Mauritius disregards ultimatum

Colombo's diplomatic circles were talking about how a top runger in the Commonwealth telephoned Mauritius President Navin Ramgoolam.

He had told him "If you want to host the next Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in your country, please make sure you attend the Colombo meeting."

According to reports doing the rounds, President Ramgoolam told the top runger, "if you want to cancel it, go ahead. I won't change my mind."

Mauritius took its decision to boycott the 23rd CHOGM after Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh decided to skip the Colombo summit.

Some 68 per cent of the Mauritian population are of Indian origin and of them 15 per cent are Tamils.

With regret is announced the death of NIHAL A. PERERA - Beloved husband of Neela Perera, father of Avan Perera and the late Ruvin Perera, son of the late Mr. & Mrs. C. E. A. Perera of Flonia, Panadura, brother of the late Olivia Soysa, the late Gamini ( T. G.) Perera, Ranjini Soysa, Shanthi Perera & Nath Perera. According to his wishes his remains were donated to the Colombo Medical Faculty within 24 hours of his demise, after a very short viewing for close family only. STM 841174

MENDIS, FELICIA (NEE DANIEL) At Rest with Jesus - Beloved wife of Rev. Arnold Mendis, daughter of late Mr. & Mrs. J. S. Daniel, sister of late Esther Dharmarajah, late Olive Massillamoni, Godfrey ( Australia), Rev. Baldwin ( Australia) and late Angela Samuel, passed away peacefully on 4th November 2013 and cremated on the 6th. There will be a Service of Thanksgiving for her life on Sunday 24th November 2013 at 4.30 p. m. at the Church of SS Mary & John, Nugegoda followed by interment of the ashes. 297, Danduyaya, Galewala. TP: 0776677694. STM 849381