eLanka Newsletter – 6th February 2022 – 2nd Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “DEFYING GRAVITY” – by Des Kelly Desmond Anaclitus Rajiva De Silva – Farewell Service – Thursday 3rd February @ 12:30 pm AEDT Walk A Mile Presentation – by S Thomas’ Old Boys Association Gentleman Des – A Felicitation – by Max Gerreyn MINIMUM ROOM RATES NEED REVISION IN ORDER TO INCREASE FIVE-STAR HOTEL OCCUPANCY IN COLOMBO SRI LANKAN EXPATRIATES FORM THE ‘BREAD AND BUTTER’ OF TOURISM INDUSTRY BY UPALI OBEYESEKERE MultiConnexions is pleased to share this invitation from National Backyard Cricket Lankan T20 team takes wing for Australia – by Dhammika Ratnaweera Sunil de Silva: A Tribute by Ernest Macintyre Sunil de Silva: A Tribute by Nalini MacIntyre Balmond Studio unveils Southbeach Weligama – a celebration of modern beachfront living GUILTY FAREWELL – ...

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Former BBC journalist Saroj Pathirana joins Verité Media as an advisor Source:Island Veteran journalist Saroj Pathirana was appointed as an advisor to Verité Media in January 2022. Until recently Saroj served as the Deputy Head of BBC Sinhala Service, based in London. His newest initiative is a YouTube channel named ‘Sandeshaya by Saroj’. Saroj is an experienced broadcast and digital journalist with over 25 years’ experience with BBC Sinhala Service and BBC World Service. During his career, Saroj has conducted several exclusive interviews with leading diplomats, past presidents of Sri Lanka and the Maldives, and top sports personnel. His work has had a special emphasis in bringing marginalised voices into the mainstream conversation. ...

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