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Australia’s international border will finally reopen to tourists Source:dailymirror.lk Australia will reopen its borders to fully vaccinated tourists from February 21, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced, ending some of the world’s strictest and longest-running pandemic travel restrictions. “It’s almost two years since we took the decision to close the borders to Australia,” Morrison said during a media briefing on Monday. “If you’re double vaccinated, we look forward to welcoming you back to Australia.” Australia shut its borders in March 2020 to protect itself against a surging COVID-19 pandemic. For most of the time since then, Australians have been barred from leaving and only a handful of visitors have been granted exemptions to enter. The rules have split families, hammered the country’s large tourist industry and prompted sometimes acrimonious debates about Australia’s status as a modern, open and outward-looking nation. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said it “greatly welcomed” ...

Feb 8, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged COVID 19 pandemic, International Air Transport Association, Prime Minister Scott Morrison

HRM2 by Enfection – digital blueprint for human resource professionals Colombo-based marketing transformation company, Enfection, reaffirms its commitment to providing in-demand specialised tools through its human resources service, HRM2. The award-winning firm’s Human Resource Management (HRM) solution converges HRM and Marketing, providing a 360-degree blueprint on employer branding, recruitment, and retention – with solutions that help achieve both short and long-term goals so that organizations can realize their growth potential with the right people in place. The last few years have had a drastic impact on the role of HR, compounded further by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, with companies having to react rapidly to constantly evolving scenarios. However, with Sri Lanka tipped to be the new regional hub for both knowledge and employment, the demand for human resources is predicted to be back on the rise. ...

Jan 25, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged COVID 19 pandemic, regional PRCA SEA award

“THE BLUE, WHITE, & GOLD” – by Des Kelly Even as I write this, we are but a few hours away from marking the most important anniversary of a 100 year celebration of the BEST COLLEGE OF OLD (in Sri Lanka) proudly flying THE BLUE, WHITE, & GOLD Flag that every Peterite can claim to be their own, as far as an Alma-Mater is concerned By Des Kelly Editor-In-Chief eLanka ...

Jan 18, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged COVID 19 pandemic, Rev. Fr. Morris J. Le Goc, St Joseph’s College Colombo

The social responsibility of a professional-By Dr. Sarath Gamini De Silva Source:Island How would a professional well respected at home feel in such a hostile environment? Material benefits alone without job satisfaction cannot make a professional happy and content. I know many of my medical colleagues working abroad are eagerly waiting to return home at the earliest opportunity, if the situation here is conducive. (Motivational Speech Delivered at the Convocation of the Law Graduates of the University of Colombo on 19th December, 2021 at the BMICH.) I wholeheartedly congratulate the new graduates for completing your tertiary education and entering society as productive citizens. Notwithstanding your superior academic capabilities, it is indeed an achievement to have completed your tertiary education at troubled times like these, when education in general had come to a virtual standstill for the majority of the younger generation. I have no doubt that your graduation is long ...

Dec 24, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged COVID 19 pandemic, University of Colombo

Leading Singaporean edtech platform Tutopiya provides Sri Lankan tutors with global teaching opportunities Over 300 Sri Lankan tutors currently benefit from Tutopiya’s online tuition platform Significant advantage for Tutors to work from home by choosing flexible hours while earning above market rates With more than 90% of female tutors, Tutopiya provides work-life balance and financial independence by empowering women Tutopiya, a Singapore-based edtech platform, announced the official launch of its tutor recruitment drive in Sri Lanka. This drive comes at a time when online tuition is necessary amidst the pandemic and social distancing measures across the globe. Tutopiya works with a network of experienced tutors to bring online tuition to students at home. Tutopiya specialises in teaching international school students from grades 1-12 focusing on the IGCSE and A levels by Cambridge & Pearson Edexcel Examination Boards and the International Baccalaureate (IB). ...

