Colombo into Las Vegas

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The government is planning to turn the Colombo City into another Las Vegas by amending the Gaming Bill, setting up a red light district and evicting the city dwellers, JVP MP Sunil Handunnetti said

MP Handunnetti added that the JVP will take to the street against these moves by the government. (YP)

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Comments - 121

DXB Sunday, 07 November 2010 07:53 AM

The meadia report was very sensitive but when read it is by JVP , it seems to be useless

CJ Sunday, 07 November 2010 07:59 AM

Is it wrong? We will get more tourists more job opportunities etc..

herath Sunday, 07 November 2010 08:02 AM

President wants no poverty in the country. JVP lives on poverty like a bacteria. Now 1 bacteria talks about his sustainability.

LKBOY Sunday, 07 November 2010 08:07 AM

Well well this is same country who wants to ban Buddha bar! and restrain liquor on poya

Mithraka Fernando Sunday, 07 November 2010 08:09 AM

More prostitutes to be exact!! So now is it wrong??? You want you children to be held accountable???

DHA Sunday, 07 November 2010 08:09 AM

JVP always cry babies.....they wont go up the ladder nor let the other go up the ladder as well.....!!!

sinnan Sunday, 07 November 2010 08:20 AM

Dear Brother Sunil hadunnetti,
Please allow at least something special do be done by this government as no longer our Female labourers will get jobs in middle east as slaves.
Hence, Our Govt. trying to sell their skin in Colombo.

sinnan Sunday, 07 November 2010 08:24 AM

Already we have prostitutes from far east & Russian Federation.
So why not sell our national skins?

Mahmood Ashraf Sunday, 07 November 2010 08:24 AM

what happens in vegas stays in vegas...
the land value will go high in colombo then !!

srilal Sunday, 07 November 2010 08:25 AM

great news......is there any girls bars too...?

Quaid Sunday, 07 November 2010 08:27 AM

Welcome SriLanka to the 20th centuty

Saman Sunday, 07 November 2010 08:28 AM

Let them say what ever they wants who cares about JVP ,China got Macaw and why don t we try Casinos for tourist industry

Saman Sunday, 07 November 2010 08:29 AM

JVP Janatha vipatthi peramuna

Quaid Sunday, 07 November 2010 08:29 AM

Welcome Srilanka to the 21st century

Imran Hameed Sunday, 07 November 2010 08:33 AM

This is great news. JVP get lost, you guys have caused nothing but trouble.

Rajitha Sunday, 07 November 2010 08:37 AM

well, that would be great!

Rajitha Sunday, 07 November 2010 08:39 AM

that would be great if it's true!

Anushka Sunday, 07 November 2010 08:39 AM

No surprise here. That's the only thing the JVP can do after all - take to the streets and create traffic jams. They just want to stop the country from developing so that they can continue to benefit from the people's poverty.

LKBOY Sunday, 07 November 2010 08:45 AM

@hearth poverty and casino's two ends! opening up red light areas does not go ahead with his own beliefs! Do you think our M R knows what he is doing or saying? from one side trying to ban everything and other open everything...........

Naveen Sunday, 07 November 2010 09:01 AM

The GoSL should go ahead with this plan, with effective checks on immoral activities, before our neighbors grab the opportunity. In South Asia, other than SL, only Nepal has Casino clubs. This move will bring in huge revenue and job opportunities for the Lankan youth. Once this move comes into fruition, there will be lots of wealthy tourists flocking to SL. JVP need not shed crocodile tears for you as they have been the reason for the deaths of several thousand youth in the past.

RanFerdi Sunday, 07 November 2010 09:04 AM

Well Its a good act.. We need to have everything available openly to adults.. To select what they want to do and not do is their own option. Good move by the government. But I have one concern. If they wanted to these things in power then why they got collaborated with Hela Karumaya and instigated project such Mathata Thita.. Somehow their strategy has become success, now who opposed these things vehemently are now in their side and cant open their mouth.. Good Work from MR...& The Group..

pd Sunday, 07 November 2010 09:09 AM

This is a good move by GOSL. Even in certain gulf countries now they are allowing casinos by separating them in man made islands etc.. as this is all revenue. Yes Srilanka being a Buddhist country we have certain values but we also must give freedom for people to decide what is best for the country we cannot ignore foreign revenue. In Pakistan where Liquor is banned a non muslim visitor can order to his room & they manufacture the stuff there ( anyone tasted Rawalpindi beer??). JVP idiots are no better than LTTE. They have done far more worst crimes incl murder. At least now they cud take to the streets but during JVP curfew in 1989 we cud not look out of our window. Hypocrites!!

meranchi Sunday, 07 November 2010 09:14 AM

that is going to be a big disaster many crime take place due to large amount of money involve .....

