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SRI LANKA NEWS IN BRIEF– JULY 2018 COMPILED BY VICTOR MELDER Sri Lanka’s leading ornamental fish exporter Aquamarines International (Pvt) Ltd., was established in 1963 and operates as a BOI enterprise. The company specializes in breeding of ornamental fish particularly varieties of tropical sea fish and invertebrates targeting Exports markets in the United States, Europe and Far East. The Chairman and founder of the Company of the Company is Mr. Ananda Pathirana. Mr. Pathirana stated that throughout the Company’s existence, BOI had always been supportive and fostered the growth of this industry. The main facility is at Ratmalana but the hatchery is located at Ja-Ela. The company has currently about 80 employees. The most remarkable aspect of this company is the fact that they are the only company that breeds sea horses and pipe fish in Sri Lanka. The fish bred at Ja-Ela are imported varieties. For example sea horses ...

Aug 1, 2018 Posted by In Articles, Victor Melder Comments 0
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VICTOR MELDER SRI LANKA LIBRARY- ACQUISITIONS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2018  THOSE WISHING TO DONATE BOOKS & OTHER PUBLICATIONS TO THIS LIBRARY, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT ABOVE ADDRESS, BY EMAIL OR TELEPHONE. Thank You.                                 ACQUISITIONS   FOR  THE  MONTH  OF  JUNE  2018  BOOKS 38, The C38 Class Pacific Locomotives of the New South Wales Government Railways by John R, Thompson, 2016               (Donated by Udaya Peeligama, Baulkham Hills, NSW)  MAGAZINE   NEWSLETTERS. Newsletter – St Peter’s College Old Boys Social Club Melbourne Inc, Autumn & Winter 2018. ‘Thomaiana”, Newsletter S.Thomas’ College Old Boys Association, Australia Branch Inc, Vol 21, Issue 3, May 2018. Newsletter of the Ceylonese Welfare Organisation Inc (CWO), Vol 35, Issue 3, July 2018. News Bulletin, Burgher Association (Australia) Inc (BAA), Winter 2018.  OTHERS Introduction to Centralised Traffic Control with Automatic Colour Light Signalling, CGR, April 1962.        (Donated by Akila Ariyaperuma, Glen Iris, Vic)    VICTOR  ...

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SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS (JUNE 2018) – Compiled by Victor Melder                                                        The touring Sri Lankans drew their first match against the West Indies President’s XI, played at Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad. Scores: Sri Lanka, 1st Innings – 428 (Chandimal 108, Dickwella 74, M.D.K.J.Perera 65, Mathews 41,  Warrican 4/81, Cornwall 3/124, Reifer 2/75) West Indies President’s XI, 1st Innings – 272 (Campbell 62, Powell 60, Cornwall 54no, Brooks 29, Dananjaya 3/46, Kumara 3/47, M.D.K. Perera  3/50) Sri Lanka, 2nd Innings – 135/0 (Mendis 60no, M.D.K.J.Perera 50 retd hurt, Silva 22no)  Bowling all rounder, Chamika Karunaratne, who was reported for suspected bowling action in the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Super Provincial Tournament 2018, has been cleared to bowl after a scrutinizing process. Karunaratne, 22, a right-arm ...

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SRI LANKA NEWS IN BRIEF – JUNE 2018 – Compiled by Victor Melder Consultant, Medical Nutritionist, Medical Research Institute Dr. Renuka Jayatissa addressing a forum recently said the serious repercussions of low local milk consumption, compounded by low production resulting in insufficient quantum to meet demand, resulted in alarming health issues. Malnutrition, in pregnant women, as a result of not consuming sufficient milk during pregnancy was the primary cause of stunting. Although breast feeding infants was recommended, because of low milk consumption they depended on milk substitutes, which, she said, was not the alternative to breast feeding. ‘Fresh milk consumption was essential to build energy and sustain healthy growth. Milk consumption per person should be at least one glass per day. Additionally, yoghurt, cheese, butter, were all essential dietary ingredients that were in short supply, she explained. President, All Island Dairy Association Nishantha Jayasooriya said at this seminar titled ‘Challenges ...

