Good News From Jayam – November 15, 2022 – By Jayam Rutnam
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You Can’t Beat the Sri Lankan Smile
Prestigious Sri Lanka Foundation Awards Ceremony on Sunday, 13th November at Millenium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, Ca.
The Sri Lanka Foundation International Awards, honouring excellence among the Sri Lankan expatriates will take place on November 13 in Los Angeles in the United States.
The ceremony recognising those in the Sri Lankan expatriate community whose work has had an essential impact on the lives of their contemporaries dates back to 2003 and continues to be the most prestigious event among
Sri Lankan expatriates from around the world. The aim of the ceremony is to make the awardees feel that their work is valued. It also shows approval and gratitude for their creativity and outstanding achievements and makes the broader community of Sri Lankans aware of their accomplishments. It serves to inspire the younger generation to achieve excellence in their chosen fields.
(Excerpt from article in Sunday Observer by Nandi Jasentuliyana)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe Addresses the China International Import Expo |
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe was the first speaker after President Xi Jinping to address, on line, the well attended and highly prestigious 5th China International Import Expo CIIE and the Hongqiao Economic Forum Opening Ceremony. In addition to the President of Sri Lanka, the opening ceremony was addressed by the heads of State of Mauritania, Mozambique, Belarus, Guyana, Solomon Islands, and the Director General of the World trade Organisation, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, and the Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization. Ambassador Dr. Palitha Kohona represented Sri Lanka at the ceremony. |
Launch of New U.S. Embassy in Colombo
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe, U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung, and the U.S. Department of State’s Under Secretary for Management John Bass officially opened the new U.S. Embassy on Galle Road in a festive event that included officials and private citizens from both countries. “It was a great honor to celebrate our new Embassy in the presence of the President of Sri Lanka, honored guests, and colleagues,” said U.S. Ambassador Chung. “We have had an embassy in Colombo since Sri Lanka’s independence in 1948, and the new campus symbolizes our enduring partnership with Sri Lanka.” |
Investment Promotion State Minister
Dilum Amunugama Inspects Port City Colombo with Raja Edirisuriya, Executive Project Management Director
Past Presidents of the SLAASC
met to plan Celebrations of 50th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California (SLAASC)
(Founded in 1973)
Lotus Tower and Port City
are Revenue Generators
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Two iconic projects in South Asia, the Colombo Port City and the Lotus Tower are turning out to be major revenue generators for Sri Lanka. The Lotus Tower which was living on handouts doled out by the Treasury has reversed this negative trend and is now earning revenue not only in rupees but in foreign currency as well. Since its opening a few months ago it has netted in almost Rs. 1 billion erasing the myth that it was a white elephant. The Colombo Port city too is generating income through several leisure projects that have begun operations. Several new investors have expressed interest in investing and the next historic landmark of the Port City will be South Asia’s largest Duty Free shop that will be opened in April next year. |
SriLankan Airlines
Miss Tourism World 2022 Grand Finale
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Sri Lanka will host the much awaited Grand Finale of the ‘Miss Tourism World 2022’ worldwide pageant in December 2022. Eighty beauties, winners of their National Pageants will vie for the Miss Tourism World 2022 title. The contest commences on December 8 and will conclude with the Grand Finale on December 21. Komangodage Thilini Kumari, Miss Sri Lanka for Miss Tourism World 2022 will represent Sri Lanka. |
Samantha and Cole were cowboys for Halloween in Glendora, Ca.
