Poems from my schooldays
I am looking forward, in a couple of months, to celebrating my eightieth birthday. Although I am often reminded of the fact that I am getting older by the regular aches in my joints, the need to carefully hold the banister when going up and down the stairs and the occasional lapses of my memory [...]
What is Public Diplomacy?
A well written informative news release from the Foreign Ministry received wide coverage recently regarding a Public Diplomacy and Media Relations seminar organised for the “first time” for officers of the Foreign Ministry. It was good to see a conversation started on the merits of Public Diplomacy in the work of the Foreign Ministry. So [...]
Political farce in presidential stakes
Mahinda Rajapaksa appears to entertain the view that history begins as a farce and will repeat itself as a utopia. How history will manifest itself under his guidance is to be seen, but he is setting out on his task of making history — second attempt — in truly farcical style. This is somewhat different [...]
Memento from Ananada old boys to Ajith Perera
Minister Ajith P. Perera being presented a memento by Imthiaz Bakeer Markar, patron of the Ananda College Old Boys Association’s Kalutara District. Kalutara District OBA President Nanditha Silva and past president Upali Gunasekera look on.
Will Germany permit joint European security?
BERLIN – US President Donald Trump has proved truly disruptive to the transatlantic relationship. His questioning of America’s mutual-defence commitments presents NATO with an ominous and potentially existential crisis. The US security guarantee, after all, is one of the two pillars upon which European peace and prosperity have rested since the end of World War [...]
BoC Borella branch 50th anniversary
Religious ceremonies were held to mark the 50th anniversary of the Borella Branch of the Bank of Ceylon. Western Provincial Councillor and Pragna Pradeepa concept initiator Jayantha de Silva is seen lighting traditional oil lamp in the presence of bank officials, including branch manager L.R.K.M. Jayasinghe.