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‘s president pushes tsunami deal with rebels despite threat
Sri Lanka’s president vowed to reach a deal with Tamil rebels on the distribution of aid after the December tsunamis despite the risk it could see her shaky coalition collapse, state-run media said Wednesday.Sri Lanka’s president vowed to reach a deal with Tamil rebels on the distribution of aid after the December tsunamis despite the […]
Accidents and illnesses at work increasing in developing countries – ILO
Accidents and illnesses at work are increasing in developing countries, with work related illnesses taking the lead, says the International Labour Organisation (ILO. Accidents and illnesses at work are increasing in developing countries, with work related illnesses taking the lead, says the International Labour Organisation (ILO. “According to new estimates by the ILO, the number […]
World Trade Organisation warns that non-discriminatory trade is in danger
World Trade Organisation(WTO) head warns that the multilateral trade system is heading into the red.World Trade Organisation(WTO) head warns that the multilateral trade system is heading into the red. Addressing journalists at a workshop organised by the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) – a German non-profit organisation – at the WTO head office in Geneva, Switzerland, […]
Rating Agency Malaysia in talks to take full control of Lanka Ratings Agency
The Ceylinco Consolidated Group is in talks with Rating Agency Malaysia (RAM) to sell off its equity stake in Lanka Ratings Agency, a top official said. The Ceylinco Consolidated Group is in talks with Rating Agency Malaysia (RAM) to sell off its equity stake in Lanka Ratings Agency, a top official said. Lanka Ratings is […]
With Love
India offered a three-year debt moratorium to Sri Lanka during a review of their bilateral relations at high-level official talks here, the two sides said in a joint statement Tuesday.India offered a three-year debt moratorium to Sri Lanka during a review of their bilateral relations at high-level official talks here, the two sides said in […]
Smoothing the Way
The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) – international insurer against non-commercial risk, in the World Bank group – to set up a trust fund to encourage private investment in Sri Lanka.The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) – international insurer against non-commercial risk, in the World Bank group – to set up a trust fund to […]
Get Cracking
SYDNEY, May 3 (AFP) – Hundreds of containers holding supplies for tsunami victims are stranded on a wharf in Sri Lanka because customs officers are demanding extra taxes and storage fees, according to angry Australian charity workers.SYDNEY, May 3 (AFP) – Hundreds of containers holding supplies for tsunami victims are stranded on a wharf in […]
Silicone Valley
A woman holds up silicone implants used to enhance breast size Well endowed Sri Lankan women rarely go the silicone way to grow their bust size. But new implants on the market have just opened all options for women wanting to pad up the front line. Sri Lanka has just nine plastic surgeons to […]
About to Blow
Ceylon Electricity Board unions (CEB) will go on a half day token strike tomorrow, protesting against a Cabinet paper to restructure the loss making utility.Ceylon Electricity Board unions (CEB) will go on a half day token strike tomorrow, protesting against a Cabinet paper to restructure the loss making utility. The Government is to take up […]
Former US president Clinton to skip Sri Lanka aid meet
Former US president Bill Clinton will not attend a key Sri Lankan foreign aid review this month as scheduled, but will be represented by his deputy, government officials here said Tuesday.Former US president Bill Clinton will not attend a key Sri Lankan foreign aid review this month as scheduled, but will be represented by his […]