Jun 30, 2018 Posted by In Articles, Victor Melder Tagged Comments 0
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GREGORY PECK & “PEYAWA” – By Victor Melder In 1953 my father, Randolph (Rando) Melder, was stationed as Driver, CGR in Kadugannawa. We occupied a ‘Railway Bungalow’, besides the rail tracks bordering the Kadugannawa – Pothupitiya Road. A rail gate was situated by our home too.  In early 1954 the movie “Purple Plain” was on location in Sri Lanka and much of the filming was done at Kadugannawa, at the outskirts of the town, on the Colombo – Kandy Road (Peradeniya end). An entire Burmese village was recreated in an area of a fallow paddy field. It was fascinating watching the village come up, with the local villagers supply plants, timber etc, all for a fee.  I had finished my schooling and at 18 years of age, was on the lookout for employment and had plenty of time to myself.  Gregory Peck, who played the main role in the movie, ...

Jun 18, 2018 Posted by In Articles, Victor Melder Tagged Comments 0
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SRI LANKA NEWS IN BRIEF (MAY 2018) – Compiled by Victor Melder Colombo CPI continued to ease, settling below 4%, thanks to the continued moderation in food prices, which grew at its slowest in the past two years. Food prices eased on a sequential basis as well, led by vegetables, sea fish, onions and coconut. Non-food prices on the other hand, showed mild signs of pick up after easing for six continuous months. ‘Alcohol and beverage’, health, transport and recreation index picked up both on an annual and sequential basis, while that of ‘clothing and footwear’ eased. Core inflation mirrored this mild pick-up. Recent trends of moderation in food prices along with the statistical impact of last year’s high base is expected to keep inflation within the central bank’s target range of 4-6%. We forecast inflation to average 4.3% in 2018. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka in its April ...

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SRI LANKA NEWS IN BRIEF (APRIL 2018) – Compiled by Victor Melder                                                             The wreck of one of the famous ships of Her Majesty’s Naval Service – ‘SS Sagaing’, which sank in the Trincomalee harbour during the World War II, has been refloated after 75 years by a team of divers of the Sri Lanka Navy, making a landmark turning point in the field of diving and salvage. This 138m long Passenger cum Cargo Ship launched in December 24, 1924 was hit by Japanese carrier aircraft bomber attacks, whilst at anchorage in the Trincomalee harbour on April 9, 1942. the vessel was subsequently abandoned due to a raging fire onboard. On August 24, 1943, the damaged ship had been sunk to ...

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SRI LANKA NEWS IN BRIEF (MARCH 2018) – Compiled by Victor Melder Direct Investment (FDI) into Sri Lanka has grown to over 1.63 billion US dollars in 2017, doubling the 802 million dollars achieved in the previous year. The Board of Investment (BOI) reported that 1.63 billion dollars achieved in 2017 is the highest ever surpassing the 1.61 billion dollars in 2014, with significant growth across key sectors. “The strong growth is a direct consequence of the Government’s reorientation of economic policy towards investment and export driven growth, rather than debt-funded public infrastructure spending,” the BOI said. Among the highest growth sectors were export-oriented Manufacturing (+27%), Services which includes Tourism and IT (+50%) and Infrastructure (+190%). The highest FDI came from China, followed by Hong Kong, India and Singapore. The BOI, under the Ministry of Development Strategies and International Trade, is the first point of contact for foreign investors into ...

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SRI LANKA NEWS IN BRIEF (FEBRUARY 2018) Compiled by Victor Melder Lanka’s 2017 apparel performance has matched the recent forecast made by the Minister of Industry and Commerce-even exceeding a little. “We expect that the final total apparel exports for entire 2017 would clearly exceed the exports of 2016, and expect it to be in the range of $ 4.7 billion” forecast the Minister of industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen on January 16. Minister Bathiudeen was addressing the launch event of an Apparel Industry Suppliers Exhibition in Colombo. Apparel export revenue data issue by both Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) and Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA) confirmed Minister Bathiudeen’s forecast. According to these latest data, the total Sri Lankan apparel exports for Y2017 was US $ 4.818 Bn (an increase of 3.06% from 2016’s $4.67 Bn). This is the highest annual export revenue to be recorded for Lankan apparels. ...

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