Good News From Jayam May 1, 2022 Pls Scroll Down 35 items
Good News From Jayam May 1, 2022 Pls Scroll Down 35 items
Hiran Abeysekara: Best Actor at Olivier Awards 2022:
Making history in the performing arts
Making history in the performing arts, Sri Lankan theatre actor, Hiran Abeysekara won the Best Actor for the stage adaptation of ‘Life of Pi’ at Olivier Awards 2022 in London at the Royal Albert Hall. The Wyndham in London’s West End, Hiran’s consistent stellar performance rightfully earned him the award of Best Actor. Hiran was the ‘star’ of that jubilant evening of the most prestigious, historical theatre awards festival in the world by winning the Best Actor award for Playing his extravagant performance as Pi Patel in the Lolita Chakrabarti’s stage adaptation of Yann Martels’ book Life of Pi, one of the highly acclaimed productions of Sheffield Theatre Production.
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing Celebrates National New Year Day
The Embassy of Sri Lanka celebrated the National New Year on 17 April 2022. Over 150 invitees, including Ambassadors, representatives from Diplomatic Missions, the Sri Lanka community and Chinese friends were present. The event was sponsored by the China Sri Lanka Association for Trade and Economic Cooperation (CSLATE). The invitees were later treated to Sri Lankan delicacies, especially Sri Lankan traditional sweetmeats.
President Michael Samantha Kurera
Sworn in at SLAASC AGM
Michael Kurera being given the oath of office by former President of SLAASC Sondra Kumaraperu. This is the second year as President of the SLAASC for Michael Kurera. The SLAASC will be celebrating 50 years in 2023, having been founded and incorporated in 1973.
SLAASC President Michael Kurera, Vice President Trevine Fernando and Committee after the election.
Grand Opening of Island Flavors n Spices in Artesia, Ca.
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JMED Supplies at Medtrade West 2022
in Phoenix, Arizona
JMed Supplies was well represented by staff and Chairman John Amirthiah at the Medtrade West 2022 Convention in Phoenix, Arizona. JMed participated with a booth and reception where they distributed raffle prizes.
Reunion in Belleview, WA.
Padmini and John Johns of La Jolla, Ca.
Padmini and John Johns, met with their children Christopher, Sarah and Andrew and cousins Daniel, Shelly, Diana and Natasha, Jean-Louis, Ash and Athena and friends
in Belleview, WA
Sri Lanka Association in Los Angeles Celebrate Aluth Avurudha-Puthandu in Woodley Park, Van Nuys, Ca.
Avurudhu Kumari (New Year Queen) and runners up.
Some of the ladies in colorful saris at the Sri Lanka Association’s annual aluth avurudhaputhanu celebrations at Woodley Park in Van Nuys, Ca. Hundreds of people were at the park
Two of the young ones at the aluth avurudhu celebrations were Robert and Maddy of Arleta, Ca.
Samantha Kurera and Nandakumaran light lamp as Sinduri Jayasinghe and Shirani Stanislaus stand by.
Dr Asoka Jayaweera’s Birthday Celebrated
at Newport Beach, Ca.
A great time was had by all that were able to attend Dr Asoka Jayaweera’s 82nd Birthday. We walked on the beach, ate great Sri Lankan food and had great conversations.
Ashan (AJ) Jayaweera Chamberlin brought her lovely kids, Alexandra and Landrum and boyfriend, Lou Morrison and friend Janet Jensen Wolf from Boulder, Colorado to celebrate this special event. A BIG THANKS to friends and family that also attended! Hugs and Kisses!
Jayam’s Choice
“We’ve Only Just Begun” by The Carpenters
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Asia Cup 2022 in Sri Lanka,
in T20 format, begins 27 August
The Asia Cup 2022 will be held in Sri Lanka between 27 August and 11 September in T20 format. The qualifiers will be played 20 August 2022 onwards. Held every two years, the Asia Cup’s 2020 edition was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic and its restrictions. The tournament this year will have six teams – India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and a qualifier. Participating teams in the qualifier are the UAE, Kuwait, Singapore and Hong Kong.
Food for thought at Interbrand-Daily FT International Women’s Day 2022
Interbrand Sri Lanka and the Maldives and Headlines PR Chairman Anusha David and Daily FT Editor/CEO Nisthar Cassim.
