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Special Status not enough
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Posted by : Arwin Mesquita (UAE),2010-03-19
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I appreciate efforts by the Goa MP Mr. Shantaram Naik for lobbing the Central Government, for Special Status to Save Goa\'s Identity. However, this alone will not be enough, we need to take urgent measures, which should among other things include: (1) Creating sustainable employment/business opportunities for Goans, so as to stop the Goan Exodus from Goa and bring back its sons/daughters from overseas cou ..............
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Colva Sewage Crisis
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Posted by : Arwin Mesquita (UAE),2010-03-12
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(ref below article ) The Sewage crisis in Colva should not come as a surprise, particularly to the residents of Colva. In-discriminate issuance of licenses to commercial projects without strict norms and also approvals to so many un-necessary housing including mega-projects, are undoubtedly the key factors that have created this Mess. The Local MLA\'s and specific corrupt panchayat members have ignored the interests of the village to realise their huge illegitimate profits. Local Activists ha ..............
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Trash and Trauma on the Beaches of Goa, India Highlight Disruptions by Global Tourism
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Posted by : Tim de Mello (Canada),2010-03-06
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http://www.vancouverobserver.com/blogs
Think of Goa and what comes to mind? Endless sandy beaches with coconut palms waving in the breeze and the warm waters of the Arabian Sea lapping at your feet? All-night raves under the stars? Friendly hospitable people? Spicy seafood washed down with a bottle of Kingfisher beer? Maybe no ..............
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Goa Ministers Literacy Rate
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Posted by : Arwin Mesquita (UAE),2010-02-12
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Goa is recognised as a having a high literacy rate and large number of people, have at least passed Secondary Education. Is this same literacy rate reflective, for ministers in our current government particularly Salcete, which has many of its MLA's as Ministers? No Wonder, Goa is not progressing harmoniously!! It is high time Literate Goans start taking a greater role on the governance and the constructive development of Goa with respect to preserv ..............
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The Baile Babus ruling Goa
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Posted by : Gomes Bruno (Switzerland),2010-02-07
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Rupee symbol design: Meet the 5 finalists!
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Posted by : Tim De Mello (Canada),2010-01-31
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http://business.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/
Nondita Correa-Mehrotra, Architect
Nondita Correa-Mehrotra had written to the Reserve Bank of India in August 2005 suggesting a symbol for the Rupee. But she did not get any response. So when the competition was announced ..............
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Opportunities for Non Resident Goans to Help Local Goans Save Goa
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Posted by : Arwin Mesquita (UAE),2010-01-22
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Dear Non Resident Goans,
Here are opportunities to help Goans to save Goa. Please see link below; which is separated by village/town and will be constantly updated. It is an uphill battle but if more Goans join the effort, we can overcome!! Should you want to help, kindly contact respective person directly.
Arwin Mesquita, UAE
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Monsignor celebrates 50 years
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Posted by : Tim de Mello (Canada),2010-01-22
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Mississauga News
A special mass was held today at St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church in honour of the 50th anniversary of Monsignor Terence D’Souza’s ordination . . . Click here to read more. ..............
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