Good News From Jayam April 15, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 15 items Ceylon Today – Daily Finance Today Rutnam Eyes USD 10M Revival for RanmiNitenna Tele – Cinema Park By Ishara Gamage -April 9, 2024 Renowned film director and Chairman of Asian Film Location Services Ltd. (established in 1980), Chandran Rutnam, plans to lease the now-defunct Ranminitenna Tele-Cinema Park in Hambantota with an initial investment of USD 10 million. Speaking to Finance Today, he said, “We, Asian Film Location Services Ltd are in the final stages of presenting the proposal to the Government. In the first phase alone, we could generate USD 25 million to USD 30 million annually by providing equipment and studio rentals, services, and experienced and talented technicians, significantly boosting the country’s foreign exchange reserves.” He mentioned that despite the ideological issues among the bureaucrats and the lack of vision through ignorance among state officials, he is determined to successfully ...
Good News From Jayam April 1, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Tourist Arrivals Top Half-a-Million Mark In a remarkable feat for Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, arrivals surpassed the half-a-million sparking optimism about meeting the ambitious target of 2.3 million visitors by the end of the year. “Sri Lanka could achieve the set target for 2024 or more, whilst earning over $4 billion by year-end,” Tourism Minister Harin Fernando, recalling that in 2023 the country surpassed the 500,000 mark only in May and in 2022 in September. Russia (13,699), India (13,492), Germany (8,547), the UK (7,245) and France (5,851) emerged as the top markets so far in March. The tourism earnings during the first two months have registered $687.5 million in tandem with the boost in arrivals. US, China Coming Together for IORA Although the United States and China are seen geopolitically battling over the control of the Indian Ocean, ...
Good News From Jayam March 15, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Happy International Women’s Day March 8, 2024 cientist Dr. Sarath Gunapala of La Crescenta, Ca. Invited to Witness Launch of Satellite in Cape Canaveral, Florida Top JPL (Jet Propulsion Lab) Scientist Dr. Sarath Gunapala and his team have been invited for the launch of an important satellite from Cape Canavarel Space Center in Florida. This event will occur within the next two weeks. He will be accompanied by his wife Vajira. The above photo shows Dr Gunapala being presented with Sri Lanka Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award by SLAASC Founder President Jayam Rutnam in 2003. This year, the Sri Lanka Foundation Awards ceremony will be held at the fabulous Grand Ballroom of the Universal Sheraton Hotel in Universal City, Ca. on Sunday, April 21st, 2024. J Med Supplies Expands with New Distribution Center in Buena Park, California J Med ...
Good News From Jayam – March 1, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Source : goodnewsfromjayam Tourism Sector Earns Record Rs.7 billion in 45 Days Amid a rejuvenated focus on revitalising Sri Lanka’s tourism industry, President Ranil Wickremesinghe embarked on an observation tour in Tangalle and Galle, underscoring the Government’s commitment to enhancing tourist facilities. President Wickremesinghe’s visit came in the backdrop of record earnings from tourism this year (45 days) alone, which amounted to Rs.7,000 million from 306,708 tourists. The tourism surge in Sri Lanka is evident from the unprecedented 106 percent year-on-year increase in tourist arrivals, with around 9,000 visitors daily. Key US Official Donald Lu Hails Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery as Greatest Comeback story US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu says SL is a different place a year on since crisis began. Praises SL as successful example of US administration’s Indo-Pacific ...
Good News From Jayam February 15, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Source : goodnewsfromjayam Manilal Fernando of Los Angeles, Ca. to be Honored with President’s Award – Sri Lanka Foundation – Founded in 1989, the Clarendon Foundation is Manilal Fernando’s passion. Under his leadership and with the generosity of donors, the Foundation has dedicated over five million dollars of monetary resources towards charitable work in Sri Lanka. With a focus on children, it provides 475,000 meals a year, helping 1,500 children daily, while also focusing on ongoing nutrition for children with cancer. The Clarendon Foundation has built school houses, funded multiple children’s homes, and provided homes for abused women, pregnant single mothers, and their babies. In addition to housing, basic nutrition, and education, they have provided training for disabled children and funded heart surgeries for infants. Sri Lanka Foundation International Presents International Awards 2024 Sunday April 21st, 2024 Book your ...