YURI Sunday, 07 November 2010 09:17 AM

WOW... NOW SRI LANKA TALKING... hEY SAUDI WE CAN BE BETTER PAID ON CLEANING THE HOUSE THEN DOING REDTHINGS

JoeT Sunday, 07 November 2010 09:23 AM

Then we can have a new programme CSI:Colombo to entertain our Sri Lankans...

Oyage Podi Guru Sunday, 07 November 2010 09:23 AM

America has some good things to emulate, but I think Las Vegas casinos with the criminal element and its retinue are not what this country wants or needs! How about a South Asia Disneyland? The one nearest is in Hong Kong.

don Sunday, 07 November 2010 09:36 AM

They must against this also, otherwise it's not JVP. Useless fellows

MUNNA Sunday, 07 November 2010 09:45 AM

My gampola sinnan aiya why are you so interesded in this matter ha ha ..let MR try

RP Sunday, 07 November 2010 09:56 AM

There is one in Singapore. But no where near what you get in HK, US etc.

kd Sunday, 07 November 2010 09:57 AM

SHORT-EATS are banned from school canteens but government see no problem with GAMING BILL??? katada mewwa kiyyannay

SL Sunday, 07 November 2010 10:08 AM

ARE YOU SLEEPING... ARE YOU SLEEPING... J H U... J H U!

JoeT Sunday, 07 November 2010 10:09 AM

How are the politicians going to benefit from Disneyland, politicians don't like Mickey mouse, no bribery and criminals there...

Wimal Plug Wansha Sunday, 07 November 2010 10:22 AM

If he is correct, this means more Prostitutes and House maid for Arab Countries. (not from politicians families, but, from poor villagers)

Dinithi Sunday, 07 November 2010 10:25 AM

ARE YOU SLEEPING... ARE YOU SLEEPING... J H U... J H U!
GAMING BILL IS COMING...GAMING BILL IS COMING.....PLEASE WAKE UP...PLEASE WAKE UP

Hiru Sunday, 07 November 2010 10:33 AM

I am confused. Turning Colombo to Las Vegas is a good thing or a bad thing ?

??????????????

Ram Sunday, 07 November 2010 10:48 AM

First of all must ban this JVP .must not take seriously what JVP says

michi Sunday, 07 November 2010 11:09 AM

Poverty is a good weapon for all greedy politicians in Sri Lanka. It is not only for JVP.

chaminda Sunday, 07 November 2010 11:29 AM

Handunnathi will be the first one to enter the red light area

Fair n Square Sunday, 07 November 2010 11:30 AM

With all that comes, vices too, like drugs, prostitution,sodomy etc.
may be a good thing with some bad lining

Fair n Square Sunday, 07 November 2010 11:32 AM

21st to be precise

Irshard Sunday, 07 November 2010 11:32 AM

ahah ah!!!!!!!

Fair n Square Sunday, 07 November 2010 11:33 AM

and this approval coming from a muslim? just a thought !

Fair n Square Sunday, 07 November 2010 11:36 AM

if u consider Nepal S.A, u shud consider Macau South Asia too so does Singapore, Cambodia and Malaysia

Fair n Square Sunday, 07 November 2010 11:44 AM

drive by marriage is available in Vegas, So WE Sri-Lankan's too have to get used to it I presume. Marriage registrar's get cracking, here comes ur fortune.

what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.

Riyazi-Dorking Sunday, 07 November 2010 11:49 AM

By looking at way we are heading to .....!! In few years time there won`t be any meat to eat ....!! Imagine-
International vegetarian casinos !!

Nilupul Sunday, 07 November 2010 11:52 AM

I’m confused. Personally, I don’t mind Colombo becoming a LasVegas, but I don’t understand how one could do that by selling ‘Mathata thitha’ and Banning ‘Akon’. That’s why I say, that this government doesn’t have a PLAN on how we should develop this country. They try little of Singapore here Thailand there and at the same time preach about ‘Grama rajya’ and Buddhisum!

sw Sunday, 07 November 2010 12:10 PM

Colombo will be full of junkies, prostitutes and gamblers, every thing will be legalized.

