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Spring Cleaning
The United States said Tuesday it is funding the clean up of tsunami debris from a lagoon in eastern Sri Lanka, which is known among locals for its singing fish.The United States said Tuesday it is funding the clean up of tsunami debris from a lagoon in eastern Sri Lanka, which is known among locals […]
Thrown Out
The Board of Investment is trying to spin off its infrastructure procurement arm – the Bureau of Infrastructure Investment (BII) for easier administration.The Board of Investment is trying to spin off its infrastructure procurement arm – the Bureau of Infrastructure Investment (BII) for easier administration. The BII – essentially a procurement agency for large state […]
Tigers free policeman seized in eastern Sri Lanka
Tamil Tiger rebels Tuesday freed a policeman they had seized in the island’s embattled eastern province but another officer detained by the rebels was found dead, local military officials said.Tamil Tiger rebels Tuesday freed a policeman they had seized in the island’s embattled eastern province but another officer detained by the rebels was found dead, […]
Peep at P-TOMS, what they say
P-TOMS will generate more than international goodwill for Sri Lanka, says the World Bank.P-TOMS will generate more than international goodwill for Sri Lanka, says the World Bank. “The existence of the mechanism would generate more support for Sri Lanka that would not have come in, in its absence,” said World Bank country head, Peter Harrold […]
Don’t politicise tsunami aid, warns Sri Lanka Tamil leader
KILINOCHCHI, Sri Lanka, (AFP) – Tamil Tiger rebels asked Sri Lanka Sunday not to “politicise” tsunami relief, but said working with Colombo to distribute foreign aid could help build confidence among the warring parties.KILINOCHCHI, Sri Lanka, (AFP) – Tamil Tiger rebels asked Sri Lanka Sunday not to “politicise” tsunami relief, but said working with Colombo […]
US asks Sri Lanka’s warring parties to strengthen truce after aid deal
The United States asked Sri Lanka’s government and Tamil Tiger rebels Monday to strengthen a fragile truce between them after they entered into a controversial deal to share aid pledged after the tsunami.The United States asked Sri Lanka’s government and Tamil Tiger rebels Monday to strengthen a fragile truce between them after they entered into […]
Bitter Pill
Sri Lanka’s ongoing political instability, poor infrastructure and limited access to capital are choking the country’s investment climate, a joint study by the Asian Development Bank and World Bank said.Sri Lanka’s ongoing political instability, poor infrastructure and limited access to capital are choking the country’s investment climate, a joint study by the Asian Development Bank […]
Coastal buffer zones keep tsunami survivors at bay
HIKKADUWA, Sri Lanka,(AFP) – The waterfront restaurant at the entrance to this Sri Lankan coral sanctuary survived the Asian tsunami but six months later its owner is struggling to keep his nose above water because a new “buffer zone” law prevents him from rebuilding.HIKKADUWA, Sri Lanka,(AFP) – The waterfront restaurant at the entrance to this […]
Same Story
MULLAITIVU, Sri Lanka (AFP) – Six months after the tsunamis battered Sri Lanka’s shores, people in this remote eastern village under the control of Tiger rebels have yet to see any sign of reconstruction. MULLAITIVU, Sri Lanka (AFP) – Six months after the tsunamis battered Sri Lanka’s shores, people in this remote eastern village under […]
Final Call
The Asian Development Bank rapped Sri Lanka on Monday for dragging its feet on key electricity reforms, even as the Premier held crucial reform talks with warring trade unions.The Asian Development Bank rapped Sri Lanka on Monday for dragging its feet on key electricity reforms, even as the Premier held crucial reform talks with warring […]