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KAMALIKA PIERIS
Don Philip
Rupasinghe Gunawardene (1901-1972) was born at Boralugoda, Avissawella, in
Hevagam korale. Hewagam Korale, as its
name indicates, had produced many brave hewayo. Philip’s father, Don Jakolis
Rupasinghe Gunawardene was known as ‘Boralugoda Ralahamy’. Boralugoda Ralahamy was
a vidane arachchi.
The
Boralugoda clan was known for their generosity and religious patronage, said
Ananda Meegama. They had strong connections to the Buddhist clergy and the
temples of the area and Philip was brought up in this atmosphere, said Ananda
Meegama.
The family
had deep anti imperialist roots, as well. Philip’s father had been sentenced to
Renowned trade unionist Robin Bascus passes away
By Kadeem Joseph
Trade unionist icon Robert ‘Robin’ Bascus Sr died yesterday at the age of 86, just days shy of his next birthday, which would have been celebrated on January 18.
His son, Robert ‘Robin’ Bascus Jr, confirmed that he passed away between 5.30am and 6am, noting that his father had suffered with the neurodegenerative disease, Alzheimer’s, for the last three to four years.
“It was heart-breaking for me. My father was a really independent man, a man who has contributed so much to this country,” Robin Jr said.
The senior Bascus also received a national award for his contributions to Antigua and Barbuda in many fields.