Bacarat Mama Sunday, 07 November 2010 12:11 PM

Gambling is bad, dear President please stop it!.

Kamiss Sunday, 07 November 2010 12:16 PM

From the economic angle it may be good, but it could lead to increase in drug trafficing, prostitution and all other vices found in Las Vegas. Surely will have some effect on our country's culture.

Lanka Atapattu Sunday, 07 November 2010 12:23 PM

The JVP is planning to turn Sri lanka into another Afghanistan .

sw Sunday, 07 November 2010 12:32 PM

No, they are waiting for the next increase in salaries and perks of their parliamentarians..

banda Sunday, 07 November 2010 12:48 PM

What JVP say it is always wrong. They see crocadile in the washing basin

cocohead Sunday, 07 November 2010 01:04 PM

what nonsense are you blabbering??? this gov dictates what we have to eat and watch etc. if everything is made open to adults then why are the adult sites banned?

Jinadasa Sunday, 07 November 2010 01:07 PM

like we don't have them now

Nina Kamal Sunday, 07 November 2010 01:17 PM

Some bases needs to be opened in order to cover your face!!! We are a buddhist country - do we have a doubt in that! Nah!!!!

Mahinda Ratapata Sunday, 07 November 2010 01:28 PM

We don;t want our children or those of our loved ones top end up as prostitutes..Right CJ

ds Sunday, 07 November 2010 01:54 PM

there is nothing wrong with prostitution as long as you legalize it... ,

Saba Sunday, 07 November 2010 02:13 PM

appreciate!

Above the crowd Sunday, 07 November 2010 02:33 PM

Excellent idea ,Send the Gamayas to the Villages. Lets have some fun,We support you.
No Killings please like the old J V P days

Ruwan Sunday, 07 November 2010 02:58 PM

For your information prostitution is illegal in Las Vegas.

Game Kolla Sunday, 07 November 2010 03:07 PM

Great news... I am sure there will be lap dancers...Go-Go girls...Bar girls....Striptease....MIRACLE OF ASIA.

Kuma Sunday, 07 November 2010 03:31 PM

RED LIGHT STREET AS WELL

PAHATHA RATA NILAME Sunday, 07 November 2010 04:26 PM

THIS IS THANKS GIVING FOR DAMMIKA PERERA & COMPANY

FIRAZ ANVER Sunday, 07 November 2010 04:34 PM

Make arrangements to bring back all the Housemaids from Saudi Arabia to work in Brothel Houses and Gambling dens for their "Suba Anagathayak". They will get three times the salary or more.

Thambi Sunday, 07 November 2010 05:12 PM

Dont see just the negative side!

Hasiya Sunday, 07 November 2010 05:13 PM

Good thing!

obama laden Sunday, 07 November 2010 05:17 PM

Does las vegas know about this?

Milinda Sunday, 07 November 2010 05:21 PM

WOW, good good I likem

Charitha Sunday, 07 November 2010 06:11 PM

Lets understand one thing. Nothing in this world will satisfy everyone and evrything. Evrerything has advantages and disadvantages. Lets be more possitive, if you want to develop this country.

Henry Sunday, 07 November 2010 07:17 PM

Not only they should legalise gambling, they should also legalise prostitution with safe houses to ply their trade.

kumara soysa Sunday, 07 November 2010 08:10 PM

We are a (supposed to be) a Budhict nation! The Sanga wants to ban killing of animals and control liquor. BUT, if the economy calls for it, then..... that's a little bit OK!!

Periyanna Prasanna Sunday, 07 November 2010 08:31 PM

i always want to go to LV , finally its coming to Sri Lanka

Jason Sunday, 07 November 2010 09:00 PM

Keep your racist overtones to yourself!
The above comment is coming from a SRI LANKAN!!!

samantha Sunday, 07 November 2010 09:19 PM

Good opportunity for colombo Girls

Kalu Sudda Sunday, 07 November 2010 09:32 PM

It is better for Colombo to be lit in red colored bulbs than being stained by the colour of red JVP blood.

nissanka Monday, 08 November 2010 12:11 AM

Uneducated people like this want the country to be in the dumps. Its only then that they have a voter base. What a big fool thats trying to stop devalopment. Should be sent back to school to be re educated

asoka abeywardena Monday, 08 November 2010 12:18 AM

who is the pimp?

Gampola Monday, 08 November 2010 12:23 AM

First prositute will be

sw Monday, 08 November 2010 01:10 AM

Colombo Vegas will be swarming with pimps, imported prostitutes and drug peddlers.

