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Hello readers
You decide for yourself
Here are two reports one published from Navhind times regarding Edurado
Faleiro getting the Goan of the year award.
And the other old report about the Goan Global convention, held in Oman.
*Are former director of Indian Television (Doordarshan) and noted poet,, Mr
Yusuf A Sheikh, editor of ‘Konkonn Divo’ and Roman Konkani script activist,
Mr Ashok R Chodankar paying back Edurado Faleiro for the taking them as part
of the group to Oman on an all-expenses paid travel jaunt at the cost of the
tax payer?*
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Edwardo wins Goan of the year
VASCO: Kalavistar, a premier organisation known for activities of bringing
people together has declared chairman of Universal Peace Federation of India
and Goa NRI Commissioner, Mr Eduardo Faleiro as the Goan of the Year 2009.
A committee chaired by Mr Clarance alias Kelly Furtado, a senior journalist
from Mormugao and comprised of *former director of Indian Television
(Doordarshan) and noted poet,, Mr Yusuf A Sheikh, editor of ‘Konkonn Divo’
and Roman Konkani script activist, Mr Ashok R Chodankar, cultural ambassador
of Kalavistar,* Mr Gopinath Shah and a noted stage artist and writer, Mr
Stanley Vaz unanimously selected Mr Eduardo Faleiro for this coveted honour.
Reacting to the declaration, Mr Eduardo Faleiro said, “With the advancement
of science and technology the whole world has become a small place and we
all are the members of one big family”, adding “we should, collectively try
to convert adversities into opportunities and work together for ushering in
peace and harmony in the society.”
His daughter, Ms Sonia Nisha said that she was delighted and the family felt
greatly humbled.
“I feel extremely happy that my father is involved in work which is noble
and his service is recognised by the society,” stated Ms Knight.
The selection committee has noted that Mr Faleiro is a visionary who has
offered valuable suggestions for planning the future of Goa and has worked
throughout the year for uniting Goans and the persons of Goan origin abroad
and for instilling in them a sense of belonging and love for the Goan soil.
As a person in public life, Mr Faleiro has shown tremendous interest in
improving the quality of life for the underprivileged in different parts of
Goa and that he has kept the Konkani language at his heart and played a
significant role in bringing understanding on issues related to the Konkani
script.
One of the members of the selection committee, Mr Ashok Chodankar has said
that, Mr Faleiro who is a five time elected member of the Parliament has an
outstanding record of his work as a Union Minister in the Indian cabinet.
The Committee has also recorded overall credentials.
The former deputy speaker, Mr Simon D’Souza congratulated Mr Faleiro and
said that the service rendered to the Goan community, and the timely help
that came from him to the Goans in trouble during any foreign visit is
unique and highly commendable.
“During the year 2009, Mr Faleiro’s immediate response to a request during
such a problem brought much relief,” recalled Mr D’Souza.
Former Principal of MES College of Arts and Commerce, Mr Harischandra
Nagvenkar and Mr Yusuf A Sheikh described Mr Faleiro as a Goan genius who
has worked with unflinching interest throughout the year for asserting Goan
identity and for creating an atmosphere of peace and harmony.
Global Goan '09 Convention in Oman - 5-6 November 2009
In order to promote Goan art, culture and social interaction, and also to
provide an emotional link and platform for all the Goan diaspora to unite,
the Government of Goa has been periodically holding Global Goan Conventions.
These have been held previously in Goa, Portugal and Canada.
The Goan Community of Oman (GCO) has been requested to host the 2009 Global
Goan Convention. It is being organized under the patronage of The Hon’ble
Commissioner for NRI Affairs, Government of Goa and His Excellency the
Ambassador of India to Oman.
The Convention will be held at the Indian Embassy, Muscat on
Thursday-Friday, 5-6 November 2009, from 9 am to 5 pm. About 250 Goans from
all over the world, and more particularly those residing in GCC countries,
are expected to attend.
The theme of the 2009 Global Goan Convention is dedicated to The Gulf Goan.
Revolving around this theme, there will be presentations on various topics
including Overseas Goan Groups; Employment Opportunities and Conditions
abroad; Preserving and Promoting Goan Identity and Culture; Family Issues –
Education, Communication, Travel, Housing, Entertainment; Investment
Opportunities in Goa and Relocating back to Goa.
Besides speakers from various Goan groups in the Gulf, the eminent Speakers
those who have agreed to address the Convention include H.E. Mr. Eduardo
Faleiro, The Hon'ble Commissioner for NRI Affairs ; H.E. Mr. Anil Wadhwa,
The Ambassador of India to Oman ; Mr. S K Srivastva, Chief Secretary,
Government of Goa ; Mr. Ulhas Kamat, Director, NRI Affairs, Government of
Goa; Dr. Satish Nambiar, President, Indian Social Club; Dr. Oscar Rebello,
Physician and Social Activist; Dr. Prajal Sakhardande, Prof. of History and
Heritage, Dhempe College; Dr. Rajendra Kerkar, Noted Environmentalist; and
Adv. S.V. Pikale, Advocate and Industrialist.
The program for the Convention has been displayed on the GCO website
www.goansinoman.com
An Open House for Domestic and Industrial Workers will be held on Friday,
6th November, from 11 am to 1 pm. This special session will provide an
opportunity to Goan workers to voice their grievances, concerns and
suggestions for follow-up action by the Government of India, the Indian
Missions and the State Government, depending upon the issues involved. Goans
who cannot attend the Convention but wish to attend this session only should
phone 99008931.
As part of this Convention, there will be an exclusive Global Konkani
session on Friday, 6th November, from 2 pm to 4 pm. The following Konkani
experts will expound on the relevance and concerns of Konkani in today’s
world:
Mr. Tomazinho Cardoso, former Speaker Goa Legislative Assembly, President of
the Dalgado Konkani Academy, and well known Tiatrist
* Mr. Vincy Quadros, Vice President, Goa Konkani Academy, and respected
Konkani Literary Activist
*Mr. Yusuf Abdulla Sheikh, former Station Director, Doordarshan, Konkani
Poet and Lyricist, Freelance Writer and Journalist *
*Shri. Ashok Chodankar, Editor and Publisher of ‘Konkonn Divo’ Konkani
Periodical and Freelance Writer *
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