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82 Comments so far (Add 1 more)

Hi Walter,
its of no use now. The damage is already done. Who will fight again the corrupt people? who will support? who is ready to bring the culprits to the limelight?…..

Bribe is something that is awaited everywhere in Goa by the hungry wolves……

1. abc on August 12th, 2010 at 1:38 am
whats happening about vaxhim in thiswadi goa about the golf course and the outright sale of the island, is anything happening underground there is no news so far please update me on this

2. walter pereira on August 9th, 2010 at 1:01 am
This site gives you accurate information and some of the best deals in goa.

Milind
(GOAN)

3. Milind Prabhu on July 7th, 2010 at 9:00 pm
Im a goan working in gulf for the past 3 years. Recently I got married and wanted to get my marraige registered in Goa. To obtain a marraige certificate I had to submit my residence certificate. I was denied from obtaining my own residence certificate by the Talathi. According to the Talathi I have not been living on my address presently and therefore I cannot obtain a residence certificate……

…I then bribed the Talathi Rs. 500/- to obtain my own residence certificate. I dont understand what law this is. A lot of goans are working in Gulf for so many years and their familes residing in Goa. Does it mean that we are Arabs and not Goans ???

4. Ashish on July 7th, 2010 at 2:20 am
Walter you are right and your investigative report on Goa Media is true. Herald stopped publishing articles on Vanxim Island, land grabbing case after the goons of Vanxim Kaudo and his son hurled insults in the office of the Herald. The panch with the heavy hand of the local Cumbarjua MLA is utilizing the influence to shut the mouth of all the administrators or media persons in Goa. Report on this issue will splash in some wave form in a matters of day.Villas and Spas will dominate on this island for the Congress Party high command and for their Goondas.The Kaudo Goodnas and son also attempted to find the email addresses of the B LOGGERS but failed as the net media refused for the Vanxim Gondas DADAGIRI.

5. Medieval Monk on June 10th, 2010 at 9:48 pm
Goa Blog is very nice and interesting site. here i found very useful and interesting information. Thanks for sharing lots of amazing information. Keep posting.

6. Cruise on June 7th, 2010 at 10:37 am
Hi again calling for every body to unite for a good cause for the people of vaxim,dont allow the robbers to steal your beautiful island.

7. walter pereira on June 6th, 2010 at 11:40 pm
Goan beaches will be left with no sand they will be left with bitcmes by the ones living or earning their bread bitches.as it is done on gods islan vaxin wake up goa. soon the islands soil will be erroding from the documents are forged , thumb immpression is taken by force or by cheating and of those uneducated who below poverty line and on pretext of buying their aggriculture land which is been destroyed by sea water entering their feilds no precaution was taken to stop the water it was a long time plan Hard cash is been given Will the Income-Tax dept make note no receipt was given on money received .The Revenue Minister must investigate money is been laundered it is 30000 core project on paper may be if it legal how is cash been given

8. walter pereira on June 6th, 2010 at 1:40 am
People of Vaxim requires professional help all the newspapers have refuse to write on this out of pressure the print media is like the fizz in the soda bottle it last for few minutes Goans who fought for goa”s freedom are selling goa like slow poison. Where is Churchill brothers, Calling the attention of Rahul gandhi congress party is ruling the island we smell rat in the same

9. walter pereira on June 6th, 2010 at 1:10 am
Dear Friends

Have YOU ever felt, said or thought something similar…?

I feel like giving up!
Nobody understands what I’m going through!
I’m struggling in life!
I need help!
I’ve got no money!
I need a friend!
I can’t take it anymore!
I need a job!
Nobody loves me!
I feel useless!
I just don’t know what to do!
I’ve been let down!
I’ve been cheated on!
It’s not fair!
Why does it always happen to me?
I want to know the answer to it all!
Is there something better than this?
I’m living a lie!

I’ve often sat and wondered what life is all about! Is there a meaning and purpose to it all?
I can HONESTLY say that I have found the true meaning and purpose to life.

I can’t prove to you my findings physically, BUT I would like to challenge you to look into what I am about to tell you with an open mind and without preconceived ideas!

