Frederica Jansz So now Pitchai Jesudasan from Nuwara Eliya is dead. The sole remaining suspect in the murder of Lasantha Wickrematunge. Jesudasan is not the first and will most certainly not be the last man to die “suddenly” while in remand custody. This man was only 40 years old. He hailed from a poor family in [...]
I do not mourn for Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra: I mourn for this country that is ours Frederica Jansz Can anybody tell me why Duminda Silva is not shackled to his bed? After all, here we have a man who by numerous eyewitness and published accounts first slapped and then shot Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra. Even if [...]
Frederica Jansz In a democracy a strong and active opposition is a MUST for good governance. Civil society can never play that role effectively. The tragedy for the country is that the opposition is failing miserably in their duty and thus the government is given a free pass out of jail to carry on with no respect for democratic norms. Once thought to be the only party that [...]
Frederica Jansz For the first time in its history the UNP which won the Colombo Municipality even in 1956 when the rest of the country voted the UNP out, is today facing the distinct possibility of loosing Colombo. This is not only because the leaders have almost destroyed the Grand Old Party but also because of the fact that [...]
Frederic Jansz The origin of corruption is when someone thinks power is for him, his family and his henchmen, said former Chief Justice Sarath N. de Silva speaking last week at the launch of the website ‘Voice Against Corruption’ That Sarath Nanda Silva was a Chief Guest at this ceremony is not only ironical but [...]
by Frederica Jansz President Mahinda Rajapaksa has probably heard the proverb ‘set a thief to catch a thief.’ Which is perhaps why he picked business tycoon Harry Jayawardena as Chairman of the loss making Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). The results of the “Petrol Fiasco” is in all probability the worst embarrassment and humiliation CPC has faced [...]
by Frederica Jansz Bejing has considerable leverage in post conflict Sri Lanka. Chinese involvement in the defence sector has not reduced after the war, and the Chinese are seen diversifying from being just suppliers of defence equipment to infrastructure and capacity building. The Chinese have used North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) and subsequently the state owned [...]
Frederica Jansz Governments are not elected to dictate religious doctrine to its people. We elect our legislators to run the state. We elect legislators to make the decisions we cannot. They are expected to make laws, play a crucial role in the country’s political and social system, helping to articulate group aims, nurture political leadership, [...]
By Frederica Jansz The latest incident of police brutality has once again highlighted serious problems facing that service. The police service was always seen as corrupt. Those who defend the police say that they are underpaid, over worked and have to constantly please politicians. They claim that this has lowered morale and discipline. Although these issues are valid, it is also [...]
By Frederica Jansz President Mahinda Rajapaksa has on numerous occasions with editors at closed door meetings said, “Everybody knows who killed Lasantha – yet, those very people who suffered as a result of his (Fonseka’s actions) later went and backed him.” He added for good measure, “the two at the Nation and Lal.” Referring to [...]
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