Although still a teenager – only 19 years old – Nishadi Ferguson has achieved quite a lot, in the scene here. Yes, her final goal is...
By Dr Tilak Siyambalapitiya It is too early to come to conclusions on what caused the first event towards the blackout on Tuesday afternoon, why that...
By Ifham Nizam Continued from last Thursday The Island: How do you view the Green Climate Fund? Prof: The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is an international climate...
by Admiral Ravindra C Wijegunaratne, (Retired from Sri Lanka Navy) Former Chief of Defence Staff Fifteen years ago, I was commanding SLNS Sauyra, the flagship of...
American singer Trini Lopez died, last Tuesday, in Palm Springs, California, at the age of 83, after contracting coronavirus. The pop sensation – who starred in...
If you are a musician/entertainer you would know what it is to be without work…for five months! Our scene was locked down, as well, and our...
Many countries halted some or all international travel since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic but now have plans to re-open travel. Here are some key...
Yes, the big day is drawing near when all eyes will be focused on TV sets, and social media, to take in Sri Lanka’s first-ever telethon....
Great sons of Galle Part III Born on October 22, 1902, he was the twin son of Muhandiram Dionysius Sepala Panditha Dahanayake. He was named Wijayananda...
By Dr Upul Wijayawardhana The twice postponed General Election characterised by a lacklustre campaign, mostly due to the restrictions imposed in view of the COVD-19 epidemic,...
