During my short vacation in Goa recently in January, I had an opportunity of watching on TV the live televised proceedings of Goa Legislative Assembly for 4 days. During this Assembly session like me innumerable Goans and other residents of Goa came to know the real quality of our elected representatives. In order to hide their defects from public exposure some crook ministers brought pressure on Cable TV operators to stop the transmission during the grilling going on against them. Ultimately people got the transmission because it was not one Cable Channel that transmitted the live coverage of Assembly Session but Three Channels. Hence, all the crook and idiot ministers were caught by the people for their failure leading many Goans accepting their folly of electing Big IDIOTS. I hope in the coming election, Goans will make their choices properly by electing clever candidates and not any Altu – Faltu on the strength of their muscle and money power.
Churchill Alemao is a very gigantic man having gigantic physique and gigantic financial power but lacking in intellectual power. His power was converted into Nothing by his opponent in the Goa Legislative Assembly by the small stature BJP MLA Damu Naik from Fatorda Constituency who showed his intellectual smartness much better than that of Churchill Alemao. Mr. Naik was ably supported by his leader Monhohar Parrikar who proved to be the best legislator in the current Legislative Assembly. He was like the late Enio Pimenta of UG in the first Goa Legislative Assembly. Parrikar’s need in the Assembly as a Legislator is a must and those who are interested in justice they must support his re-election even though his BJP Party is anti-Christian in Goa and anti Minorities in India.
My request to Parrikar and also a suggestion to him: Please change your party policies from anti-Christian and anti-Minorities to Pro-Minorities and friendly to Christians in Goa. Congress is cashing on anti-Minorities policy of BJP otherwise no sensible Goan wants Congress rogues in Goa. Majority of Goan Christians in Goa are not pro-Congress but they are supporting Congress only because BJP is anti-minorities and anti-Christian in Goa under Parrikar. Under the present policy of BJP, survival of Christians under BJP rule is in danger. Hence, if Parrikar brings this change and shows friendly attitudes to Chrsitians and Muslims in Goa, I am sure Congress will get a royal kick in Goa. Secondly in India no party can rule for long by harassing minorities. The core of India is secular and secularism alone will survive in India. Hence, BJP must change its stand.
Coming back to Churchill Alemao and Damu Naik furious debate, Damu Naik addressing to the Speaker Prataph Singh said 'PWD is looting Goa and using public money for the personal gains of the minister'. Churchill challenged Damu to prove his wrong doings. Damu said 'Free Water Tanks supplied by Churchill to his constituents were without proper legal authorisation'. Churchill became furious on Damu and answered saying 'I have given the Water Tanks free of charge to the poor people'. For this Parrikar got up and like a genius parliamentarian asked Churchill 'there are so many poor people elsewhere in Goa including Porvorim where the shortage of Water is felt more, why not Water Tanks distributed to them free of charge?' Then Damu Naik furiously and bluntly like a teacher told Churchill 'you just sit down, I am telling Speaker Sir, you just keep quiet'. And Churchill like a kindergarten boy sat down when Speaker also commanded him to do so.
Another giant of Alemao family in the Assembly, Joaquim Alemao also a Minister like his brother was reprimanded ferociously by Mauwin Godinho saying 'dont show me your dadagiri, I am not afraid' and addressing to the Spaker Godinho said 'Speaker Sir, tell him to control him'
During this Assembly session those who are known for using their brute power outside the Assembly Hall were made mosquitoes inside the Assembly Hall with the impression saying 'dadagiri kortat mae laguim na tor tumcheam naikinnim laguim'.
Narvenkar clamouring for the blood of Jr. Rane even got up from his Chair supported by BJP members and rushed to the Well shouting at Speaker. He did his homework very well against the menace of non-Goan colonies developed at Carassvado in Mapusa. It was very interesting debate he conducted. Even his reprimanding Jr. Rane for converting new Asilo Hospital at Mapusa into a private enterprise was excellent. Narvenkar’s challenge, eloquence and logic were very well measured. But can one rely on Narvenkar that he will support these causes sincerely? I am sure all these debates he does because he was stripped of his portfolio by Digambar Kamat. In case he is again inducted into the Cabinet, I am sure Narvenkar will forget everything and embrace all the wrong decisions of Goa Government.
