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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Good News From Jayam June 1, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Past Presidents of the Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California (SLAASC) (Celebrating 50 Years serving the community – Founded in 1973) Don’t Miss This Show! June 4th, 2023 Family Night in Los Angeles Tickets are now out!! First come, first served Please call Thusitha (323) 842-5365 Sudarshani (626) 429-0482 Upul Dharmadasa’s Utravel.com Presented a Show of Shows at the Fabulous Nelum Pokuna, Colombo Mahinda Rajapaksha Theatre Reminiscence of the 70’s with Mahesh Denipitiya and Friends (Photos by Sagara Lakmal de Mel) Jayam’s Choice Engelbert Humperdinck and Angélica María “A Man Without Love / Cuando Me Enamoro” Christian and Charlie Chitty’s Graduations from Duke University, Durham, NC. (They are the sons of Chris and Julienne Chitty) Chloe Amarilla Esquire Graduated from UC Berkeley School of Law Daughter of Susie and Diego Amarilla Granddaughter of Anne and Ozzie Schumacher “Dewani ...

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