This week saw the inauguration of Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Members Sri Lanka, the second RIBA membership group to be formed in the Asia Pacific region.
A statement said the event was marked with a gathering at the British High Commissioner’s residence in Colombo, guests from the architectural, construction and design communities heard the British High Commissioner James Dauris hail this development. He said ‘it would support the strong contribution that members of RIBA in Sri Lanka are making to the improvement of the built environment.’
RIBA President Jane Duncan outlined the international role of the RIBA, in education and practice, and its duty to serve society through architecture. She said
‘International member groups provide support to RIBA members across the globe. I am delighted to be able to support RIBA Members Sri Lanka at today’s inauguration and I look forward to the future development of the group.
Chairperson for the RIBA Members Sri Lanka Nela de Zoysa said ‘I take pride in the inauguration of RIBA Members Sri Lanka and hope to see the membership grow in years to come.’
RIBA Vice President Nations & Regions and Membership Antony Clerici and Head of International Chapters Chloe Sadler, were also present at the event.
The Chief Guest was Deshamanya Dr. Roland Silva, the oldest distinguished RIBA Member in Sri Lanka. The event also saw the presentation of the RIBA Presidential Medal to guest of honour and Past President of the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, Ar. Harsha Fernando.
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today that the suspect in the rape of a lady doctor at the Anuradhapura teaching hospital has been identified as an army deserter and he will be apprehended shortly.
Police have arrested the suspect connected to the sexual assault on a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital today morning in Galnewa.
The Dutch Public Prosecutor suspects two companies of paying bribes in the construction of hospitals in Sri Lanka, according to an investigation by FD, the Dutch financial newspaper.
The Minister of Power, Kumara Jayakody, stated that in the future, internationally funded projects, such as power projects, will only be carried out through government-to-government (G2G) agreements and competitive procurement.
The Government today tabled in the House the Report of the Commission to Inquiry into the Establishment and Maintenance of Unlawful Places of Detention and Torture Chambers in the Batalanda Housing Scheme.
Israel, a major player in the global diamond and jewellery trade, has invited Sri Lankan gem and jewellery businessmen and designers to collaborate with Israeli diamond traders.
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