Over 2000 years ago a man named Jesus Christ walked this earth, history proves it! There is documented evidence to this FACT!
He claimed to be GOD in the flesh!

So why did He come to this earth and walk among us?
Because of sin!

Mankind has decided to live life without God; and since then, what a mess we have made of things!!!

The Lord saw us in our need; He knew that we had broken our relationship with His Father and came to take OUR sins upon Himself, dying in our place. He did this to make a way for each and every one of us to come back to God.
JESUS LOVED US THAT MUCH!
Three days later, after His death on the cross, He arose from the dead and returned to His Father in Heaven.

The Bible says you must confess your sins to the Lord Jesus Christ and receive Him as your Saviour. This is how I found the true meaning to life, and you can too!

Here are a few verses from the Bible for you to think upon…

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish,but have everlasting life.” (John 3v16)
“…I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” (John 10v10)
“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.” (Heb 9v27)
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Rom 6v23)

Why not give your heart and life to the Lord Jesus Christ right now where you are, and start afresh?

You may like to pray this prayer or one similar…

Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I have done many things wrong in my life. I believe you took my sin and died in my place. After three days you rose from the dead. Please forgive me for all my sin, come into my heart and life and save me. I now receive you as my Lord and Saviour. Help me to live for you in everything I do, from now on.
Amen

Regards
Lordson Roch
mobile: 09923653125
lordson_ar@yahoo.co.in

10. Lordson Roch on June 2nd, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Hello Walter- All the sects now need money without hardship. The case you refer of Vaxim is same-the priest, bishop, holy men all are selling whatever they can before they go to hell. If they delay then other monster will prevail and loot the booty.Cannot be trusted anyone in Goa. The Churches or the properties entrusted to these people by the Portuguese for eating the fruits of these instruments are no more safe. These holy men have their families relying on them and after selling, they sends family either to Europe or to a better pastures. Its politics and among them also if any traitor exist- straight away transferred to the Andaman or Nicobar island.

11. Medieval Monk on May 23rd, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Are you a Bible believeing Christian and want to Worship and fellowship with the Christians in Goa.Do you dream of something more? We offer you reality, something different - not just another church. Whoever you are, whatever you’ve done, whatever you’ve been through, God still loves you. Come and join with us, you will be warmly welcomed, you will not be disappointed.

Grace and Truth Baptist Church is an independent Baptist Church . We are focused on pleasing the Lord Jesus Christ through the preaching of His word.

If you want to visit us we will be pleased to welcome you.

Contact us 09923653124
email lordson_ar@yahoo.co.in

Sunday 9am worship /preaching service
sunday 5pm worship/ preaching service
wednesday 6pm Bible studies.

12. Lordson Roch on May 22nd, 2010 at 6:43 pm
WAKE UP CATHOLICS OF GOA AGAINST THE CHURCH SOLD VAXIM THE SMALLEST ISLAND IN GOA WITHOUT THE KNOWLEDE OF THE PEOPLE IN THE ISLAND THANK YOU JESUS YOUR WILL IS BEEN DONE

13. walter pereira on May 19th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
WAKE UP CATHOLICS OF GOA AGAINST THE CHURCH WHICH SOLD VAXIM THE SMALLEST ISLAND IN GOA WITHOUT THE KNOWLEDE OF THE PEOPLE IN THE ISLAND THANK YOU JESUS YOUR WILL IS BEEN DONE
WE ARE MINORITIES IN THE COUNTRY AND THE CHURCH IS ALSO GOING TO SELL THE CHURCHES WE ARE ALL GOING TO BE CONVERTED SOON THANKS WE WILL BE HOMLESS THE PRIEST THOUGHT THEY ARE THE CHURCH WHO EVER DID IT WAKE UP BISHOP OF GOA.

14. walter pereira on May 19th, 2010 at 10:36 pm
My father obtained a loan of Rs. 1 lakh from one of the cooperative society banks in Goa. He paid the EMI on regular basis and after 1yr he passed away after which we had very bad financial crises. We approched the bank and informed them that we cannot pay the EMIs for a few months. After not paying the EMI for 8 months we started to pay the EMI on regular basis and continued to pay for 4 lonnnggg years.