According to experts in Goan Legislative history, this time was the best debate held in Goa as Opposition played its role very well by giving facts and figures very meticulously squeezing the marbles of Ministers well and thereby keeping the Government Ministers on toes constantly.
The problem of Goa and Goans is that we do not have sincere people in the Assembly because our voters are not sincere to Goa and Goans. Are Goans real Goans or they are illegitimates for supporting and electing anti-Goan representatives?
A. Veronica Fernandes,
Kuwait.
February 21, 2011
Draw held for International Football Tournament in Kuwait
By Gasper Crasto, Kuwait
Kuwait: Draw for the Late Shaikha Huda Bader Al-Sabah Memorial International 7-aside football tournament was held on 18th February 2011 at Don Bosco School, Salmiya.
Well known Goan scribe, and one of the initiators of Indian football activities in Kuwait Mr. Veronica Fernandes was a special guest at the draw.
A Software used at International level was used for the draw. Teams were divided into 4 groups that will play a round-robin league. Top two teams from each group will qualify for the quarter-finals.
Fahaheel Brothers (A) will play English School in the opening match of the tournament.
Aldona FC, Dubai will clash with host Real Betalbatim (Blue) and Vanxim Divar, Dubai will play Skynet Raiders in the first round. Popular Goa Maroons are pitted to play arch-rivals Navelim YC in the first round.
Representatives of teams along with the Organizers and special invitee for the DRAW Mr. Veronica Fernandes
The tournament is organized by Real Betalbatim Football Club in memory of Late Shaikha Huda Bader Mohammed Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah and will be played on 25th February 2011 at Salmiya Baladiya Football Stadium starting 7am.
A total of 22 teams have confirmed participation in this day long football fiesta which coincides with the National Celebrations of Kuwait.
The participating teams are AVC –Kuwait, Don Bosco Oratory, Navelim Youth Centre, Goa Maroons, Veterans United, Real Betalbatim Football Club, Fahaheel Bros, DHL Football Club, SkyNet Raiders, Kuwait Goan Association, CRC Chinchinim, Big Boys, Indians FC, Friends Circle ,The English School, Domnic Savio Panjim, Guirim Boys.
The teams from U.A.E -- Vanxim Divar (champions of Gulf Goans Cup 2010) and Aldona Football Club will arrive in Kuwait on 24th Feb 2011. Elaborate arrangements are made by the organizers to house them in one of Kuwait’s star hotels as per the organizers.
The tournament will be officiated by Indian Football Referees Association, the only professional Indian expatriate officiating body in Kuwait.
A number of distinguished dignitaries are expected to attend at the event.
Real Betalbatim Football Club formed in the year 2010 by prominent Indian Expatriate football icons in Kuwait such as Rubin Fernandes, Derrick Gomindes, Teddy Pinto, Philip Ferrao, Vijay Gonsalves, etc, have created a niche amongst the entire Indian Expatriate football community here in Kuwait by becoming the 1st Indian Expatriate organization from Kuwait to organize an International event.
Watch out for more coverage on this unique and prestigious tournament.
For more details contact: President of Real Betalbatim Mr. Derick Gomendes at derickagomindes@gmail.com (Mob: +965 99659749) or robin.fernandes@jotundxb.ae (Mob: +965 99704157).
Kuwait: Draw for the Late Shaikha Huda Bader Al-Sabah Memorial International 7-aside football tournament was held on 18th February 2011 at Don Bosco School, Salmiya.
Well known Goan scribe, and one of the initiators of Indian football activities in Kuwait Mr. Veronica Fernandes was a special guest at the draw.
A Software used at International level was used for the draw. Teams were divided into 4 groups that will play a round-robin league. Top two teams from each group will qualify for the quarter-finals.
Fahaheel Brothers (A) will play English School in the opening match of the tournament.
