Good News From Jayam May 1, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Source : goodnewsfromjayam Jayam Rutnam Hospitalized with Pneumonia in Los Angeles Good News is, his condition is improving! (Thanks Dr. Lakshman Makandura for insisting on calling 911) Sri Lankan Australians Reunite in Melbourne A photograph of a recent reunion lunch in Melbourne, where the large group present included old mates from STC, Trinity and Royal, many from the rugby and planting fraternities. Standing – Jarit De Mel, Thiru Saravanamuttu, Peter Christoffelsz, Derek Cameron, Rohan Dambawinna, Brian Lieversz, Ari Saravanamuttu, Noel Brohier, Roger D’Silva, Prasada Wjesuriya, Ralph D’Silva (hidden behind), David Varney, Brian Paulusz, Felix Gooneratne, Barney Reid, Darrel Lieversz, Sarath de Mel, Sanjeeva Wijesinghe, Glen Van Langenberg, Bandu Molligoda, Alan Gunasekera, Peter Schoorman, Odath Weerasighe, Nigel De Kretzer, Gavin Rodie. Seated – John Rodie, Arasu Saravanamuttu, Bumpy Jayasekera, Selva Kanagasabai, Robin Daniels, Berram Daniels, Christopher Dias. Wathsala’s Book “What Happened ...
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Good News From Jayam April 15, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 15 items Ceylon Today – Daily Finance Today Rutnam Eyes USD 10M Revival for RanmiNitenna Tele – Cinema Park By Ishara Gamage -April 9, 2024 Renowned film director and Chairman of Asian Film Location Services Ltd. (established in 1980), Chandran Rutnam, plans to lease the now-defunct Ranminitenna Tele-Cinema Park in Hambantota with an initial investment of USD 10 million. Speaking to Finance Today, he said, “We, Asian Film Location Services Ltd are in the final stages of presenting the proposal to the Government. In the first phase alone, we could generate USD 25 million to USD 30 million annually by providing equipment and studio rentals, services, and experienced and talented technicians, significantly boosting the country’s foreign exchange reserves.” He mentioned that despite the ideological issues among the bureaucrats and the lack of vision through ignorance among state officials, he is determined to successfully ...
Apr 13, 2024
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Good News From Jayam April 1, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Tourist Arrivals Top Half-a-Million Mark In a remarkable feat for Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, arrivals surpassed the half-a-million sparking optimism about meeting the ambitious target of 2.3 million visitors by the end of the year. “Sri Lanka could achieve the set target for 2024 or more, whilst earning over $4 billion by year-end,” Tourism Minister Harin Fernando, recalling that in 2023 the country surpassed the 500,000 mark only in May and in 2022 in September. Russia (13,699), India (13,492), Germany (8,547), the UK (7,245) and France (5,851) emerged as the top markets so far in March. The tourism earnings during the first two months have registered $687.5 million in tandem with the boost in arrivals. US, China Coming Together for IORA Although the United States and China are seen geopolitically battling over the control of the Indian Ocean, ...
Good News From Jayam – March 1, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Source : goodnewsfromjayam Tourism Sector Earns Record Rs.7 billion in 45 Days Amid a rejuvenated focus on revitalising Sri Lanka’s tourism industry, President Ranil Wickremesinghe embarked on an observation tour in Tangalle and Galle, underscoring the Government’s commitment to enhancing tourist facilities. President Wickremesinghe’s visit came in the backdrop of record earnings from tourism this year (45 days) alone, which amounted to Rs.7,000 million from 306,708 tourists. The tourism surge in Sri Lanka is evident from the unprecedented 106 percent year-on-year increase in tourist arrivals, with around 9,000 visitors daily. Key US Official Donald Lu Hails Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery as Greatest Comeback story US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu says SL is a different place a year on since crisis began. Praises SL as successful example of US administration’s Indo-Pacific ...
Feb 25, 2024
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Good News From Jayam February 15, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Source : goodnewsfromjayam Manilal Fernando of Los Angeles, Ca. to be Honored with President’s Award – Sri Lanka Foundation – Founded in 1989, the Clarendon Foundation is Manilal Fernando’s passion. Under his leadership and with the generosity of donors, the Foundation has dedicated over five million dollars of monetary resources towards charitable work in Sri Lanka. With a focus on children, it provides 475,000 meals a year, helping 1,500 children daily, while also focusing on ongoing nutrition for children with cancer. The Clarendon Foundation has built school houses, funded multiple children’s homes, and provided homes for abused women, pregnant single mothers, and their babies. In addition to housing, basic nutrition, and education, they have provided training for disabled children and funded heart surgeries for infants. Sri Lanka Foundation International Presents International Awards 2024 Sunday April 21st, 2024 Book your ...
