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Tribute: Vishwaka Peiris – Attorney at Law (1996 – 2024)
August 11, 2024 (LBO) – Gone to soon… Life is a mystery which the mind can never truly comprehend. We try to explain the unexplainable through religion, spirituality, medicine, psychology or even philosophy. However, the reality is that life will always be beyond mere human understanding. Such was the case in the demise of my […]
FIU enters into a MoU with Registrar General’s Department
Financial Intelligence Unit of Sri Lanka entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Registrar General of the Registrar General’s Department The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of Sri Lanka entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Registrar General of the Registrar General’s Department on August 06, 2024, at the Central Bank of Sri […]
United States Strengthens Partnership with Sri Lanka Through Additional USD24.5 Mn Development Agreement
The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce an additional commitment of US $24.5 million (Rs 7.2 billion) from the American people to further our long-standing investment in the people of Sri Lanka and our partnership. The additional funding was announced during a visit to Sri Lanka by the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Assistant […]
WISTA hosts Karen Leong for keynote on transformative leadership
In a rapidly evolving world marked by technological advancements, geopolitical uncertainties, shifting customer expectations, and significant workplace transformations, the need for transformative leadership has never been more critical. The Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) Sri Lanka, celebrating its 10th anniversary, is set to address these pressing challenges with a significant event titled ‘Charting […]
Sri Lanka and Singapore to foster academic and policy-oriented partnerships
The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Singapore Senarath Dissanayake recently met with representatives from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) at the High Commission to discuss potential collaborations and exchanges between LKYSPP and Sri Lankan Universities and Government Sector Organizations with a view to strengthening the existing ties between Sri Lanka […]
Applications for the UK Government’s Chevening Scholarships are now open for Sri Lankan students
Applications for Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK are open between 6 August and 5 November 2024. Prospective candidates can submit their applications via chevening.org/apply. Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals from diverse backgrounds who can demonstrate the commitment and skills needed to become future leaders. Applicants must have a realistic and achievable idea […]
SJB unveils digital policy for Sri Lanka
National Digitization policy of the future SJB government was unveiled by the Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa accompanied by Parliamentarians Eran Wickrmaratne and Professor G.L Pieris with the participation of host of academia in the relevant sphere of Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence. The launching of Digital policy for Sri Lanka by the future SJB government was […]
Teejay knits resilient start to 2024-25 with profit turnaround in Q1
Strategic responses to challenges facing the textile manufacturing industry have generated a positive start to 2024-25 for Teejay Lanka PLC, Sri Lanka’s first multinational textile manufacturer. The Group has reported profit before tax of Rs 273.7 million for the three months ending 30 th June 2024, reversing a loss of Rs 701 million in the […]
Enhanced educational cooperation creates more opportunities for Sri Lankan Teachers in Maldives
The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the Maldives Ranga Goonawardana recently held a meeting with the Minister of Education of Maldives Dr. Ismail Shafeeu to explore ways to enhance educational collaboration between the two nations. The discussions underscored the significance of leveraging the shared history and cultural ties between Sri Lanka and Maldives to foster mutual […]
Opinion: Click to Give – The Future of Digital Fundraising in Sri Lanka
By Chaya Dissanayake: Digital fundraising is gaining momentum in Sri Lanka. The Doing Good Index 2024 reveals the level of digital technology adoption in Sri Lanka and 17 other Asian economies, among other indicators of philanthropic activities. Enhancing cybersecurity awareness, digital capacity development, and improving existing digital infrastructure are key to promoting digital fundraising in […]