Aldona FC, Dubai will clash with host Real Betalbatim (Blue) and Vanxim Divar, Dubai will play Skynet Raiders in the first round. Popular Goa Maroons are pitted to play arch-rivals Navelim YC in the first round.
Representatives of teams along with the Organizers and special invitee for the DRAW Mr. Veronica Fernandes The tournament is organized by Real Betalbatim Football Club in memory of Late Shaikha Huda Bader Mohammed Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah and will be played on 25th February 2011 at Salmiya Baladiya Football Stadium starting 7am.
A total of 22 teams have confirmed participation in this day long football fiesta which coincides with the National Celebrations of Kuwait.
The participating teams are AVC –Kuwait, Don Bosco Oratory, Navelim Youth Centre, Goa Maroons, Veterans United, Real Betalbatim Football Club, Fahaheel Bros, DHL Football Club, SkyNet Raiders, Kuwait Goan Association, CRC Chinchinim, Big Boys, Indians FC, Friends Circle ,The English School, Domnic Savio Panjim, Guirim Boys.
The teams from U.A.E -- Vanxim Divar (champions of Gulf Goans Cup 2010) and Aldona Football Club will arrive in Kuwait on 24th Feb 2011. Elaborate arrangements are made by the organizers to house them in one of Kuwait’s star hotels as per the organizers.
The tournament will be officiated by Indian Football Referees Association, the only professional Indian expatriate officiating body in Kuwait.
A number of distinguished dignitaries are expected to attend at the event.
Real Betalbatim Football Club formed in the year 2010 by prominent Indian Expatriate football icons in Kuwait such as Rubin Fernandes, Derrick Gomindes, Teddy Pinto, Philip Ferrao, Vijay Gonsalves, etc, have created a niche amongst the entire Indian Expatriate football community here in Kuwait by becoming the 1st Indian Expatriate organization from Kuwait to organize an International event.
Watch out for more coverage on this unique and prestigious tournament.
For more details contact: President of Real Betalbatim Mr. Derick Gomendes at derickagomindes@gmail.com (Mob: +965 99659749) or robin.fernandes@jotundxb.ae (Mob: +965 99704157).
February 16, 2011
Countdown begins for 1st International Indian Expatriate Football Tournament in Kuwait
7 aside International Football Tournament in Kuwait
Late Shaikha Huda Bader Al-Sabah Memorial Tournament
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Late Shaikha Huda Bader Al-Sabah Memorial Tournament
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Kuwait: 10 days to go for the biggest football extravaganza of Indian Expatriate Football activity in Kuwait.
All roads and soccer aficionados will lead the way to Salmiya Baladiya Football Stadium at 7am on 25th February 2011 to witness the 1st International Indian Expatriate 7 a side Football Tournament organized by Real Betalbatim Football Club in Memory of Late Shaikha Huda Bader Mohammed Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah.
22 teams from Dubai and Kuwait have confirmed participation in this day long football fiesta which coincides with the Golden Jubilee of Kuwait's Independence along with Kuwait National Day and Liberation Day.
The draw for the tournament will be held 18th February 2011 @ 7.30 pm at Don Bosco School in Salmiya.
As per information received from organizers prominent teams from Kuwait taking part in this prestigious tournament are AVC –Kuwait, Don Bosco, Navelim Youth Center, Maroons, Veterans United, Real Betalbatim Football Club, Fahaheel Bros, DHL Football Club, SkyNet Raiders, Kuwait Goan Association, CRC Chinchinim, Big Boys, Indians FC, Friends Circle ,The English School, Domnic Savio, Panjim Goa and Flames.
From the U.A.E flies in Vanxim Divar, champions of Gulf Goans Cup 2010 and led by evergreen Bonnie Fernandes, and Aldona Football Club marshalled by Anthony.
The outstation teams will be arriving on the shores of Kuwait on 24th Feb 2011. Elaborate arrangements have been made by the organizers to house them in one of Kuwait's star hotels.