Good News From Jayam February 1, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Celebrating Thai Pongal in Kotahena Hindus turned up in their numbers to engage in religious observances at the Sivam Kovil Kotahena to celebrate Thai Pongal. Sri Lanka, an ideal place to invest in, President tells world community in Davos, Switzerland President Ranil Wickremesinghe left visited Davos, Switzerland to participate in the World Economic Forum. President Wickremesinghe had a special reason to join the World Economic Forum as Sri Lanka needs projects to move forward this year. Well-known businessmen and world superpowers from all over the globe attend this economic forum. This is a great place to explain to them about the investment opportunities in Sri Lanka. Hayleys Group sponsors 260 cataract surgeries through HelpAge Sri Lanka’s ‘Give the Gift of Sight’ initiative Hayleys Chairman and Chief Executive Mohan Pandithage presents a personalised surgery sponsorship card to a patient ...
Good News From Jayam January 1, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Christmas Decorations in Colombo Official Opening of the ”Colombo-Street-Lighting” Sri Lanka Tourism blitzed the city of Colombo this festive season by lighting up key streets and areas for a second consecutive year, following the success of last year. The month of December marks the start of the country’s peak tourist season, and the city light up project by Sri Lanka Tourism aims to add to the festivities and the overall holiday experience of visitors, as they enjoy a variety of events, sites, and the hospitality of Sri Lankans. Colombo Lights Up For Christmas ! Capturing Festive Magic – Christmas and New Year Celebrations 2023-24 – Colombo, Sri Lanka (Please click on arrow) Congratulations! Vijay Amritraj International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Since becoming a globally recognized name as an athlete in the 1970s and 1980s, Vijay Amritraj ...
Good News From Jayam December 15, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Christmas Wonderland and Carols in North Hollywood, Ca. The SLAASC’s Christmas Wonderland and Carols on December 9th, was a big hit with hundreds of Sri Lankans who came to North Hollywood, Ca. Guest of Honor was Lal Perera and his wife Praxid. Los Angeles Consul General Dr. Lalith Chandradasa was there. SLAASC President Niroshan Kahawatte and his Committee went out of their way to decorate the venue with thousands of lights and Christmas trees. They even had fake snow which fell on the guests. The highlight of the show was Sri Lankan kids, who sang Christmas carols. They had practiced for this event and they did a great job! Well done SLAASC. The event was televised in Sri Lanka. The MC’s were Keith Ranga and Medini Ratnayaka. DO GHAZAL Tea About the brand: Do Ghazal Tea ...
Good News From Jayam December 1, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items goodnewsfromjayam.com Miss Sri Lanka For Miss Universe 2023 Umanda Bamunuachchi Umanda Bamunuachchi was Sri Lanka’s entry to the Miss Universe Pageant held in El Salvador. The title was won by Miss Nicaragua with Miss Thailand being the first runner up and Miss Australia being the second runner up. Umanda is 21 years old born in Sri Lanka and lives in Paris, France. Chandler Moonesinghe Wins SLAM 2023, Golf in Palm Springs, Ca. Dayan Jayasekara 2023 senior champion with Chandler Moonesinghe SLAM champion 2023. Lalith Perera, low gross winner with SLAM champion Chandler. Chandler Moonesinghe won the SLAM Golf for 2023, with the lowest net score, at the annual two day tournament held November this year in Palm Springs, California. Lalith Perera of Sri Lanka Rugby fame, won the low Gross title. 48 Golfers of Sri Lankan origin and ...
Good News From Jayam November 15, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Aruni Boteju’s Ceylon International Film Festival Was a Tremendous Success – Nandasiri Jasentuliyana Nandi and Shanthi Jasentuliya, Aruni Boteju and SLAASC President Niroshan Kahawatte. “An unexpected journey and such a beautiful and wonderful experience. It was an great honor to receive both California State Legislature Certificate of recognition from State Assembly Greg Hart and Senator Monique Limone recognition and proclamation from Mayor Randy Rowse, City of Santa Barbara. Our humble gratitude for giving us this honor the strength and courage to be part of this wonderful community. We are proud to announce all winners and performers of the festival received the certifications from California State Legislature as well.” Aruni Boteju-Chairman, Ceylon International Film Festival The final night of the second annual Ceylon International Film Festival in Santa Barbara, California on October 28th, 2023. The historic Lobero Theater was the venue ...
