BMM MARK 17TH ANNIVERSARY OF VANXIM SALE.

Yesterday in Panjim at T.B. Cunha Hall, at 3.15 PM, I attended the meeting organized by “BHARAT MUKTI MORCHA” to commemorate the 17th anniversary of the sale of Vanxim Island by the corrupt leaders of the Goa Church, the sinful Archbishops of Goa. In this sin, both the Goan Bishops are involved, namely Archbishop Raul Gonsalves who paved the way for the entry for corruption, Liquour and sex in the Church hierarchy and Archbishop Felipe Neri Ferrao whose craze as alleged for money is exorbitant. On this date, 9th of April in 1999 the agreement to sell Vanxim Island to Mahendra Gaunekar by Raul Gonsalves was signed. As per this agreement, Raul Gonsalves agreed to sell 4,85,400 sq. mtrs. of land consisting of paddy fields and Bunds to Mahendra Gaunekar. This fact is recorded in the document of Sale Deed executed on 11th February 2006 between Arch. Felipe Neri Ferrao and Mahendra Gaunekar.


It was disgusting to know that these supposed to be the holy men of Goa Church never communicated this sale of Vanxim Island to the people of Vanxim till today. Moreover, the Bishop House called the residents of Vanxim Island as “so called tenants” when in reality they are real Mundkars. I fail to understand how the holy men of Bishop House degenerated into Devil men for the sake of money? I am sure, these both Archbishops of Goa – one retired and the current, one day if they get an opportunity, they will even sell the entire Roman Catholicism to any other denomination. They are both worst than Judas. They both have betrayed not only the people of Vanxim but also the entire Catholic community from Goa. Can we accept such traitors as our leaders? How can we trust such cunning and sinful Catholic leaders?

This Goa Church is on record to oppose sinful and vulgar tourism industry in Goa. But now how this same Church under the money crazy leader Ferrao gave its nod to promote tourism in Vanxim comprising sinful Golf Course, Casinos, Private Marinas, Recreational Clubs, Real Estate Villas and Five Star Hotels? Does the Canon Law permit Goa Church to sell its land to promote such sin oriented activities? As per my information, Canon Law gives its nod to sell Church properties only for the purpose of devine worship, charity works and such other decent activities”.

During the meeting Press Conference was held and the same was addressed by the president of BMM Mrs. Maggie Silveira. Earlier Sebastian Rodrigues welcomed the guests and explained the purpose of the meet. The others who spoke during the meeting were Shradda Kassar of Nestle Contract Worker and Joseph D’Silva from Chandor.

A.Veronica Fernandes,

Candolim, Goa.

Tel: 7507394349.

Maggie

TIATRO "TENSION" BY PAL SOARES.

GOAN WRITER VERONICA’S BOOK RELEASED IN KUWAIT

~A report by Gasper Crasto

Kuwait: Ms. Kyoko Matsukawa, a Japanese Researcher doing extensive research on Konkani language issues in Goa, on a visit to Kuwait released the book ‘From Coconut Trees to Oil Wells’ written by Shri A. Veronica Fernandes.

At a brief ceremony presented by Kala Mogui Kuwait (KMK) under the leadership of President Mr. Domnic Araujo at the Bayan football grounds on Friday 12th March 2016, Ms. Kyoko released the book to the applause of spectators and everyone present.

The young researcher who works at Konan University in Kobe, Japan amazed everyone by speaking in Konkani at the presentation. She said she was thrilled to release the book and wished to congratulate Mr. Veronica on the in-depth accomplishment.

Ms. Kyoko further added she was able to understand why Goan activities were so strong in Kuwait after flipping through some of the chapters of the book.

Holding a Masters in Philosophy from London University and a PhD as well, Ms. Kyoko travels across widely for various seminars, conferences, lectures, etc.

Prominent personalities that were in attendance included Tony Gonsalves (Founder member - United Goans Club), B.M. Viegas (Gen. Secretary - Kuwait Indian Football Federation), Gasper Almeida (Moderator - Gulf Goans E-Newsletter), Norman Noronha (President – Navelim YC), Julio Cardoso (Goa Maroons Club), Laurence Miranda (Konkani stage artiste), Lourdina Fernandes Maria Santos (KMK), etc.

Well-known Goan in Kuwait Mr. Raymond D’Sa who had released the book in Goa was also present.

Gasper Crasto compered the ceremony while KKM President Domnic Araujo proposed a vote of thanks. Mr. Araujo specially thanked Ms. Kyoko and the Kuwait Indian Football Federation (KIFF) committee present during the presentation.

The book published by Goa 1556 was released in Panjim, Goa last month on the occasion of Kuwait’s 25th anniversary of liberation from Iraq.

‘From Coconut Trees to Oil Wells’ – is a well-documented memoir of Veronica’s life that relates his links and solidarity between Goa and Kuwait and the trauma of his ordeals in the aftermath of Iraqi invasion.

The book describes Veronica’s personal experience of the life and working conditions in Kuwait, eyewitness invasion account of Kuwait, contribution of Goans in Kuwait, and many more details not revealed before.

Shri Veronica has dedicated the book to Goans who bring prosperity to Goa through their sweat and tears in distant Kuwait.

Known among Goans as an activist of immense abilities, Veronica’s deeds are well-known in the chronicles of history, and well recognized and acknowledged by Indian and Kuwaiti governments. His major accomplishments have been the Konkani language agitation and the famous Solidarity Movement in support of Kuwait.

A freelance journalist and firebrand writer known for courageous exposés and opinions, Veronica writes regularly on various topics in his blog Goa Kranti (http://goa-kranti.blogspot.com/).

‘From Coconut Trees to Oil Wells’ has 16 pages of photographs with a mix of tiatrs, musicals, demonstrations and sports that certifies the early days of Veronica in Kuwait.

A lot of books are written by Goans working abroad; the last book written by a Goan working in Kuwait was by Bennet Paes. ‘From Coconut Trees to Oil Wells’ has made headlines all over the Goan world. Amazing reviews of the book have featured in OHerald, Times of India and several websites.

Although Goans knowing Veronica and the might of his pen expected a much stimulating ‘title’, and a ‘proof-read’ error-free edition, the book is must for every Goan working abroad especially those in the Arabian Gulf.

NOTE: The book can be obtained from Mr. Domnic Araujo (Tel No. 99391452), Gasper Crasto (Tel. No. 99502686).