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May 30, 2022 · 2:33 pm

Face-to-Face in the Solomon Islands: Two Global Giants

Scott Ritter, in Global Times, 27 May 2022, where the title reads “Chinese diplomacy in South Pacific upends US-Australian security plans” The visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to the Solomon Islands on May 26, part of a 10-day … Continue reading →

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February 19, 2026 · 3:24 pm

Ranjit Fernando’s Cricketing Career Unveiled…..Spikes, Stumpings & Hits

A PRESS NOTICE IN FACEBOOK, February 2026 Hobnails to Spikes by Ranjit Fernando was officially launched today at the Grand Ballroom of Galle Face Hotel.

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May 18, 2022 · 1:25 am

China & India shunt aside Third Parties — Seeking Dispute Settlement Face-to-Face

Sutirtho Patranobis, in Hindustan Times, 1 April 2022, “China, India opposed to interference in border dispute” …. with highlighting inserted by The Editor, Thuppahi The Chinese defence ministry was responding to comments from a top US official who said India … Continue reading →

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October 3, 2025 · 12:51 am

An Artistic Presentation of Harini Amarasuriya

Anuruddha Lokuhapuarachchi in Facebook, October 2025 …. with highlights  imposed by  The Editor, Thuppahi This photo of Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya is the result of an attempt to create an artistic photo in an official photoshoot. There, light and shadow … Continue reading →

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May 6, 2022 · 8:23 pm

The Rajapaksa Family face Populist Power

Banyan … with what seems to be a title ” Unhappy Families” As the sun goes down the numbers swell on Galle Face Green, a promenade facing the Indian Ocean in downtown Colombo where families and lovers typically come to stroll … Continue reading →

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July 17, 2025 · 12:41 am

Topsy-Turvy Cricket ….. Lords …. Bridgetown

Michael Roberts  It was a privilege to witness (on TV) much of the coruscating contest between England and India in their Third Test, held at Lord’s, with both sides displaying admirable determination and high levels of skill. And then we … Continue reading →

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August 24, 2025 · 11:26 am

 Yasodhara Kumaratunga: “A Butterfly’s Wise Words”

YASODHARA’s Handwritten Inscription on the Cover Page of the  pamphlet in my hands …. courtesy of the copy held by my  late departed sister, Estelle Fernando  To ….My dearest Aunty Estelle, Thank you for starting me off on my long … Continue reading →

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September 26, 2024 · 3:44 pm

The Personnel Behind THE CEYLON JOURNAL

Thuppahi is pleased to present a photo of the key personnel located in Sri Lanka who were involved in launching the new cutting/edge academic venture known as THE CEYLON JOURNAL this year.                 … Continue reading →

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May 5, 2022 · 6:41 pm

Australia’s Imperialist Face towards the Solomon Islands

Fair Dinkum, … an original essay in response to A Note from Darini Rajasingham (reproduced below)  … but with highlights imposed by The Editor, Thuppahi Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare’s statement that a country intends to invade Solomon Islands … Continue reading →

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March 5, 2025 · 10:05 pm

The Royal-Thomian: A Message from Revd Marc Billimoria

A Message in Facebook from the Retd Warden, Fr. Marc Billimoria. early March 2026  It is one year this week since I was part of organizing this spectacular sporting event – the blue ribbon and quintessential Big Match, the Battle … Continue reading →

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