Dec 5, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged COVID 19 pandemic, Tutopiya, Tutopiya CEO Nuha Ghouse

Speech: Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados at the Opening of the #COP26 World Leaders Summit The UN Climate Change Conference (COP 26) in Glasgow, United Kingdom is a crucial opportunity to achieve pivotal, transformational change in global climate policy and action. It is a credibility test for global efforts to address climate change and it is where Parties must make considerable progress to reach consensus on issues they have been discussing for several years. COP 26 comes against the background of widespread, rapid and intensifying climate change impacts, which are already impacting every region on Earth. Also, COP 26 comes against the background of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the urgent need to build back better for present future generations to ensure a safe future. The UNFCCC secretariat (UN Climate Change) is the United Nations entity tasked with supporting the global response to the threat of climate change. UNFCCC stands for ...

Nov 12, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged COVID 19 pandemic, Mia Mottley, The UN Climate Change Conference, UNFCCC

Daunting task for government amid sliding economy By Sunil Thenabadu The landslide resounding victory of the SLPP sweeping aside all opposing political parties in year 2020 like a “tsunami” would never have been even in the wildest dreams of any staunch supporter of the party. However the top-notch politicians prior to the postponed election knew well the pathetic situation our economy was in, was aware of a daunting task for any new government. Although the victory at the polls was a cake walk, astounding music to the ‘SLPP”, the new government which is burdened with an enormous intimidating state of affairs to place the system on track in the midst of a global recession and rising job losses. With negative growth predictions, no budget for the entire 2020, with negligible taxes figures with another hurdle is the climbing of tax issues in year 2021. So far, figures indicate at least half a million workers – directly and indirectly – have lost their jobs largely in ...

Nov 6, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, elanka Finance, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged amity, budget, Central Bank, coexistence, COVID 19 pandemic, economy, pluralism, public finance, SLPP, tolerance

Learning @ Home-BY RUWANTHI ABEYAKOON Source:Sundayobserver Education emergency is the most devastating matter Covid-19 pandemic brought about. UNICEF surveys confirm that over 190 countries closed schools in response to the health emergency. Reports suggest more than one billion children are at risk of falling behind due to school closures aimed at containing the spread of the virus. As a result, many countries turned to implementing distance learning programs on a wide-scale. Even though online education was not accepted by both teachers and parents with open minds at the beginning, online education was the best alternative that they could turn to. Despite challenges and setbacks, learning can continue through online platforms during the times of crisis. Fortunately, technology today offers a wide variety of methods to support distance education. Yet it should be decided what are the best combinations of interventions that are needed to transfer from paper-based approaches to online ...

Oct 19, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged COVID 19 pandemic, Department of Sociology, Professor Iresha M. Lakshman, University of Colombo

WEBXPAY partners Australian Government to empower Sri Lankan MSMEs with digital payments Focused on revitalisation of rural economies, promoting gender and social inclusion Targeting rural job creation, eradication of unemployment, improved standards of living Lower barriers to MSME participation in digital ecosystem, island-wide e-commerce proliferation Aims to empower more women to be financially independent entrepreneurs Commences research into impact of e-commerce on rural entrepreneurs, women-led businesses Leading online payment gateway, WEBXPAY announced a milestone partnership with Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to significantly expand access to digital payments for Sri Lankan Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). The DFAT Partnership for Recovery is part of a series aimed at promoting regional economic recovery. Leveraging WEBXPAY’s ground-breaking payment gateway and integrated e-commerce solutions, the initiative aims to empower MSMEs across the island to plug in and benefit from Sri Lanka’s burgeoning digital ecosystem, with a special emphasis on ...

Oct 17, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Australian Government, COVID 19 pandemic

SUNDAY CHOICE “The Covid-19 pandemic has changed our lives in dramatic—and often traumatic—ways. “Lockdown”, for instance, has become part of our everyday vocabulary in many cities and countries around the world, as restrictions on movements are imposed to curb the spread of the corona virus and living with these restrictions can be challenging. “The COVID-19 pandemic has served to divide some relationships with loved ones along the lines of vaccination. While in some cases there may be valid reasons for refraining from vaccination, such decisions have repercussions. Given the tensions that COVID-19 vaccination disagreements may cause, relationships may take more work to maintain. While vaccine hesitancy has decreased over time, many remain unvaccinated across the country. Tensions between those who have been vaccinated and those who remain unvaccinated have the potential to cause a rift in some friendships and relationships with family members. Unfortunately, these disagreements extend even beyond vaccine decisions, as many people ...

Oct 10, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged COVID 19 pandemic, SUNDAY CHOICE