But now the bank says that till date only the interest has been paid off and the principal amount is as it is…….In addition the bank says that we have to pay another Rs. 1 lakh at any cost else they will take legal action……According to the bank statement, till date we have paid more than 1 lakh rupees.

The problem is that the Chairman of the bank is a well known ‘POLITICIAN’ and is not ready to compromise at any cost. I strongly feel that if a loanee dies, the bank must waive off the interest and close the account…..Moreover the bank has not even insured the loan under the Group Insurance Scheme. The Chairman is not ready to accept their mistake……

The loan is already paid.

15. abc on May 18th, 2010 at 11:24 pm
Does God need human “pleases”? We love the teaching of all religious leaders, when the soul enters the place of worship, it remains focus with the spirits, once exits- the soul steps on the same footprints and reforms on the said old practices of hours ago”. Anyway who fears “God”, rather human fears human shadow.

16. Medieval Monk on May 13th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Are you a Bible believeing Christian and want to Worship and fellowship with the Christians in Goa.Do you dream of something more? We offer you reality, something different - not just another church. Whoever you are, whatever you’ve done, whatever you’ve been through, God still loves you. Come and join with us, you will be warmly welcomed, you will not be disappointed.

Grace and Truth Baptist Church is an independent Baptist Church . We are focused on pleasing the Lord Jesus Christ through the preaching of His word.

If you want to visit us we will be pleased to welcome you.

Contact us 09923653124
email lordson_ar@yahoo.co.in

Sunday 9am worship /preaching service
sunday 5pm worship/ preaching service
wednesday 6pm Bible studies.

17. Lordson Roch on May 10th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
“Illegal sand extraction being carried out along side Vaxim Island.”……………………what more do U want to see? Is this not enough or do we want more wakeup calls??????

One day Goa will be sold out and there will not be any land left for us. Nothing will happen to the rich, but it is the poor who will suffer….

18. abc on May 8th, 2010 at 2:08 am
Hi Goan Blog,

I have been periodically visiting Goa from the UK for over 18yrs. My wife and I are retired and residents of Spain because we like the warmer weather.

Now we are retired we spend the European winters in Goa from December to April. (4 months in total.)

Now we and all the other long stayers are no longer certain we can get the 6 month visas we have always obtained.

Can the Goan economy afford to lose the money we and 1000’s of retirees like us spend in Goa each year.

Colin Bourner

19. Colin Bourner on May 2nd, 2010 at 9:43 pm
Alfonso de Albuquerque was right in his fable tale. Today Goa Herald Newspaper has revealed the Illegal extraction of sand in Vanxim Goa. Cheers up Goa and Highlight the illegality of corrupt monsters or wolves prevailing in your community. Goa Blog support the cause of underprevilage goans on the verge of loosing the lands. Thanks abc for highlighting more on the issue.

20. Page on April 28th, 2010 at 9:29 am
there are rumours that there may be a 5 star hotel constructed in Vanxim-Divar like the way it was done in Colvale (near Mapusa). Land was bought from a Mumbai based businesswoman by shelling out a lot of money which mezmerised the locals of Colvale. The people who sold their lands are NOW** repenting.

21. abc on April 18th, 2010 at 4:27 am
there are rumours that there may be a 5 star hotel constructed in Vanxim-Divar like the way it was done in Colvale (near Mapusa). Land was bought from a Mumbai based businesswoman by shelling out a lot of money which mezmerised the locals of Colvale. The people who sold their lands are not repenting.

