Farewell Lal Mendis: Beacon of kindness and joy will be missed by our community
The Brisbane Sri Lankan community is mourning the passing of one of their guiding lights, Lal Mendis, on Friday, December 1, after a brief illness. Lal, 69, was a dynamic figure who worked tirelessly to help better the lives of the wider community and in the country of his birth as a senior member of …
Donation of cricket gear from Brisbane supports foundation’s rural projects
The Foundation of Goodness in Sri Lanka has received a donation of sports equipment from Brisbane as part of the FSOQ’s initiative to help junior cricketers in Sri Lanka. The cricket gear was collected and shipped last year by members in conjunction with the Brookfield Cricket Club. FSOQ vice-president Bill Deutrom said the donations had …
Sri Lanka’s dance culture on show at Queensland Consular Corps’ Christmas gala
A cultural performance from dancers and musicians from the Sri Lanka Dance Foundation enthralled guests at the annual Christmas dinner of the Consular Corps of Queensland. The dinner, at City Hall, Brisbane, was hosted by the Dean of the Corps, Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland Anton Swan, and the dance troupe was organised …
Hospital beds handed over for distribution in rural Sri Lanka
In the latest round of donations by the Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations in Queensland, 36 beds with mattresses and other accessories were handed over to Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Health on May 17, 2020, for distribution to hospitals throughout the country. The handing over ceremony was held at the Abeyrama Temple in Narahenpita. In …
AFP presents medical supplies to police hospital
Stocks of urgently needed medical supplies to help in combating the COVID-19 outbreak was presented by Detective Superintendent Rob Wilson, an Australian Federal Police senior officer based in Colombo, to the Police Hospital in Colombo. The medical equipment was accepted by Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Lalith Pathinayake. “Australia expresses solidarity with Sri Lanka …
Sri Lanka Army takes over printing of drivers’ licences.
The Department of Motor Traffic has decided to hand over the printing of drivers’ licenses to the Sri Lanka Army. Accordingly, the printing was to begin on January 1.The Motor Traffic Department noted that a South African company had been printing driving licenses in Sri Lanka for 11 years. The decision by the new government …
Yala opens Leopard Centre
Yala National Park opened its Leopard Centre in June to help the Department of Wildlife Conservation ensure enhanced conservation of leopards and raise public awareness of their behaviour. The idea of the leopard centre was conceived during a conversation among the officials of the Yala National Park and a group of avid wildlife enthusiasts, in …
Community benefits from FSOQ members working together
Sri Lanka’s Consul-General for New South Wales and Queensland Nimal Bandara hosted Brisbane business and community leaders at a function at the Jindalee Bowls Club on Wednesday, March 4. Mr Bandara was joined by Consul (Commercial) Abdul Raheem to greet and discuss the role the Brisbane communities were playing in furthering bi-lateral relations between Sri …
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