To be an Advocate was my childhood dream, which became a reality. It was a rare privilege to appear on various public issues before the High Court of Bombay at Goa and the Supreme Court of India as a student much before commencing law studies. Raising public issues over the decades has not been an […]
Dr. ARMIDA – MOTHER OF INDIAN NEONATOLOGY
A very proud moment for our Goa that the renowned Mumbai based Paediatrician Dr. Armida Fernandes has been bestowed the 2026 Padma Shri Award by the Government of India. A well-deserved meritorious Honour for an outstanding Goan. Dr Armida is the daughter of the exceptional educationist late Prof. Armando Menezes, hailing from our island of […]
TONY HAS GONE BUT WILL BE FONDLY REMEMBERED
Very saddened with the demise of our dear Ribandar brother Tony Gonsalves. Always so very outspoken who would never mince words, jovial, hale and hearty except in the last few months while he was unwell, but endured it all. A proud son of our Ribandar and an ex-student of Ribandar’s Bal Bharati Vidyamandir. A fervent […]
MAY 2026 USHER IN DOMESTIC AND GLOBAL PEACE
As another year comes to an end, it is a time for reflection. 2025 was for me a year of tough decisions on various fronts. One must never procrastinate but must confront head on challenging situations one encounters in life. Now, while shuttling between Goa, London, and Lisbon with no visa requirement hassles, it enables […]
SEASON’S GREETINGS
As 2025 draws to a close, Liz joins me in Wishing you a Very Happy Christmas and a Happier New Year 2026. We remain so very humbled by your friendship, your prayers and kindest blessings. Having and making friends is great but we must endeavour to keep in touch and harness the bonding even when […]
JUSTICE MAHESH SONAK AN OUTSTANDING GOAN
A very proud moment for Goa and Goans that our very own Honourable Justice Mahesh Sonak has been appointed as the Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court. He is the third Goan to attain the distinction of being appointed as Chief Justice of a High Court. The first being Justice G.D.Kamat who retired as Chief […]
OUR RIBANDAR CELEBRATIONS IN UK
A very laudable initiative has been taken by our Kuwait based proactive Ribandarite Augusto Morais in organising a Thanksgiving Mass in Honour of Our Lady of Ajuda (Help), Patron Saint of Ribandar. The Holy Mass by Rev. Fr. Lucas Rodrigues will be held at the Holy Rood Church, at Swindon in the UK on November […]
RAVI NAIK WAS ONE OF A KIND
Saddened by the sudden death of Goa’s Agriculture Minister Ravi Naik, whom I have known for over half a century. The political Savvy Ravi occupied a combo of political positions, MLA, Minister, Deputy Chief Minister and Chief Minister. If memory does not fail me, I think the ace Volleyball player Ravi even had a stint as […]
LIFE’S PASSION LIVES ON
Having been blessed to be born in our once quaint little Ribandar on the outskirts of Panjim was my great fortune. Growing up as a student in Ribandar and with a then Cinema hall ‘Gulmarg’ in our neighbourhood, entertainment was at hand. Nostalgic memories of those great days watching a movie frequently at Gulmarg […]
TO OUR DEAR TEACHERS WE OWE IT ALL
India observes Teachers day on 5th September. In some countries including United Kingdom and Canada, it is on 5th October while other countries have different dates. Not just on Teacher’s day, but it is every day that we need to remember our dear teachers for the role they play in shaping our future. All through school […]