22. abc on April 18th, 2010 at 4:15 am
Hi

I am Max, from bangalore, would be landing in goa on 29th april staying till 2nd May

I would luv to have someone along to roam about and show me places of interest

my mail id is maqs4u@hotmail.com

luv
Max

23. Max on April 16th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
The old fable “The crow and the Fox” and who excels for the chunk of meat? Exploit virgin Goa at the highest peaks for iron ore and its river basins to the deepest level. Vanxim-Divar river creek has become the flourishing dredging waters for construction sand on a rampart scale “Licentiate to exploit” to its bottom and who benefits and pockets the illegal money? “No transparency”. While the FOXES sleep in Vanxim and BULL yawn in Bakrant, the CROW keeps the vigil to hatch the MONEY from the vodekars. Envy Vanxim ferry propeller blends the golden vodekars noodles. Poor Vanxim Foxes some sly and how intelligent you may be: you are all BORN LOSER.

What happens in Chapora creeks now occurs in this basin as hundreds of mechanized boats cut the silent waters as “predators” and illegally exploiting the basin 24 hours a day. Freedom for the builders, developers and a new company is born on the Vanxim Island with signboard”. Resident (in-house) candidates wanted with experience in bribery, corruption, drug peddling and knowledge in fraud. Goons preferred with political alliance. Interested persons may contact in person. “CROW SAND TRADING CO”. Barge owner suffering China dilemma? Welcome to this creek.

Press, Media, Blogger, Photographers BEWARE TRESPASSING or consider LIFE ENDANGER. Who knows I will be targeted? Reporting to Panchayat or ask the Panch or Sarpanch ? Sorry or else be summoned by the local MLA in hours and the lips will be stitched.

Captain of Seas relax! And let the exploitation of environment, the flora and fauna continue. Let the nefarious activities prevail and innocent brought to justice. It’s you and your well wishers mandate to earn and our commitment to report risking our life and near dear ones. After all the taxpayers has appointed you to hold the portfolio. WHO CARES? And who cares for the post of salary? Illegal bribe gives solace to the profession you all hold. The Politicians controls you all damn idiots and the ministers or useless Panchayat members you beg us for the morsel of VOTE MEAT.

24. Alfonso de Albuquere on April 13th, 2010 at 10:42 am
Goa need one perfect blog site, i wish you to get this blog site on top soon.

25. Coorg on April 7th, 2010 at 2:59 am
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26. preeti on April 3rd, 2010 at 11:26 am
Dear sir,
I have subscribed as per your suggestions. As I mentioned earlier that I have developed a harvesting machine for cutting peduncles of coconut and arecanut from ground controls. I have its’ clippings as well as drawings. My mobile number is 09403143525.
Dr.S.K. Jain

27. Dr. S.K. Jain on March 29th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
GOAN’S ARISE AND SEE THE FATE OF YOUR OWN PEOPLE OF VANXIM DIVAR IN PANIC. SEE HOW THE COLLECTOR OF NORTH GOA, MR GAUNEKAR HAS DRAGGED THE ORIGINAL PEOPLE (HINDUS AND CHRISTIANS)OF THIS ISLAND TO THE COURTS. ARISE AND HEAR THEIR PLEAS. DIVAR, CHARAO GIVE THEM THE SUPPORT AT THIS HOUR.

28. Goan on March 29th, 2010 at 3:53 pm
The Mapusa Municipality workers are the worst poeple I have ever seen. The place where these workers stay is not cleaned at all. If we request them to clean the area then we are asked to pay Rs.200/- to Rs. 300/- just to clean the nearby surroundings.

Garbage has been lying there for ages and there is no one to take action on them.

Also in the previous bog (by Jessica), we need to get used to all this mess is in Goa as such things are happening on a large scale in Goa now. People from outside states are buying vast lands in Goa and then sellings them for a BIG price. Ration cards are available for anyone for a mere bribe of Rs.4000/-. Gone are the days when Goa was an ideal state. Cost of loving has gone up like anything. Milk is available for Rs.32/ltr whereas in other states it is available for Rs. 19/ltr.

29. abc on March 28th, 2010 at 9:33 pm
The locals of Vanxim have been cheated by one Philip, the resident of Vitozem, Divar who was well-known as a “thief” in Goan club in Mumbai. He cheated the Vanxim locals and with the help of another guy named Oscar purchased the fields without paying the full amount to the peasants through cash. Philip and Oscar sold the same fields to Gaunekar for big money and now Gaunekar has sold it to Vijay Malaya by forging all the land documents of villagers. Locals were told to sign on paper meant for field to be sold and now claming the local’s has sold even their houses and property.