Charitha Abeyratne Hettiarachchi, Dr. Kshanika Goonesekera, Maud Meijboom-van Wel, NadiNisthar Cassim, Adrika Sri Bawan, Dr. Lanka Dissanayake, Rosanna Flamer Caldera, WNPS Youth Wing Chairperson Zaineb Akbarally and K.C. Somalatha.
Tribute to Dr. Gamini Goonetilleke –
Launch of his new Book
Dr. Gamini Goonetilleke (right) hands over a copy of the book to Guest Speaker S. Skandakumar. The launch of the second book about a dedicated surgeon’s experiences in the war zone took place at the auditorium of the College of Surgeons at Torrington Place before a packed audience on 7 April. Guest Speaker was former High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Australia.
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Sri Lankan Doctor Receives
Distinguished Award
Philanthropist, physician, and gene-therapy developer Dr Sukumar Nagendran received the ‘Distinguished Alumni Award’ from the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at Rutgers University at a gala event held on April 9, in New Brunswick, New Jersey. After completing his high school education at Royal College, Colombo, Dr Nagendran migrated to the United States where he completed his undergraduate degree in biochemistry at Rutgers University and his medical degree at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He subsequently trained in internal medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
SriLankan Airlines Adorns Aircraft Livery with ‘Raid Amazones 2022’ Insignia
SriLankan Airlines has adorned one of its aircraft with customised livery to reaffirm its status as the official airline of the much-awaited ‘Raid Amazones 2022′.
Explore Sri Lanka – Wildlife – Aegle Creations
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Aruni Boteju Founded First Film Festival
Let’s Support Her Project
June 10th, 11th, 12th
Aruni Boteju, Founder of the Ceylon International Film Festival Corporation launched the first ever Sri Lanka Film Festival (SLFF-USA) in Santa Barbara, USA. Santa Barbara, the city of arts and culture is considered the Riviera of America, the home of the famous Santa Barbara Film Festival- SBFF. It is reputed as the original ‘Hollywood’ in California where the first American major film studio was built in 1910 which produced many silent films. Above with Los Angeles Consul General Dr Lalith Chandradasa.
Movie Producers Niroshan Kahawatte, Andy Samarasena, and Sumedha Jayasena with Aruni Boteju and other movie personalities at the grand opening.
Shanti and Nandasiri Jasentuliyana with Ruwani Horanage,
Aruni Boteju and their Mom. Congratulations to Nandi and Shanti who are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary this year.
Dr Kushani Jayasinghe Awarded the 2022 Richard King Award in Genetics in Medicine
Monash Health’s Dr Kushani Jayasinghe has been awarded the 2022 Richard King Trainee Award, established by the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine. This award recognises a trainee’s contribution to high-quality research in ACMG’s official journal, Genetics In Medicine. Dr Jayasinghe received the award for her article ‘Clinical impact of genomic testing in patients with suspected monogenic kidney disease’, published in Genetics In Medicine in February 2021.
Accountant, Comic, and MasterChef: Dilruk Jayasinha’s Curious Journey to Comedy about
As a long-time fan, and now headline performer at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Dilruk knew within seconds of stepping on stage at his first gig that “this is all I want to be doing.” With the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) back for another year of laughs, Melbourne-based comedian Dilruk Jayasinha says it’s a joy to be back on stage, sharing stories and having the city buzz with laughter. “It’s one of the three big festivals of the world [alongside Edinburgh and Montreal].
St. Joseph’s College crowned Division 1 Tier ‘A’ Champions U19 Division 1 – Tier A Cricket Tournament 2022
St. Joseph’s College were crowned champions of the SLSCA U19 Division 1 – Tier ‘A” Limited Over Cricket Tournament, as they beat Richmond College by 106 runs in the final worked off today (20th April) at Police Park Grounds, Colombo. St. Joseph’s College won the toss and chose to bat first in a rain-shortened 47-over game. Sadeesh Jayawardena and Hirun Kapurubandara opened the batting for St. Joseph’s College, putting on a 37-run stand.
