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Mangala Hasthiya 58th Commonwealth TODAY’S PROGRAMME Parliamentary Conference Friday, 7th September Colombo, Sri Lanka ALL DAY Arrival of CPA Working Party, 07-15 September 2012 Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Steering Issue - No.1 Saturday, 08 September 2012 Committee and Co-ordinating NEWS BULLETIN Committee Members Hon. Neliswa P. Nkonyeni, Lunch Speaker of Kwazulu-Natal Venue: Hilton - Spices Provincial Assembly of 19:00- Dinner 21:00 (for Members of the CPA Working National Flag of Sri Lanka South Africa Party, CWP Steering Committee and Co-ordinating Committee) The flag of Sri Lanka, also called the Lion Venue: Hilton - Spices Flag, Adopted May 22, 1972 consists of a gold lion, holding a kastane sword in its The National Flag of Sri Lanka right fore paw, in front of a crimson back- ground with four golden bo leaves, one in each corner. Around the background is a yellow border, and to its left are 2 vertical The Elephant (Mangala Hasthiya) carrying the casket of Dalada Maligawa stripes of equal size in saffron and green, The chief tusker of the Dalada Maligawa, who is entrusted the mighty task of bearing the Golden Casket in the Esala pageant, is with the saffron stripe closest to the lion. carefully handpicked from the wild, by the most senior mahout, who hails from the traditional families that serve. The lion represents the Sinhalese ethnic- ity and the bravery of the Sri Lankan nation. Ayubowan The orange stripe represents the Sri Lankan Tamils, the green stripe represents Sri Lank- an Moors, and the maroon background rep- Welcome to resents the majority of Sinhalese, like the lion, this is the colour used in early flags of Sri Lanka by kings. The flag was first ad- Sri Lanka opted in 1950 following the recommenda- tions of a committee appointed by the 1st ri Lanka Branch of the CPA welcomes Prime Minister of Ceylon, The Rt Hon D.S. delegates to the 58th Commonwealth Senanayake. S Parliamentary Conference. Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre Today’s Weather Due to the convergence of southwesterly winds, showery weather is expected in Matara, Galle, Kalutara and Colombo districts particularly during the morning. There will be showers at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in the Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts. Thundershowers will develop at a few places in the Eastern, North-Central and Uva provinces during the afternoon or evening. Southwesterly winds can strengthen (up to 60 km/hr) occasionally over the country and surrounding sea areas. host their productions at the Please note that small branches programme has been changed as below: Theatre. Hence, the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa 32nd Small Branches Conference Theatre becomes a solid body Venue: Galadari-Galadari Ballroom, COLOMBO, SRI LANKA for bringing in foreign invest- 09 - 10 SEPTEMBER, 2012 ment to the economy and will Galadari Hotel play a vital role in promoting PROGRAMME tourism in Sri Lanka. The five-storied building Sunday, 09 September, 2012 comprises a main theatre 09:00 Opening Ceremony with a seating capacity of 1,288 seats and an open air • Introduction by the Small Branches Opening Plenary Chairperson – Hon. Jacqueline Petrusma, MLC (Tasmania) top floor. The theatre houses • Welcome by Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa MP, Speaker, Parliament of Sri Lanka & President of the Commonwealth a three tier moveable stage. Parliamentary Association (CPA) It also comprises two exhibi- • Welcome by Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Executive Committee Chairperson – Rt. Hon. Sir Alan Haselhurst – tion halls, 13 rehearsal halls (United Kingdom) and parking facilities for 500 • Welcome by Hon. Juliana O’Connor-Connolly (Cayman Islands) Small Branches Member on the Executive Committee vehicles, library and training • Welcome by Dr William F. Shija, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association The Parliamentary Complex at Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte facilities. It is equipped with • Vote of thanks by Hon. Dr. Patrick Herminie, Speaker of the National Assembly Seychelles ultra-modern sound system. 09:45 Group Photograph PARLIAMENT OF SRI LANKA sloped and ornamental pools. Pond) Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre is a fully equipped • Small Branches The Parliament building The ceiling of the veran- BANDARANAIKE MEMO- performance centre, meant • Executive Committee Members at Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte dah is painted with a colour- RIAL INTERNATIONAL CON- for large scale theatrical • Small Branches & Executive Committee Members together was ceremonially opened on FERENCE HALL (BMICH) 10:15 Refreshment Break April 29, 1982. The glory and The Bandaranaike Memo- the beauty of the Parliament rial International Conference 10:30 1st Plenary Session – Ensuring Adequate Parliamentary Scrutiny of Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs building can be seen on the Hall (BMICH) is a convention Chairperson: Hon. Jacquie Petrusma, MP (Tasmania) small islet on the blue waters center located in Colombo, of “Diyawanna Oya”. This Sri Lanka. Built between 1970 Discussion Leaders: Senator the Hon. Velma Newton (Barbados) 67,800 square metre islet is and 1973 the convention Discussion Leaders: Hon. David Agius (Malta) about 15 km away from Co- center was a gift from the Discussion Leaders: Senator Ian Gorst (Jersey) lombo. The building covers People’s Republic of China in Rapporteur: Mr. I.L.A. Jabbar (Sri Lanka) 48,000 square metres. Geof- memory of Solomon Ridge- 13:00-14:00 Lunch frey Bawa was the chief archi- way Dias Bandaranaike, Prime tect. A Japanese consortium Minister of Sri Lanka (Ceylon) 14:00 2nd Plenary Session – The Impact of the Informal Economy on Economic Diversification in Small States of two Mitsui Companies con- from 1956 to 1959. structed the building within Chairperson: Hon. Sharon Halford (Falkland Islands) 26 months. The BMICH being the very Discussion Leaders: Hon. Marlon Penn (British Virgin Islands) first purpose built convention Discussion Leaders: Deputy Alistair Langlois (Guernsey) The six-storied main building centre in Asia combines the is reinforced by solid concrete best of professional confer- Rapporteur: Ms. Anna Harris (Jersey) piles. The finest of steel and ence facilities. 15:30 Refreshment Break teak have been used on the The Lotus Pond at Polonnaruwa roof. A considerable portion The construction of the Hall 15:45 2nd Plenary Session continues of building material was im- was carried out by a joint Sri ful tile design. The Chamber, productions. The theatre 17:00 End of Plenary ported from Japan. Reputed Lankan and Chinese workforce the center-piece of the whole consists of two venues for Sri Lankan carpenters supplied with a considerable portion building, is gorgeous and a performance, which includes all furniture. The Members of the exquisite building ma- Monday, 10 September 2012 place of sublime beauty. It is the main auditorium and an of Parliament, the staff and terials being imported from 09:00 3rd Plenary Session – Strategies to Increase Women’s Representation in Parliaments in Small States rectangular in shape and occu- open air amphitheater. the public have their respec- China. pies the height of two floors. As this architectural master- Chairperson: Ms. Paula Biggar (Prince Edward Island) tive entrances situated on the Eighteen silver flag-banners piece is situated in the heart of In 1998 a small Exhibi- ground floor. The Members’ Discussion Leader: Hon. Maria Payet-Marie (Seychelles) add beauty. The giant chande- the Colombo city, it facilitates tion Centre was built on the entrance is adorned by a mu- Discussion Leaders: Councillor Anthony Arthur Green (St Helena) lier of copper, plated in silver easy access for both local and grounds, once again a gift ral carved in mahogany. from the People’s Republic of Discussion Leader: Hon. Lovitta Foggo (Bermuda) gives an oriental touch. foreign producers. The ease of Discussion Leaders: Ms. Kemi Ogunsanya (Commonwealth Secretariat) The first floor is approached access and the other facilities China it is named the Sirimavo by a broad flight of steps and LOTUS POND in the area attract many for- Bandaranaike Memorial Exhi- Rapporteur: Mr. D.D.V.N. Dhammage (Sri Lanka) bition Centre. a walkway flanked by terraced The Nelum Pokuna (Lotus eign artistes and producers to 10:30 Refreshment Break 10:45 3rd Plenary Session continues BANDARANAIKE MEMORIAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE HALL (BMICH) 13:00-14:00 Lunch 14:00 4th Plenary Session – Measuring Progress and Well-being Beyond GDP in Small States Chairperson: Hon. David De Lisle (Guernsey) Discussion Leaders: Hon. Claudius James Francis (St. Lucia) Discussion Leaders: Hon Barbara Webster-Bourne (Anguilla) Rapporteur: Ms. Arlene Bussette 15:30 Refreshment Break 15:45 4th Plenary Session continues 17:00 End of Plenary host their productions at the Please note that small branches programme has been changed as below: Theatre. Hence, the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa 32nd Small Branches Conference Theatre becomes a solid body Venue: Galadari-Galadari Ballroom, COLOMBO, SRI LANKA for bringing in foreign invest- 09 - 10 SEPTEMBER, 2012 ment to the economy and will Galadari Hotel play a vital role in promoting PROGRAMME tourism in Sri Lanka. The five-storied building Sunday, 09 September, 2012 comprises a main theatre 09:00 Opening Ceremony with a seating capacity of 1,288 seats and an open air • Introduction by the Small Branches Opening Plenary Chairperson – Hon. Jacqueline Petrusma, MLC (Tasmania) top floor. The theatre houses • Welcome by Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa MP, Speaker, Parliament of Sri Lanka & President of the Commonwealth a three tier moveable stage. Parliamentary Association (CPA) It also comprises two exhibi- • Welcome by Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Executive Committee Chairperson – Rt. Hon. Sir Alan Haselhurst – tion halls, 13 rehearsal halls (United Kingdom) and parking facilities for 500 • Welcome by Hon. Juliana O’Connor-Connolly (Cayman Islands) Small Branches Member on the Executive Committee vehicles, library and training • Welcome by Dr William F. Shija, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association The Parliamentary Complex at Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte facilities. It is equipped with • Vote of thanks by Hon.
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