‘s Cargills Bank gets Theagarajah as Joint Deputy Chairman

Dec 05, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Cargills Bank has appointed sector veteran Rajendra Theagarajah as the Joint Deputy Chairman. He will be joined by Ranjit Page. “We are cognizant of the exemplary service that Theagarajah has rendered to the banking industry and we are confident that Cargills Bank would immensely benefit from his business […]

Sri Lanka bus operators strike against fines; commuters stranded

Dec 02, 2016 (LBO) – Several private bus unions resorted to an islandwide strike from midnight last night against the budget proposal to increase traffic fines, resulting in a major inconvenience to the public. Sri Lanka Transport Board requested police protection for buses in operation today as several buses had been attacked. General Secretary of […]

Huawei initiates ‘Red Revolution’ with launch of GR5 2017

(PRESS RELEASE) – Huawei, the fastest growing smartphone brand in Sri Lanka, recently unveiled their latest device into their smartphone portfolio through an interesting and attention-grabbing launch segment which took place during the Singer Lifestyle Festival 2016 which was held at the BMICH. With Huawei’s goal on painting the town red with the brand’s launching […]

Fitch affirms Sunshine Holdings at A(lka); outlook stable

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka-based diversified conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC’s National Long-Term Rating at ‘A(lka)’. The Outlook is Stable. The rating on the company reflects its exposure to defensive end-markets, strong positions in the markets for its key products and strong free cash flow generation despite short-term pressures faced by some its key operating […]

Sri Lankan rupee gains on exporter dlr sales, subdued importer demand

  COLOMBO, Dec 2 (Reuters) – The Sri Lankan rupee was trading marginally higher on Friday as exporters sold dollars while the demand for the greenback from importers was subdued with the year-end festival season setting in, dealers said. Rupee forwards were active while spot-next forwards were at 148.85/95 per dollar at 0603 GMT, compared […]

‘s trade potential

Dec 02, 2016 (LBO) – U.S. and Sri Lankan officials have held three seminars on trade policy to unleash the island’s trade potential, a statement said. The U.S. Department of State, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Commerce, and Sri Lanka’s Department of Commerce held these seminars with more than 70 decision makers and […]

Sri Lanka tourism growth requires continuous effort: ForwardKeys

Dec 02, 2016 (LBO) – Flight bookings for travel to Sri Lanka during the next five months shows a modest 1.3 percent growth compared with the same time last year, according to tourism analytics firm ForwardKeys. The insights come from their analysis of 16 million flight bookings made by travel agents, research that was presented […]

SriLankan airlines to fly to Gan Island

(PRESS RELEASE) – SriLankan Airlines will consolidate its traditional positioning as the largest airline operation in the Maldives, by commencingservices to Gan Island on 1st December 2016, in the Indian Ocean island nation.Thus SriLankanAirlines will become the only airline to operate international flights toGan International Airport, with four flights per week. Accordingly, Gan Island operations will […]

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