Queen Elizabeth Gets Own Barbie Doll for Platinum Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth is being honoured with a Barbie doll in her likeness to mark her Platinum Jubilee this year.Toy maker Mattel said on Thursday it was commemorating the monarch’s 70 years on the throne with a Tribute Collection Barbie doll. Dressed in an ivory gown with a blue sash adorned with miniature medallions and ribbons, the figure also has a tiara based on the one Elizabeth wore on her wedding day.
“Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo
April 22nd, 2022
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Sri Lanka and Debt is our top topic today, while we watch jumping cars, discuss rubber, serenade Sri Lanka & name the winners of our super gifts in the backdrop of Galle Face.
Obituaries – Sad News
Krishan Sirimane (57) passed away in Los Angeles, Ca.
Funeral Service will be on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at
St. Edmund’s Episcopal
Church, 1175 S. San Gabriel Blvd., San Marino, Ca. 91108.
3 pm viewing
4 pm funeral service
5 pm reception
BarbaraSansoni (94) passed away. Founder of Barefoot Pvt Ltd, wife of late
Hildon Sansoni and Dr Ronald Lewcock. Mother of Simon and Dominic Sansoni, mother-in-law of Nazreen Sansoni. Sister of late Patrick Daniel and Jeanne Mansoor, Sister of Mary Ridgeon and Sally Hulugalle,
sister-in-law of Feizel Mansoor, Arjuna Hulugalle and late Martin Ridgeon. grandmother of Ashira, Natasha, Isabella, Sebastian and Sophia. Funeral was on 25th April.
Cornel Perera The dynamic founder of the first ever Chain of Supermarkets in Sri Lanka, Cornel’s Supermarkets and the entrepreneur who initiated and built The Hilton Colombo and a great personality is no more.
His funeral took place on 25th of April 2022 .
SAMARASINGHE – DR HAYMAN THIRSWIN (H.T.) (92)passed away in Sydney, Australia on 1 April 2022, Husband of Shani and father of Wimal, Iromi and Devika.
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
Squid/Cuttle Fish or Dhallo Curry
(which ever name you call it)
Ingredients
1 lb.cuttle fish
2 tspns. salt
2 slices ground ginger
2 teaspoon fenugreek
1/2 tspn. sweet cummin powder
1 1/2 tspns corriander powder
a sprig of curry leaves
2-3 tspns. lime juice
2 dessertspoons oil
4 oz. 1st extract of coconut milk
2 dessertspoons chilli powder
6-8 cloves garlic
1 tspn. pepper powder
1/2 tspn. cummin powder
3-4 green chillies chopped
1 oz. red onions,chopped
12oz. 2nd extract of coconut milk
Method
1.Clean cuttle fish. Cut into 1″ pieces
2.Mix together with all the powdered
ingredients and salt.
3.Heat oil. Add curry leaves onions and fry
for a few minutes.
4.Add cuttle fish and left over ingredients
and cook for 5-7 minutes.
5.Add second extract of coconut milk and
cook until done.
6.Add 1st extract of coconut milk.Bring to
boil add lime juice and take off fire.
Ingredients for 8 portions.
1.This is a first time I have advertised anything.
It is absolutely something which in my mind is
washed, cleaned and dried to perfection. All you
are expected to do is cut them in 1″rings and
follow cooking instructions. It truly is a great
culinary experience. 2.The new market Eastern
Spices, located by our old familiar “Baja Sub”
carries this item. Washed, cleaned and ready to
follow directions!
Should you have any questions or requests,
please email me at :
Beautiful Sri Lanka
(Preserve our Beautiful Natural Sri Lankan Heritage)
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This issue of “Good News” is being sent out early,
since Jayam will be on vacation for two weeks.
The Sri Lankan Smile
Outgoing US Ambassador
Calls on President Rajapaksa
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa thanked the United States for the support extended to Sri Lanka’s efforts to curtail the spread of Covid pandemic and for the vaccination program.
He made these remarks when the outgoing American Ambassador Alaina B. Teplitz paid a farewell call at the Presidential Secretariat. He thanked Ambassador Teplitz for her efforts to advance bilateral ties and wished her well in her future endeavours. Ambassador Teplitz thanked the President and the Government of Sri Lanka for the cooperation extended to her during her tenure in Colombo.
