July 2, 2009

Agnello re-elected Navelim President for the 13th time

 

 

 
Kuwait: Well-known personality among Goans Mr. Agnello A. S. Fernandes was unanimously re-elected President of Navelim Youth Centre (NYC), a socio-cultural and sports association in Kuwait.

This is the 13th time in 22 years of the club history that Agnello is elected president.

At the Annual General Meeting of the club held at Village Inn on 26th June 2009, the financial accounts were presented to the house by the Treasurer Mr. Peter Colaco and duly approved.
Newly elected General Secretary Duarte Ferrao highlighted NYC's fame throughout the Middle-East. He stressed the need for unity among members and pledged members to help take Navelim to higher heights in years to come.
In his speech Agnello thanked the outgoing committee and stressed on the continued need for co-operation and support from all members to carry out the social, cultural and other activities of the Centre.

About Agnello A. S. Fernandes
Born in a small scenic place of Aquem-Alto, Navelim, Agnello completed most of his academic career at Guardian Angel School, Sanvordem, and later attained a distinction in English Literature, an achievement in itself during those days in Goa. Ever since coming to Kuwait, Agnello has worked for some of the top most Investment Houses. At present, he is the Assistant Vice-President (Funds Administration & IT) at Gulf Custody (Investment) Company.

A Silver medallist at the All Kuwait Photography Contest conducted by JVC in 1987, Agnello has used his lens "for personal satisfaction only." A natural humorist at heart, Agnello believes that "life s best things come in small packages..!"

On quieter days Agnello enjoys watching soccer.

The dynamic leader lives with his lovely wife Neeta and children Allan, Allison and Alisha in a closely knit family.

Newly elected General Secretary Duarte Ferrao gave a brief glimpse of the events, programs and sports activities to be chalked out by NYC during the new season.

Following members were elected to the Managing Committee for the year 2009-2010:
President: Agnello A.S Fernandes
Vice President: Luis D'Silva
Gen. Secretary: Duarte Ferrao
Asst. Gen Secretary: Bernard Fernandes
Treasurer: Eusebio Fernandes
Sports Secretary: Avelino Dias
Asst. Sports Secretary: Gasper Crasto
Team Manager: Britto Pereira
Asst. Team Manager: Seby Colaco
Team Coach: Johnny Luis
Social Secretary: Allan Fernandes
P.R.O: Simon Dias
Advisor: Norman Noronha
Auditor: Peter Colaco

About Navelim Youth Centre
Navelim Youth Centre was established in the year 1987 and is registered with the Indian Embassy and Kuwait Indian Football Federation (KIFF).
 
The main objectives of the centre are to promote sports, develop friendship among the Indian communities in the Gulf and to provide social services to the poor and less fortunate brethren back home in Goa.
 
Proceeds from benefits out of activities undertaken by Navelim are regularly sent to charity homes of old age people.
 
NYC Football team has made its mark among expatriate Indians as one of the best teams having won all major tournaments organized in Kuwait. The team has travelled to Bahrain, Qatar and Dubai to play football matches with other expatriate Indian teams and highly praised for skillful football and sportsmanship.




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July 1, 2009

The following two letters are from the members of the audience who attended the last Tiatro, "Police 2", in Kuwait, at Hawally. Their names are witheld on request.
goa.kranti.

I.
Dear Veronica,

I was wondering if besides the quality of the Konkani Dramas, is it also the careless attitude of the Contractors that is seeing the dwindling of Drama audiences in Kuwait?

Isn’t it time our contractors got more professional and did the following:-

1) Start the drama on time (or at least 15 minutes late, any longer than that is unacceptable)
2) Do not exceed 3.5 hours (seats are so uncomfortable)
3) The interval should not exceed 10 minutes

I know a lot of money is involved in a drama, but somebody must take the initiative. My daughter refuses to attend any more dramas with us because the whole process takes about 5 hours and she has no patience.

It’s just a thought.

II
Dear Mr. Veronica,

I have a request for you in case if you happen to know the organizers of the below mentioned show. Please request them to have a proper sound system so that everyone enjoys the Tiatro to its maximum. It was a horrible experience at the last show (20th June 2009) where people occupying the back rows had to strain their ears to hear the words. Looks like the organizers are only concerned about people sitting in front as nothing was being done even after being told very clearly to improve the clarity of the sound.

This has become a regular feature with these organizers in the past as they do not bother to improve and I am sure the day is not very far when people will start walking with the back speakers (which do not function) out of the hall. After all everyone pays to watch the drama and people are not asking for something more. If possible please highlight this issue on this forum in future. It is becoming increasingly disgusting.

June 29, 2009

Prodigal Love - a short story

 
By Gasper Crasto, Kuwait
 
There's a saying among Goans that a boy and a girl cannot 'just' be friends. But Adelaide and me proved everyone wrong!

Both of us scraped through school and college, virtually living into each other. We shared anything and everything that happened in our life. Not a day passed without our tête-à-têtes. Our topics of conversation ranged from political issues to terrorist activities, Portuguese colonialism to present day tourism, global oil resources to Goan mango prices; but never anything personal. That was one boundary line we never crossed.

Later I made up my mind, I wanted to go abroad.

"Go abroad? You must be joking... Take a spanner and tighten your screws, your brain is loose," Adelaide said, "I would never leave my Goa... or marry someone working abroad.. shh...can't digest that piece of stupidity..."

To read more click:
http://gaspersworld.blogspot.com/

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