A.G.A.Barrie, B.Sc(Eng). P.Eng.

Born in Beruwela, Sri Lanka, an old boy of Zahira College Colombo. Presently residing in Canada. Obatined an honours degree in Engineering in 1960 at the Universty of Ceylon. International Consultant had worked in Ceylon,Canada, Saudi Arabia and Malaysia.Presently free lance consultant residing in Canada but winter months in Sri Lanka. Heavily involved in volunteer and social services. Married to Jiffriya Hathy with three children Iftikhar Barrie, Raihana Barrie and radhia Barrie. All married and we have fifteen grand children Masha Allah. Currently an active social worker.

WAY OF LIFE’ LEADING TO ‘LIVE FOR OTHERS’, By A.G.A.Barrie P.Eng.

We are Muslims, Alhamdulillah. Thus the way of life is pre-planned for us and it is up to us to follow the real way, as prescribed by Islam. In today’s world, one full of turmoil, it is more than essential to stay true to Islamic principles. Unfortunately we Muslims are at a stalemate with each other mainly due to greed and …

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WHERE IS HUMAN RIGHTS AND HUMAN FEELING?, By AGA Barrie P.Eng

This has reference to the news which appeared in your edition of 10th March 2010 under the caption “Over 550 ex-Tigers start new life” . It is indeed a plausible gesture by the USAID-funded IOM(International Organization for Migration) to reintegrate the former LTTE cadres and members of the TMVP. I agree with  all those who are associated with this great …

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PURPOSE OF LIFE

Goal of human beings Each of us has our own individual goals for worldly success.  It could be to rise up in our chosen careers, or maybe to leave this world with a legacy, or perhaps something as simple, yet just as every bit crucial, as to have a roof over our heads and enough food in our bellies.  Whatever …

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