30. Jessica on March 25th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
As the sex controversy of priests in Eastern Europe and Ireland drags the vatican corridors, the Bishop palace is about to be exposed in land fraud cases in Vanxim, Divar Goa. The helpless islanders are in great shock and dismay after learning the bishop secretly sold the complete island to a guy called Mr. Gaunekar.Some of the islanders are even given the notice by Mr. Gaunekar that they are no longer the tenants of Vanxim.Some are worried of loosing their houses and property which they inherited from generations. The pot on fire is gaining momentum and we seek Goabloggers help and support to investigate the truths and lies of the Lamb in Wolves clothing-has he sold the flock?. Is this the outcome of tourism boom to give sleepless nights to the people of Vanxim? and at what cost? This is a breaking news and we hope Goabloggers will dig into this matter highlight the horrors of Vanxim.

31. KV on March 22nd, 2010 at 11:32 am
I second Mr. Cruz’s comments. The exact situation previals in Mapusa too. The Municpal people are only interested in making money and stealing oil from Municipal trucks and cars and using it for their personal use.

Talathi of Mapusa is a big time corrupted person. I greatly wish that these people are arrested and brought to justice.

32. abc on March 7th, 2010 at 8:36 pm
Its great to visit your website. And many Goans visiting this site.Tnx a lot.

Briefly I wish to mention that if Goa and Goan identity to be preserved for future GEN-X , now its time to wake up from our sleep.
Elected politicians in our Goa Assembly all out to destroy our beautiful motherland and they are to accumulate wealth by selling our forests/mines/Communidade agricultural lands and illegal landfillings of water bodies and rivers as well.

Goa is a popular Tourist destination, but its stinking and Politicians /administrators are still in the dark how to tackle the Garbage problem.. like other cities in Goa , Margao is stinking and Municipal Council ,its Chairperson and Councilors are having fun time sitting in their Chambers..assigned Inspectors /supervisors are keeping their ears/ eyes closed to wathc the prevailing situation. But they are only collecting bribes like their superiors.

We the Citizens pay taxes and they enjoy the benefits by sitting in air conditioned Offices and Luxury cars chaufer driven..by doing nothing.

33. Cruz Rodrigues on March 1st, 2010 at 12:39 pm
Hi there how are you, you see one of my friend have started a spice garden in Ponda and wants to talk to you with regard to your goa blog his name is Atish and mobile no 9822589590.
do contact him.

regards,
Sagar

34. sagar chari on February 18th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
Californiangoans is a Non-Profit organization based in California,USA. The aim of the organisation is not only to preserve our Goan culture but also to integrate it with our life in the usa. We try to bring together Goans and people from all other ethnic groups all over the Bayarea and USA through the various events/ festivals that we organize. We welcome anyone interested to come join us. Please do visit our blog at Californiangoans.blogspot or join us on Facebook to learn more and know whats happening in our world. Cheers!

35. Californiangoans on January 26th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
The IV Annual Californiangoans Christmas party was held at Sitara Indian Restaurant after the midnight mass on 24th Dec(25th morining).

36. Joseph Lourenço on January 26th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
Hi Davis,

It is a sad thing to know about your son. The saddest part of the story is that the “stupid goan authorities” failed to help you to resolve the case.

I too feel that Goa is no longer a safe place. Off late a lot of murders have been taking place. I suggest you to contact the below address if you have still not hope.

Directorate of Vigilance
Serra Building
Near All India Radio, Altinho - Panaji
GOA - 403 001

Phone nos: 0832 - 2419413, 0832 - 2226189, 0832-2226306

37. Shame on January 13th, 2010 at 1:33 am
About four years ago, my son, who was had been teaching yoga at a resort north of Bombay, suddenly
died in Goa. He was 28 years old and was very healthy and happy. We never found out how or why he died. There was no police report and the US Embassy did not help. We were shocked and will always carry deep sadness over our loss of a wonderful son and human being. We do not know what evil lurks in Goa but whatever happened to my son will always remain a mystery.

