Major General Shavendra Silva, WWV, RWP, RSP, USP, psc, CR is a Sri Lankan general and diplomat. The current Sri Lankan Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, he was the former Director of Operations, Sri Lanka Army and the General Officer Commanding, 58 Division during the Sri Lankan civil war. Early life Silva was born on 22 June 1964 and had his education at St. Joseph’s College, Anuradhapura, Vijaya College, Matale and St Thomas’ College, Matale. At school he was the band leader of the western band, Captain of the first XI cricket team and Sergeant of the Senior Cadet Platoon, St. Thomas’ College, Matale. Silva is married and has two daughters. Sri Lanka Army Silva joined Sri Lanka Army on 1984 and he was the former Director of Operations, Sri Lanka Army and the General Officer Commanding, 58 Division during the final phase of Sri Lankan civil war. He was a highly decorated Commando officer, being awarded the Weera Wickrama Vibhushanaya, Rana Wickrama Padakkama and the Rana Sura Padakkama at once, a first in the Sri Lankan military history. He was the youngest promoted as a commanding officer. As an officer instructor at theSri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) in Diyatalawa, he trained the first foreign cadets to attend SLMA and went on to become its commanding officer. During 2002–2004 peace talks he took part in negotiations to open the A-9 Main Supply Route (MSR). With the resumption of hostilities he become the Brigade Commander of the Air Mobile Brigade and later took command of the famous 58 Division and was instrumental in the military capturing several former LTTE strongholds including the Mannar rice Bowl, Vedithalathivu, Nachchikuda, Mulangavil, Devils Point, Pooneryn, Kilinochchi, Paranthan, Elephant Pass, Dharmapuram, Vishvamadu, Suvandipuram, Thevipuram Puthukudirippu, Puthumathalan, Wellamullu vaikkal and the last inch of enemy held Karayamulli vaikkal in the mangroves of Nanthikandal lagoon in the Mullaithivu district. After the end of the war he was appointed as Director of Operations of the Sri Lanka Army and promoted to the rank of Major General. In 2010, he took up position as Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations as the only serving army officer to hold such a post at the time of appointment. As at present he holds the rank and title of Ambassador in addition to his post at the United Nations Headquarters.

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The Chamber will also Launch Its New Travel Website, www.explorebk.com

This year, BKLYN DESIGNS, one of the nation’s largest design show with over 60 exhibitors, will host 10 Japanese designers who have been inspired by the creativity and cutting edge designs featured at BKLYN DESIGNS over the years.

We are pleased to welcome you to press breakfast and exclusive tour of the BKLYN DESIGNS 2014 exhibits before the event formally begins.

What: BKLYN DESIGNS press breakfast and ExploreBK.com launch

Where: Pierhouse Sales Gallery, 41 Clark Street (between Hicks ST. & Henry Street), followed by tour at St. Ann’s Warehouse, 29 Jay Street (guests will be brought to St. Ann’s Warehouse from the breakfast event via private car).

When: Friday, May 9, 2014, 9:00 am – 10:00 am.

Who: Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, and Jonathan Marvel, Architect, Pierhouse, Bruce Hanna, Industrial Design Professor at Pratt University and Designer for Knoll, Kael Goodman, Blankslate Media.

Please RSVP to bklyndesigns@austeragency.com

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Zhen Joy Lin, Dame of St. John of Jerusalem and Vice President of GoodNewsBroadcast.com was invited to see the Private Fashion Show, just for her at Waldorf Astoria Hotel New York City; where is a Fashion Capital like Milan and Paris, leading style and creation. Dame Zhen Joy Lin interviewed Andres Aquin; who is Waldorf Astria Hotel Couture Fashion Week Founder, Fashion Designer, Producer and Poet.  They talked fashion, style, design, elegance, philosophy, poetry, creativity and beauty—of course healthy beauty is important. Many Andres’ designs are a reflection of the Fashion of Paris, Milan and China. Many pieces were inspired by the Forbidden City.

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