The Import Of Sri Lankan Muslim Names Source:Groundviews My name is Mohamed Qadri Ismail. Mohamed Qadri Ismail is not my name. The statements may prompt a wtf. (The acronym, btw, of the World Taekwondo Federation.) Surely one cannot affirm a position and its contradiction. Yet I do. The second sentence doesn’t necessarily negate the first. Mohamed Qadri Ismail, an impeccably Sri Lankan Muslim male nomination. Mohamed: the name of the prophet; Qadri: a Pakistani pir authorized it; Ismail: my father’s surname, his father’s before that, of Abraham/Ibrahim’s son well before that. (According to the Bible, Abraham, who lived for 175 years, begat Ishmael at 86.) ...
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Mega Consumer Tourism Promotion at Sri Lanka Food and Cultural Festival – 2019 in Sydney The Sri Lanka Food and Cultural Festival – 2019, a Sri Lankan Tourism Consumer Promotional Event which was jointly organised by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), and Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Sydney, was held at Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour from 23rd to 24th November 2019. The dignitaries at the official opening include, Hon Scott Farlow, Leader of the House of the Legislative Council of New South Wales (representing Acting Minister for Multiculturalism in NSW), Hon Kevin Connolly, MP/Riverstone, Hon Karen Pensabene, Strathfield Council, H. E. J.C Weliamuna, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Australia, Mr. Nimal Bandara, Consul General/Sydney, Mr. Abdul Raheem, Consul Commercial, Ms. Charmarie Maelge, MD/SLTPB and Mr. Peter Mckeon, General Manager, Sri Lankan Airlines/Australia were also participated for the event. The main objective of this consumer promotion was ...
Nov 27, 2019
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Press Release Sri Lanka Business Networking Event in Sydney The Sri Lanka and Australia Chamber of Commerce (SLACC) together with Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Sydney and Gilbert and Tobin Lawyers organised a Business Networking Event to explore business and investment opportunities in Sri Lanka on Tuesday 1st October 2019 in Sydney CBD. Welcoming the guests, the President of Sri Lanka-Australia Chamber of Commerce, Kalum de Silva emphasised that major objective of this programme was to disseminate information on Sri Lanka’s business potentials among the Australian entrepreneurs. Sri Lanka High Commissioner in Canberra J.C. Weliamuna, in his first meeting with the business community after assuming duties in Australia, remarked the importance of trade and economic collaborations between Sri Lanka and Australia. He said more opportunities are open for Australian businessman to explore the Sri Lankan market and also to expand into the regions, as well as the global destinations. ...
Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Prime Minister – Speech, State Dinner – The Rose Garden, The White House – Friday 20 September 2019 “WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW” – By Des Kelly High Commissioner in Australia J.C. Weliamuna presents credentials Fare thee well Lal Wickrematunge – diplomat extraordinaire By Aubrey Joachim Country and Western night at at Gaelic Park in Keysborough organized by Bertie Ekanaike and the OBA of St. John’s Nugegoda – Photos thanks to Trevine Rodrigo THE HON DAVID COLEMAN MPMINISTER FOR IMMIGRATION, CITIZENSHIP, MIGRANT SERVICES AND MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS SENATOR THE HON SIMON BIRMINGHAM MINISTER FOR TRADE, TOURISM AND INVESTMENT September Breeze – Cascade with Trevine Joseph – in Sydney Health & Views 2019 September 3rd Issues – By Harold Gunatillake Womens Cricket: Australia vs Sri Lanka Fixture Click below for events ...
Sep 30, 2019
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High Commissioner in Australia J.C. Weliamuna presents credentials Source: Daily Financial Times, Thursday, 26 September 2019 The newly appointed High Commissioner J.C. Weliamuna presented Letters of Credence on 20 September 2019 to the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, General David Hurly. The ceremony held at Government House was attended by Deputy Secretary of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Penny Williams, representing the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Women, Australia. Following the presentation of credentials, High Commissioner Weliamuna had a one-to-one meeting with the Governor-General where the High Commissioner conveyed warm greetings from President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, and the people of Sri Lanka, to the Governor-General. The High Commissioner expressed his keen interest to further enhance the friendly relations and close cooperation between the two countries to new heights. While congratulating the High Commissioner, the Governor-General wished him success in his new assignment, and ...
Sep 28, 2019
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A Farewell sit-down dinner was held at the prestigious Australian Golf Club in Sydney on 26.08.2019 – to bid farewell to Mr. Lal Wickrematunge High Commissioner designate of Sri Lanka to Australia H.E. Mr. J.C. Weliamuna,PC, Hon. Scott Farlow, representing Hon. John Sidoti – Minister for Sport, Multiculturalism, Seniors and Veterans, Ms Shemara Wikramanayake, Mr. Arun Abey, Mr. Ryan Neelam – Deputy Director/Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr. Harry Solomons and Mr. Dilip Kumar spoke in appreciation of the excellent work done by the departing Consul General, to strengthen people to people ties, education, tourism and trade between Sri Lanka and Australia. They highlighted the Consul General’s successful efforts in bringing all ethnic communities of Sri Lankan origin under one common Sri Lankan identity. Many other high-profile dignitaries graced this elegant event. Consul General of Pakistan in Sydney Mr. Abdul Majid YOUSFANI, Hon. Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland ...
Aug 28, 2019
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