Cargills Food City Opens its 500th Outlet
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Home-grown Sri Lankan brand, Cargills FoodCity, achieved another milestone with the opening of its 500th retail outlet while also marking its 39th anniversary – since opening the first outlet in 1983. The latest outlet was opened in Battaramulla. Cargills Deputy Chairman Ranjit Page, speaks at the event. The company is the single largest collector of fresh produce, sourcing fresh fruits and vegetables from a network of over 5000 farmers and contributes over 4 per cent of the national production in fruits and vegetables. It is also the largest collector of fresh milk in Sri Lanka and hopes to enter the field of inland fisheries. |
Roger and Helen Weerasinghe of
Simi Valley, Ca. celebrated Halloween on the Cruise Ship ‘Carnival Radiance’ recently
Work on $789 m Colombo West International Terminal begins at Colombo Port
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The construction work of the newly built West Terminal of Colombo Port(CWIT) commenced under the patronage of the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva. Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Bagle participated in this event as a special guest. The ministry emphasizes that this entire project will cost 789 million US dollars. 51% of this total investment belongs to Adani, 34% to John Keels, and 15% to Sri Lanka Ports Authority. The length of the jetty constructed under this project is 1,400 meters. The total terminal area is 65 hectares. The container capacity of this terminal is 3 million. |
Sri Lanka on show
at World Travel Market London
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The Sri Lanka pavilion at WTM was declared opened by Tourism and Lands Minister Harin Fernando, along with High Commissioner in UK Saroja Sirisena, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau Chairman Chalaka Gajabahu, Sri Lanka Conventions Bureau Chairman Thisum Jayasuriya, SLTPB Director Marketing Dushan Wickramasuriya, senior officials from the High Commission and industry partners. |
Jayam’s Choice Englebert Humperdinck Friend to many Sri Lankans in Los Angeles, Ca. (Please click on arrow)
First Sri Lankan female singer in Solo Concert Lakruwani Fernando
in North Hollywood, Ca.
Felicitation of Dr. Harold Gunatillake in the Pioneer Room of the Castle Grand in Sydney, Australia (Please click on arrow)
Happy 10th Birthday Maddy Rose
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Sri Lankan Girl Happy to Play for Australia
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A Sri Lankan table tennis player Sanaya Buddhadasa has won a place in the Australian youth team to play in the World Youth Table Tennis Championship scheduled to be held in Tunisia from December 4 to 11. She will represent Australia in the Under-19 singles, doubles and mixed doubles at the meet in Tunisia. “When I came to Australia I wanted to become a national champion here and my dream is to represent Australia in the Olympics. I am happy to be the number one ranked player in the Under-17 and 19 categories at the moment,” said Sanaya. |
Wildlife Film Maker Makes History
Thivanka Perera’s “Sri Lanka Leopard Dynasty” to be telecast on National Geographic’s “Natgeo”
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| This is a first time genuine news from Srilankan wildlife Film making. ‘Sri Lanka Leopard Dynasty’ Produced by THIVANKA RUKSHAN PERERA on behalf of AEGLE CREATIONS PVT LTD. SRI LANKA, will Première Telecast on NatGeo – WILD from 13th Nov 2022. |
Miss Sri Lanka New York Contest in Staten Island, New York
(Photos by Moran Moran)
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Some bullets of what we have on Kaleidoscope –
- World’s largest economy-USA
- Corporate earnings to drop
- Growing trade
- Permacrisis
- Chefs with skill
- Race The Pearl
- Plus-size ballerinas
- Stock, oil & gold prices
And lots more!
Obituaries – Sad News
Sonia Alagoda (85)
Beloved Mother of Deshan Atapattu and Sonali
Perera. Mother-in-law of Yeni and Nick. Loving Grand Mother of Ashley and Brandon. Daughter of the late Frank and the late Laetitia Alagoda. Loving Sister of the late Gloria Weerakoon, the late Deanna Nanayakkara, and Frank Daya Alagoda.
Visitation
Tuesday, November 15, 2022. 3:30 PM – 7: 30PM
Gates, Kingsley& Gates Praiswater Mortuary,
6909 Canoga Ave, Canoga Park, CA 91303
Funeral Service
Thursday November 17, 2022. 10: 00 AM
St Andrew & St Charles Episcopal Church
16651 Rinaldi St, Granada Hills, CA 91344
Interment
Thursday, November 17, 2022. 12 Noon
Oakwood Memorial Park and Cemetery
22601 Lassen St, Chatsworth CA 91311
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Andrew and Charles food pantry.
http://www.2saints.org/donations-and-pledges
Iresha de Silva passed away recently in Los Angeles, Ca. Funeral Service was at La Mirada, Ca. on November 3rd 2022.
