No.13 reserved for Ranil Source:Island UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is to be sworn in as the UNP’s National List MP, had been allotted the 13th front row seat on the side of the Opposition in the House, Serjeant-at-Arms Narendra Fernando said. Former Prime Minister Wickremesinghe is scheduled to be sworn in before Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena this (23) morning. ...
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The transitional 1990s and beyond (JVP-III)-by Rajan Philips Source:Island If the 1980s were tumultuous, the 1990s were more transitional, even if not less tumultuous. In this ‘potted’ history, it is not necessary to recount all the details of the 1990s and the first decade of the new 21st century. Suffice it to focus on developments that have had a continuing influence on current events and the farce of 2021. The UNP and the JVP, which more or less came together in 1977, were gone by 1994, after seventeen years of assorted achievements. The UNP would never return to the same pinnacle of power that it seized in 1977. The JVP with a new generation of leaders transformed itself into a democratic political party with mixed results. The first half the decade saw the disintegration of the UNP under the weight of the presidential ambitions of three rival contenders – President ...
May 14, 2021
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The H-word and retro-economics of unreason-by Dr Dayan Jayathilake Source:FT China’s Defence Minister Maj-Gen. Wei Fenghe visits Sri Lanka later this month. The former head of China’s rocket forces, he was awarded the Nishan-e-Imtiaz for promoting defensc cooperation between Pakistan and China, last December. The Sinhala-Tamil New Year greeting from the Chinese Ambassador in Colombo, released in impeccable Sinhala, mentions the “strategic advice” (“upades”) on bilateral relations given by the Presidents of China and Sri Lanka in their two telephone conversations. It concludes by announcing the intention of taking the Sino-Sri Lanka “strategic partnership to a new level” in the New Year “which is a time of new beginnings”. ...
Apr 18, 2021
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After Geneva Resolution: What next?-by Laksiri Fernando It should be made clear to the international community that without measures for the prevention of terrorism through national security, sustainable reconciliation and accountability cannot be achieved. It should also be made clear that in Sri Lanka’s view human rights should go along with promoting human duties and responsibilities The adoption of the UNHRC resolution against Sri Lanka is a setback not only to the Government but also to the country and the people. It is however not the end of the world. The Government as the elected authority by the people should now seriously think about the effectiveness of their foreign policies, foreign relations and perhaps personnel who are handling these crucial matters. Defeating the resolution undoubtedly was a difficult task, among other factors, given the last government was completely following an opposite policy. Who was correct may be a debatable matter ...
Ranil mocks govt. for begging from businessmen USD 10m to import vaccine Source:Island UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Saturday that the government was begging money from businessmen to import the COVID-19 vaccine. Addressing a meeting of UNP youth members at Nugegoda, the former Prime Minister said that the government had asked for USD 10 million from exporters to buy the vaccine. “Why the government has to go after businessmen begging money when it can allocate funds from the budget?” ...
Tribute: Ladies College girl Viola Welikala (1920-2021) Source:Island January 5, 2021 (LBO) – 100 years is a time period of significance. In the last century people have seen world war, slavery, colonialism, apartheid, nuclear bombs invented and used, the emergence of technology, mobile phones, the internet, and most recently a global pandemic that shuttered the world and will soon have claimed the lives of over 2 million people in the last year alone. The world has changed so much in the last century, and few people have been lucky enough to bear witness to this transformation with a sound mind. One of these fortunate individuals was my grandmother, Viola Welikala. Her elegant soul made it to the age of 100, made it through the tumultuous year 2020, and peacefully departed this world on January 1, 2021. Through the century that was her life, her mind was as sharp as a nail, ...
Jan 14, 2021
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Koch meets Quest Source:-Island Several well-known personalities were seen at the ‘Future of Tourism’ Summit, held in Colombo, including CNN’s Richard Quest. Quest, as I know, is an English journalist and a CNN International Anchor. He is also CNN Business Editor-at-Large, based in New York City. He anchors “Quest Means Business”, the five-times-weekly business programme, and fronts the CNN shows “Business Traveller”, “The Express” and “Quest’s World of Wonder”. To Sri Lankans, Quest is a familiar face on CNN and one would have noticed his unique way of presentation – charismatic, no doubt. ‘Disco Lady’ hitmaker, Alston Koch, had the opportunity of meeting Richard Quest…at breakfast, before the commencement of the Summit. Alston was quite prominent, at the Summit, because he was on stage performing the song ‘We Are One,’ which was specially put together for this event. The song was written by Alston’s son, Frederick James Koch, ...
Oct 27, 2019
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SRI LANKA NEWS – JUNE 2019 – By Victor Melder All Muslim ministers in the UNF-led government resigned, yesterday. They had done so to allow the government to bring about reconciliation and conduct an impartial investigation into various allegations, Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Leader, Rauff Hakeem told the media at Temple Trees. The decision had been taken after a lengthy discussion with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and others, Hakeem said. Hakeem requested the government to have an investigation conducted by the CID into the allegations and take legal action within one month if there was ample evidence. The Muslim community and the politicians who represented them had fully cooperated with the authorities to ensure the safety of the country following the Easter Sunday Bombings, and attacks on Muslims had to be condemned, Hakeem said. Although they had resigned from their ministerial posts, they would not resort to any ...
Jul 1, 2019
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SRI LANKA NEWS IN BRIEF (MAY 2019) – Compiled by Victor Melder Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith yesterday declined a bullet proof vehicle offered by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. Addressing the media, after a meeting with former JHU Parliamentarian Ven. Omalpe Sobitha Thera, the Cardinal said that the government should focus on ensuring the security of all Sri Lankans instead of a select few. The Cardinal said that he was still not satisfied with the security measures adopted to deal with terrorists. “Some houses in Periyamulla, Negombo have been closed after the Easter Sunday bombings but they have not been checked,” he said. He also urged youth not to use social media to misinform people and spread hatred. Sobitha Thera said that the conduct of the Cardinal was an example to all Sri Lankans. “All religious leaders must unite to get the country out of this,” the thera said. (Daily Island, ...
May 31, 2019
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SRI LANKA NEWS IN BRIEF (AUGUST 2018) – Compiled by Victor Melder : Melbourne In 2017 Sri Lanka’s motor vehicle population grew by 7% to 7.2 million. This is one of the many facts and analyses in the latest edition of the annual report on the country’s motor vehicle market published by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. 2017 saw a rise in import expenditure (5%) despite a fall in import volume (11%) with yearly new registrations declining by 9%. This report prepared by the Economic Intelligence Unit of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, provides a detailed statistical analysis and industry overview of Sri Lanka’s Motor Vehicle Market, featuring the latest information on registration; vehicle population; imports of vehicles by vehicle category, top brands imported under each vehicle category and overview on the global motor vehicle market and global electric vehicle market. (Daily Island 1.8.2018) ...
Aug 31, 2018
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