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Australia Gateway, top-tier immigration firm celebrates Australia Day

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Don Susantha Katugampala with Josh Frydenberg, Treasurer of Australia

More opportunities open for migration

Australia Day falls on January 26 each year. It is the day Australia was founded as a British colony in 1788. On this date, the first governor of New South Wales arrived at Sydney Cove and raised the first-ever Union Jack flag.

During the 1800s, Australia Day was often referred to as First Landing Day or Foundation Day. In 1817, Captain Matthew Flinders, circumnavigator of the continent, recommended that it be called Australia. One year later, Governor Macquarie made Australia Day an official public holiday. In 1901, the Australian colonies formed the Commonwealth of Australia. Years later, in 1984, Australians ceased to be British subjects. They replaced ‘God Save the Queen’ with ‘Advance Australia Fair’ as their national anthem. Today, Australia Day is one of the biggest holidays in the country.

With a population of 24.6 million people, Australia is the 6th largest country and is almost the same size as mainland USA. Every year 16,000 people become Australian citizens contributing largely to the Australian economy. The country is multicultural and has over 300 different languages and dialects. Opportunities are vast and Australia is a much sought-after destination for migration.

To Sri Lankan Australians, the day is of special significance as they are the 12th largest ethnic group in Australia. Apart from being one of the largest groups of overseas Sri Lankan communities, Sri Lankan Australians also remain the Oceanic continent’s largest Diaspora Sri Lankan community with over 150,000 people. They continue to greatly benefit from the country’s myriad opportunities for superior healthcare, wealth creation, and success in business and education. Preferred by most Sri Lankans as the ideal country to reside and study in, Australia has become the second home to thousands of students due to the world-class education and other opportunities.

Australia has also become the most preferred destination for post COVID-19 business and investment migration for many in the world, apart from skilled migration.

Top tier Immigration firm Australia Gateway, Sri Lankan arm of Melbourne-based Fairfields Lawyers founded by accredited Immigration law specialist, Don Susantha Katugampala, provides support to thousands of individuals, families, and students to realise their dreams of pursuing a better life in Australia. Comprehensive guidance, sound legal advice, and assistance in obtaining visas for business, and personal purposes, including but not limited to migration and foreign study, are just the tip of the iceberg in the portfolio of services Australian Gateway avails its clientele.

Speaking on Sri Lankans migration to Australia, Katugampala said that the expatriate Sri Lankans in Australia had always supported Sri Lanka back economically and politically in the last few decades. The support from expatriate Sri Lankans in legal means to Sri Lanka is always vital for Sri Lankan economic prosperity, and we always encourage expatriate Sri Lankans to never to lose their love and affection for Sri Lanka while embrace the values and the opportunities that Australia offers you.

Speaking on the Business migration opportunities, Katugampala added, “The Australian government is giving priority to the Business Migration and Investor Migrations visas since Covid Pandemic in April 2020. Whilst borders were closed Business and Investor visa holders were allowed to arrive in Australia as the Government sees that they clearly benefit the Australian economy. The government has also taken special initiative to promote that entrepreneur visa where the entrepreneurs can secure their migration. But the entrepreneur visa requires that the applicant propose the entrepreneurial activity which has to be an innovation and a beyond average business plan. If the applicant secures that then they would receive a successful business migration.”

Katugampala added: “There’s a positive economic growth in Australia with the lowest unemployment rate compared to many other Western countries. Therefore, those from other parts of the world are looking to come to Australia to invest. The government becomes selective in raising the bar for the business migration applicants. So it’s important to seek proper advice and then submit the application with proper documentation.”

“As Australia Gateway in Sri Lanka, we focus on all migration categories that include Business & Investor Migration, Skilled Migration, State Sponsorship and Nominations, Employer Sponsored Visas, Global Talent, Spouse visas, Parent Migration and visitor and other temporary visas. Fairfields Lawyers in Melbourne would also assist in Commercial and Business law for business and investor migrants and companies wish to expand to Australia. The networks in Australia that we built over the years matter to our clients, and we use for benefit of our clients.’ Katugampala added.

Australia Gateway has been in the forefront in promoting investments and commercial bilateral relations between Australia and Sri Lanka. The firm prides itself on guiding eligible prospects seeking to obtain Skilled Visas in the Independent, Regional and State sponsored categories towards positive skill assessments, state nominations and visa grants along with creating awareness of the diverse occupations in demand.

Those seeking to migrate for long-term business purposes will receive sound advice and guidance to help them achieve consideration for permanent residency along with consultancy on how they can best meet their entrepreneurial objectives. Families seeking to relocate to Australia will receive full-spectrum support from visa assistance to successful practices that will enable families and their children to adapt and thrive and also emphasis on the positives that include the provision of world class primary, secondary and tertiary education, political stability and access to free health services.



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Sri Lanka’s EWIS makes history: First homegrown laptops shipped to Zimbabwe

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Top photo: EWIS dispatches the first-ever overseas export of locally manufactured laptops to Zimbabwe. Bottom photo shows the media briefing: (from left) - Nirmal Peiris - Director International Relations & Business Development EWIS, Roseanne Wijayanayaka – Director EWIS, Sanjeewa Wickramanayake – Chairman EWIS, Chamara Sahabandu - General Manager, EWIS.

Company stresses ambition to surpass this milestone

Eyes markets across Africa and beyond

In a groundbreaking achievement for Sri Lanka’s IT and electronics manufacturing industry, EWIS Colombo Ltd, the country’s first and only local computer manufacturer, has successfully exported its first consignment of locally built laptops to Zimbabwe.