‘I Love Colombo’ Campaign
at Colombo City Centre
Colombo City Centre brings you the chance to enjoy an elevated experience with the ‘I Love Colombo’ campaign, dedicated towards introducing new and unique elements to Colombo City Centre for the enjoyment of all shoppers and as a value addition for tourists visiting Sri Lanka. Being at the heart of the commercial capital, Colombo City Centre embarked on a new journey to enhance the Colombo experience. A new signage featuring ‘I LOVE CMB’ was recently unveiled on Muttiah Road, as an eye-catching landmark signifying the location of Colombo.
Country’s ‘Tallest Building’
Altair Declared Open
The business-friendly environment and scenic locations in the city were the key driving factors to select Colombo for Altair Colombo which has changed the skyline of the city, said the developers of the iconic residential towers that were opened by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. The real estate is a creative magnum opus of living legend Moshe Safdie, creator of Marina Bay Sands and the Jewel in Singapore. Altair comprises 404 luxury apartments spread across 1.5 mn square feet on 68 floors with ventilation, privacy and optimally laid out living spaces. “Around 250 apartments have been already sold out and we are confident the rest will be grabbed soon,” the developers said. The units have been bought by locals, Sri Lankan expats, Chinese and Koreans. The opening of the towers enables customers to initiate the fit-outs of the apartments through a phased out schedule with the totally sold apartments ready to be handed over within the next few weeks.
SriLankan Airlines – Colombo via Paris
Cargills Among ‘Most Admired Companies
of Sri Lanka”
CIMA, ICC Sri Lanka and the Daily FT recognized the winners of Sri Lanka’s Most Admired Companies Awards, at an event held at the BMICH recently. The award recognized companies not just for their financial performance but also the value they create for their shareholders, customers, employees and the wider community. As an essential service provider and a leading food company, Cargills continued to meet the needs of consumers during a challenging year. In addition to operating 465 supermarkets outlets and 50 restaurants across the country, Cargills operates 8 manufacturing facilities which produce value added dairy products, confectionery, beverages, culinary products, and convenience food. The Group’s main food brands have become leading national brands over time, with a key focus on quality and innovation.
Gracie is Wonder Woman
for Halloween in Glendora, Ca.
Indrani Wye Celebrated Halloween
with relatives, Gina, Iswari and Rene Camou and Louis Page in Westlake Village, Ca.
t2021 J TEAM HALLOWEEN COSTUMES
JMed Supply of Buena Park, Ca.
They always go all out !
Jaffna Grapes Out to Market
Jaffna farmers are now harvesting their grapes and the demand for it is picking up. However the leading super markets are yet to venture into this segment and purchase them in a more organized manner depriving the Northern farmer of the ‘right price’ for it. Here some Jaffna grapes being sold in the North.
The 2022 Chevy Corvette Stingray
Reserve Yours Today!
Jayam’s Choice
“Believe”
By Cher
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Trillium Hotels & VIP Residencies
Transforms the ‘Sunset Years’
Trillium Hotels & VIP Residencies Chairman Janaka Ratnayake (centre) with Directors Rachitha and Lekhya Ratnayake.
Trillium, one of Sri Lanka’s most sought-after real estate developers which aims to deliver comfort and elegance while merging the value of an exclusive lifestyle, is set to further diversify its offerings with the launch of Trillium Hotels & VIP Residencies. Positioned in the heart of Colombo 7, Trillium Hotels & VIP Residencies is set to transform the concept of lifestyles for those in retirement, offering a range of packages to suit budgets and inclusive of bespoke value additions that reflect an exclusive lifestyle.
Sir Cliff Richard at the Royal Albert Hall
on his 81st Birthday
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Niroshan and Dushyanthi Kahawatte Celebrated Bimishi’s First Birthday
at a Park In LA
A West End Dream Comes True in London
Roshani Abbey
Roshani Abbey, a familiar face to many local theatre enthusiasts lands a plum role in ‘&Juliet’ – a modern musical now drawing the crowds in London. “Sure, you can come up with some ‘what ifs’, but looking back, it seems everything went well,” grins Roshani Abbey, 25-year-old Sri Lankan actor (the protagonist of our scene) who in June this year, was cast as ‘Lucy’ in the West End musical ‘&Juliet’ – a contemporary sequel to Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’.
