Good News From Jayam  December 1, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items goodnewsfromjayam.com Miss Sri Lanka For Miss Universe 2023 Umanda Bamunuachchi Umanda Bamunuachchi was Sri Lanka’s entry to the Miss Universe Pageant held in El Salvador. The title was won by Miss Nicaragua with Miss Thailand being the first runner up and Miss Australia being the second runner up. Umanda is 21 years old born in Sri Lanka and lives in Paris, France. Chandler Moonesinghe Wins SLAM 2023, Golf in Palm Springs, Ca. Dayan Jayasekara 2023 senior champion with Chandler Moonesinghe SLAM champion 2023. Lalith Perera, low gross winner with SLAM champion Chandler. Chandler Moonesinghe won the SLAM Golf for 2023, with the lowest net score, at the annual two day tournament held November this year in Palm Springs, California. Lalith Perera of Sri Lanka Rugby fame, won the low Gross title. 48 Golfers of Sri Lankan origin and ...

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World Tourism Day – By Ramesh Shanmuganathan Source : Ramesh Shanmuganathan LinkedIn Today, we are celebrate the power of travel and tourism in bringing people together, fostering cultural understanding, promoting diversity & inclusive development and sustainable tourism. Travel allows us to explore new destinations, experience diverse cultures, promote and appreciate diversity and create lifelong memories. While the global COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the tourism industry, it is now more important than ever to reflect on the value of tourism and its potential for recovery and growth. As we look towards a brighter future, let’s embrace responsible and sustainable tourism practices that benefit both travelers and local communities at large. I thought it would be relevant to share some pointers on how each of us could contribute to sustainable and responsible tourism: Respect Local Cultures: When we travel, let’s embrace and respect the customs, traditions, and beliefs of the local communities we ...

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Celebrating World Tourism Day: Exploring the Beauty of Global Travel – By Malsha – eLanka Introduction Every year on September 27th, people around the world come together to celebrate World Tourism Day. This day is not only a moment to recognize the significant impact of tourism on global economies but also an opportunity to promote sustainable and responsible travel. It’s a day to appreciate the beauty and diversity of our planet, the cultural richness of different societies, and the countless experiences awaiting adventurous travelers. In this article, we’ll delve into the significance of World Tourism Day and explore the importance of responsible tourism. The Birth of World Tourism Day World Tourism Day was established by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in 1980. The date, September 27th, was chosen to coincide with the anniversary of the adoption of the UNWTO’s Statutes, reflecting the organization’s commitment to promoting sustainable and ...

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Matara Dutch Fort – By Channa de Silva Source : Channa de Silva Linkedin Matara Dutch Fort should be now ready to take off as a prominent location in the tourism map of Sri Lanka. Being less than 45 Km from the famous Galle Dutch Fort, will support Matara Dutch Fort to be an important destination in the tourism map of Sri Lanka. Unique features of the Matara Dutch Fort – Having a beautiful beach and swimmable ocean Broad and long river running along side of the Matara Dutch Fort Matara having its own culinary recognition – Matara rice & curry is quite unique Matara has its own industry such as embroidery which was widely done as a cottage industry specially in the Dutch era.  Having historical sites such as Dutch Star Fort, Dutch trading center, Dutch churches  The Government in recent times have been relocating magistrate courts and building a ...

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Sigiriya to be developed from USD 15mn loan – By Sunil Thenabadu Source : info-rain The Ministry of Urban Development and Housing said that steps will be taken to develop Sigiriya as a fully-fledged tourist zone under nine sub-projects. These nine sub-projects are; establishment of new car park, providing sanitary facilities and preparation of Sigiriya entrance road, establishment of Sigiriya information center, conservation of Mapagala archaeological site, rehabilitation of Sigiri lake, establishment of heritage route from Ramakele to Pidurangala, conservation of archaeological sites around Kaludiya Pokuna, development of infrastructure for tourism and recreational activities focusing on Inamaluwa Lake, development of infrastructure for tourism and recreational activities focusing on Galewela Lake, and the development of the solid waste management system in Digampathana.Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said that this project will be implemented at the cost of USD 15 million to be received under the loan assistance of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). In ...

