Originally Posted by Daff (Post 8241034)

Reported on the BBC News website: Government to ban Islam4UK under terror laws . Link (if it works) http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8453560.stm. Anjem Choudry stated on the BBC Today programme that a ban is 'a failure for the concepts for democracy and freedom'. :eek::confused:

Originally Posted by Daff (Post 8241034)

Reported on the BBC News website: Government to ban Islam4UK under terror laws . Link (if it works) http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8453560.stm. Anjem Choudry stated on the BBC Today programme that a ban is 'a failure for the concepts for democracy and freedom'. :eek::confused:

Originally Posted by a_f_d (Post 8247661)

In today's Goan Newspapers:
Micky Pachecho says all long-term tourists are on the 'doles' and don't have any money to spend.
A couple of other articles on the same topic in the Goan edition of TOI today - all mentioning a maximum stay of 90 days - where did that come from????

AndyD 8-(#

Originally Posted by noni (Post 8247881)

Days in Goa sun cut short, tourists pack bags - Times of India.

Will cops hound us out of Goa! Times of India.
short excerpt. from TOI

Goa's long term visitors are preparing to leave, but the farewell will be a bitter one this times. Britis Russians Israelis and even the odd Japanese are at the receiving end of the new visa regulations. The new rules stipulate tyhat they have to leave India after staying for 90 days and can return only after a gap of 60 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Goa's economy of which tourism is a key driver, is set to take a hit and the tourism industry has termed the new regulations "scathing"

The first of the exordus from Goa could begin this month " We arrived in November and we have to leave in January? We are loosing our money and holiday says tourist. :frown:

This is going to be the final nail in Goa's coffin and ours. :(

Originally Posted by a_f_d (Post 8247661)

In today's Goan Newspapers:
Micky Pachecho says all long-term tourists are on the 'doles' and don't have any money to spend.
A couple of other articles on the same topic in the Goan edition of TOI today - all mentioning a maximum stay of 90 days - where did that come from????

AndyD 8-(#

Originally Posted by Banyan (Post 8251906)

Mr Mickky should be made aware that many tourists are not on "doles" as you refers. Many have worked hard for 6 months in their own country and saved their hard earned cash to spend in Goa. Many retired tourists have also worked hard for their pensions for years and paid contributions to them. All these people spend lots of money in shops, shacks, restaurants, hotels and wherever.

Tourists on "doles" (job seekers) have to sign on every two weeks in the UK to obtain their "dole" and be actively looking for work. So they are hardly in Goa living on "dole". Government departments paying "doles" have recently had a major overhaul using outside agents who are very often interviewing claimants, so these tourists will hardly be in Goa for 5 or 6 months.

Mr Mickky needs to get his facts right and bring himself up to speed before he makes insulting comments and tars all tourists with the same bush!

Banyan.

Originally Posted by Goacrazy56 (Post 8251919)

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: here!!here!!!
GC;)

Originally Posted by wheatsheaf (Post 8251933)

A good PR effort is needed on behalf of Brit FNs to dispel these myths which frankly have some justification from the 1970s onwards and have been lent credibility with the Keeling facts.

Outside of this site, we should seek a local medium (newspaper, TV, advertising) that will paint a truer picture.

Originally Posted by Goacrazy56 (Post 8252012)

Although I object to having to justify the Brits to the likes of someone with brain the size of a pea,a wife beater and bandana wearing thug who is an embarrassment to Goa

I agree Wheatsheaf,any suggestions?
GC;)

Originally Posted by wheatsheaf (Post 8252261)

How about:

a) we form a BOAG. The British Overseas Association of Goa. A formal, non profit, apolitical, non charity, secular organisation, with a registered address in Goa and membership list and an elected body.
b) Inform all the newspapers, and other media of the BOAG existence.
c) Be seen publicly to be recognised as an association of Brit interests in Goa by the Brit HC and Consulate.
d) appoint a media representative who will maintain regular contact with and grow the relationship and understanding between the official Goan organisations and the Brits.
e) be a one stop shop for UK info otherwise difficult to access.
f) organise and hold cultural/social events giving local Goans and 'resident Brits and opportunity to grow understanding beyond the current "tourism oriented" status.


Apart from anything else, this will increase Brit access on the ground, and Haiti's current experience illustrates the need...and Goa will at some point require a Brit social contact point. With BOAG being a physical entity (not cyberspace) more social contact at an 'officially representative' apolitical would be a good public relations vehicle on the ground. This is severely lacking right now for the long termers.

Originally Posted by Banyan (Post 8251906)

Mr Mickky should be made aware that many tourists are not on "doles" as you refers. Many have worked hard for 6 months in their own country and saved their hard earned cash to spend in Goa. Many retired tourists have also worked hard for their pensions for years and paid contributions to them. All these people spend lots of money in shops, shacks, restaurants, hotels and wherever.

Tourists on "doles" (job seekers) have to sign on every two weeks in the UK to obtain their "dole" and be actively looking for work. So they are hardly in Goa living on "dole". Government departments paying "doles" have recently had a major overhaul using outside agents who are very often interviewing claimants, so these tourists will hardly be in Goa for 5 or 6 months.

Mr Mickky needs to get his facts right and bring himself up to speed before he makes insulting comments and tars all tourists with the same bush!

Banyan.