Feb 10, 2024
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Good News From Jayam February 1, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Celebrating Thai Pongal in Kotahena Hindus turned up in their numbers to engage in religious observances at the Sivam Kovil Kotahena to celebrate Thai Pongal. Sri Lanka, an ideal place to invest in, President tells world community in Davos, Switzerland President Ranil Wickremesinghe left visited Davos, Switzerland to participate in the World Economic Forum. President Wickremesinghe had a special reason to join the World Economic Forum as Sri Lanka needs projects to move forward this year. Well-known businessmen and world superpowers from all over the globe attend this economic forum. This is a great place to explain to them about the investment opportunities in Sri Lanka. Hayleys Group sponsors 260 cataract surgeries through HelpAge Sri Lanka’s ‘Give the Gift of Sight’ initiative Hayleys Chairman and Chief Executive Mohan Pandithage presents a personalised surgery sponsorship card to a patient ...
Good News From Jayam November 1, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Please click on link below for website and past issues goodnewsfromjayam.com USMC Staff Sergeant Rajah Rutnam First Sri Lankan American Veteran Happy Veterans Day China Renews Support for Sri Lanka In a significant diplomatic encounter, President Xi Jinping extended China’s unwavering commitment to aiding Sri Lanka in achieving economic stability and progress, devoid of any political agenda. This gesture was made during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People, Beijing with President Ranil Wickremesinghe who was on a four-day official visit to China attending the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. It was also the first Presidential-level meeting since Wickremesinghe assumed office 14 months ago. China is the largest lender for Sri Lanka apart from being the biggest investor and the second biggest source for imports. Cargills Signs Agreement on Joint Project Ranjit Page, ...
Oct 26, 2023
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Good News From Jayam October 15, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Shangri-La Colombo, Shangri-La Hambantota Succeed at World Travel Awards 2023 Shangri-La Colombo and Shangri-La Hambantota have achieved top recognition at the World Travel Awards 2023, reinforcing their position as leaders in the hospitality industry. Shangri-La Colombo was honored with the titles of Sri Lanka’s Leading Hotel 2023, Sri Lanka’s Leading Business Hotel 2023, and Sri Lanka’s Leading Hotel Suite 2023 while Shangri-La Hambantota was awarded the title of Sri Lanka’s Leading Beach Resort 2023, the hotel company said in a media release. Bangladesh Film Festival illuminates Colombo The third Bangladesh Film Festival unfolded on Friday (6) at Tharangani Theatre, Sri Lankan National Film Corporation, with the screening of internationally acclaimed movie ‘Rehana Maryam Noor’ directed by Abdullah Mohammad Saad. The Bangladesh High Commission in Sri Lanka is organising the film festival which will continue. A sizeable crowd, including renowned personalities of ...
Oct 11, 2023
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Good News From Jayam October 1, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Autumn Has Arrived – In California Please click on link below for website and past issues goodnewsfromjayam.com Past Presidents of the Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California (SLAASC) (Celebrating 50 Years serving the community-Founded in 1973) Viraj de Silva SLAASC Past President 2017 Indika Pilana Manage SLAASC Past President 2018/2019 Sondra Wise Kumaraperu SLAASC Past President 2020 President Ranil in picture-perfect meeting with Lankans in New York While in New York to address the United Nations General Assembly sessions, President Ranil Wickremesinghe also met the Sri Lanka community there. Most of them not only asked questions about the situation in Sri Lanka but also took photographs of the president and scrambled for selfies with him. Over 600 doctors training abroad due back in two months – Minister Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said that due to the shortage ...
Good News From Jayam July 15, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Summer in Los Angeles 75 Years of US – SL Relations Celebrated United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung hosted an event in Colombo on June 22 to mark the 247th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence. Ambassador Chung took the opportunity to also highlight the anniversary of 75 years of a strong and enduring partnership between the United States and Sri Lanka. Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry attended the celebration as the Chief Guest Past Presidents of the Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California (SLAASC)(Celebrating 50 Years serving the community – Founded in 1973) Irving Pietersz SLAASC Past President 1989 Vinitha Seresinghe SLAASC Past President 1990 Dr. Sarath Gunatilleke SLAASC Past President 1996 Raja Edirisuriya SLAASC Past President 1997 Holy Family Convent Alumni Association Presents A Night In Bordeaux Saturday, September 16th, 2023 SLAASC ...
