appeared to truly oppose

[Goanet] Beleza Mega Project at Porvorim

2013-03-21 Thread arwinmesquita
Ref. Ashok Beleza's  project at Porvorim, Is this clearly not for filthy rich outsiders? I would like to think that all these non goans have paid for the same with white money.  How many Goans will be in this project? Why are we allowing all this nonsense on scarce Goan land and contributing

[Goanet] CM's RP delay

2013-02-05 Thread arwinmesquita
The Chief Minister stated that Regional Plan issue will be taken up after resolving the mining issue, apparently due to lack of time and personal focus. So may I ask how he and his government are getting time to approve disputed projects (example Colva and Orlim) and facilitate other real

[Goanet] Rich Goa Looted (Outrageous Facts)

2013-01-31 Thread arwinmesquita
Ref. http://www.heraldgoa.in/newpage.php?month=1day=14year=2013catid=14 Ref. Renewal of Mining Leases by Mr. Rajendra Kakodkar on 14th Jan 2013. I was absolutely horrified to read of of the facts collated on how the Centre and Mining Kingpins have/are looting the state. Of the various figures

[Goanet] Special Status Goa

2013-01-12 Thread arwinmesquita
I am thrilled to know that many Gram Sabha's across Goa are now demanding(not requesting) for Special Status to preserve our prized identity. With real estate and land grabbed by the rest of India mainly via black money, the locals Goans are on the way to becoming irrelevant. Add to this the

[Goanet] Miners Illogical Rally

2012-12-18 Thread arwinmesquita
The pro-mining morcha criticised CEC, NGOs but did they criticise the main culprits the few priviliged who illegally mined on a massive scale in alliance with Goa's MLAs, looted the states resources and devastated the environment and its water resources. Why are the thieves not also criticised

[Goanet] Mining Looters burdening Taxpayers

2012-10-18 Thread arwinmesquita
I agree that Goan Mining Dependent people should be provided relief by the government. Buy my question is who should fund this relief (A) the already heavily overburdened Tax Payer or (B) The Few Priviliged Families/Individuals who have illegally amassed crores of rupees. Should those leading

[Goanet] Goa's 35,000 Crore Theft

2012-09-10 Thread arwinmesquita
The Shah Commission confirms what we had known all along, about the outrageous theft of Goa's Natural Resource by few priviliged families/individuals, who worked in Alliance with Goa's most disgustingly corrupt ex Chief Ministers, ex Senior Ministers,  other politicians and Government

[Goanet] Stop Goa Mining Theft by Private Companies/Individuals

2012-09-03 Thread arwinmesquita
It is high time Goans demand that the, now the more credible government, takes away the age old system of powerful mining companies who are selling Goa's ore, for hugely enriching their personal fortunes. These resources are not the domain of these private mining thieves and instead belong to

[Goanet] Navelim Goa Special Status Resolution

2012-08-27 Thread arwinmesquita
I commend the Navelim Gram Sabha for passing a resolution for Special Status to Goa, with the objective for Goans to preserve their land and Identity. And I also agree that this should be the mother of all battles for Goa.  I would like to request other Village Gram Sabha's to pass a similar

[Goanet] Cancer Hospital vs. 5 Star Hotel, in Construction Mad Goa

2012-08-25 Thread arwinmesquita
This Oheraldo report today where a Cancer Hospital is pitted against a 5 Star Hotel in Merces, is just an example of construction madness in Goa, to satisfy the enormous greed of the real estate lobby. Goans are really losing their sanity on what's important. Our villages for instance, are

[Goanet] Goa Mining Catastrophe

2012-07-09 Thread arwinmesquita
Whilst the current government appears to be better than the last one, my concern is that the Mining Issue is still not being addressed seriously and if action is not taken immediately, a catastrophe is just waiting to happen. I understand that this is opposed by the Mining Lobby which includes

[Goanet] Press con of mopa people

2012-05-05 Thread arwinmesquita
-Original Message- From: preservegoa preserve...@gmail.com Date: Sat, 5 May 2012 15:09:05 To: arwinmesquita arwinmesqu...@gmail.com Subject: Fwd: mopa hi arwin,press con of mopa people regards sidharth MOPA VIMANTALL PIDITT XETKARI SAMITI H. No 236, SHIMECHEA ADVAN

[Goanet] Goa Airport Solution

2012-05-01 Thread arwinmesquita
Centrally located Dabolim was originally a full civilian airport and was not planned to have a Navy Base. Appreciate that the Navy had used this temporarily for their earlier operations but this can't be made permanent. The Navy must move out of this residential region, which will as a result

[Goanet] R.I.P Mathany Saldanha

2012-03-21 Thread arwinmesquita
I was very shocked and eventually extremely sad to hear about the untimely demise of Mr. Mathany Saldanha, one the very few clean politicians who really cared for his motherland Goa and Goans. He was certainly a very strong inspiration to me and was indeed a rare breed, who passed away with the

[Goanet] Re. Congress Introspection

2012-03-14 Thread arwinmesquita
Ref. my original post I gave my opinion how Goa worst ever criminal/destructive/corrupt party i.e. the Congress lost and what they should do to redeem themselves. And now you bringing in Jesus's name to compare with Congress? -Are you saying that there is no need for Congress introspection

[Goanet] For Mr. J.Colaco -Congress Introspection (In Media)

2012-03-13 Thread arwinmesquita
J. Colaco, Whilst you are now very busy with your un-productive pathetic insults and teaching English Grammer, I request you to also please read the local Goa newspapers (this past week/today) and notice how many (including Congress Politicians) are agreeing with most of my views(in your

Re: [Goanet] Mr. Arwin Mesquita's brilliance 2 (J. Colaco jc)

2012-03-13 Thread arwinmesquita
J. Colaco Guess you are still with your pathetic un-productive insults. When you are finished let me know. I have better things to do going forward then waste my precious time with you. You can continue with your insults; it will not bother me. Arwin

[Goanet] Let's stop Goa's Illegal Slum Politics!!

