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| Saturday, 7 August 2004 |
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Schoolchildren tour International Broadcasting Bureau facility Colombo, August 02. On friday, July 30, Approximately 80 students and their teachers from the Monnakulama Maha Vidyalaya, a school in Nikaveratiya, visited the International Broadcasting Bureau's (IBB) Iranawila Transmitting Station, states a press release issued by the US Embassy in Lanka. Principal D. M. Jayasundera and several teachers commented on the professionalism of the station staff and impressive facility. The children were pleased to have an opportunity to visit the station and learn about some of the highly technical transmitting equipment in use there. IBB station management feels that exposure to such a highly technical facility will help inspire young students to expand their educational goals and consider technical fields which will broaden their skills and enhance their future potential. The IBB, an independent US federal government entity, was known as the Voice of America until 1999. IBB has been operating in Sri Lanka for more than 53 years through an international agreement with the Government of Ceylon signed on May 14, 1951 and modified over the years with the Government of Sri Lanka. Construction of the Iranawila Transmitting Station started in 1993 and shortwave transmissions began on January 1, 2000 after it was completed. Prior to that time the IBB broadcasting operations were hosted by arrangement with the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC). School group tours may be coordinated with the Station Manager on 032-225931/32 during working hours. |
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