Committee on Tourism Ethics Recommends Responsible use of Travel Certificates
COVID-19 certificates for international travel must be free, universally available and non-discriminatory. They must also be limited in time and use, the World Committee on Tourism Ethics has recommended. As some countries work to welcome back visitors and restart tourism, the Committee met to assess the implications health certificates might have on tourism ethics. As an independent and impartial body of the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), it concluded that such certificates can be compatible with ethical tourism, though their use needs to be proportionate, measured and responsible. The Committee members, drawn from tourism sector leadership, academia and international organizations, adopted the Recommendation on COVID-19 Certificates for International Travel, the product of a series of consultations with experts and stakeholders from around the world.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2021 13:52 UTC
Sri Lanka reports 2,254 new cases of COVID-19
May 23, 2021 07:06 pmThe Ministry of Health reports that another 2,254 persons have tested positive for coronavirus today (May 23). All new cases are associated with the New Year Covid-19 cluster. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases confirmed in the country thus far to 163,496. Presently 33,711 infected patients are being treated at hospitals and treatment centers across the island. Meanwhile, the number of total recoveries has reached 128,607.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2021 13:52 UTC
50 Ayurveda hospitals to become Covid-19 treatment centres
May 23, 2021 by Aazam Ameen No CommentsThe Health Ministry stated today (23) that 50 Ayurveda hospitals islandwide will be converted into Covid-19 intermediate treatment centres. Once converted, these hospitals will have a combined bed capacity of 3,500 beds. The Ministry stated that this decision was made following the advice of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa
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May 23, 2021 13:11 UTC
Over 40 Staff at Sadaharitha Plantations Felicitated at the SLIM Graduation Ceremony
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, May 2021: A significant number of over 40 of Sadaharitha Plantations’ staff were recently accredited with professional marketing qualifications at the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) graduation ceremony held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). Executive Director and CEO of Sadaharitha Group of Companies Dr Pradeep Edward was also recognised as a Fellow Life Member of SLIM at the event. Several staff members of Sadaharitha Plantations have further enhanced their professional qualifications with the National Diploma in Marketing Management and Professional Marketing courses, developing their forte while strengthening the company’s reputation and value. Sadaharitha was recognised as the company with the highest number of qualified personnel at this year’s graduation ceremony. It is great to see our teams progress in their careers through professional qualifications.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2021 13:07 UTC
Pornhub tycoon Bernd Bergmair's wife says he should think of the 'children' amid criticism of site
The glamorous model wife of billionaire Pornhub tycoon Bernd Bergmair has today made an extraordinary public put down of her husband's site, as she urged him to think of the children who could be exposed to explicit videos. Mr Bergmair, 52, is a majority owner of Montreal-based porn firm MindGeek, the company behind Pornhub. But unlike the world-famous pornographic models his website provides a platform for, Austrian-born porn baron Bernd Bergmair is himself a private man. It owns porn website Pornhub, which boasts around 120million visits a day, along with RedTube and YouPorn. Alongside Pornhub, MindGeek, also owns porn sites RedTube and YouPorn.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2021 12:56 UTC
First Army Officer to succumb to Covid-19 reported today
May 23, 2021 by Aazam Ameen No CommentsThe death of the first Army Officer due to Covid-19 was reported from Buttala Hospital this morning (23). The deceased has been identified as Colonel Hemaka Seneviratne who was attached to the Artillery arm of the Sri Lanka Army. At the time of his death, the late Colonel also served as the Officer Advisor at the Buttala Officer Career Development Centre (OCDC).