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Edward Thangaratnam, Lalani and friends saw “Mamma Mia”
at the La Mirada Theater in California
Kerrigan LaBrooy of Australia
Sings about Hypocrisy
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Thai Iced Tea
In Thailand, perhaps the most famous brew is the delicious Thai iced tea or cha-yen. Made from strongly brewed black Ceylon tea, it is blended with condensed milk and sugar before being served over ice. Various flavours or spices are added. These can include orange blossom, cinnamon, star anise, liquorice, and ground tamarind.
Akash Interviews Sri Lankan
American Actor Bernard White
Renovated ‘Eighty Club’ (80 Club)
Opens Under PM’s Patronage
The renovated ‘Eighty Club’ (80 Club) at Independence Avenue, Colombo 7 was declared open by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. The Prime Minister switched on the illuminations at the premises and unveiled the plaque symbolizing the official opening. ‘Eighty Club’ (80 Club) was named after the Room 80 at the Queen’s Hotel, Kandy where the inaugural first meeting was held. The club was later established at the Independence Square property.
Kaleidoscope
With Savithri Rodrigo
October 29th, 2021
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With a little glimpse of Halloween and some hairy art, turning homes, eco-cricketers, a winning book & a big belly plus chats with a young Desamanya, researcher & restaurateur.
SLAASC Christmas Party 2021
Save the date – Saturday December 4th
This Teen Started A Museum
In Her Parents’ Sri Lankan Restaurant
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Obituaries – Sad News
Ives Koelmeyer (Retired Lt. Sri Lanka Navy), husband of Lygia, father of Christoble (Dubai), Hestia, Ives (Oman) & Aurilia (Staff – St. Nicholas’ International College, Colombo), father-in-law of Carlos, Derrick, Varuni & Viraj, grandfather of Farah, Kimberly, Chiara, Cheyne, Jascha, Shane, Lygia, Sanshia, Alicia & Alina, brother of Virginia (Australia), late Lt. Commander Bernard Koelmeyer (Sri Lanka Navy), Melvil, Anton, Velma, PO. Richard Koelmeyer (Sri Lanka Navy) & Verita, brother-in-law of Phyllis, Rosemary, Damon, Angelo, Aloma, George & Loudes. Funeral was on October 27th at St. John the Baptist Burial Ground, Nagoda, Kandana.
Old Bens UK
30th Anniversary Celebration
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
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They went fishing, and this is what they caught!
This is the Best Time to Visit
the California Desert
Indian Wells, Ca.
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Good News
From Jayam
October 1, 2021
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Autumn Has Arrived – In California
Sri Lanka President at the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
Full Speech
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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa attended the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly, in New York on September 21. Foreign Minister GL Peiris, Chief Adviser Lalith Weeratunga and Admiral Jayanath Colombage accompanied the President. Considering his personal policy and the current situation in the country, the President decided to make the visit with a minimum number of delegates, which is the lowest number of Sri Lankan delegates to the UN General Assembly in recent history. First Lady Ioma Rajapaksa joined the tour at her own expense. The President will probably take the opportunity to visit Los Angeles, to visit his grand daughter whom he will be seeing for the first time. This is the first time the President visited the United States since being elected.
J Med – Celebrating Four Years of Gratitude
Dylan Keshawn Samarasena of Santa Barbara, Ca. Marries Kaushalya Gajaweera
(Photos by Moran Moran)
Dylan Keshawn Samarasena, son of Andy and Shyama Samarasena of Santa Barbara, Ca. married Kaushalya Gajaweera, daughter of Devapriya and Samantha Gajaweera. The Poruwa ceremony was held at the Doubletree Hilton in Monrovia, Ca. The ceremony was directed by Prassanna Yamasinghe. The reception was in Glendale, Ca. nl
The 2022 Mercedes Benz S680 Maybach
(Coming to a dealer near you)
Jayam’s Choice
“Strangers in the Night”
Frank Sinatra
SriLankan Airlines Wins Title
at PATA Gold Awards 2021 Again
SriLankan Airlines, continuing to reaffirm the universal appeal of its marketing communication content, won a Gold award for its campaign ‘#SriLankanPromises’ in the category ‘Marketing-Carrier’ at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Awards 2021. This year’s virtual Award ceremony crowned 20 Gold Award winners and two Grand Title winners out of 113 entries submitted by travel and tourism organizations and individuals worldwide, adjudged by a panel of 18 industry experts.
