SRI LANKA NEWS IN BRIEF – JUNE 2018 – Compiled by Victor Melder Consultant, Medical Nutritionist, Medical Research Institute Dr. Renuka Jayatissa addressing a forum recently said the serious repercussions of low local milk consumption, compounded by low production resulting in insufficient quantum to meet demand, resulted in alarming health issues. Malnutrition, in pregnant women, as a result of not consuming sufficient milk during pregnancy was the primary cause of stunting. Although breast feeding infants was recommended, because of low milk consumption they depended on milk substitutes, which, she said, was not the alternative to breast feeding. ‘Fresh milk consumption was essential to build energy and sustain healthy growth. Milk consumption per person should be at least one glass per day. Additionally, yoghurt, cheese, butter, were all essential dietary ingredients that were in short supply, she explained. President, All Island Dairy Association Nishantha Jayasooriya said at this seminar titled ‘Challenges ...
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GREGORY PECK & “PEYAWA” – By Victor Melder In 1953 my father, Randolph (Rando) Melder, was stationed as Driver, CGR in Kadugannawa. We occupied a ‘Railway Bungalow’, besides the rail tracks bordering the Kadugannawa – Pothupitiya Road. A rail gate was situated by our home too. In early 1954 the movie “Purple Plain” was on location in Sri Lanka and much of the filming was done at Kadugannawa, at the outskirts of the town, on the Colombo – Kandy Road (Peradeniya end). An entire Burmese village was recreated in an area of a fallow paddy field. It was fascinating watching the village come up, with the local villagers supply plants, timber etc, all for a fee. I had finished my schooling and at 18 years of age, was on the lookout for employment and had plenty of time to myself. Gregory Peck, who played the main role in the movie, ...
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SRI LANKA NEWS IN BRIEF (MAY 2018) – Compiled by Victor Melder Colombo CPI continued to ease, settling below 4%, thanks to the continued moderation in food prices, which grew at its slowest in the past two years. Food prices eased on a sequential basis as well, led by vegetables, sea fish, onions and coconut. Non-food prices on the other hand, showed mild signs of pick up after easing for six continuous months. ‘Alcohol and beverage’, health, transport and recreation index picked up both on an annual and sequential basis, while that of ‘clothing and footwear’ eased. Core inflation mirrored this mild pick-up. Recent trends of moderation in food prices along with the statistical impact of last year’s high base is expected to keep inflation within the central bank’s target range of 4-6%. We forecast inflation to average 4.3% in 2018. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka in its April ...
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SRI LANKA NEWS IN BRIEF (APRIL 2018) – Compiled by Victor Melder The wreck of one of the famous ships of Her Majesty’s Naval Service – ‘SS Sagaing’, which sank in the Trincomalee harbour during the World War II, has been refloated after 75 years by a team of divers of the Sri Lanka Navy, making a landmark turning point in the field of diving and salvage. This 138m long Passenger cum Cargo Ship launched in December 24, 1924 was hit by Japanese carrier aircraft bomber attacks, whilst at anchorage in the Trincomalee harbour on April 9, 1942. the vessel was subsequently abandoned due to a raging fire onboard. On August 24, 1943, the damaged ship had been sunk to ...
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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 ...
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SRI LANKA NEWS IN BRIEF (FEBRUARY 2018) Compiled by Victor Melder Lanka’s 2017 apparel performance has matched the recent forecast made by the Minister of Industry and Commerce-even exceeding a little. “We expect that the final total apparel exports for entire 2017 would clearly exceed the exports of 2016, and expect it to be in the range of $ 4.7 billion” forecast the Minister of industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen on January 16. Minister Bathiudeen was addressing the launch event of an Apparel Industry Suppliers Exhibition in Colombo. Apparel export revenue data issue by both Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) and Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA) confirmed Minister Bathiudeen’s forecast. According to these latest data, the total Sri Lankan apparel exports for Y2017 was US $ 4.818 Bn (an increase of 3.06% from 2016’s $4.67 Bn). This is the highest annual export revenue to be recorded for Lankan apparels. ...