38. Davis Burbank on January 10th, 2010 at 6:12 am
this is a nice blog!! i came just came across it. im a freelance writer and photographer.i would like to know who manages this blog?

39. shreta on December 23rd, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Is there anything available in Goa at subsized rates?? Cost of living has shot up like anything in Goa. Rich are becoming richer and poor are becoming poor.

Does our CM have an explanation for this??? Right from transport to everything is expensive. Is there anything that is made in the interest of the Goans??

40. abc on December 21st, 2009 at 11:58 pm
hi everybody

i have goa portuguese stamps for exchange or sale. e-mail me at collectorgoa@gmail.com

41. Ludovico on December 9th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
Hello Goa !! I’m hoping that somebody can help me out here. I am an Australian male and I am coming to Goa ( via Mumbai ) in late January 2010. I only have 10 days holiday and would like to employ a tour guide to show me around the area. Naturally, I am willing to pay a fee and expenses. I am thinking of staying around the Anjuna area which appears to have nice accommodation and beaches. I’m an easy going guy - not worried too much if things dont go to plan. I’ve travelled quite a bit around the world, but I have never been to India. I’m a bit of a cultural kind of guy - like to try local stuff and buy nice things. I love beer and food! Sometimes I just like to lie around reading a book. Anyway, if anybody is interested in showing me around and earning some money then drop me an email - don.gardiner@riotinto.com

42. Don Gardiner on December 4th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
There is Star Hotel coming up in south goa. It may be great for thre rich and famous, but its killing the village. Does anyone care? Please stay away from this Ugly monster.

43. real goan on October 13th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Good luck! Congratulations!
Best wishes! Cheers! Well done!
The future’s full of promise and
It’s only just begun
You’re starting on a journey
A new, exciting life
Adventures, thrills and choices
Are waiting just for you
The road will have some turnings
And perhaps a bump or two
But you’ll be strong together
You’ll come through every test
Your love will deepen week by week
Be Happy , All the best

– for lovely loving Goa

44. Shyam Gaonkar on September 30th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
nice catchy photograph of our beloved cm. keep it up and rock.

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46. Xion on July 29th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
I am interested in taking a very exotic vacation and I was told that Goa is very diverse as far as activities. I heard some mention that you can purchase a cup with a baby cobra in it and that you are supposed to let it bite your tongue to experience a type of euphoria or high if you will, is this true?

47. Alex Scott on July 25th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
Really it was a need.
fantastic efforts. keep it up and do upload some good snaps.
thanks and congrats for serving people.

48. Shyam Gaonkar on July 14th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
I know its a long shot but does anyone know of any parties in goa in early july

49. Matt on June 17th, 2009 at 1:22 am
goa is a beautiful place to visit, id say nothin like inb the sub continent but the local and i mean the local youth are nothing but a bunch of low lives and thieves, they try to con people at everything. their main sourse of income is through pimping and selling drugs. so people please do visit goa but just stay away from the low lives. good luck!

50. Nick on May 21st, 2009 at 9:50 pm
here in goa bjp and congress govt sucks really sucks all over india 3g is avaliable but here in goa does’t have 3g connection in smallest state in india

51. MELROY ROBERTS on May 6th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Goa is the enchanting and charming state of India along the western coastline which has always appealed to the tourists since a long time. This fascinating and mesmerizing state is also well known for its forts and cathedrals, golden beaches and exotic animals and migrating birds.

52. Trust in India on February 27th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
Hi Mr bryan gonsalves , If you are looking for goan mando songs ..go to Youtube and search for “konkani mando song”, you will find one posted by me. Let me if you like it.

53. Rohin on January 20th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
In order to improve traffic safety in Goa, I would like to suggest the below rule which the Traffic cell i.e. RTO authorities should consider.

