GEN. MUSHARRAF !! "SWORD BEGET SWORD".

He came to power like a thief, stayed away from his country for about 5 long years like a thief, returned to his country and when his bail application was rejected by the court he ran away from the courtroom like a thief and finally he was arrested by his country’s security like a thief only. This is Pakistan’s once strong man General Pervez Musharraf. His biggest mistake was illegally robbing the power from the legally elected Premier of Pakistan Nawaz Sharief.

This was the biggest robbery Musharraf commited on the will of the people of Pakistan by dethroning Premier Nawaz Sharief who was duly elected by the people of Pakistan and sending him into exile to Saudi Arabia. Good that Saudi authorities intervened otherwise I am sure Musharraf would send Sharief to the gallows just as earlier General Zia sent Zulfikar Ali Bhutto to the gallows.

 

‘Sword beget Sword’, says the holy book Bible. Nawaz Sharief is nicely enjoying his freedom as a free man while his enemy Musharraf who wanted to punish Sharief is himself punished by the law of Pakistan's judiciary. "Sword beget Sword".

What made Musharraf to take things lightly and return to Pakistan and fall into the jaws of court’s punishment? There was a time he with his iron fist used to bend and subdue the power of Pakistani Judiciary but now the same Judiciary is bending Musharraf and teaching him a very good lesson which he never expected - "Sword beget sword". These are Biblical words and one must pay respect to these word.

When once Musharraf tasted power it is very difficult for him later on to stay without power. For this reason he must have returned to Pakistan because 5 years in England and Dubai he spent with frustration for living without any power. It is very difficult for a person to remain powerless after tasting the power. It is said, "Lion once tasted blood will never give up tasting blood again". This is the power of the POWER.

Musharraf cannot live without power and to get it back he returned to Pakistan. He had money but money is not everything in life. For beggars money is the only thing that matters in life while for persons like Musharraf POWER is also imperative. For this reason he came back to Pakistan like a fool not knowing what is in store for him and directly fell into the hands of Judicary which is very powerful in Pakistan now.

A. Veronica Fernandes,

Kuwait.

BRAVO GOVERNOR WANCHOO.

By Aires Rodrigues

Goa Governor Mr. B.V.Wanchoo has to be lauded for not giving his assent to those draconian and unjustified amendments to the Goa Lokayukta Act which were adamantly bull dozed through by Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar in the last session of the Goa Legislative Assembly.

The Governor has rightly invoked his constitutional discretion and sent the amendments back to the Legislative Assembly and has asserted that he is not a rubber stamp Governor. Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar should now also come clear on who really had proposed those draconian amendments now sent back by the Goa Governor. Advocate General Atmaram Nadkarni’s legal acumen is also now in question as surely those amendments were vetted by him or may have had his tacit consent.

It is now hoped that Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar will bow down in all humility to the wishes of Goans and pass in the current session of the Legislative Assembly his promised amendments on the lines of the Uttarakhand Lokayukta Act so that the Goa Lokayukta Act is empowered with the right powers and teeth to tackle the current rampant corruption and mal administration prevalent in the State. The Goa Government could seek the advice and assistance of former Karnataka Lokayukta Justice Santosh Hedge while finalizing these amendments. The fee of Rs 500 required to be paid by those filing a complaint before the Lokayukta should be scrapped as it would put off citizens from filing cases against corruption and mal administration.

The Goa State Chief Information Commissioner and the State Information Commissioner should also be appointed immediately in a very transparent manner and in accordance with law. Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar should not dare repeat his earlier ploys while attempting to high-handedly appoint Pandurang Nadkarni and Pradeep Padwal as Information Commissioners.

The Chief Minister faltering and goofing on almost every issue is due to his high levels of arrogance and his uncontrollable tongue. Both these of his acute deficiencies are inter-related to the brain and Manohar Parrikar would have to deal with them on a top priority. I wish I could have been of help but Mr. Manohar Parrikar would have to seek assistance at the Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behaviour (IPHB) at Bambolim. The sooner he does the better for Goa. Let us hope he gets well soon.

IN KUWAIT, DON BOSCO WINS SOCCER FINAL.

DON BOSCO LIFTS COVETED CRC TROPHY.

SEEN ABOVE RIGHT SIDE, FIDELIS FERNANDES

WINNERS DON BOSCO

 

Kuwait: Don Bosco Oratory emerged champions of the 20th Edition CRC Chinchinim 9-aside Football Tournament beating Skynet Raiders in the tie-breaker in the finals played at MoH grounds, Shuwaikh.

The tie-breaker was enforced after the teams failed to break the deadlock in a pulsating final. Don Bosco turned out better shooters from the spot. Godfrey Aguair and Roney excelled for Don Bosco, while Skynet goalkeeper Melvin showed immense reflexes throughout the tournament.

Earlier, in the semifinals, Don Bosco defeated Indian Strikers while Skynet Raiders overcame inform AVC to reach the finals.

A number of dignitaries and presidents of participating clubs attended the finals. Glittering prizes and trophies were awarded to the winners and runners-up.

Samson of Skynet was awarded Man of the Match while Godfrey Aguiar was adjudged best defender of the tournament.

