Monthly Archives: May 2016

Over 200 lifeguards go on strike in Goa

Posted on May 20, 2016 by crtgoa9020

Yet another false assurance from the government. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Over-200-lifeguards-go-on-strike-in-Goa/articleshow/52360641.cms Over 200 lifeguards in Goa went on strike on Friday as government failed to keep its promise to revise their salaries as assured to them earlier this year. The three-day strike, which … Continue reading →

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Tariff hikes in peak season no saving grace for hotels –

Posted on May 19, 2016 by crtgoa9020

http://englishnews.thegoan.net/story.php?id=17361  Most hoteliers expect this trend to continue even in future as double digit growth in tariff per year seems like a thing of past.    Tourism stakeholders informed that hotels that were trying to make a killing by sharply … Continue reading →

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Contract-over-but-beach-cleaning-contractors-continue

Posted on May 19, 2016 by crtgoa9020

Despite protests from many quarters about the beach cleaning contract being a scam…the government continues to work with them ! http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Contract-over-but-beach-cleaning-contractors-continue/articleshow/52314521.cms Tourism department allowed beach cleaning contractors, Ram Cleaners and Developers Pvt Ltd , and M/s Bhumika Clear Tech Services, … Continue reading →

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Goa handicrafts uses wheel power to bridge gap between tourists, artisans

Posted on May 19, 2016 by crtgoa9020

“The government needs to also look into the quality of these Goan handicrafts a bit of quality check would help promote our handicrafts“ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-handicrafts-uses-wheel-power-to-bridge-gap-between-tourists-artisans/articleshow/52333523.cms Products made by Goa’s talented artisans and craftsmen will be within arm’s reach for tourists visiting … Continue reading →

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Tar balls surface at Cansaulim

Posted on May 19, 2016 by crtgoa9020

“The authorities are turning a blind eye… This seems to be an annual phenomena destroying our coast !” http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Tar-balls-surface-at-Cansaulim/articleshow/52333554.cms The choppy sea conditions have delivered another seasonal horror. Tar balls have surfaced in some coastal areas, especially Velsao, Cansaulim, Arossim … Continue reading →

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Goa ranked 9th in foreign tourists arrivals for April

Posted on May 19, 2016 by crtgoa9020

http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=20678&boxid=14338511&uid=&dat=5/19/2016  

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