The tournament will be officiated by Indian Football Referees Association, the only professional Indian expatriate officiating body in Kuwait.
Real Betalbatim Football Club formed in the year 2010 by prominent Indian Expatriate football icons in Kuwait such as Rubin Fernandes, Derrick Gomindes, Teddy Pinto, Philip Ferrao and Vijay Gonsalves have created a niche amongst the entire Indian Expatriate football community here in Kuwait by becoming the 1st Indian Expatriate organization from Kuwait to organize an International event in Kuwait.
As more developments unfold, watch out for this space for more coverage on this unique and prestigious phenomenon brought to you by Real Betalbatim Football Club.
For more details contact: President of Real Betalbatim Mr. Derick Gomendes at derickagomindes@gmail.com (Mob: +965 99659749) or robin.fernandes@jotundxb.ae (Mob: +965 99704157).
Kuwait: Kuwait Indian Football Federation (KIFF) and all its affiliated member clubs hereby congratulate the State of Kuwait, on their auspicious and historic 20/50 occasions (Independence and Liberation), and as part of these celebrations are pleased to announce a friendly football match to be played between KIFF XI and MOH XI on Thursday, 17th February 2011(Public Holiday) at MOH ground, Shuwaikh.
The match will start at 6 pm sharp according to KIFF Sports Secretary Mr. Bernard Fernandes.
Both the teams are geared up to display an exciting game of football. MOH XI is a formidable team consisting of mostly Kuwaiti players. KIFF XI is a selection from the affiliated clubs and will represented by the following players announced by K.I.F.F President Mr. Fidelis Fernandes:
Britto Pereira(NYC), Guillermo Gomes(GOA), Ian D'Souza(Captain, GOA), Domnic Anthony(YRC), John Furtado(NYC), Godfrey Aguair(DHL), Terrence D'Costa(DHL), Duarte Ferrao(NYC), Roland Fernandes(DHL), Anil Thakuri(KGA), Bernard Pires(KGA), Anthony Cardozo(CRC), Vitorino Menezes(KGA), Kennedy Ferrao(GOA), Cruzedio Rodrigues(NYC), Martinho Gomes(Curtorcares), Jacob Dias(KGA), Jai John(YRC), Gabriel Fernandes(GOA) and Marcelino Pereira(Skynet).
Mr. Biju Varghese, Ex-Viva Kerala and currently coaching YRC Rising Stars has consented to be the chief coach and will be assisted by Mr. Americo Fernandes, Ex-Dempo and Goa National player and currently donning colours for Navelim YC, Kuwait.
Mr. Clifford Pinto is the Team Manager and Mr. Nicholas Rodrigues is the Asst. Team Manager of the KIFF XI.
The event will be compered by Ex-Salgaocar and Goa National player Gasper Crasto, who is also a freelance journalist and a versatile compere in Kuwait.
The match will be officiated by KIFF Referees.
KIFF has invited all its affiliates, supporters and fooball lovers to come and witness this great event. Kuwait: Kuwait Indian Football Federation (KIFF) are pleased to announce that a Indian schools one day 7-aside football tournament will be held on 27th February 2011(Public Holiday) at MOH ground, Shuwaikh starting 7:00 am. The draw of the tournament will be held on Friday, 18th February 2011 at MOH ground, Shuwaikh at 9:00 am. "Heaven is just a mouse click away..." I said to myself as I logged on to the online chat messenger, and waited for my greatest friend to sign in.
Following schools have confirmed their participation:
Carmel School Kheitan, Al Wataniya Indian Private School Fahaheel, Al Rashed Indian School Salmiya, Indian community School Salmiya/Kheitan, Indian Central School Abbasiya, Indian Public School Salmiya, Al Amal Indian School Salmiya, Indian Educational School Abbasiya, and United Indian School Abbasiya.
Any other Indian Schools interested in participating in the tournament are kindly requested to do so on or before 16th February 2011.
For further details of the tournament kindly call Mr. Fidelis Fernandes (telephone no. 66583537) or Mr. Bernardo Fernandes (telephone no. 94060018).
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