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Sri Lanka’s Recovery – By Tilak S Fernando Sri Lanka was in a severe economic catastrophe before the IMF came to a rescue with $2.5 billion in four stages. Unfortunately, the opposition parties did not assist the Ranil Wickremasinghe government. The President endeavoured to clear the fuel station queues and people lining up at gas stations for petrol & kerosine. However, credit should go to President Ranil Wickremasinghe for evading a complete collapse of the economy. IMF loan is not a happy occasion to celebrate with a “kiri bath” and crackers. At least, Sri Lankans should treat this as a life-saving move for the country as it serves as a breathing space for Sri Lanka. Bankruptcy. Sri Lanka failed to pay the overseas commitments in April 2023, and the nation was declared bankrupt. This was significantly due to expatriate income, the reduction from $437 million to $ 259 in the ...

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Good News From Jayam March 15, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Happy St Patrick’s Day March 17, 2023 (erin go bragh) Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California (SLAASC) Celebrates 50 Years in 2023 Raja de Silva – President 1975 During his SLAASC presidency, Raja de Silva’s involvement with the Los Angeles City Council and Mayor Tom Bradley helped promote Sri Lankan heritage and culture. He helped improve SLAASC newsletter with his graphic design knowledge. Raja contributed multiple poems and articles for the SLAASC newsletter. Raja was a past pupil of St. Peter’s College and was very involved in the Past Pupil’s Association in California. Raja managed the Graphics design division for the Automobile Association of America. Raja de Silva passed away in 2011. Raja’s wife Chinta and children Manomi and Niran were all very involved with the association. Harry Hatharasinghe Harry Hatharasinghe was a Committee Member of the SLAASC for many years and ...

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Some hints to improve tourism – By Dr Tilak S Fernando After Harin Fernando, Minister of Tourism and Lands took over the portfolio, he appointed a new team to improve tourism. The new team’s efforts have paid off. Sri Lanka Tourism Board is confident that the estimated 1.55 million tourists will arrive in Sri Lanka, adding an income of 2.8 billion dollars to government coffers by the end of 2023. Sri Lanka Tourism Board and Tourism Promotions Board should take into a video how a lady and gentleman explained in detail which are listed below. Valid points The immigration and emigration department needs to set up a help desk to establish to answer any queries on entry visas and passports etc., thereby cutting down tourists’ time in minimising their valuable time and money instead of wasting in immigration offices in long queues, Embarkation tax on tourists, including Sri Lankans living ...

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Tourism picks up as country returns to normalcy – BY CHAMIKARA WEERASINGHE * Income to reach over USD 1 billion by 2025 * SL to participate in World Tourism Market in London * Targets high-end tourists * Miss Tourism World 2022 to increase tourist arrivals Source : sundayobserver Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is showing signs of recovery with the internal political situation returning to normalcy, Tourism Ministry’s Additional Secretary for Development, Jayasiri Wijayanath Thennakoon told the Sunday Observer yesterday. Thennakoon said that many Western countries had lifted their travel advisories against Sri Lanka. The others will consider doing so due to the steps taken by the Tourism Ministry and the State Ministry of Tourism. “We expect a full recovery of the tourism-related economy between 2023 and 2025,” he said. “The tourism economy peaked in 2018, with the country earning US $ 4.4 billion from the tourist industry that year. We could ...

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Kaleiedoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 128 21 10 22 You can’t miss out on what’s on Kaleidoscope today – Among all those special things are (in a nutshell): Shehan Karunatilaka’s days after the night before Apparel exports skyrocket to USD 451 Mn SL 64thin Hunger Index Coca Cola first to recycle large bottle Surviving the Big C Aluminum recycling Homing homes into tourism Oktoberfest at the Beach Free tickets to the Decades Party Enjoy ...

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