Seniors- Open -Day organized by the Sri Lanka Association of NSW,Australia (Video by Dr Harold Gunatillake) This is a monthly event organized by the Association to show gratitude for the Senior Sri Lankans’ for their services rendered in the past. This current event was on 4th April, at the Leisure Centre in Pennant Hills, and filmed by Dr Harold Gunatillake- Please share and enjoy- 9 minutes of fun. ...
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SRI LANKA NEWS IN BRIEF (MARCH 2018) – Compiled by Victor Melder Direct Investment (FDI) into Sri Lanka has grown to over 1.63 billion US dollars in 2017, doubling the 802 million dollars achieved in the previous year. The Board of Investment (BOI) reported that 1.63 billion dollars achieved in 2017 is the highest ever surpassing the 1.61 billion dollars in 2014, with significant growth across key sectors. “The strong growth is a direct consequence of the Government’s reorientation of economic policy towards investment and export driven growth, rather than debt-funded public infrastructure spending,” the BOI said. Among the highest growth sectors were export-oriented Manufacturing (+27%), Services which includes Tourism and IT (+50%) and Infrastructure (+190%). The highest FDI came from China, followed by Hong Kong, India and Singapore. The BOI, under the Ministry of Development Strategies and International Trade, is the first point of contact for foreign investors into ...
Apr 2, 2018
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Anna-Marie Ondaatje ready to create history in Gold Coast – By Michelle Tissera Source: Sunday Times (Sri Lanka) She is seventeen years old and on the cusp of making history. Anna-Marie Suzanne Quint Ondaatje is a senior international level rhythmic gymnast. She holds the enviable distinction of being the first woman gymnast to represent Sri Lanka, which will also be making its debut in rhythmic gymnastics, at the 2018 Commonwealth Games to be held on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, from April 4 to 15. In a sport where most gymnasts begin their training as flexible tots as early as four years, Anna-Marie was nine when she made her foray into this extremely competitive field. Initially drawn to artistic gymnastics, it was her father who encouraged her passion for dance but convinced her to pursue rhythmic gymnastics instead, because he considered it to be more feminine. Artistic gymnastics focuses ...
“FAIR-GO, AUSTRALIA” by Des Kelly A favourite Aussie-Phrase, meaning simply to overlook mistakes of sometimes erroneous “mates” who may, at one time or another, do something wrong or silly, in the eyes of those around him/her. “Fair-go, mate”is the typical statement, one has got to know, especially us, migrants, as a “pleasing-phrase”used by Aussies everywhere. With regard to the most recent Cricket Fiasco, I would now like to say “UNFAIR-GO, AUSTRALIA”. Before I go, taking sides, I would like to inform all my readers, that I nearly stopped “barracking” for Australian Cricket Teams of recent years, totally, because of their “attitude” on the field. To me, they seemed to “go out there” with only one thing uppermost in their minds, and that was to WIN the game, no matter, at what cost. A silly, foolish, thing to do, considering the fact that there are so many other superb cricket teams ...
Gary and Dalrene win Gold – Story by Marie Pietersz | Photographs courtesy of the family Gary Joseph and Dalrene Sharelle (nee Achilles) Pompeus celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary with a grand party at the Melrose Reception Centre, Airport West, on Sunday, 11 March 2018. A thanksgiving ceremony preceded the celebrations and was presided over by celebrant Deacon Pou’kesi Vaka’uta. It included a blessing of rings and thanksgiving prayers led by the five grandchildren and god-daughter, Jeanine Pompeus, one of three god-children present. Dalrene was very excited as she described how Gary and she had waited so long for this special day and a further declaration of their love for each other. Special moments of the evening that moved her included the rendition of the love song, I found lasting love, by Sal Mineo, sung to her by Gary, the speeches by her grandchildren and the specially choreographed dance performed for them by three of the grandsons. The 165 guests were ...
Apr 1, 2018
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Oh it’s crying time again ….. Tears will not wipe out Cricket Australia’s woes – An opinion by Aubrey Joachim The Musketeers have spoken. The first was heartbroken that his hard earned spot in the Australian national team was given away free to another player. The (former) skipper was saddened over the effect his lack of leadership and undisciplined weakness had on his ‘old man’ and mum, and the last and most truant musketeer was sincerely apologetic to his wife and two daughters. Of course there was the token ‘written-for-them’ apology to Australian cricket fans, the cricketing world, kids and so on. However, the genuineness of their remorse must be judged by carefully observing the point during each of those apologies when their voices choked and the flood of tears gushed. Were those tears for us the cricket fans, the gentleman’s game, the Australian nation or for their personal considerations? ...
David Warner Breaks down in tears admits he let Australia down at PRESS Conference Inside the lavish homes of David Warner which he stands to LOSE after cricket scandal Inside the lavish homes David Warner stands to LOSE: Cricketer’s $10MILLION property empire at risk as he prepares for financial crisis amid Australia’s shameful ball-tampering scandal ...
Mar 31, 2018
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“GOOD FRIDAY” by Des Kelly I write this in dedication to Jesus of Nazareth, the son of a Carpenter, Joseph, & a Mother, Mary, Immaculate, also known to all Christians as the “Virgin Mary”, around 2000 years ago. Jesus, a Nazarine, was, is, and always will be known as the Son of God, except, of course, to the atheist who does not believe in any God, but this writer, unworthy, though I am, have always believed that, in two simple words, “God Is”. I am a Roman Catholic, only by name, perhaps, but still, when I have needed HIS help, HE has never disappointed me, because I talk with HIM, and beg God to, not only help me, but others who also need this Divine God Almighty to assist them as they go through life. Anyway, this is my personal dedication to Jesus, the Man, who lived for just 33 ...
Mar 30, 2018
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Between sandpaper and a hard place. Cricket Australia’s sad plight – An opinion by Aubrey Joachim ‘After all cricket is just a game’, ‘They are young men who made a mistake’, ‘he’s a decent young man’ ….. these idioms are flowing thick and fast from some ex-cricketers, media commentators and sections of the Australian community who are aghast at the apparent severity of the sanctions being ‘offered’ to the three musketeers. But what is not realised is that sports is not ‘just a game’ anymore. It is big business with wide ramifications across a whole spectrum of society. Cricket itself is a business, it is financially propped up by other businesses to the tune of billions, creates thousands of jobs directly and indirectly. Therefore, the fate of the three truant musketeers was not just in the hands of their employer – Cricket Australia (CA) – alone but influenced by a ...
Mar 29, 2018
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The FTA with Singapore and what it means for Sri Lanka – By Prof. Arusha Cooray President Maithripala Sirisena and Singapore Prime Minister Minister Lee Hsien Loong watch as Development Strategies and International Trade Minister Malik Samarawickrama and Singapore’s Trade and Industry Minister S. Iswaran sign the free trade agreement between the two countries Sri Lanka and Singapore signed the Sri Lanka-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (SLSFTA) on 23 January. This is a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement which covers goods, services, e-commerce, telecommunications, foreign direct investment, intellectual property and public procurement. Under the SLSFTA, Sri Lanka will progressively dismantle tariffs on 80% of Singapore’s exports over the next 15 years. This agreement is a significant step forward towards establishing stronger economic and politicalties between the two nations. Prof. Arusha Cooray In 2017, Sri Lanka’s bilateral trade with Singapore was valued at $2.7 billion, accounting for approximately 2.5% of GDP, while Singapore’s ...
Mar 29, 2018
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