• Re-energized the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka.

• Taking the Information Technology (IT) and computer literacy to rural areas under the “Nanasala” project. The Nanasala project is an initiative to introduce several models of the telecentres or knowledge centres to be established in all parts of Sri Lanka to spread ICT services to the rural and semi-urban populations.

• Initiated "Maga Neguma" project to build rural and city roads and highways, and allocated funds to each and every local government area.

• Proposed and planned to construct fly-overs to minimize traffic congestion in the Colombo city.

• Initiated a housing program called "Diyawara Gammana" for fishermen and their families.

• Initiated the first ever university for oceanography known as "Sagara Vishwavidyalaya."

• Introduced a special banking scheme called “Idiwara Banks” for fishermen.

• Established a Coastal Guard Unit, a much needed security system for an Island nation, to stop the illegal fishing activities and protect the coast of Sri Lanka.

• Provided fisheries communication equipment to improve the efficiency through the use of technology.

• In addition to the Portfolio of Fisheries, he also held the Portfolio of the Ports and Shipping for a short period of three months. Within this period, he took the initial steps to construct Hambantota Harbour.

• Introduced a Worker’s Charter, which sought to establish trade union rights, a Wages Commission, Social Security, a National Trade Union Training Institute and facilities for the adjudication of industrial disputes.

• Created the Vocational Training Authority (VTA) serving the rising need of unemployed youth.

• Through the concept of “Skills for Life – Jobs for Skills,” opened 225 vocational training centres throughout Sri Lanka. The youth who were unable to enter universities were trained in these centres in varied job skills.

• Funds of the Employees Trust Fund (ETF) were invested in profitable ventures. The profits were given back to the employees. The Salt Corporation is one such venture.

• Established a Year 5 and higher education scholarship scheme for children of migrant workers.

• Established an insurance scheme called “Suraksha” for migrant workers.

• Took initial steps to establish a Hospital for the ETF members.

Feb. 08, 2005: Universal Communication Systems, Inc.Company ChairmanMichael J.Zwebner MeetsWith Sri Lanka's Prime Minister.

MIAMI FL - Universal Communication Systems Inc. (OTC BB: UCSY) company chairman Michael J. Zwebner announced today he recently attended a top level meeting with the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, his Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa, in Colombo and that during the meeting, the company received a major endorsement of its AirWater products, and an invitation to set up a local manufacturing plant in the country.

Michael Zwebner stated: "We continue to build the business as well as develop solid infrastructure for sales on a country by country basis, and we are very pleased with the continuing growth and future outlook. His Excellency Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa was introduced to a range of our unique AirWater Machines, and after tasting the water, gave the company and its products a major positive endorsement, as well as an invitation to establish a manufacturing plant in Sri Lanka to service both the local market, and for export to neighboring India, where demand for clean drinkable water by far outstrips supplies. We will soon make decisions as to our entry into the Sri Lanka market."

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Mahinda entrusted seaport completion

The task of expediting the completion of the massive seaport project in Hambantota has now been entrusted to Minister Mahinda Rajapakse, President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga told a public rally in Hambantota yesterday. She was speaking at a rally after commissioning the Mau-ara irrigation project in Deberawewa, near Hambantota yesterday.

The President said that the project had been delayed for various reasons and now needed to be expedited to bring long-awaited benefits to the people of the region. For this purpose she had asked Minister Mahinda to take on the supervision of the massive project and complete it without delay, she said. As President she would ensure that the Minister would have all the necessary backing for this task, she added.

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