Time period of Presidential Commission on CB bond issue extended

Apr 25, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena has extended the time period of the Presidential Commission of inquiry to investigate and inquire into the issuance of treasury bonds.

A spokesman at the Commission told LBO that the President has extended the time period by three months. So far statements were recorded from 42 witnesses with regard to the sale of bonds.

President appointed a tri-member commission comprising of Supreme Court judges Justice Kankanithanthri T.

The main objective of the Chamber’s exercise is to assist SMEs to find potential business partners to further enhance their business activities. The ’Registry’ will also be a ready reckoner for input suppliers and service providers.

The Ceylon Chamber officials have already collected firsthand information of the SMEs operating in the Northern Province by visiting the region. generic

Once compiled, the Registry will be circulated among Banks, Lending Agencies, foreign missions based in Sri Lanka and overseas, service providers and input suppliers. SMEs in the Northern Province who wish to list in the Registry, can do so by contacting the Ceylon Chamber. generic

(Media Release)