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From the archives: Kenyatta, father and son

Highlight all and right click Cyprian Fernandes takes no responsibility for comments or assertions made in response to his original article https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=21&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwib7bm9hYDUAhVEm5QKHcclD1s4ChAWCD8wCg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fkenyastockholm.com%2F2013%2F12%2F18%2Fuhuru-kenyattas-attack-on-press-freedom-is-a-copycat-of-his-fathers-tactics-of-tyrany%2F&usg=AFQjCNGgw6IqYsV0YkgJMxftaO_8TxSR4Q&sig2=7KscMLPQit3cdpy43FGjnQ

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Cyprian Fernandes: Jack Fernandes Tiatr Konkani posters

Goan Association, UK: another challenge to overcome

Glorious past, present tense, uncertain future   Goan Association has battled crisis before, and should overcome current one   By Eugene Correia Last year, the Goan Overseas Association (UK) passed its half-century mark in its journey which has seen many ups and downs. Inaugurated in 1966, the memories of the past years are well captured in the souvenir released to mark the momentous occasion. In 1977, a new name, Goan Association (UK) was adopted, though retaining the acronym, GOA, as its trading name. Many other Goan bodies have mushroomed, as the diaspora community has grown with the influx of the Portuguese-passport holders. Shockingly, it hasn’t translated into increase the GA member. In fact, the GA membership has decreased and, therefore, it’s no surprise that the GOA is embarrassed to release the figure. The GA has been in crisis before as it’s facing one now over the resignation of some of its directors and general secretary. No official explanatio...

Cyprian Fernandes: A true Goan icon Jack Fernandes

JACK FERNANDES Tiatrist, sprinter, soccer player, drummer… a true icon of the East African Goan community Of all the wonderful people who graced the Konkani (Goan) stage in East Africa, one name will stand out forever: Jack Tiatrist (actor, comedian, singer, song writer, dramatist … and lots more). The first time I heard his name was when a group of “my aunties” (every woman was an aunty, and every man was an uncle, in those days) were discussing with quite a lot of hilarity and happy banter the comic antics of a chap called Jaak! My uncle Mary had been taken by her husband uncle Custodio to the Nairobi Goan Tailor’s Society for the latest locally produced and presented “tiatr”, the Goan version of theatre in Konkani. It would seem, these tiatrs always included a couple of comedians who could sing and dance a bit. As comedians, they were often the real stars of the show. Sadly as a young boy growing up, I had virtually no interest in this wonderful art-form. It r...

For my archives: Kenya Asians 1968

Control Click https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1PKCRNIiaE&t=19s Immigration Aka New Immigration Bill - Asians Leave Kenya ... www.youtube.com No title. New immigration bill - Asians leave Kenya. London and Kenya. Panning shot demonstrators marching to Whitehall. C/U demonstrators - they are ...

For my archives: Uganda Asians

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p-i0JVip9N4&feature=youtu.be control click Uganda - Idi Amin - Asian Expulsion - 1972 m.youtube.com In 1972 Ugandan Dictator, General Idi Amin ordered the explusion of Ugandas Asian community. Just before the deadline Thames Televisions 'This Week' reporter...

Cyprian Fernandes: In memoriam Rufina Fernandes 1944-2007

Dear Mum, Words cannot express my gratitude, my love for you. As a child, I never really understood nor comprehended the gravity of the things you did for me because.. well, you were mum. You were a superhero that made the impossible, possible. Even with the weight of the world on your shoulders, you still managed to keep me high above the stampede. You nursed me when I was injured and when I was sick, introduced me to my biggest love, and showed me what love was. My inspirat ion, my teacher, my angel. For that, I will always be indebted to you. Even though it's been 10 years today since you have been gone, you will forever live on through my memories, my actions, my words and my loves. I love you, i miss you, always thinking of you. Your piglet, Carlos (the little baby in the picture) 10 years ago … But, wasn’t it just yesterday On a summer’s night, late night, in Kenya, A soft, gentle breeze kisses, caresses my face, I feel soft, gentle familiar...