When any one found guilty or disobeying the traffic rules, the RTO should cancelled the license of the person caught for minimum period of 3/6 months. Paying a fine of 100-500/- Rs is not a big deal for people now a day, and people tend to commit the same mistakes again and again. He/she should be given strict warning that they are not allowed to drive within this period and if caught again, then license will be cancelled for life time.

So that they will realize that they had done some mistake and will not commit the same again.

Plus there need to be some common rules like avoid over speeding, use of speed breakers, traffic signals at important junctions, etc.

So I please request the concerned authorities, to at least consider my suggestion for people’s safety.

54. Vivek Salgaokar on December 16th, 2008 at 8:23 am
Wake up Goans, it’s time to wake up. Stop electing goondas/criminals who run the state today. These politicians have a known history of crimes and their children following their footsteps….
Also request all Goans to stop calling outsiders “ghaatis” as it sounds racist. Recently Mumbai was attacked by terrorists, forces from all over India helped Mumbai police to combat the terrorists….Much before that Mr. Raj Thackeray had spread violence that outsiders should not work in Mumbai. But at the time of the crises in Mumbai, Mr. Thackeray’s policy did not work because forces came from outside Mumbai. People also sacrificed their lives to save Mumbai…..Similarly if some day Goa faces such crises then we might need help from other states also. Im a Goan too, but realise the fact that we need to stop criticising other states and start working to make Goa once again an ideal state and stop all the corruption that is taking place in Goa.

55. MK on November 30th, 2008 at 4:51 am
This is a great website to visit for Goans. Keep it up buddy…

56. Resorts on November 13th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
Hi Again I have stumbled back to this site and it still impresses me.

57. Spanish Properties on November 10th, 2008 at 12:24 am
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58. victor208 on November 3rd, 2008 at 10:20 am
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59. JUDITH MENDES on October 28th, 2008 at 7:36 am
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60. bryan gonsalves on October 28th, 2008 at 7:32 am
hey guys…dis is a wonderfull site…guess too many people don kno about it…i think all goa-concious people shud have a regular hand in this…this shud act as a common platform to give a boost to all the good things that should be planned for Goa….cheers

62. caetano da costa on August 23rd, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Hi,
Eventhough I am not from Goa, ur site has given me an inspiration to create a site for my city. Keep it up and create many like this. Best of luck.

63. Suresh Raju on August 15th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
I appreciate the efforts taken by the Government of Goa & Goans to maintain the integrity in the State. But still we have to go a long way to achieve things which have not yet come into the limelight.

I see a lot of private co-operative societies (private banks) in Goa, these banks offer loans to all eligible people in the State. These loans are given on a high rate of interest compared to nationalized banks. Once a loan is taken from these banks, the loanee has to pay the monthly installments without fail. Incase any installments are missed, then there is a heavy penalty laid along with the heavy rate of interest.

Incase if a loan is not repaid due to a laonee’s death, at that time these so called “Co-operative Societies” try to take extreme action against the family members of the loanee, by trying to take over the assets left by the laonee. The Co-operative Societies do not realize rather understand the pain the family members are going through by the death of a family member.

Instead the Co-operative Societies threaten to take legal action against the family members of the loanee and also threaten to publish their names with photos in the newspaper if the loan is not repaid. The Co-operative Societies try to exploit people. This is a known fact. You will come to know if the Government of Goa tries to conduct a survey on this.

I feel that whenever any Co-operative Society in Goa wants to sanction a loan to a person, at that time they need to insure the loan. It is known as group insurance cover. Some Co-operative Societies are already doing a good job by insuring the loans given by them just to be on the safer side. Because incase if a loanee dies then the guarantors are safe and also the assets left by the loanee are safe and can be utilized by the family members.

But its is concern that all the private banks do not insure the loans that are sanctioned by them, and if a loanee dies then these private banks harass the family members of the loanee without trying to find out whether the family can afford to repay the loan or not. I think recently one of the major banks in India like ICICI have been sued because of the same issues consumers face during the recovery process of the loan. Also the Supreme Court of India has passed a rule that no bank can threaten/blackmail to recover their loan. It should me made mandatory to have group insurance on all loans given by Co-operative societies.