Prof Wickramatillake Monday, 08 November 2010 01:20 AM

Where is the big eared JHU guy? Chinthanaya is throwing panchaseela to dust bin?

Prof Wickramatillake Monday, 08 November 2010 01:21 AM

He will do that; dont worry.

Prof Wickramatillake Monday, 08 November 2010 01:21 AM

Yes good jobs for young women

Galwedda Monday, 08 November 2010 01:55 AM

In CHINTHANE they (HE) promised to protect the Buddhism & Buddhist Culture in the country.. Mow What?

Galwedda Monday, 08 November 2010 02:01 AM

They will lake this country" THE MURKY MOCKERY OF ASIA"

sw Monday, 08 November 2010 02:12 AM

JHU guys no longer believe in Panchaseela, it is make hay while the sun shines.

Hasiya Monday, 08 November 2010 02:28 AM

Thats 4 sure!.. We would be seeing on one of those XXX clubs!.. PIMP

Hasiya Monday, 08 November 2010 02:29 AM

Dont fear child!

sw Monday, 08 November 2010 02:36 AM

Sure, that is where they missed out, they will soon follow us and make it legal.

Arthy Monday, 08 November 2010 02:49 AM

Good news for house maids, jobs are right here!! say bye to middle east..

Hadi Monday, 08 November 2010 03:06 AM

At this rate prostitution will become an honourable institution in Sri Lanka.

Desha Priya Monday, 08 November 2010 03:09 AM

I am amazed at the comments I read. It is this short-sightedness that has driven our country to where it is!

With gambling comes poverty, becuase for ONE person to win / make money, TEN others have to loose!!!

Then, if prostitution is legalised, when your loved ones enter into that trade out of pleasure or necessity, would these same voices be heard?? Please note that the majority of people commenting here are men.

What about the diseases, the drug addictions, the breakdown of mariages, the destruction of families?

Are we ready for all these? To welcome 'Vegas' is to welcome all the baggage that comes with it.

chami Monday, 08 November 2010 03:56 AM

Not only that hell bent on eradicating pornography.

chami Monday, 08 November 2010 04:01 AM

You will soon find some private universities on specializing on sex education.

waz Monday, 08 November 2010 04:07 AM

the JVPhas nothing else to do.. they always ahve to appose some tthing... the Government is making this move to take the contry into the 21th century.. is will be a good move, more revenue into the country.

T Monday, 08 November 2010 04:47 AM

the problem is, whether the goernment has a mandate to do so.

Nandimithra. Monday, 08 November 2010 04:54 AM

JHU hypocrites will always support Mahinda & find excuses as long as they can dupe the masses & get their perks.

TMA Monday, 08 November 2010 05:02 AM

If Colombo turns in2 'Las Vegas' that'll B awesome. Shut up JVP

asoka abeywardena Monday, 08 November 2010 06:24 AM

I bet you will find lot of JVP ers in that area.

Concerned Monday, 08 November 2010 06:39 AM

How long will the Lord hold back his judgment?

legaltalk Monday, 08 November 2010 07:24 AM

Macau is considered East Asia and Singapore, South East Asia. Check the world map first and the political organisations these countries belong to!

Above the crowd Monday, 08 November 2010 07:38 AM

S W can get a job too if he is out of work.

Athiest Monday, 08 November 2010 07:50 AM

THE TEST OF TRUE RELIGION IS HOW ITS FOLLOWERS GRAB OR RESIST TEMPTATION. LET EACH INDIVIDUAL DECIDE WHAT IS BEST FOR HIM. JVP: NO MORAL POLICING PLEASE!

Athiest Monday, 08 November 2010 07:51 AM

Here after we dont have to go to Bangkok.

Oyage Podi Guru Monday, 08 November 2010 08:07 AM

Ban bread, bring brothels?

Mahesh Monday, 08 November 2010 09:17 AM

Judgement to follow very soon.

GKA Monday, 08 November 2010 09:52 AM

Exactly. How true!!!

Lankan Monday, 08 November 2010 09:53 AM

Seems like Sri Lanka didnt get enough from one Tsunami and they are planning for a bigger one ahead.

Fair n Square Monday, 08 November 2010 06:07 PM

Bank the cock in colombo the sin city in asia, did someone say small wonder?

habib tabe Tuesday, 09 November 2010 05:44 PM

American citizen try to make SL like US.

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