Extracted from interviews published in LMD. Q How do you view the brain drain – and why is there still no reversal of it, in your opinion? OCTOBER 2022 Prashan Muthugala Accounting Manager Toronto As I’m also a part of the brain drain, I can’t blame anyone who left Sri Lanka for greener pastures. With globalisation, you are not restricted to work or live in a particular country. If you have the capability and willingness to try new options, opportunities will always come your way. People left Sri Lanka mainly because they didn’t see a future or room for growth.…
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Extracted from interviews published in LMD. Q How do you view the brain drain – and why is there still no reversal of it, in your opinion? SEPTEMBER 2022 Dr. Dilani Perera Chair and Professor of CounsellorEducation – Fairfield University(Connecticut – US) Easton (Connecticut) People who are highly qualified leave the country in search of more opportunities to learn, serve and be valued for their contributions. While the relaxed atmosphere of Sri Lanka is an attraction, the limited opportunities – as well as political and economic instability coupled with a high level of corruption – contribute to a brain drain. It…
Extracted from interviews published in LMD. Q How do you view the brain drain – and why is there still no reversal of it, in your opinion? JULY 2022 Sanjay Ihalagama International sanctions and financialcrime compliance professional Sydney It began a few decades ago, for various reasons. Although it was expected to slow down after the war, the situation has become even worse post-pandemic, due to the recent economic turmoil. The brain drain is an unavoidable consequence as Sri Lanka hasn’t been able to meet the minimum expectations of its citizens – and there’s a lack of hope at this point.…
Travelling and exploring the world is one of the best feelings ever but hey, it can be intimidating! If you’re a solo traveller (especially travelling alone as a woman) or someone more vulnerable, you may have a few doubts about going on a trip which is understandable. However, travelling should be enjoyable for everyone and should be relaxing and fun, not scary. That’s why I’m going to tell you about some of the safest countries to travel for a worry-free trip. This doesn’t mean these are the only places you can travel safely, but they may be a good place…
Extracted from interviews published in LMD. Q How do you view the brain drain – and why is there still no reversal of it, in your opinion? AUGUST 2022 Priyantha Sriwardene R&D Simulation ExpertMichelin Canada Sherbrooke (Quebec) I believe the brain drain is a phenomenon that all countries experience to varying degrees due to the impact of globalisation. But some nations have the mechanisms to attract skills and talent to fill the gaps. Unfortunately, Sri Lanka doesn’t have such mechanisms and policies to attract or retain talent. Meanwhile, there isn’t sufficient encouragement by the government to motivate the Sri Lankan diaspora…
LA WEEKLY: MAY 2, 2023 Chitral Jayatilake didn’t set out to become an ecotourism guru and nature photographer featured in some of the world’s most prestigious media, but a combination of a zest for wildlife and the emergence of Sri Lanka, his home country, as a global mecca of biodiversity found him well-suited in the role. Now as a tourism head at Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts, one of Sri Lanka’s top hospitality companies, he regularly takes groups of travelers to the wilds of Sri Lanka to experience the country’s beauty and stunning ecology. That’s if he’s not shooting stunning photos…
Extracted from interviews published in LMD. Q How do you view the brain drain – and why is there still no reversal of it, in your opinion? JUNE 2022 Gaddafi Ismail Founder and PresidentDe Lune Corp Springfield (Virginia) As someone who left Sri Lanka for opportunities elsewhere, I can hardly fault young, educated Sri Lankans for moving out. However, there are many who – given the chance – would prefer to stay but feel hopeless about the future of the country and how valued they would be. Sri Lanka needs a visionary road map that reverses the brain drain and…
A TASTE OF SRI LANKA Cultural celebrations across the seas ARALIYA Melbourne Araliya was re-established in February last year by the Sri Lanka-born couple Sam and Dee Wedande. Moving to Melbourne in 1981, they established the original Araliya in 1985 in Hawthorn to offers contemporary Sri Lankan inspired cuisine. While Dee manages the front of the house, Sam is the executive chef of the kitchen. He creates his own recipes and refines his country’s cuisine. Araliya serves contemporary dishes curated from high quality Sri Lankan ingredients, complemented by the island’s popular spices such as coriander, cumin, fennel, cardamom, cinnamon and…
A TASTE OF SRI LANKA Cultural celebrations across the seas THUSHANIS RESTAURANT & CAFE Dubai Thushanis Restaurant & Cafe in Dubai is an amalgamation of two fiercely passionate women, Thushara and Ruwani, along with the goodness of affordable home cooked Sri Lankan food. The organisation opened its doors in May 2015 with an interest in preparing food for their customers’ needs. Thushara and Ruwani strive to maintain and preserve the authenticity of their Sri Lankan heritage cuisine, which has been hailed by customers as making them feel ‘just like being at home.’ As Thushanis Restaurant & Cafe caters to a…
Sri Lanka embassy in Washington DC hosted an evening reception to commemorate it’s 75th year of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and the US, while promoting Sri Lanka as a key tourist destination among US nationals. The Embassy of Sri Lanka in the United States, in collaboration with the ‘Things To Do DC’ Club, hosted a vibrant evening reception on 19 May 2023 at the Embassy premises in Washington D.C., promoting Sri Lanka as a key tourist destination among US nationals during the summer season in the Northern Hemisphere. A large number of members of the Club attended the event.…