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Mulbury – Melbourne Business Awards Winners / Upcoming Sydney Markeys & MIFGS / Custom Framing Winners of the Melbourne Business Awards! Late December, Mulbury, (unexpectedly) won the 2017 Melbourne Business of the Year! We’re not normally people for self-praise but we are very honoured to win this prestigous award. A big thankyou to the Kingston City Council for the nomination and of course the Melbourne Business Awards Association for recognising the efforts of many local businesses. MULBURY FRAMES AVAILABLE @ SYDNEY MARKETS We’ll be returning to the Kirribilli Art & Design Market on Sunday, March 11th. Please keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram pages for more announcements as we will be selling at various markets throughout 2018. 2018 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW For our 21st year in a row, Mulbury will be returning to the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show from Wednesday, March 21st ...
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SRI LANKA NEWS IN BRIEF (JANUARY 2018) Compiled by Victor Melder It has been estimated that four kilos of heroin are consumed daily by 45,000 addicts in Sri Lanka. Dangerous Drugs Control Board (DDCB) Chairman Prof. Ravindra Fernando made this revelation during a media conference at the DDCB auditorium. Prof. Fernando said the addicts consumed an estimated 1,478 kilos of heroin annually. Heroin is mostly smuggled into the country in Indian and Pakistani fishing vessels. Cannabis is illegally grown in an estimated 500 ha in the Eastern, Uva and Southern provinces of Sri Lanka, according to the DDCB. Prof. Fernando said a special programme to eradicate drug menace by 2020 was being formulated by the government with the cooperation of the police, DDCB, the Excise Department, the Department of Prisons, the Sri Lanka Customs, the Coastal Protection Authority and the armed forces. (Daily Island, 2.1.2018) The National Hospital said there ...
VICTOR MELDER SRI LANKA LIBRARY 7, Benambra Street, Broadmeadows, Vic 3047, Australia. Telephone + 61 3 9309 4040 E-mail < melder.rjvm1935@bigpond.com > Web Site < www.vmsl-library.com > THOSE WISHING TO DONATE BOOKS & OTHER PUBLICATIONS TO THIS LIBRARY, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT ABOVE ADDRESS, BY EMAIL OR TELEPHONE. Thank You. ACQUISITIONS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2017 NEWSLETTERS. 1. ‘Silverscene’ -, Newsletter of the Silver Fawn Club Inc, Qld, Nov/Dec 2017. 2. Newsletter – Burgher Association (Australia) Inc, Summer 2017 edition. 3. ‘The Vine’, Evergreen’s Newsletter, December 2017. 4. ‘The Old Aloysian’, Journal of The Old Aloysians Sports Club (Australia) Inc, December 2017. OTHERS 1. ‘Railway Development and a Viable Alternative to the Central Expressway Connection to Kandy’ – Panel Discussion, Institute of Engineers, Sri Lanka, November 2, 2017. 2. Ocean Currents – Climate of Sri Lanka, Study, University of Moratuwa. 3. Fr Dilan – Log Book of Charitable Works ...
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VICTOR MELDER SRI LANKA LIBRARY – ACQUISITIONS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2017 7, Benambra Street, Broadmeadows, Vic 3047, Australia. Telephone + 61 3 9309 4040 E-mail < melder.rjvm1935@bigpond.com > Web Site < www.vmsl-library.com > THOSE WISHING TO DONATE BOOKS & OTHER PUBLICATIONS TO THIS LIBRARY, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT ABOVE ADDRESS, BY EMAIL OR TELEPHONE. Thank You. ACQUISITIONS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2017 BOOKS Supplement to the Sapumal Foundation Collection – Rohan de Soysa, additional notes by Neville Weereratne, 2017 (Donated by Neville Weereratne, Hughesdale, Vic) Ceylon by S.A.Pakeman, 1964 Guide to the Collections of the Colombo Museum, Part 1, Archaeology and Ethnology, 1912. Chinaman by Shehan Karunatilaka, 2012. Edge of Nowhere by Nalini de Sielvie, 2004. Serendib, Isle of Dreams by Nalini de Sielvie, 1998 National Parks of Ceylon, A Guide by Lyn De Alwis, 1969. The Flower Boy by Karen Roberts, 1999. Once Upon ...
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