Yohani’s Haal Massa –
Over One Million Views on Youtube
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Aircraft Supercarrier HMS Queen Elizabeth
The fleet flagship of the Royal Navy
Sailing majestically with a stunning displacement of 65,000 tonnes is the aircraft supercarrier the HMS Queen Elizabeth. Presently on duty in the Pacific Ocean, she is basically a floating military base with the capacity to carry 70 aircraft. Her massive flight deck covers four acres. The warship has 17 decks (levels) which gives us an understanding of how massive this vessel really is. She can reach speeds in excess of 25 knots per hour.The aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (pennant number RO8) is named in honour of another British vessel that first saw action in World War I. The new ship bears the same Tudor rose crest. The Air Wing onboard consists of the F-35B Lightning multirole fighter which is the world’s first fifth generation fighter jet.
The first Food Truck in Southern California
Mani a Sri Lankan Chef (Mani Catering), noticed a lack of authentic Sri Lankan food in Los Angeles. It inspired him and his family to begin his dream of starting a catering service. Mani and his family worked hard and Mani’s Catering Services is now well known for their tasty food, fabulous services, catering for parties, weddings and other entertaining needs both out of State and overseas. He even caters to out of state functions and air-lifts overnight frozen food, overseas as well. His newest venture is the Food Truck and here is a picture of him in front of it. This is wonderful for a family outing and greatly appreciated by the community. He has achieved another milestone and delivers to your home! Well done to you and your family. Mani has eventually fulfilled his dream of having the food of Sri Lanka fabulously cooked with the freshest ingredients so readily available. I have great pleasure in wishing him and his family “Jayawewa.” – Roma de Zoysa
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Exploring Oil, Gas in Mannar Basin
Power Minister Udaya Gammanpila said,.“”Bell Geospace, the world renowned geophysical exploration company for oil and gas exploration in the Mannar and Cauvery basins, has also brought in its exploration aircraft and is currently in the process of gathering data for investors. Sri Lanka will not spend any money on this survey. The company sells the data to investors and returns part of the profits to Sri Lanka,” the Minister said. He said that as there are no Sri Lankan businessmen to explore for oil and gas in Sri Lanka, he is expecting to visit the United Arab Emirates, Iran, India, Abu Dhabi and the United States in the next few months in search of such investors.
Invest in Port City Colombo –
The Gateway to South Asia
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Alkamalee Jabbar
to Run For City Council in Anaheim, Ca.
I’m excited to announce my candidacy for Anaheim City Council District 3. Anaheim unlocked the doors of opportunity for my family and me to prosper. I want to work with you to create a better future for Anaheim. Join our campaign today! – Alkamalee Jabbar
Sri Lanka Flag at Pepperdine University
in Malibu, Ca.
For the 14th consecutive year, Pepperdine University is commemorating the lives lost in the terror attacks on September 11, 2001, with the Waves of Flags display at Alumni Park on the Malibu campus. Nearly 3,000 flags will fly along Pacific Coast Highway and Malibu Canyon Road—one for each innocent victim, including a national flag for each foreign country that lost a citizen in the attack, here we see our Sri Lankan flag honoring one of our fallen countrymen. The flags will be on display for public viewing from September 9, to Saturday, September 25, 2021.
Sri Lankan Woman Elected
to Norwegian Parliament
Sri Lankan born Kamzy Gunaratnam has been elected a member of the Norwegian Parliament. Gunaratnam was elected to Parliament from the Labour Party. Gunaratnam was born in Sri Lanka and came to Norway as a refugee when she was three years old. Gunaratnam was elected as a representative to Oslo City Council for the first time in 2007.
Foundation of Goodness
Kaleidoscope With Savithri Rodrigo
September 24th, 2021
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shortsighted elephant laws + market
news, home truths on our economy, a 10 year old’s octopus discovery, violin floats, a skinny house, ice carving, glam with tiedye & #ProtectEveryChild.
Obituaries – Sad News
Lakshman Ratnapala (82)
Passed away following a brief illness related to Parkinson’s disease, on September 8, 2021, Lakshman was the first Asian President and CEO of the Pacific Asia Travel Association, He is survived by his wife Barbara (nee Van Cuylenberg) A private cremation was held at the General Cemetery, Borella on 9th September, 2021.
