Good News From Jayam November 15, 2025 Pls Scroll Down 35 items
Thanksgiving Day – November 27th
John Amirthiah’s “J Med Supply” Honored at Inc. 5000 Gala in Phoenix as one of America’s fastest growing companies
At a recent black-tie gala and cocktail reception held in Phoenix, AZ. J Med Supply was officially honored as one of the companies named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list—a recognition of the fastest-growing private businesses in the United States. J Med CEO, John Amirthah, accepted the award on behalf of the company, joined by members of the J Med team who have been instrumental in this journey. The event brought together a vibrant network of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders, offering a powerful reminder of the impact that purpose-driven growth can achieve.
In Loving Memory Indrani (Rutnam) Wye
Passed away on June 6th, 2025 “I’ll forever cherish the memories we made and the love we shared” Birthday remembrances on November 15th
Aruni Boteju’s 4th Annual Ceylon International Film Festival (CEYIFF) in Santa Barbara, Ca. (Photos by Moran Moran
Mover and shaker, Aruni Boteju Founder and Chairman of CEYIFF with sister Ruwani.
President Aruna Krishantha of the Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California presented “a token of appreciation” to Aruni Boteju, Founder of the Ceylon International Film Festival (CEYIFF), in recognition of her hard work and dedication. This honor stands as a testament to how deeply her efforts have impacted and inspired the community.
CEYIFF Chairman Aruni Boteju speaks.
Sri Lankan movie producer/director Sumedha Jayasena.
TSt Joseph Hospital in Negombo For Children and Adults
www.utravel.com
Tourism arrivals to Sri Lanka cross 1.9 million strong start to November boosts optimism for record year
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has crossed the 1.9 million visitor milestone so far in 2025, with over 32,000 tourists arriving in the first five days of November, signalling a robust lead-up to the winter travel season and renewed confidence in the island’s recovery as a premier destination.
During the corresponding period in 2024, the country had welcomed 1.65 million visitors. The average daily arrivals in the first days of November stood at 6,563, up from 6,124 in the same period in 2024.
If you are visiting Sri Lanka during the Christmas Season, you must not miss the New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance at the Colombo Hilton (organized by Upul Dharmadasa)
Niro World Cruises www.niroworldcruises.com (Please click on arrow)
Empowering Down South and the Central Highlands
Sri Lanka’s digital economy development needs to enter the next stage to focus on bringing fintech services to the underdeveloped Down South coastal belt and the Central Highlands region of Ella. The two destinations welcome numerous international tourists monthly but their economies still operate mainly on cash transactions which results in operational problems and money loss and unnecessary foreign currency depletion. The local economy of Mirissa to Ella operates through small cafes and homestays and surf schools and transport services. Tourists from all over the world visit these microbusinesses to experience genuine local culture but most of them function without accepting digital payments.
Sri Lankan delegation strengthens trade and sector partnerships on Canada mission
A delegation of Sri Lankan businesses, is in Canada, exploring opportunities in investment and partnerships in education, agriculture, information technology and tourism.
The delegation is led by, Sri Lanka–Canada Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce President M.H.K.M. Hameez. Prior to departing, members met with Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunnetti, who expressed his support for the mission acknowledging it as part of a broader effort to connect Sri Lankan enterprises with international partners and bring home new opportunities for growth.
Business Portraits by Prishan Pandithage
Dr Yasantha Rajakarunayake interviewed by Sajee Pe on FINN TV in Los Angeles
Jayam’s Choice The Beach Boys “Good Vibrations” (Please click on arrow)
Sri Lankan sprinter Fathima Shafiya Yamick Returns South Asian Athletic Championship in India
Sri Lankan sprinter Fathima Shafiya Yamick received a grand welcome in her hometown in Kandy following her historic performance at the 2025 South Asian Athletics Championship in Ranchi, India. Yamick, 26, made history by winning gold in the women’s 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay events, setting new championship records in all three. She clocked 11.53 seconds in the 100m, 23.58 seconds in the 200m, and anchored the relay team to a 44.70-second finish—marking one of the most outstanding individual performances by a Sri Lankan athlete at the regional meet.
Mangala Jayakody and family visited friends Arosha and Isu in Santa Barbara, Ca.