64. Kazi on July 25th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
Hi there,

This site is excellent. Can i have your personal email id so that i can send my personal queries across you directly?

Thanks

65. vijay on July 18th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Hi this is an excellent blog…. not just in terms of content but the fact that u guys have maintained it… keep it up

66. Melissa on July 6th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
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Thanks

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67. Camila Afe on October 3rd, 2007 at 3:58 pm
I am a media buyer at Medios One LLC (http://www.mediosone.com). I am interested in buying inventory on your site. Can you help me reach the appropriate person who handles advertising sales for your website?

If you are the correct person please let me know and we can move forward, if not would you please direct me to that person in your company.

I look forward to your response and the possibility of our companies doing business together.

68. Maharlika Matutinao on September 4th, 2007 at 5:42 pm
nice website…

69. victor on August 16th, 2007 at 2:00 pm
Dear Overseas Goans,

Goan Organisations worldwide are involved in many goodwill services to our Community.

To each Organisation; we need to address a priority on a urgent basis i.e. to mobilise a mass awareness among overseas Goans to protect Goa’s Identity; else we will no longer have a place to call home. The time to act is now!!

I believe that Overseas Goans have a very important role to play given the fact that approx 30% of the Goan population is outside Goa either thru migration or work residency.

This awareness programme needs to be well planned & co-ordinated to spread the facts; This is very important as many Overseas Goans are unaware of the facts threatening our identity. People will only act if they are aware.

Goans generally seem to have resigned themselves to loosing their Identity. If this is the case, then we should stop having Goan organisations or having Goan Conventions as in my view what is the point; if we carry on as we are; soon without a Goa with Goan Identity, all these organisations will not be relevant.

Arwin Mesquita, UAE.

70. Arwin Mesquita on August 15th, 2007 at 11:12 pm
I am planning to visit goa on 15th Aug. Wanted to know if i could have fun this time in GOA. I am particularly looking forward to water sports. Please let me know other means of fun in GOa in this season.

71. vicky on August 2nd, 2007 at 12:37 pm
Hi there,
Could u plz send me your emai address, as i surfed your website it’s really fantastic and i got lot of information about goa and near by.

Regards,
Vinni

72. vinni on July 20th, 2007 at 10:51 pm
Hello
I`m from goa, but i`m portugueses. I Would like a lot to talk with somebody from Goa. Please contact -me. E-mail: noronha@notes.uac.pt Please contacte -me if you need anything.

73. Noronha Rodrigues on July 10th, 2007 at 11:37 pm
Hi Friend…..

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74. India Counts on May 20th, 2007 at 10:30 am
your blog is excellent

75. Nirmala on April 19th, 2007 at 2:00 pm
great site………keep it up

76. sarina on April 7th, 2007 at 3:37 am
Congratulations! an excellent ” GOA BLOG” site . I intend to submit articles on various topics related to Goa and the Goans. In fact this site can unite Goans from all over the world.

Best wishes

77. Fernando Costa Martins on March 28th, 2007 at 4:05 am
Great site.. i was searching for “south goa” on msn … found this great site..

78. true goan on February 27th, 2007 at 6:55 pm
Great stuff, I m from Margao and I wanted to get some info on Carnival 07 got it here , And there’s one site which is wonderful and very informative and its “Goa Blog”. Just keep it going. Cheers !

79. Geovanni on February 18th, 2007 at 12:15 am
This is very great thing please keep it going. It provides so much valuable information and a look at Goa. Thanks very much for all the contributors.

80. Mr.Fernandes on February 11th, 2007 at 10:26 pm
I am very impressed with the look and feel of this website and commend your effort.
Please include some information on South Goa beaches within the next few days, starting with Palolem.
Thanks.

81. Dr Sanjay Sharma on January 20th, 2007 at 1:48 am
My blogs for your perusal

82. Preetu Nair on December 30th, 2006 at 4:12 pm
Hello,
I am from Goa too :)…Fantastic blog you’ve got going here…Keep it up!

83. Rohit Arondekar on December 9th, 2006 at 6:32 am