Bashid Ahmed Karamali (90), passed away on October 28th in Massachussets, USA. Husband of Yvonne Karamali (nee Gunasekara). Son-in-law of the late Fred and Daisy Gunasekara, of “Woodlands” Ethul Kotte. Brother-in-law of the late Siri Rupesinghe, Freda Weerasinghe, Grace Samarasinghe, Ruth Wijesinghe, Frederick Gunasekara and Charles Gunasekara. Father of Riaz Karamali, Dilara Hafiz and Nahid Markosian. Bashir retired from the IMF, WA. DC., as Asst Director of the Middle Eastern Dept., at the early age of 56. 20 Bayon Drive, Apt 215, South Hadley, MA 01075, USA by karamali@icloud. com.
Mrs Thelma Thiedeman of Glen Waverley, Victoria, passed away on October 30, 2022. Wife of late Lieut. Cdr. Noel Thiedeman, R.Cy.N. retd., The President, S L E S A Requests inform retd. Sri Lanka Naval Officers and Naval Association.
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
Jalapeno and Shrimp Salad
Ingredients
1 iceberg lettuce, separated into leaves,
or assorted leaves
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
12 ounces cooked shrimp, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green beans
1/2 cup chopped cooked carrots
1/2 cucumber, about 4 ounces chopped
2 hard- cooked eggs coarsely chopped
1 drained pickled jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
salt
Method
1.Line a large salad bowl or platter with the lettuce
leaves. Stir together the mayonnaise and sour cream
and set aside.
2.Combine the shrimp, beans, carrot, cucumber, eggs and
jalapeno, in a separate bowl. Season with salt.
3.Add the mayonnaise and sour cream mixture to the
shrimp, folding it very gently, so that all the ingredients
are well mixed and coated with the dressing. Pile the
mixture into the lined salad bowl or arrange
attractively on the platter and serve with salt.
You may contact me with any questions or requests.
This is the Best Time to Visit
the California Desert
Indian Wells, Ca.
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Dr. Walter and Aeshea Jayasinghe Celebrate 50 Years of Wedded Bliss!
Dr. Walter and Aeshea Jayasinghe celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the Los Angeles Buddhist Vihara,
in Covina, Ca.where over 400 relatives and guests wished them many more years. Above with son Adrian,
daughter-in-law Vivian and grandchildren. (Photo by Moran)
Walter and Aeshea with Walter’s sister Thusitha and brother in law Dr. Lakshman Makandura. (Following photos by Andy Samarasena)
Walter and Aeshea with Dr. Nandasiri Jasentuliyana and his wife Shanthi.
Walter and Aeshea with Dr. Sarath and Hemanthi Gunatilaka.
Walter gets a big hug from his sister Thusitha.
Achala Weerasinghe of the Sri Lanka Foundation and US Ambassador Julie Chung
Sri Lanka Foundation International (SLF) USA is expanding by including new projects in Sri Lanka to serve the community! Director of Cultural Affairs, Achala Weerasinghe represented SLF with its future projects to the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Her Excellency, Julie Chung in Colombo, Sri Lanka last week.
Buddhika and Cassie Ekanayake’s New Venture in Palmdale, Ca. – The Silver Depot
Buddhika and Cassandra Ekanayake’s ‘The Silver Depot’ had its Grand Re-Opening with the cooperation and attendance of the Antelope Valley Chamber of Commerce in Palmdale, Ca. who organized a ribbon cutting ceremony. The Silver Depot is located at 1201 Rancho Vista Blvd Unit C
Palmdale, CA 93551. Congratulations to Buddhika and Cassie!
Cruisin! Cruisin! Cruisin!
on the Brand New ‘Discovery Princess’
to Alaska and Victoria
Veteran cruisers Fay and Terry, surprised Gina, Jayam, Rena and Paul, by joining them, along with Ozzie and Anne, Suba, Alexa and Trey. They went to Ketchikan, Skagway, Juneau and Victoria, Canada. The ship, food and service were excellent.