Delrine Ingram
Passed away in Australia. Wife of (late) Russel Ingram, mother of Russel (Rusty) (Australia), Sharon (United States) and Rory (Australia), mother-in-law of Sonia, Sajeev and Aloyna (Pinky), grandmother of Megan, Lachlan, Alexa, Alycia, Brianna and Sarina, daughter of (late) Andrew Perera and (late) Millicent Perera. Laid to rest on September 11, 2021.
Gratien Amirthanayagam – Beloved husband of late Soma, precious father of Pradeep, beloved father-in-law of Annamarie, much adored papa of Manik, Drushika and Sacha, dearly beloved brother of Annette Rambukwella, late Guy, late Savunthari Bastiampillai and of Rohini Xavier, son of the late Dr. G.A. Amirthanayagam and Mary Teresa Amirthanayagam. Was called to eternal rest on 3rd September 2021. Cremation took place at General Cemetery, Borella on 4th September 2021.
Sri Lankan Alan Western Sings at
Kedron Wavell Services Club
in Queensland, Australia
September 14th, 2021
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Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
Summer is over and Fall is just beginning. I am sharing a few of my favourite Punches for this time of year. One or the other always in a large jug in the Fridge. Cloves, Cinnamon and Nutmeg are used to flavor this spicy Mulled Wine. It makes an ideal drink for a party in the Fall and it is bound to warm everybody up.
Demerara Rum Punch
Ingredients
2/3 cup orange juice
2/3 cup pineapple juice
2/3 cup mango juice
1/2 cup water
1 cup dark rum
a shake of Angostura bitters
freshly grated nutmeg
2 Tablespoons raw sugar
1 small banana
1 large orange
Method
1.Pour the orange, pineapple and mango juices into
a large Punch Bowl. Stir in the water.
2.Add the rum, Angostura bitters, nutmeg and sugar.
Stir gently for a few minutes until the sugar has
dissolved.
3.Slice the banana and stir gently into the punch.
4.Slice the orange and add to the punch. Chill and
serve with ice.
Mulled Wine
Ingredients
1 orange
4 tablespoons raw sugar
grated nutmeg
2 cinnamon sticks, a few cloves
plus extra for studding
2 tablespoons seedless raisins
5 tablespoons honey
2 Clementines or Tangerines
6 1/4 cups inexpensive Claret
2 1/2 cups medium cider
1 1/4 cups orange juice
Method
1.With a sharp knife or rotary peeler, pare off a long strip
of orange peel.
- Place the sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, raisins, honey
and peel in a large saucepan. Stud the clementines with
cloves and add them to the pan. Add the Claret and heat
gently until the sugar has dissolved. Pour in the cider and
continue to gently heat the mulled wine. Do not boil.
- Add the orange juice to the pan and warm through. Remove the clementines and cinnamon sticks and strain the mulled wine into a warmed punch bowl or other serving bowl. Add the clove-studded clementines and serve hot in warmed glasses, or in glasses containing a small spoon (to prevent the glass breaking.)
Caribbean Cream Stout Punch
A well known” pick-me- up “that is popular all over the Caribbean.
Ingredients
2 cups stout
1 1/4 cups evaporated milk
5 tablespoons condensed milk
5 tablespoons sherry
2 or 3 drops vanilla extract
freshly grated nutmeg
Method
1.Mix together the stout, evaporated and condensed milks
sherry and vanilla extract in a blender or food processor
or food processor, or whisk together in a large bowl, until
creamy.
2.Add a little grated nutmeg to the stout mixture and blend
or whisk again for a few minutes.
3.Chill for at least 45 minutes or until really cold before serving.
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Operation Hope-With Charles Schokman
in Melbourne, Australia
It is with great joy to announce that Operation Hope has taken a momentus step and merged with Compelled By Love. This means you now have the opportunity to partner with something even bigger, as we expand our reach to help more people, in more countries. Our values have always framed how we work and operate, and it is these values that have led us to make this exciting decision to merge with Compelled By Love. Change is not new for Operation Hope. We have had many organisational changes through the years including changing our name. However this change is the most significant.
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