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    Good News From Jayam November 15, 2021 Pls Scroll Down  35 items     This issue of “Good News” is being sent out early, since Jayam will be on vacation for two weeks.   The Sri Lankan Smile   Outgoing US Ambassador Calls on President Rajapaksa President Gotabaya Rajapaksa thanked the United States for the support extended to Sri Lanka’s efforts to curtail the spread of Covid pandemic and for the vaccination program. He made these remarks when the outgoing American Ambassador Alaina B. Teplitz paid a farewell call at the Presidential Secretariat. He thanked Ambassador Teplitz for her efforts to advance bilateral ties and wished her well in her future endeavours. Ambassador Teplitz thanked the President and the Government of Sri Lanka for the cooperation extended to her during her tenure in Colombo.   ‘I Love Colombo’ Campaign at Colombo City Centre Colombo City Centre brings you the ...

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Good News From Jayam November 1, 2021                                 President Assures Constitutional Amendments President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday assured that action would be taken to amend the Constitution and introduce a new Electoral System to the people as promised. President Rajapaksa said corruption and fraud would not be tolerated and that all officials should work for the people by making a commitment in this regard. The Government will not offer any excuses but will forge ahead with its development and welfare drive, he added. President Rajapaksa was addressing a ceremony as the chief guest at the Sri Lanka Army’s 72nd Anniversary event at the Gajaba Regiment Headquarters in Saliyapura, Anuradhapura.   “Our Goal is One Million Chinese Tourists to Sri Lanka” Dr. Palitha Kohona Ambassador of Sri Lanka to China Dr. Palitha Kohona speaking at the Innovation ...

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Good News From Jayam October 15,                             Pls Scroll Dow                      35 items   Plans to Bring the Children’s World Closer to Them – President President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said plans are being implemented to bring the children’s world closer to them expeditiously. President Rajapaksa in his message to mark World Children’s Day which fell on October 1, said the restrictions imposed on the imagination of the entire generation of children and their world are many in the face of the current global pandemic. “The school classroom and the playground are still at a distance from our children. It has become a priority of the government to revive all those lost aspirations of the nation’s children in a secure manner. All our plans are being implemented to bring the ...

Oct 11, 2021 Posted by In Articles, Jayam Rutnam Tagged , , , , ,
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Celebratory Mass For Old Joe Mario Pieris in Los Angeles, Ca.   A celebratory Mass in Los Angeles, California on  Saturday, September 18th 2021  11:00am at St Bede’s Church, 215 Foothill Blvd, La Canada, CA 91011  The church has informed us that a face covering mask must be worn in Church at all times, for the safety and protection of all people regardless of the vaccination status, in accordance with mandates of the County of Los Angeles.   After the service, due to the County directives, instead of the planned gathering and the luncheon in the Church hall, all attendees will be provided with a take away package of short eats/iced coffee. We expect all Joes to be there.  OJAC   Mario Pieris (60) passed away peacefully in a Seattle, Washington hospital, on July 19th, 2021. Mario was one of the principal benefactors of the Old Joes’ Association and was an active ...

Sep 15, 2021 Posted by In Articles, Jayam Rutnam Tagged
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Good News From Jayam     September 15, 2021 Pls Scroll Down 35 items “We Will Never Forget” National Day of Remembrance September 11, 2021   President Congratulates Sri Lanka Cricket Team President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday congratulated the Sri Lanka cricket team for its performance in the series against South Africa which was played in Colombo.“A victorious comeback of Sri Lanka’s cricket team, scoring a series win against South Africa. Congrats and thanks to the team and coach for their commitment to a great performance that gave us so much to be proud of,” the President tweeted. Sri Lanka won the series against South Africa 2-1 and it was the first ODI series victory after 8 years. “What a gutsy performance and a massive victory for the new look Sri Lanka team! Brilliant to see the energy and enthusiasm of this young team. Congratulations to Dasun Shanaka and the entire ...

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Good News From Jayam – September 1, 2021 –  Reminder: piyali markalanda – lorraine liyanage – suntheralingam – isuru karunatillaka – virginia tehun   Sri Lanka Foundation’s Virtual Sri Lanka Day Watched by Thousands Worldwide President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Speech About Sri Lanka and Covid 19 (In Sinhala) Piyali Markalanda Daughter of Ananda and Kalyani Markalanda Beautiful Wedding at Golf Resort in Palos Verdes, Ca. (Photos by Moran Moran) Happy 21st Birthday Isuru Karunatillaka San Fernando Valley, Ca. (Photos by Moran Moran)   elanka.com.au (click above link) Jayam’s Choice “Bye Bye Love” by the Everly Brothers RIP to Don Everly who passed away on August 24th 2021 (Please click on arrow) Beautiful Mahogany Table and Chairs From Sri Lanka – For Sale in Los Angeles  Beautiful Solid Mahogany (hand carved) Round Dining Table with revolving center Lazy Susan and six carved chairs., Matching Mahogany Crockery Cabinet-all made in Sri Lanka and approx 40 ...

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Good News From Jayam – 15 August 2021 –  Reminder: birthdays – dr walter jayasinghe – terry herft – suzie amarilla – cricket niroshan kahawatte – dr roland silva   Happy 84th Birthday Dr Walter Jayasinghe August 17th, 2021 “Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Visionary” ENTREPRENEUR – Here with his wife Aeshea, Dr. Walter Jayasinghe celebrates his 84th birthday on August 17th. Known to some as Dr. Jay, Walter has excelled in his endeavors in Medicine and in business. We in the United States are fortunate to have him in our midst. He has single handedly put Sri Lanka on the map. With his able and beautiful wife Aeshea, they have given Sri Lankans in the United States a way to express pride of their Motherland. PHILANTHROPIST – At the SLMANA dance held at the fabulous Millenium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. Dr. Lareef Idroos of Kaiser Permanente Hollywood, presented Dr. Walter Jayasinghe ...

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CEYLONESE! by Jayam Rutnam (Written on a rainy day on October 25th, 2010) I was weened on LACTOGEN powdered milk when I was a baby, I was also given WOODWARDS GRIPE WATER, now I am in my teens.  Woke up this morning, I was sleeping on a mattress made by ARPICO. I listened to Reddifusion, because my GRUNDIG radio was broken.  Washed my face with RANI SANDALWOOD SOAP.  The servants wash in SUNLIGHT SOAP. Brushed my teeth with PEPSODENT.  Put BRYLCREAM and combed my hair. I put a dab of CUTICURA powder on my face. I put on my VELONA banian.  I wore my TULANE shirt since my BROADWAY shirt  was being dry cleaned at SITLANIS. I put on my BATA shoes.  I walked through the hall which was being polished with CARDINAL POLISH.  I then had a breakfast of toast with CHIVERS MARMALADE and another ...

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