Niroworldcruises.com
Niroshan Kahawatte recently launched his new franchised Company – Niro World Cruise & Dream Vacations. Next time you plan a cruise, train, or coach vacation, you now know the place to go for well-planned door to door service. Niroshan is a successful young Sri Lankan entrepreneur with a line of tea (Itrix Tea), he is the first Sri Lankan to establish a production studio in downtown Los Angeles as the home of his company, remember whether you vacation by air, sea or land Niro is the place to go.
Avishka Jayasekara Graduates From USC
Congratulations to Avishka Jayasekara on her graduation from USC with Neuroscience Major/Health Policy Minor. Daughter of Dr. Deepthi and Roshani Jayasekara of Glendora, Ca.
“Sigiriana” by Thilanka
Cassandra Fernando Wins Holt (Victoria) to enter in Australian Federal Parliament
Holt Labor Candidate Cassandra Fernando won a seat at the 2022 Australian federal election which was held on 21 May 2022 to elect members of the 47th Parliament of Australia. Cassandra Fernando in Holt will be the first SriLankan born woman in Parliament. She came to Australia with her parents in 1999.
Tony Buxton Celebrated His 91st Birthday in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Jayam’s Choice
“Proud Mary”
Tina Turner
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Judy Celebrates Birthday
Judy celebrated her birthday on May 24th. with a breakfast at Coco’s Restaurant with Kshirabdhi and Patsy. Happy Birthday Judy and many more!
People Finding People
CHARMAINE VEMADEVAN (Found)
and MICHELLE HATCH (still looking)
Pls contact jayam2424@yahoo.com
Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo
May 20th. 2022
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The coming months are going to be bleak if what Rohan Pethiyagoda says on my show has some semblance of reality and he normally speaks sense….Today we ask some questions on Prime Group Kaleidoscope & add some smiles, hope, bike rides, patchwork, curve edits & a bunker museum.
Obituaries – Sad News
A C M Lafir (89) Former Antonian, Nomads, Saracens, Kandy United and All Ceylon cricketer and one of the best soccer players, A.C.M. Lafir passed away in Colombo. He leaves his wife Carmini and three children Aashiq, Nirala and Mehera. His funeral was at Jawatte burial grounds.
Lakshman Hulugalle – Former Consul General of Sydney, Australia. Son of Rupa Hulugalle (nee Tennakoon) and (late) W. S. Hulugalle, brother of Sriyani Hulugalle, husband of Dilrukshi, father of Sachini, Sajini and Pamodhi, father-in-law of Ashan Polgampala and Nilanka Jayawardena; grandfather of Tiyesha and Tiyaan, son-in-law of Manel and (late) Chandra Ranatunga and brother-in-law of Ranjan and Prasadhini Ranatunga. Cremation was on 22nd May, at the Borella Cemetery. on Sunday, 22nd May.
JUST FOR A LAUGH
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
Duck with Artichoke
Ingredients
4 confit Duck legs (about 300g/10 1/2oz each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
4 tablespoons canned
tomato pulp or chunky
passatta/strained tomatoes
1 teaspoon
sweet paprika
1.25litres/generous 5 cups
hot chicken stock*
400g/14oz.can artichoke hearts
drained and halved
4 tablespoons freshly
chopped parsley
350g/scant 2 cups bomba,
Calasparra or aborio rice
salt
METHOD
Wipe away and discard the duck fat from the legs.
Heat the oil in a flameproof casserole and gently fry
and garlic for 10 minutes, until softened. Stir in the
tomato pulp and paprika and cook for 5 minutes,
until dry. Pour in the stock.
Stir in the artichoke hearts and rice, and arrange the
duck legs in the pan pressing down into the rice. Return
to a gentle simmer and cook for about twenty minutes
until the rice is al dente and the liquid almost absorbed.
Stir in the parsley and serve.
*TIP: make chicken stock with the leftover chicken carcas
from a roast chicken. Simply roughly drop or separate the
bones and cavity and place in a saucepan with some fresh
chopped fresh vegetables and 2 litres of cold water.
Simmer for 45 minutes until the stock has a good flavour.
Strain and reserve the stock.
SERVES 4.
Should you have any questions or requests please email me.
