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2008 Press Releases
- December 31, 2008 - Children affected by violence learn new job skills thanks to funding from the US Government
- December 19, 2008 - US Ambassador Robert Blake Congratulates ACE Award Finalist Virtusa - Sri Lanka
- December 10, 2008 - US Government partners with Brandix to train 600 workers for new jobs in Batticaloa District
- December 2, 2008 –US Government donates $100,000 for flood relief
- November 17, 2008 - The U.S. Government and AmeriCares provide safe water to Ampara communities
- November 14, 2008 - U.S. Embassy helps Habitat for Humanity build affordable homes in Moratuwa
- November 2008 - Bridging the Gaps in Education Delivery in the United States and Sri Lanka: Quality and Quantity
- November 13, 2008-Great interest for new U.S. Government funded Vocational centers among Eastern youth
- November 12, 2008-U.S. Embassy Launches Blog
- November 12, 2008 –U.S. Government gives Batticaloa improved opportunities for trade
- October 31, 2008 - United States helps police reduce human trafficking in Sri Lanka
- October 27, 2008 - USAID offers practical education to Southern youth
- October 15, 2008 - U.S. Embassy Celebrates International Children’s Day
- October 10, 2008 - USAID and VTA go green in southern Sri Lanka
- October 9, 2008 - USAID continues to bolster Sri Lanka’s defense against Avian Influenza
- October 9, 2008 - Launch of the Democracy Video Challenge
- October 6, 2008 - United States Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack in Anuradhapura
- October 1, 2008 - U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery Now Open
- October 1, 2008 - USAID Assists Sri Lanka’s Local Governments in Sanitation Management
- 29 September, 2008 - U.S. Condemns Attack on the Residence of the Executive Director of Transparency International Sri Lanka
- 29 September, 2008 - USAID and LOLC enter agreement to benefit Eastern farmers and small businesses
- September 24, 2008 - USAID boosts job opportunities for youth in Eastern Sri Lanka
- September 24, 2008 - Gherkins and peppers from Ampara soon to be enjoyed by McDonalds and Heinz customers in Europe, New Zealand and Japan
- September 19, 2008 - USAID Launches New Initiative to Improve Economic Growth in Eastern Sri Lanka
- September 18, 2008 - U.S. Embassy Supports Project to Preserve Sri Lankan Film Heritage
- September 18, 2008 - Passing of Ambassador W. Howard Wriggins
- September 17, 2008 - Virtusa Corporation Selected as 2008 Finalist for the U.S. Secretary of State Award for Corporate Excellence
- September 12, 2008 - U.S. Government Partnership with World Vision and Private Sector Provides New Livelihoods and Markets for Farmers All Over Sri Lanka
- September 12, 2008 - US Embassy joins Room to Read to celebrate International Literacy Day
- September 2, 2008 - U.S. Universities visit Colombo for premier Embassy supported education road show
- August 29, 2008 - USAID boosts job opportunities for Sri Lanka’s youth
- August 15, 2008 - U.S. Pacific Command Law Exchange Program enhances Sri Lanka’s military justice institutions and promotes accountability in the military
- August 12, 2008 - U.S. Embassy Brings Groundbreaking New York Theater Group To Sri Lanka
- August 11, 2008 - Ambassador Robert Blake officially opens the revitalized Puranawella fishing harbor.
- July 18, 2008 - USAID Continues to Boost Sri Lanka’s Fishing Industry
- July 3, 2008 - Senior U.S. State Department Official Visits Sri Lanka and Maldives June 30 – July 3
- July 3, 2008 - Senior U.S. State Department Official Visits Sri Lanka and Maldives June 30 – July 3
- July 1, 2008 - USAID Completes State-of-the-art Bridge over Arugam Bay
- July 1, 2008 - U.S. Condemns Attack on British High Commission and Sri Lanka Press Institute Staff Members
- June 30, 2008 - U.S. Embassy Reopens for Normal Operations
- June 25, 2008 - USAID Continues to Help Sri Lanka Prevent Avian Influenza
- June 25, 2008 - U.S. Embassy Temporarily Closed to Public for Routine Services; American Center Open
- June 19, 2008 - USAID and AmeriCares provide safe water to Ampara community
- June 5, 2008 - USAID Rebuilds Sports Ground in Trincomalee
- May 29, 2008 - U.S. Trade Representative Press Release on TIFA
- May 24, 2008 - Senior U.S. Human Rights Official Visits Sri Lanka
- May 20, 2008 - USAID Gives Dairy Farmers in Batticaloa New Livelihood Opportunities
- April 23, 2008 - American Soul And Hip Hop Tour Sri Lanka
- April 22, 2008 - Senior U.S. State Department Official Visits Sri Lanka April 20-22
- April 18, 2008 - U.S. - Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission reaches to the South
- April 10, 2008 - United States Welcomes Release of Children
- April 9, 2008 - USAID-led Project Opens Playground in Habaraduwa Beach
- April 9, 2008 - USAID and HELLENIC AID Join Together to Help Tsunami-Affected Trincomalee
- April 7, 2008 - United States Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack in Weliweriya
- 27 March, 2008 - Hayleys & USAID in partnership to revitalise farming in East and Uva
- March 19, 2008 - American Embassy Joins in Mourning Passing Away of Sir Arthur C. Clarke
- March 18, 2008-U.S. State Department Donates Anti-Terrorism Equipment to National Police
- Colombo, March 14, 2008-U.S. Stands by Human Rights Report; Looks Forward to Continued Dialogue
- March 07, 2008 - New York students donate toys to children at Maharagama Cancer Hospital
- February 29, 2008 - Telling America’s Story: the new “America.gov” web site
- February 28, 2008 - Opening of USAID-Funded Roads and Drainage Systems in Pottuvil, Ampara
- February 3, 2008 - United States Condemns Terrorist Attacks
- January 29, 2008 - US Agency for International Development Opens new Hospital Wards in Tissamaharama
- January 24, 2008 - USAID Improves Livelihoods of Kirinda Fishermen.
- January 23, 2008 - US Agency for International Development Opens New Playground on Negombo Beach
- January 18, 2008-U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Visits Sri Lanka to Review Maritime Cooperation
- January 18, 2008 - U.S. Government’s Humanitarian Assistance Funding in Sri Lanka for 2007 totaled more than USD 26 million
- January 16, 2008 - United States Condemns Attack on Bus in Uva Province
- January 07, 2008 - Memorial service for Ambassador Spain
- January 02, 2008 - United States condemns killing of Member of Parliament T. Maheswaran and January 2 attack in Colombo