Good News From Jayam – March 1, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Source : goodnewsfromjayam Tourism Sector Earns Record Rs.7 billion in 45 Days Amid a rejuvenated focus on revitalising Sri Lanka’s tourism industry, President Ranil Wickremesinghe embarked on an observation tour in Tangalle and Galle, underscoring the Government’s commitment to enhancing tourist facilities. President Wickremesinghe’s visit came in the backdrop of record earnings from tourism this year (45 days) alone, which amounted to Rs.7,000 million from 306,708 tourists. The tourism surge in Sri Lanka is evident from the unprecedented 106 percent year-on-year increase in tourist arrivals, with around 9,000 visitors daily. Key US Official Donald Lu Hails Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery as Greatest Comeback story US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu says SL is a different place a year on since crisis began. Praises SL as successful example of US administration’s Indo-Pacific ...
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US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Mrs. Julie Chung visited Crow Island Beach on international coastal clean up day. – By Isuru Ekanayake Source : Isuru Ekanayake Linkedin US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Mrs. Julie Chung visited Crow Island Beach on international coastal clean up day. It was a proud moment for Clean Ocean Force that the US Embassy has appreciated the hard work done to save the Sri Lankan beaches. Presently 26 beaches, 3 canals and 1 lagoon in Western Province are being cleaned EVERYDAY by Clean Ocean Force. Anticipated to expand the operations into other provinces as well. ...
US AMBASSADOR DESIGNATE TO SRI LANKA, H.E JULIE CHUNG MEETS FOR A VIRTUAL ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SRI LANKAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY HOSTED BY SLF INTERNATIONAL, USA The Sri Lankan American Community had the privilege to meet with the United States Ambassador Designate to Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Her Excellency, Julie Chung, for a Virtual Engagement hosted by the Sri Lanka Foundation International, USA on Friday, February 11th, 2022 at 12.00pm, PST. A Warm Welcome and a note of gratitude was extended by Keshini Wijegoonaratna, the Director of Project Management and Public Relations of SLF to the US Ambassador Designate, H.E Julie Chung for this opportunity and also to the Panel of speakers, and handed over the platform to Shirani Stanislaus, the Chief Operating Officer to do the formal introduction of Ambassador Designate to invite her to deliver her opening remarks. Ambassador Designate Chung started her remarks by saying, “I ...