CRC Chinchinim President Mr. Bosco Leitao spoke on the occasion and also proposed a Vote of Thanks. Vice President of the CRC Chinchinim Mr. Venancio Pereira, Anthony H. Viegas – Sports-Incharge, Gen. Secretary Mr. Olvin Leitao, Lester Fernandes – Team coordinators, Anthony Fernandes – Team Manager, and other members of the club were also present on the occasion.

Mr. Aleixo Minguel Fernandes, CRC Chinchinim’s longest serving player and member was felicitated on the occasion at the hands of Mr. Olvin Leitao.

The prestigious and popular CRC established 'Athlete of the Year' award instituted since 1994 was presented to Mr. Fidelis Fernandes, President of Kuwait Indian Football Federation (KIFF), for yeomen services rendered in the promotion of football among Indian expatriates.

The award was presented at the hands of CRC Chinchinim President Mr. Bosco Leitao.

Fidelis Fernandes awarded Athlete of the Year

Fidelis Fernandes hails from Colva, Salcette, Goa and has been President of KIFF for 4 consecutive years. He is associated with KIFF for several years in various positions and has been elected in the past to executive committees of New Goan Overseas Association (1987), Goan Welfare Society (GWS) (1989), Colva United Centre-Kuwait (2005), Kuwait Goan Association (KGA), among others.

Though he is not a sportsman himself, during his younger days till now, Fidelis has been prominent as a well known sports administrator. Throughout his career in Goa, in his village, he was known to organise sports events at every level -- and mainly in his village school, Infant Jesus High School.

He was elected general secretary of Sporting Club of Colva, back home in Goa, in the year 1973.

Inheriting his father’s aptitude for sports, in Kuwait, Fidelis embarked in the promotion of Football among expatriates. His major step in this direction was the formation of one sports body called New Goan Overseas Association (NGOA) to promote football. In 1990, under his Presidency, NGOA football team created a unique record by being the first Kuwait Goan team to play exhibition matches in Bahrain.

Fidelis came into more limelight as an able sports administrator after the invasion and liberation of Kuwait when he joined Goan Overseas Association as its Sports Secretary. He helped Goa Maroons to develop vastly and win laurels in Kuwait and elsewhere in the Gulf. He organised an athletic event in 2002 at Sour grounds for Indian students studying in different Indian schools in Kuwait. In 1995 he joined KIFF and in 2003 under his initiative, KIFF invited All India Football Federation secretary Mr. Alberto Colaco to visit Kuwait to witness KIFF finals.

In 2009, Fidelis was elected as president of KIFF and he is still occupying the hot KIFF president's post with very great efficiency uniting not only Goans but also other Indians under one banner.

Apparently, Fidelis is also the President of the Konkani Heritage Kuwait (KHK) which has, in the past, presented Konkani tiatrs, one-act play competitions, singing competitions, and Konkani ‘songit sanz’ (musical) shows in Kuwait under his able direction.

 

Following is the list of 'Athlete of the Year' award winners.

1. Alcantra Barretto (Navelim Youth Centre) -1995

2. Francis Machado (CRC Chinchinim) - 1996

3. V.K.Vohra (ex-President of KIFF) - 1997

4. Inacio Faleiro (ex-President of KIFF) - 1998

5. Tony Coutinho (GOA Maroons) - 1999

6. Judas Fernandes (CRC Chinchinim) - 2000

7. Cajetan Godinho (Veterans XI) - 2001

8. Joseph Salema (United Goans Centre) - 2002

9. Sarto Baptista (United Friends Club) - 2003

10. Gasper Crasto (Navelim Youth Centre) - 2004

11. Gajendra Pillay (GOA Maroons) - 2005

12. Tony Dias (ex-President KIFF & Santos FC) - 2006

13. Julio Cardoso (GOA Maroons) - 2007

14. Tony Gonsalves (United Goans) - 2008

15. Avelino Dias (Navelim Youth Centre) - 2009

16. Anthony Rebello (Curtorcares United) - 2010

17. Americo Fernandes (Navelim Youth Centre) – 2011

18. Fidelis Fernandes – 2012-13

About CRC Chinchinim Cultural and Recreational club of Chinchinim as the name indicates is an organization for Chinchonkars based in Kuwait.

Founded in 1992, by only a handful of Chinchonkars, CRCC Kuwait started initially as a Football club. At the same time they also founded the CRC football tournament also known as the BBK trophy because of the financial backing by the Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait.

The club also organizes annual picnics for its members and their families in addition to other get-togethers held during the year.

Remarkably, CRCC Kuwait has only had two presidents since its birth. Anselmo Furtado and Bosco Leitao. They, along with the backing of other committed members, have helped make the CRCC name one of class and prestige.

From the very beginning CRCC had established a scholarship fund for the bright and upcoming students of the Chinchinim village. This scholarship was awarded to Chinchinim student toppers in all the various schools in the village back home.

In addition to helping the village, the club has also aided other organizations when in need. This has not been limited to Goan organizations or needs only. The club also looks after its members in Kuwait and uses its collective influence to assist everyone.