Oct 23 – Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) will hold a joint meeting with Fontainhas residents and key government departments, including Tourism, Police, Traffic etc to discuss solutions for the issues arising from over-tourism. CCP Mayor Rohit Monserrate stated that the meeting aims to provide relief to residents of Goa’s iconic Latin quarters who are facing harassment by tourists. The Mayor also assured that the ‘Festa do Povo’ music and culinary festival will be canceled if residents oppose it. Minister and Local MLA Babush Monserrate had recently visited the area following complaints.