2012-03-12 Thread arwinmesquita
At the recent Goa Elections, most of the in-competent Anti Goan MLA's got elected due to slum politics via imported and illegally pampered vote-banks. Classic example is that Goa's worst performing and now ex-Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, got re-elected with the big help of Voters, who care

Re: [Goanet] Let's stop Goa's Illegal Slum Politics!!

2012-03-12 Thread arwinmesquita
Correction: I meant most most of the in-competent ex-Anti Goan MLA's got (re- elected) due to slum politics. -Original Message- From: arwinmesqu...@gmail.com Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2012 07:05:31 To: Goanetgoa...@goanet.org Reply-To: arwinmesqu...@gmail.com Subject: Let's stop Goa's Illegal

Re: [Goanet] Congress defeat introspection

2012-03-11 Thread arwinmesquita
Soter, with all your intelligence and high non-ignorance pls explain why the Congress lost the elections. My point was why Congress lost the elections and not if others were not tainted. -Original Message- From: SOTER so...@bsnl.in Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2012 07:49:02 To:

Re: [Goanet] Congress idefeat introspection

2012-03-11 Thread arwinmesquita
J.Colaco. Churchill was an elected representative. I approached him to be fair, he did nothing and so I held him to It. That's about it. Appears you still have axes to grind but at least be rationale(not immature) about it!! Arwin -Original Message- From: J. Colaco jc

[Goanet] Recover/Punish Goa's Looters

2012-03-09 Thread arwinmesquita
Now that the new government is in power, steps must be taken to probe/punish scamsters, illegal miners, fraudsters and recover all that was and is being looted from from Goa/Goans. We must teach those responsible a big lesson, so as to deter future looters and destructors of our beautiful state

[Goanet] Indian Election Commission (Credibility Check)

2012-02-01 Thread arwinmesquita
The EC appears to be doing a lot on the surface to ensure a normal election in Goa. But why is this Autonomous Body not checking the most important thing, like verifying electrol rolls to ensure dubious additions are not done by Seasoned Politicians to facilitate a manipulated winning of the

[Goanet] BBSM MOI Bandh

2011-06-07 Thread arwinmesquita
‪ It was more of a fear factor than the actual issue, which have forced many business to close or stopped parents from sending their children to school.The good news is that despite this fear factor driven by the BBSM and their anti-social agitators via threats, intimidation, attacks on

[Goanet] Goans: Reap as you Sow

2010-12-29 Thread arwinmesquita
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- NEW BOOK: 'PATRIOTISM IN ACTION: Goans in Indias Defence Services' With

[Goanet] Social Worker

2010-12-25 Thread arwinmesquita
Goanetters annual year-end meet is on Dec 27, 2010 (Monday) from 4-6 pm at Institute Piedade (near Hotel Mandovi, opp Bread More) in Panjim. Do come along. RSVP via SMS 9822122436, f...@goa-india.org or 2409490 (after 2 pm). * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

[Goanet] Political Gimmicks - Goa's Corrupt Politicians

2010-11-20 Thread arwinmesquita
In preparation for Assembly Elections, Senior/Corrupt Ruling Ministers have started their political gimmicks by trying to entice voters with paid advertisements, fertilizers, payment of amenities, in-discriminate cash disbursals, special favours (including illegal); all at a cost to them which

[Goanet] 3. Re. GLOBAL GOANS CONVENTION - 2010 (Oscar Lobo)

2010-11-20 Thread arwinmesquita
Dear Oscar, I commend you for this great speech. With more and more of people like yourself, the better chances for Goa, Goans, Our Land and Our Identity. Thanks Regards, Arwin SPEECH: Cr. Oscar C. Lobo Kuwait 16 November 2010. Global Goan Convention ? Kuwait 16 17 November 2010. Mr.

Re: [Goanet] GLOBAL GOANS CONVENTION -2010

2010-11-20 Thread arwinmesquita
Dear Oscar, Congratulations, I am happy that you made such great speech. The more we have of your kind, the better for Goa Goans. Regards, Arwin

[Goanet] Welcome Back (Freddy Agnelo Fernandes)

2010-11-10 Thread arwinmesquita
Dear Freddy, Welcome Back. It was nice talking to you. As you see from the comments, you were certainly missed. Cheers, Arwin -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee:

[Goanet] Mauvins Initiative - Garbage Treatment

2010-07-21 Thread arwinmesquita
While it is important at this point, not to negate MLA Mauvin Godinho's recent initiative for Garbage Treatment, I hope that this is not done with the primary aim, to remove hurdles for the promotion of Mega-Projects in the area. I request Mauvin to also take the initiative to stop all

[Goanet] Colva gets some hope

2010-06-24 Thread arwinmesquita
Ref Below News Article: While some Colvakars are actively involved in the destruction of their village and many other Colvakars appear to be un-interested, in the preservation of their beautiful village, It is really good to see that some determined Colva activists have got some victory in the

[Goanet] Letters in the Oheraldo Today (Please Read)

2010-06-16 Thread arwinmesquita
*http://www.oheraldo.in/newscategory/Letters/13* ** *Who’s ‘squealing’ now? Agnelo Pinheiro, by email *Churchill conveniently forgets he is a public servant. As an elected representative, he has to maintain decorum in public life. His comments come from the gutter, and to the gutter he should be