Good News From Jayam February 1, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 35 items
Celebrating Thai Pongal in Kotahena |
| Hindus turned up in their numbers to engage in religious observances at the Sivam Kovil Kotahena to celebrate Thai Pongal. |
Sri Lanka, an ideal place to invest in, President tells world community in Davos, Switzerland
| President Ranil Wickremesinghe left visited Davos, Switzerland to participate in the World Economic Forum. President Wickremesinghe had a special reason to join the World Economic Forum as Sri Lanka needs projects to move forward this year. Well-known businessmen and world superpowers from all over the globe attend this economic forum. This is a great place to explain to them about the investment opportunities in Sri Lanka. |
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| Hayleys Chairman and Chief Executive Mohan Pandithage presents a personalised surgery sponsorship card to a patient at the HelpAge Eye Hospital in Wellawatte, Colombo. Pandithage, who visited the hospital and interacted with patients’ post-surgery, said, “As a purpose-led business striving to make lives better, social responsibility is a part of our Group’s core values. Senior citizens have made remarkable contributions to society throughout their lifetimes. “ |
Stengthening Sri Lanka’s Future: Sri Lanka Foundation’s Meeting with US Embassy in Sri Lanka
In a recent commitment to further the Sri Lanka
Foundation’s service to Sri Lanka, the Senior Operations Director of the Sri Lanka Foundation, Achala Weerasinghe, met with the Deputy Chief Officer of Mission, Sonnek Angeles, at the US Embassy in Sri Lanka on December 21st, 2023. The agenda revolved around the ongoing initiatives of the Sri Lanka Foundation, particularly highlighting recent endeavors within the country.
David Weinman Celebrated his 80th Birthday on January 13th with a Dinner at the Peking Duck in Perth, Australia
| David, his wife Doreen-ann and daughter Tamara at the Peking Duck. David Weinman is the son of Major Aubrey Weinman well known for designing the Dehiwela Zoo in Sri Lanka. Major Weinman was the first curator of the zoo which he ran for many years. The Weinman family lived on the Zoo grounds. Major Weinman joined government service and was appointed second Superintendent of the Dehiwala Zoological Gardens after it was established in 1939. He became the inaugural Director of the Dehiwala Zoological Gardens and remained there until his retirement in 1962. He was awarded an OBE as part of the 1954 New Year Honours. After retirement, Major Weinman moved to Applecross, Western Australia, with his wife Ena née van Cuylenberg and son David. |
| David Weinman as a young boy at Dehiwala Zoo, Sri Lanka cuddling his favourite tiger cubs. |
Nalanda OBA USA Invites you to a “Night of Love” on Saturday, February 10th in Canoga Park, Ca.
Coconino High School Freshman Jai McCabe Wins Congressional App Challenge |
| Coconino High School (CHS) freshman Jai McCabe won the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District in December. The app McCabe created and designed for the contest will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., and featured on the House of Representatives website. In April, McCabe will be visiting the Capitol to present his work as part of the House of Code science fair for Congressional App Challenge winners. Following in the footsteps of his late grandfather Shelly Gunawardena. Jai is the son of Sriyanthie and Brian McCabe of Flagstaff, Arizona. |
USA TOUR 2024vThe BNS Show with Umaria & Randhir April 6th, 2024
Cargills Appoints Two New Directors Dushni Weerakoon and Ganesan Ampalavanar
| Cargills (Ceylon) PLC has appointed of Dushni Weerakoon and Ganesan Ampalavanar as directors of the company. Weerakoon, a leading Sri Lankan economist, brings a wealth of diverse experiences to the Cargills board, contributing to the company’s strategic direction. Meanwhile, Ganesan, the former CEO of Nestle Lanka, Nestle Indonesia, and Nestle Vietnam, is set to play a crucial role in advancing the company’s FMCG business, drawing on his extensive global management expertise. Together, they will collaborate with the leadership team to guide Cargills towards new milestones and enhance its contribution to the national economy. |
Do Ghazal Tea
T & S Productions USA – 36th Production Christmas Family Nightv(Photos by Moran Moran)
Jayam’s Choice Orchestra Italiana Bagutti “Historia de un amor” Cantando Ballando (HD) (Please click on arrow)
Chalan Munasinghe – 2017 Boss Kettering Award Precise GPS Autonomous Driving Level 2
| Chalan Munasinghe is a Senior Systems Engineer at General Motors for Navigation and Rear/Front Passenger Seat Infotainment. Chalan and the team was awarded The “Boss” Kettering Award in 2017 for The Invention of Precise GPS designs that enabled handsfree lane centering on limited access highways. The “Boss” Kettering Award is GM’s top technical award for recognizing employees who have developed truly outstanding inventions and innovations. These inventions and innovations: Are superior in originality and creativity Have identifiable and sustainable commercial value! Chalan has several patents to his name for autonomous driving capabilities through GPS and 4G LTE LTE connectivity. (below) Award ceremony picture with GM executives (Including GM President Mark Reuss) with Engineering Team. |
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Golden Gate Program 01 | Dr. Nandasiri Jasentuliyana – Part 01 (A beautiful presentation by the Sri Lanka Foundation) Please click on arrow
The Beautiful Cinnamon Bey Hotel Resort in Beruwela “A Hidden Gem”
Let’s Celebrate Ceylon’s Independence From the British on Saturday, February 3rd in North Hollywood, Ca.
