Glynn Simmons: US judge exonerates inmate after 48 years in prison
By Madeline Halpert (BBC) – An Oklahoma judge has exonerated a man who spent 48 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit, the longest known wrongful sentence in the US. Glynn Simmons, 70, was freed in July after a district court found that crucial evidence in his case was not turned over to [...]
Sri Lanka participates in programme to alleviate global hunger
The US Soybean Export Council (USSEC) hosted CrushCon and HungerCon in Dubai, UAE from December 12-14. CrushCon focused on the imperative role trade plays in collectively meeting the goal of food and nutrition security. Events like CrushCon and HungerCon underscore the need to meet South Asia’s rapidly growing demand for protein through sustainable practices. Discussions [...]
Quantum Fitness re-opens in Battaramulla
Quantum Fitness the home gym equipment specialists re-opened its showroom at Battaramulla on December 15. Its manager Yuvin Perera is in anticipation of serving the many clientele who had patronised Quantum Fitness Battaramulla previously, and has lined up health and fitness related personalised services for their benefit. The company represents many reputed fitness equipment brands. [...]
HelpAge conducts Christmas tree lighting ceremony with elders
The annual customary Christmas tree lighting ceremony, organised by HelpAge Sri Lanka (HASL) with the participation of elderly citizens took place at HASL head office at Rattanapitiya, Borelasgamuwa recently. Around 25 elders at H P Gooneratne HelpAge Elders’ Day Care Centre at Borupana, Ratmalana were present at the ceremony. Rev Father Ranadeva Dias delivered the [...]
Spread kindness
As the Christmas spirit twinkles in every corner, casting a glow of generosity and goodwill, Charles Dickens’ timeless masterpiece, A Christmas Carol comes to mind. The specter of Scrooge, haunted by the ghosts of forgotten kindness and neglected charity, reminds one of a period not so far removed when the chasm between the opulent and [...]
SL HC hosts Christmas reception
Sri Lanka’s recently posted High Commissioner to London Rohitha Bogollagama and Mrs Bogollagama hosted a Christmas reception for London-based diplomats, British Government officials and dignitaries at his residence last week. Among those present were Rt HonLord Naseby a long time supporter of Sri Lanka; Sir Peter Heap, President Friends of Sri Lanka; Gayan Chandra Acharya, [...]
How to avert the coming debt crisis
By Anne O. Krueger WASHINGTON, DC – In its latest World Economic Outlook, the International Monetary Fund reported that a rising share of countries – 56% of low-income countries and 25% of emerging markets – are “in or at high levels of debt distress.” While some of these countries are already working on reform programmes [...]