G.E.B. Milhuissen, who owned a thriving timber firm named Cetrac, in Peliyagoda had been a friend and business associate of Jeramius, a client purchasing large quantities...
Authorities of the Réunion Island of France repatriated 14 Sri Lankan nationals by air on 22nd December 2023. Reportedly, the group of Sri Lankans had been...
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of 02 dinghies with a consignment of smuggled Tendu leaves weighing over 1143kg and four persons, during a special operation...
By Chandre Dharmawardana, chandre.dharma@yahoo.ca A writer using the pseudonym GADS, replying to a previous article regarding Negombo, states (The Island 17 Sept. 2023), “It is also...
By AN OCTOGENERIAN Negombo with its alluring wide sandy beaches and the cool breeze which wafts over the placid waters of the lagoon is one of...
Interfaith exchanges and inter-religious dialogue to promote peace and coexistence were key aspects of the iDove in Sri Lanka programme. Over 300 youth across the country...
The Past Pupils Association of Ave Maria Convent, Negombo, recently handed over the newly refurbished junior science laboratory to the convent. The project, completed at the...
Marist Centennial Oration organized by MSC OBA Colombo branch, delivered by Dr. Ranga Rodrigo, Head, Department of Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering, University of Moratuwa. Thank you,...
Archbishop chief celebrant at jubilee mass St. Mary’s College, Negombo will celebrate its 150th anniversary on Nov 04 with a ‘jubilee mass’ at Grand Street Church,...