Kaleidoscope With Savithri Rodrigo January 11th, 2024 (Please click on arrow)
| Girls on Wheels, the Outhouse woman, safari points, Golden Globe glam, killer worms, doggy hotels, economic vignettes, a monkey king and lots more! |
Obituaries – Sad News
Stanley Joseph (81)
of Pasadena, Ca. One of the founders of the Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California (SLAASC Founded in 1973) Passed away on January 25, 2024. He leaves behind his wife Shirani and two daughters. Funeral arrangements are pending.
A tribute to our beloved son and one of a kind human being Vernon – By Marie Wambeek
Vernon Glen Wambeek was our eldest son, named after his father Vernon however everyone knew him as Glen. He studied at Wesley College in Colombo where he ended up becoming a prefect. He was into various sports including Rugby, Cricket and Athletics, in addition to being a Judo National Champion. He also took part in school plays; his most memorable role was when he played Julius Caesar in a Shakespearean Drama Competition which he ended up winning.
Glen moved to Australia in 1977 and started his career in the hotel industry, eventually opening up his own restaurant in Crows Nest known as the ‘Rangoon Racquet Club’. It was voted one of the top restaurants in New South Wales. My son was a hard worker; he worked tirelessly to build his company over 29 years. He also wanted to pay it forward, which involved enrolling in a mentor program at a local school. While he gained much satisfaction from his work and achievements, his pride and joy were his 2 sons. Losing Glen 2 years ago is a heartache that my husband Vernon and I have to bear. We will hold on to our memories of our kind, generous and loving son. We will miss him every day for the rest of our lives.
Written Excerpts of tribute by Marie Wambeek
| Desmond Brohier – Passed away in Sri Lanka. Husband of late Ramya Brohier, father of Shannon Brohier, brother of Jerome and Elorine, brother-in-law of Mayura,Chandrika, Chandralal, Kapila, Asitha, Irshani, Thilakaratne, Shiromi, Kumudini, Nilanthi, Tilak Wickremasinghe, son of Doris Brohier and late Ernie Brohier, son-in-law of late George and late Hemamala Gunawarden, Burial was on January 17th, 2024 at the Anglican Section, General Cemetery, Borella. |
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
Oaxacan Green Mole with Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and halved
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
- Seven 6″ corn tortillas
- 1 quart low sodium chicken broth
- 4 medium garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 medium tomatillos, husked and halved
- 1 Poblano chilli, stemmed, seeded and quartered lengthwise
- 1 bunch cilantro, leaves leaves and tender stems
- 1 small white onion, root end intact,quartered lengthwise
- 1 cup lightly packed flat leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 8 ounces small Yukon Gold potatoes
- (1- 1/2 inches in diameter), halved
- 6 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1″ pieces
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1 inch chunks (about 2 cups)
METHOD
1.Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. In a large pot over medium high, combine the tortillas and broth,then bring to a boil. Using a slotted spoon (transfer the tortillas (they would have softened) to a blender, add 1/4 cup water and blend until smooth, about a minute.
2.Pour the puree into the boiling broth and stir to combine; rinse out the blender and set aside.Add the chicken to the pot,cover and reduce to low. Cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a gentle simmer,until a skewer inserted into the chicken meets a little resistance, 30 to 35 minutes.
3.Meanwhile, heat the broiler with a rack about 4 inches from the element.Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Arrange the garlic,tomatillos, poblano chili and onion in a single layer on the baking sheet. Broil until the vegetables are lightly charred, about 4 minutes, then flip them and continue to broil until the second sides are slightly charred, 3-5 minutes. Let cool for about 5 minutes then transfer to the blender.
- Add 1/2 cup water to the blender,then puree until smooth,about 30 seconds.Add the cilantro, parsley, mint, fennel, cumin, 2 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Blend until smooth and bright green, about2 minutes. scraping the sides as needed. You should have about two cups of puree, set aside.
5.When the chicken is ready, stir in the potatoes,green beans and zuchchini into the pot. Bring to a simmer over medium and cook, a skewer inserted into a potato meets no resistance,about 15 minutes. Stir in the puree, then taste and season with salt and pepper as needed
I know that this Recipe is a little long, stay home, (that is safe) and try this. It is delicious! Ideal for the cool weather that is predicted.
Please email me for all your questions and requests.
Glossy Ibis: Jewel of Jaffna |
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Sri Lanka is known for its beautiful diversity of bird life- at least 468 species of birds 34 endemic species and at least 226 migrant species. Within Sri Lanka, Jaffna and the Northern Province are also home to an array of birds, from storks, egrets and herons to kingfishers, kites and eagles and even ducks and grebes. However, while many birds are well documented and widely appreciated such as the migrating Greater flamingos, there is one bird species that does not receive anywhere near the attention it deserves: the Glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus). |
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