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Sri Lanka says Tamil Tigers are a threat to international shipping
SINGAPORE, June 3, 2007 (AFP) – Tamil Tiger rebels are a threat to shipping in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka’s foreign minister told a regional security conference Sunday in an appeal for global action against the guerrilla group. Rohitha Bogollagama said the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were one of the few “terrorist organisations” […]
Sri Lanka tourism industry targets women to boost visitor numbers
June 02, 2007 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s tourism industry aims to attract more women visitors under its efforts to revive faltering arrivals as an escalating internal conflict harms the island’s image, a top official said. The industry is working on several special holiday packages targeting niche markets like professional women and retired people in a […]
Rating Reports
Full Release (London/Hong Kong, April 23, 2007) – Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka’s foreign and local currency Issuer Default Ratings (“IDRs”) of ‘BB-‘ (BB minus) with a Negative Outlook. The Country Ceiling is affirmed at ‘BB-‘ (BB minus) and the Short-term foreign currency rating at ‘B’.The Outlook on Sri […]
‘s Murali embarrasses Moody
June 2, 2007 (AFP) – Former Sri Lankan cricket coach Tom Moody says he is embarrassed by the derogatory reaction and constant harassment directed by Australian crowds towards Sri Lanka spinner Muttiah Muralitharan.Muralitharan’s ultra-flexible bowling action has come under its heaviest scrutiny in Australia, where he has been called for throwing on two tours, prompting […]
Students in Venezuela march against Chavez after TV station closure
CARACAS, June 1, 2007 (AFP) – Dodging police cordons around the National Assembly, thousands of students Friday managed to reach lawmakers to deny any subversive intent in their protest against the shutdown of anti-government RCTV channel. “We’ve come here to get their document.We think there has to be a dialogue so everyone of us can […]
Jamaican police to say Woolmer was not murdered – report
LONDON, June 2, 2007 (AFP) – Jamaican police are set to announce that Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer was not murdered, but died of natural causes, a British newspaper said Saturday, citing a source close to the inquiry. The Daily Mail said Jamaican detectives would announce at a press conference next week that they are […]
Sri Lanka air force bomb Tiger stronghold in the east
June 2, 2007 (AFP) – Sri Lanka’s air force on Saturday bombed suspected rebel Tamil Tiger targets located in a jungle in the island’s east, the defence ministry said. The conflict has killed more than 5,000 people in the past 18 months. Fighter jets bombed the jungles of Thoppigala in the eastern district of Batticaloa […]
Sri Lanka media minister bats for attacked journo
June 2, 2007 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s media minister has condemned the attack on a photo journalist of a Sri Lankan daily and has asked security forces to respect the accreditation issued by his ministry, the Department of Government Information (DGI) said. The DGI which accredits journalists, quoting Mass Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardana says […]
Sri Lanka bans trucks travelling to capital from Tiger-controlled areas
June 2, 2007 (AFP) – Sri Lanka said Saturday it would not allow trucks coming from rebel-held areas in the northeast into Colombo after police claimed to have discovered explosives destined for the city in a goods carrier.Residents in areas bordering rebel-held Wanni in the northeast were told not to send trucks south after police […]
Last Flight
June 01, 2007 (LBO) – SriLankan Airlines is stopping its domestic floatplane operations, in the wake of orders to stop flying to key destinations and a fall in tourist arrivals, the airline said. A team from the Dubai-based carrier is due in Sri Lanka to start talks on the extension, a senior treasury official said […]