This landmark event not only positions Sri Lanka as an emerging force in global IT hardware manufacturing but also highlights EWIS’s commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence on the international stage.

This historic shipment, dispatched from EWIS’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Samajasewapura, Sooriyawewa, underscores the company’s dedication to delivering world-class technology solutions. With over 11 years of expertise in manufacturing and assembly, EWIS Colombo Ltd has played a pivotal role in driving Sri Lanka’s ICT sector forward. As a Board of Investment (BOI) Section 17-approved company, EWIS has established the country’s first and only local computer manufacturing plant, paving the way for the nation’s growth in high-tech exports.

Speaking on this momentous achievement, Sanjeewa Wickramanayake, Chairman of EWIS Colombo Ltd, said: “This milestone is not just for EWIS but for Sri Lanka as a whole. It proves that our country has the talent, capability, and ambition to manufacture and export high-quality IT products, competing confidently on the global stage. As we continue expanding beyond local markets, we take immense pride in showcasing Sri Lanka’s excellence in technology and innovation to the world. EWIS’s commitment to world-class quality is reinforced by its ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, CE, FCC, and RoHS certifications, ensuring compliance with international quality, safety, and environmental standards.”

Speaking further he said:

“For nearly four decades, EWIS has been a trailblazer in Sri Lanka’s ICT sector, delivering cutting-edge solutions for education, businesses, and government enterprises.

With over 11 years of local manufacturing and assembly expertise, EWIS has continuously refined its capabilities to produce high-quality, internationally competitive IT hardware. The successful export to Zimbabwe represents a bold step toward expanding EWIS’s global footprint, reinforcing Sri Lanka’s potential as a world-class technology and manufacturing hub.”

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Dialog Television and Emerging Media Introduce one-stop advertising solution

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From left: Yamith Anuradha, Product Manager - Advertising Business, Dialog Axiata PLC; Jeffrey Baldsing, Head of Channel Advertising – DTV, Dialog Axiata PLC; Pubudu Aluthgedara, Head of Business - Media and Content, Dialog Axiata PLC; Harsha Samaranayake, Vice President - Brand and Media, Dialog Axiata PLC; Lim Li San, Group Chief Operating Officer, Dialog Axiata PLC; Sanjeewa Rajapakshe, Founder / Managing Director, Emerging Media; Tyner Fernando, Co-Founder / Director, Emerging Media; N. Hearath, Chief Executive Officer, Emerging Media; Rohantha Weerasekera, Cooperate Sales Manager - Local Channels, Dialog Axiata PLC.

Dialog Television, Sri Lanka’s #1 Pay-TV service provider, has partnered with Emerging Media to enhance the convenience and effectiveness of advertising. This collaboration brings together Dialog Television’s world-class entertainment, featuring 18 advertisable channels across genres such as movies, edutainment, kids, music, sports, and local content, with Emerging Media’s expertise in digital advertising and targeted marketing. This synergy creates a seamless platform for businesses to maximize brand exposure across multiple channels.

With a reach of over 1.7 million households, Dialog Television provides advertisers with a powerful avenue to engage diverse audiences. Brands can place advertisements on leading international and local channels such as &flix, Star Movies, TLC, Animal Planet, AXN, Zee Café, Comedy Central, Star Plus, A+, Nickelodeon, Star Vijay, Zee Tamil, Star Sports, Ten Cricket, Sony SIX, ThePapare TV, Channel One, Citi Hitz and Channel C. Through this partnership, Emerging Media will facilitate advertising sales, allowing businesses to target specific viewer segments while simplifying the media buying process with a single point of contact.

Commenting on the partnership, Lim Li San, Group Chief Operating Officer at Dialog Axiata PLC, stated, “As Sri Lanka’s premier Pay-TV service provider, we serve more than 1.7 million households with over 6 million pairs of captive eyeballs across Sri Lanka. Today, we are excited to embark on this partnership with Emerging Media to avail our Dialog Television platform and brand strength to provide quality advertisement exposure and customer engagement to local businesses across Sri Lanka.”

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IIHS partners with University of Surrey to transform healthcare education

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Dr. Kithsiri Edirisinghe (CEO / Co-Founder / Director - IIHS), Minnell Vanderpoorten (Director Operations - GHC), Stephanie Gloria Anthony (Campus Director - IIHS) with other academics

The International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS), a pioneer in healthcare training for over 23 years, has partnered with the University of Surrey, UK, to revolutionise healthcare education in Sri Lanka and the broader South Asian region. This will create a world-class academic pathway for aspiring nursing and healthcare professionals, as well as young individuals seeking careers in the field. Under this agreement, IIHS and the University of Surrey will introduce a series of academic initiatives to enhance healthcare training and accessibility.

These include delivering internationally recognised nursing programmes that allow Sri Lankan and regional students to earn globally competitive qualifications in Sri Lanka.

Commenting on the move, Dr. Kithsiri Edirisinghe, CEO & Dean of Undergraduate Studies at IIHS, said: “This MOU marks a significant step in our mission to deliver world-class healthcare education to Sri Lanka and the region. IIHS remains dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare professionals and fostering global healthcare leadership.” Dr. Shelini Surendran, Associate Dean (International) at the University of Surrey, emphasised: “Sri Lanka is establishing itself as a regional education hub, and this partnership ensures students across Asia can access top-tier UK healthcare education at IIHS. By bridging academic excellence with accessibility, we provide students with a clear pathway to their professional goals.”

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