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Telecom partners with British Council for IYFE Award 2009

The communication giant, Sri Lanka Telecom takes great pride in becoming the project partner for the International Young Fashion Entrepreneur (IYFE) Award 2009.

The award, introduced by the British Council, Colombo seeks to celebrate the important role of creative young entrepreneurs working in the field of fashion. This award is unique in that it recognizes the central role of young creative entrepreneurs in the development of a competitive and sustainable business field.

This is yet another endeavour, which Sri Lanka Telecom supports with the aim of bringing Sri Lanka into the international fashion arena offering young Sri Lankan fashion entrepreneurs a networking opportunity with reputed international designers.

Commenting on this project, Leisha De Silva Chandrasena, Sri Lanka Telecom Chairperson said, “Sri Lanka Telecom has always been committed to supporting developing local entrepreneurship where our entrepreneurs compete in the international markets.

This is why Sri Lanka Telecom is glad to be the project partner for the International Young Fashion Entrepreneur Award 2009.

The award, I believe, seeks to identify and nurture these next generation leaders in the local sector, supporting them in their promotion of the best in national creativity and linking them with UK at this key stage in their development.

Sri Lanka Telecom extends its fullest support to this endeavour, which would eventually help improve Sri Lanka’s competitive advantage in the global market”.

Commenting on this partnership, Country Director, British Council Gill Westaway, said, “Through this award the British Council will be looking to identify a Sri Lankan fashion entrepreneur who can champion the promotion of the fashion industry in Sri Lanka, or an individual whose character, drive and abilities clearly demonstrate the potential for this person to become a future leader in the fashion sector , and indeed a national role model for the development of the creative industries in this country.

The first award was held in February 2008, where finalists from ten countries including Sri Lanka competed for the international award in London.

Darshi Keerthisena of Buddhi Batiks competed alongside nine other international winners from countries such as India, Indonesia, Mexico, Lebanon, Pakistan etc.

This year too, the Sri Lankan winner will be one of ten international finalists and will compete in London in February 09 for the title of International Young Fashion Entrepreneur 2009.

LG wins Reddot Design Award

LG once again solidified its existing commitment to innovative and creative design at the prestigious and internationally recognized Reddot Design Awards by winning an award for its High-output Chocolate Micro System. LG’s latest stylish micro system received this honour for possessing all the style, contemporary design and innovation that the brand has become renowned for.

The 160W stylish micro system has special features such as a high-gloss piano black bodyline (similar to LG’s chocolate phone), a touch pad and red lighting that add a stylish sense of luxury and sophistication to its value.

The micro system employs XTS (excellent true sound) which is the most advanced audio technology developed by LG.

It controls and stabilises the entire frequency range to produce the best clarity in sould and enables its users to have all their speakers working in harmony with the amplifier for a more even and balanced sound reproduction through all frequency levels.

XDSS plus creates magnificent and vivid sound by boosting up the frequency level.

MoU signed for Galle Season 2008

The inaugural Galle Season 2008 will take place from 23 to 29 December. Galle Season 2008 is set to be with a series of events designed to recreate and reawake the olden day ‘Galle Season’ placing an emphasis on the traditions and way of life, having an overall general focus on the majestic and historic Dutch Fort.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Hemakumara Nanayakkara, Minister of Agriculture, Chairman of the Galle Season Committee and President of the Galle Library Committee and Glenda Parthipan, on behalf of Emphasis, which is assisted by BT Options.

Minister Nanayakkara is the brainchild behind this concept, which is to raise funds for the development and enhancement of the Galle Library, one of the most historic libraries in Sri Lanka, which was built in 1832.

Speaking on the significance of the MoU, Minister said, “Today is a significant day, as we take the next step in moving forward towards recreating the Galle Season, which will foster peace and harmony as well as helping old traditions come to life.

We take great pride in having chosen Emphasis, a reputed, reliable, efficient and dynamic company to be our partner in this initiative.