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2021 12:56 UTC
Lenovo Legion Duel 2 review: Dual the fun
Find out in Android Authority’s Lenovo Legion Duel 2 review. About this Lenovo Legion Duel 2 review: I tested the Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (16GB/512GB) for seven days running software version 12.5.062. The Legion Duel 2 review unit was provided to Android Authority by Lenovo for this review. What you need to know about the Lenovo Legion Duel 2Luke Pollack / Android AuthorityLegion Duel 2 (12GB/256GB): €799/£699 Legion Duel 2 (16GB/512GB): €999/£899 €799/£699€999/£899 The second iteration of the Legion Duel comes with the latest Snapdragon 888 processor and up to 16GB with 512GB of storage. Lenovo Legion Duel 2 review: The verdictLuke Pollack / Android AuthorityI’ve got to admit, the Lenovo Legion Duel 2 genuinely surprised me.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2021 12:45 UTC
All licensed liquor stores instructed to remain closed on 25 May
All licensed liquor stores instructed to remain closed on 25 MayDespite the fact that travel restrictions will be lifted on 25th May, the Excise Department of Sri Lanka notified that all the licensed liquor stores in the country should remain closed on 25th May 2021.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2021 12:45 UTC
Coronavirus recoveries count up by 1,612
May 23, 2021 06:02 pmThe Ministry of Health reports that 1,612 more patients who were being treated for COVID-19 have recovered and have been discharged from hospital within the last 24 hours. This increases the total number of coronavirus recoveries in the country to 128,607. Sri Lanka has so far reported 161,202 positive cases of COVID-19 while presently a total of 31,457 infected patients are being treated at hospitals and treatment centers. The death toll due to the virus has risen to 1,178.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2021 12:45 UTC
Priti Patel denies Dominic Cummings' 'herd immunity' claim
Priti Patel today vehemently denied a claim made by Dominic Cummings that the Government pursued a strategy of 'herd immunity' at the start of the coronavirus crisis. Asked why Mr Cummings has said that it was the strategy, Ms Patel replied: 'Well, I can't speak for Mr Cummings and one individual.' Mr Cummings said in his tweets last night that 'herd immunity' by September was 'literally the official plan in all docs/graphs/meetings until it was ditched'. Following Ms Patel's comments, Mr Cummings restated his claim that achieving 'herd immunity' was the Government's initial plan. Mr Cummings said the Government's 'plan A was to get herd immunity by summer' and avoid a second peak during the winter.
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May 23, 2021 11:37 UTC
Plantation workers struck by lightning
May 23, 2021 by Aazam Ameen No Comments17 estate workers were struck by lightning this morning (23) in Kotagala, Hatton. According to the District Medical Officer, the group was admitted to the Kotagala Hospital as they had sustained some minor injuries. The injured estate workers are said to be attached to the Dreyton Tea Estate in Kotagala.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2021 10:52 UTC
Air Force puts helicopters and troops on stand-by for Search and Rescue Operations
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Air Force on Sunday (23) said it is prepared to carry out search and rescue operations as well as relief efforts in the coming days due to inclement weather. Group Captain Dushan Wijesinghe, the Sri Lanka Air Force Spokesperson in a statement said Air Force Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana had instructed to position SLAF personnel and helicopters at the request of the Disaster Management Center to assist in relief efforts. In addition 01 Bell 212 Helicopter and 02 Bell 412 Helicopters have been positioned at the Ratmalana Air Force base for search and rescue operations. Further, 03 Bell 212 Helicopters were positioned at the Hingurakgoda Air Force Base while 02 Bell 212 Helicopter was positioned at the Palaly Air Force Base. 02 MI-17 Helicopters have been placed at the Anurahdapura Air Force Base along with specially trained Regiment Special Force personnel of the Sri Lanka Air Force.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2021 10:30 UTC
Priti Patel hails new 'fully digital border' ahead of launch of new US-style electronic checks
By Charlotte Mitchell For MailonlinePublished: 05:55 EDT, 23 May 2021 | Updated: 05:56 EDT, 23 May 2021Priti Patel has hailed a new 'fully digital border' ahead of the launch tomorrow of plans for US-style electronic checks that will screen all travellers heading to the UK. It will also make it easier to ban high-risk foreign criminals from entering and leaving the country. 'Our new fully digital border will provide the ability to count people in and out of the country, giving us control over who comes to the UK.' This means British officials can have only limited information about them prior to their arrival at the border. Last year, the Mail revealed that hundreds of foreign killers, rapists and paedophiles had entered Britain without any checks.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2021 10:03 UTC
Drones to monitor Colombo housing complexes and suburbs
May 23, 2021 by Aazam Ameen No CommentsSri Lanka police will utilise drones to monitor and apprehend violators of quarantine regulations. According to Police Media Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana, the monitoring process will be carried out around the housing complexes in Colombo and the suburbs. This comes after the arrest of a total of 369 persons for ignoring the quarantine regulations set in place to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the country.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2021 08:02 UTC
46 Covid-19 deaths reported yesterday
May 23, 2021 by Aazam Ameen No CommentsThe Director-General of Health Services confirmed that the country’s Covid-19 death toll went up by 46 fatalities yesterday (22). Data from the Epidemiology Unit showcases that the total fatalities due to Covid-19 has risen to 1,178 so far. Accordingly, the 46 victims succumbed to their condition between 16 May and 22 May.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2021 08:02 UTC