PRINCE JACOB THE EXCELLENT ORATOR.

Prince Jacob seen delivering his speech in English

It was a convocation ceremony in Delhi University many years back, Dr. Radakrishna the president of India was the chief guest while Hindi Film actor Balrajshani was the main speaker.  Being a film actor everybody underestimated him by downplaying his ability in such a forum, before his speech.  But once started, the vast knowledge with full of wisdom stored in his brain started flowing like a fountain even surprising the president who was the most wisdomatic man. Balrajshani in his speech found fault in our education system formed by the British to produce good Clerks for its Railway system.

After his speech he received standing ovation from the hall packed audience and then it was realized that he was highly educated film actor full of knowledge and wisdom. During those days he was MA and follower of Communist ideology.  He was a super actor and those who have  seen him acting in “Ek Full Do Mali” will surely agree with me. 

                                           Prince Jacob seen in between the two Kuwaitis

Similarly, on 26^th of last month, Tiatrist Prince Jacob surprised everyone including me when he delivered his beautiful oratory during the meet in Panjim to mark the 26^th anniversary of the liberation of Kuwait, this meet was organized  by Goa-Kuwait Solidarity Center.

The speech contained all the ingredients such as informative matter, wisdomatic words, good delivery, attractive tone and charismatic presentation. His expression on the gratitude towards Kuwait for affording Goans facilities to work in Kuwait was accepted by both the Kuwaitis with great pleasure.

When he stood on the podium to speak, many among the audience thought “what this tiatrist will talk in this high caliber forum?”  But once started, everyone attending this meet was glued to the mike, including his beautiful wife and daughter who were also attending this meet. Thru this speech he proved Tiatrists are also good orators. Besides, as I know him from close angle, Prince Jacob is very helpful, compassionate and charitable person.  As I am told, both the visiting Kuwaitis were deeply impressed by his speech  and would like to welcome him during his next trip to Kuwait.

A.Veronica Fernandes.

I AM GRATEFUL TO KUWAIT.

I AM GRATEFUL TO KUWAIT.

Because I went to Kuwait, I made some money.

Because I made some money I managed to get married in time.

Because I  went to Kuwait, with my money that I earned in Kuwait thru proper means, I constructed a  separate house for  my family.

Because I went to Kuwait, I gained some more acquaintances in society.

Because I went to Kuwait, I became what I am now.

Because I went to Kuwait,  I managed to unite Goans under one banner to work and to raise funds for the cause of Konkani, Novem Goem, KPA movement in Goa, Goa Cancer Hospital, Direct Flight from Kuwait to Goa, to promote our soccer activities in Kuwait, to establish Kuwait Konknni Kendr, to form Konkani Heritage Kuwait, to help building of Hotel Goan Heritage at Calangute, etc.

Even though I would not rot in Goa if I had not to go to Kuwait because I had strong educational and sporting backing with vast influence in society, yet I feel it is Kuwait that is responsible to make me what I am today. For this reason I am grateful to Kuwait and with this gratitude in mind, 26 years back with my initiative we established an organization called “Goa-Kuwait Solidairty Center” immediately after our evacuation from invaded Kuwait in October 1991, to raise our voice against Saddam Hussein and his Iraq for illegally invading Kuwait on 2^nd August 1990.   

Because of this movement Goans in liberated Kuwait gained enormous goodwill from the Kuwait government and Kuwaitis.  This goodwill must be allowed to flourish further.   

To maintain this goodwill and friendly relationship between Goans and Kuwaitis, I am still raising the voice of this friendship by organizing this meeting to mark the Liberation Day of Kuwait on 26^th February every year. 

Earlier it was in Kuwait but now since the last three years of my return to Goa, I am organizing this meeting in Goa with the participation of like minded Goans. Though the attendance was not much inspite of the enormous benefits Kuwait Goans have gained yet those Goans who felt that Kuwait is responsible for their development in their life, they must be a party to this meet.  This is the only way thru which we can show our gratitude to Kuwait from where we earned our sustenance and many are still earning.

MEANTIME, LET IT BE KNOWN TO EVERYONE, IT IS NOT KUWAIT THAT NEED US BUT IT IS WE  WHO NEED KUWAIT MORE even though we are working very hard in Kuwait in stringent conditions.

A.Veronica Fernandes,

CONVENOR: GOA-KUWAIT SOLIDARITY CENTER.

GOANS TO .MARK KUWAIT LIBERATION DAY.

On 26^th of this month, Sunday, at 10.00 AM, Kuwait Goan returnees will organize a public meeting in Panjim, at Institute Menezes Braganza Hall,  to mark the 26^th Liberation Day of Kuwait.  26 Years back Kuwait was liberated from 7 months of brutal and illegal invasion by Saddam Hussein’s Iraq.

When Kuwait was invaded by Saddam Hussein on 2^nd August 1990 early in the morning, innumerable residents of Kuwait, locals as well as foreigners who were earning their sustenance in Kuwait were put into total chaotic situation affecting their economic condition very badly.  We Goans were very much the victims of this invasion and because of this we suffered a lot.  Good that Kuwait was liberated in 7 months only on 26^th February 1991 for most of us  to return back to Kuwait, otherwise life for many of us would be terrible.

Our attachment to Kuwait is very deep even though we worked very hard there under hard conditions.  Because of our employment in Kuwait we made lot of development and for this we are grateful to Kuwait. As a mark of gratitude we are organizing this meet on coming Sunday under GOA-KUWAIT SOLIDARITY CENTER. Two prominent Kuwaitis are coming from Kuwait to attend this meeting.

All the supporters  and well wishers of Kuwait are welcome for this meet.

                                                                

A.Veronica Fernandes,

CONVENOR: GOA-KUWAIT SOLIDARITY CENTER.