THE HON ALEX HAWKE MP MINISTER FOR IMMIGRATION, CITIZENSHIP, MIGRANT SERVICES AND MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS MESSAGE FOR SINHALESE AND TAMIL NEW YEAR To all Australians who are celebrating the Sinhalese and Tamil New Year, I send my warmest wishes for the year ahead. The arrival of a New Year symbolises a new beginning. As you begin to prepare yourselves and your households for the upcoming celebrations, I hope you take this time to reflect on the past year and welcome in the New Year and the hope and opportunities it will bring. With everyday life in Australia gradually returning to normal, I am so pleased that you can look forward to celebrating cherished events and traditional festivals such as this, with your families and community again. The Sinhalese and Tamil communities have made significant contributions to our nation, particularly in supporting those in need throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Australia is honoured ...
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Jaffna: 346 out of 567 shops allowed to reopen from yesterday after 19-day closure- By Dinasena Ratugamage Source:Island Most shops at the Jaffna market were reopened for business yesterday (08) havingbeen closed for 19 days due to COVID-19. The Jaffna District Anti COVID-19 Committee decided on Wednesday that only shops free from coronavirus infections would be allowed to open. Out of 567 shops 346 were allowed to reopen today. ...
“SLOW BOAT TO CHINA” – By Des Kelly Chris. Lawton O.A.M., (Order of Australia Medal), and ex-Royal Ceylon Navy Officer (O.R.Cy.N), has just sent me, O.A.M., (Ordinary Australian Man), this most interesting, yet accidental account of how (perhaps), Covid 19 came about. Nobody seems to be sure about this, so instead of taking a plane to this great Land, when Covid permits, I have decided that (hopefully), with the authentic medal winner, Christopher, we could take a slow boat to China, to (perhaps), solve the problem. Enough said. Thank you Chris Lawton, for something that will help to take our minds off everything that is happening in England at the moment. Seriously, here’s hoping that this Pandemic that still keeps marching along, will ultimately be given the order to HALT !!. Desmond ...
COVID – 19: A WORLD CLASS PANEL TO INFORM YOU ABOUT WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW! Register Now We are providing the community with knowledgeable resources to learn more and give you the opportunity to ask your own questions. Register Now for our Medical Zoom Webinar Saturday, April 24, 2021 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (PST) 9:00pm-11:00PM (EST) Sunday, April 25, 2021 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM (SRI LANKA) 1:00PM-3:00PM (AUSTRALIA) 10:00AM-12:00PM (HONG KONG) 3:00AM-5:00AM (UNITED KINGDOM) R E G I S T E R NOW Questions? Here are our points of contact Keshini Wijegoonaratna 213-400-7705 keshini@srilankafoundation.org STAY TUNED!! Webinar Coming Up Hosted By Sri Lanka Foundation International in Collaboration with Highly Qualified Medical Professionals Across the Globe! “Scientific Session on COVID-19, What We Know Now” Information of the SPEAKERS. Dr Paul Holtom, MD from US Professor of Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine, USC USC Keck School of Medicine Dr Malik Sriyal ...
Apr 10, 2021
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Giving everyone a fair shot-David Amaglobeli Source:Dailynews The COVID-19 pandemic is intensifying the vicious circle of inequality. To break this pattern and give everyone a fair shot at prosperity, governments need to improve access to basic public services—such as health care (including vaccination) and education—and strengthen redistributive policies. For most countries, this would require raising additional revenue and improving the efficiency of spending. These reforms must be complemented by greater transparency and accountability, which can help increase overall trust in government and contribute to more cohesive societies. ...
CDC director says data ‘suggests that vaccinated people do not carry the virus’ Source:-businessinsider Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky is touting new CDC data that suggests people who have been fully vaccinated almost never carry COVID-19. During an MSNBC interview with Rachel Maddow on Monday, Walensky said: “Our data from the CDC today suggests that vaccinated people do not carry the virus, don’t get sick, and that it’s not just in the clinical trials, but it’s also in real-world data.” Fully vaccinated people almost never test positive for COVID-19 Walensky was referring to a new CDC study of nearly 4,000 front-line workers, some vaccinated and some not, who tested themselves weekly for COVID-19 infections between December and March. Among fully vaccinated people in the study, there were only three “break-through” COVID-19 infections detected. In stark contrast, unvaccinated participants in the study logged 161 COVID-19 cases. In other words, two shots of ...
Misinformation and truths about Coronavirus (COVID-19) [SEC=UNOFFICIAL] COVID-19 vaccine misinformation MISINFORMATION: COVID-19 vaccines are dangerous and have had serious adverse effects in recipients overseas. FACT: The Therapeutic Goods Administration approves vaccines for use in Australia. All vaccines are thoroughly tested for safety before they are approved for use in Australia. This includes careful analysis of clinical trial data, ingredients, chemistry, manufacturing and other factors. Information on COVID-19 vaccines can be found on the TGA’s website at https://www.tga.gov.au/covid-19-vaccines In addition to assessing every batch of COVID-19 vaccines, the Therapeutic Goods Administration monitors vaccines for safety after they are supplied in Australia. The Australian Government is also closely monitoring immunisation programs overseas, including in the UK, Germany and Norway. Together, this information will help to ensure that Australians have access to a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. If you do experience a side effect from a vaccine, seek assistance from a health ...
Five million Australians to receive $500 COVID-19 payment-by Kathy Skantzos A group of Aussies are eligible to receive two $250 cash handouts as a COVID-19 stimulus, but there’s a looming deadline you need to know. Source:News About 5.1 million Australians can expect to receive two $250 payments under a Bill passed through parliament on Wednesday. Those eligible for the handout include aged and disability pensioners, veterans, people on carer payments and family tax benefit recipients. Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) holders and pensioner concession cardholders are also eligible. ...
Sri Lankan infection rate heading towards 100,000; Quo Vadis COVID 19? By Raj Gonsalkorale The Latin phrase Quo Vadis denotes an episode from the life of Saint Peter, as told in the New Testament Apocrypha and the ‘Golden Legend’. Peter fled from Rome during the persecution of Christians under the emperor Nero; as he was travelling along the Appian Way he met Christ in a vision. Astonished, he asked ‘Domine quo vadis?’ (‘Lord, where are you going?’). Christ replied that he was going to Rome to be crucified a second time. Peter then realised that his departure from the city was cowardly and returned to face whatever persecutions might befall him. www.nationalgallery.org.uk The phrase “Quo Vadis” or where are you going or in Sinhala “Koheda Yanne?” seems to have similarities to the COVID pandemic in Sri Lanka. Does the country and those governing it know which direction it is ...
Feb 16, 2021
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Sri Lanka – An Emerging Economy in South Asia By Abdul Raheem, Consul Commercial, SLCG/Sydney Sri Lanka has always enjoyed the benefit of its strategic location, being at the crossroads of the major global shipping lanes and the fast growing economies. Sri Lanka is at the epicentre of a substantial portion of the next 20 years’ of world economic growth. While the investment opportunities in various sectors are open, Sri Lanka has also put in place high-quality infrastructure to facilitate investment in the areas of specific investor interest. Moreover, specific investment zones, in the form of a mega industrial zone linked to the Hambantota port, the Colombo International Financial City (660 acres of reclaimed land, adjacent to the Colombo port), and specific new industrial parks targeting agricultural, manufacturing and IT exports represent the necessary backbone infrastructure for high-return generating investment projects. On IT/BPM sector, Sri Lanka continues to build ...
Feb 16, 2021
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