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Foreign Minister launches e-service for copies of Birth, Marriage & Death certificates for overseas Sri Lankans
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath in partnership with the Registrar General’s Department launched the pilot project to facilitate overseas Sri Lankans to obtain certified copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates through Sri Lanka Missions abroad. The system provides Missions access to the e-BMD database (electronic – Birth, Marriage and Death certificate Database) of the Registrar […]
Discussion between President and Attorney General on Controversial Legal Proceedings
President Anura Kumara Disanayake held a discussion with the Attorney General and officials from the Attorney General’s Department at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (06). During the discussion, the President emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts among all institutions working towards the effective enforcement of the law. President Disanayake highlighted the critical responsibility of the Attorney […]
SLPA Achieves Record-Breaking Container Throughput in 2024 Despite Competition
In 2024, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) terminals achieved a record-breaking throughput of 2.41 million TEUs amidst intense competition. SLPA alone contributed 2,413,012 TEUs, underscoring its crucial role in the port’s performance despite ongoing construction at both terminals. The Port of Colombo, in conjunction with other terminals, also reached a historic milestone with a […]
VIDEO: Withholding Tax Hike, A System Inefficiency – Tax Experts
In this insightful discussion, tax experts N. R. Gajendran and Suresh Perera analyze how the new reforms will affect the general public and the broader economy. N. R. Gajendran, highlights that while the government has promised to provide relief to individuals who were unfairly taxed, the practical implementation of this promise is fraught with challenges. […]
‘s Trade Winds – Navigating the Currents of Climate Change
By Imesha Dissanayake Introduction Sri Lanka known for its biodiversity and strategic location, is increasingly challenged by the global climate crisis. With rising temperatures, extreme weather, and sea-level rise, the country faces disruptions across key economic sectors, particularly agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing. This article explores how trade policies can integrate climate action to transform vulnerabilities […]
New perceptions study: Sri Lanka excels in tourist visa accessibility, boosting global tourism appeal
Sri Lanka comes in 33rd globally for ‘easy to get visa’. Colombo climbs six places to come in 57th for ‘leader in science and technology’. Sri Lanka’s capital ranks 74th for ‘accessible and good quality healthcare’. London, New York, and Paris remain world’s top 3-ranked cities across all metrics, as Tokyo and Dubai rise to […]
Sri Lanka Introduces Landmark Food & Beverage Regulations
The Sri Lankan government has announced new restrictions on marketing food and beverages to children, effective January 1, 2025, under the Food (Labelling & Advertising) Regulations 2022. The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, through its Food & Beverage Steering Committee, was a key partner in shaping these regulations by providing inputs on food science, nutrition, international […]
CSE Announces the appointment of Vindhya Jayasekera as CEO Designate
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Vindhya Jayasekera as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Designate, effective 1st January 2025. Ms. Jayasekera will succeed the incumbent CEO, Mr. Rajeeva Bandaranaike, who is due to retire during the course of 2025 after serving for 11 years in that capacity. Ms. […]
CCPI-Based Headline Inflation Remains Negative in December 2024
According to the Central Bank’s near-term projections, headline inflation, as indicated by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100), remained in negative territory for the fourth consecutive month, registering a deflation of 1.7% in December 2024, compared to a deflation of 2.1% in November 2024. Non-Food deflation (Y-o-Y) moderated to […]
Opinion: From Tea to Tech – Can Sri Lanka Break Free from the Consumption Trap?
By Jithendra Antonio Sri Lanka’s economy feels like it’s stuck in a time loop. For decades, the same cycle has repeated—export raw materials, import finished goods, rely on tourism, and hope domestic spending plugs the gaps. But here’s the hard truth: this model is running on fumes. With $8 billion trade deficits, soaring inflation, and […]