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WHO pledges USD 4 million worth medical supplies to Sri Lanka
The Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus pledged essential medical supplies worth US$ 4 million to Sri Lanka and said that he had tasked the WHO Health Emergencies Programme to take immediate action to meet the most urgent health needs of the people of Sri Lanka. He said this […]
Amendment to Penal Code protecting LGBTQ+ rights of Sri Lankans handed over to President
A bill to amend the Penal Code with the aim of protecting the rights of the LGBTQ+ communities in Sri Lanka was handed over to President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (24) by Member of Parliament and lawyer Premanath C. Dolawatta. This bill to amend the Penal Code was submitted to the Parliament yesterday (23) by MP […]
16 Key Private Sector Leaders come together to support Food Security efforts
The private sector in Sri Lanka has historically played a key role in providing support to humanitarian efforts; rebuilding from the devastating effects of the Indian Ocean Tsunami, Seasonal floods, tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, and now, supporting socio-economic recovery for the most vulnerable communities in the country. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri […]
Envisioning future of Sri Lanka with Ultra-Fast Fibre & 5G: SLT-MOBITEL Technology Chiefs discusses evolving trends
The SLT-MOBITEL brand has reinforced its leadership as a true digital enabler further emphasizing its promise of enriching people’s digital lives and empowering businesses to unlock their fullest potential. Mangala Samarajeewa, SLT Chief Network Officer and Rasantha Hettithanthrige, Mobitel Chief Technology Officer elaborates on how the Group is paving the way for network modernization, ensuring […]
Australia to provide additional 25 million dollars in humanitarian assistance for Sri Lanka
Australia will provide an additional $25 million to help Sri Lanka meet urgent food and healthcare needs, as it confronts its worst economic crisis in 70 years. During this challenging period, Australia stands with the people of Sri Lanka, especially those experiencing severe hardship. This additional support brings Australia’s Official Development Assistance response to million. […]
Government officials’ foreign employment and referral program expedited
The attention of the government has been directed towards the expansion of the government officials’ foreign employment and referral program. During the discussion with the President’s Secretary Saman Ekanayake, focus was placed on expediting the program on increasing foreign exchange through productively engaging state sector employees in foreign employment and resolving the issues faced by […]
UK-based supply chain start-up Kavida AI to help reduce risk profile of Sri Lanka’s apparel sector
UK-based Digital Supply Chain Start-up – facilitated by The American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) in Sri Lanka, have launched Resilient Sri Lanka a new industry forum on a mission to build resilience into Sri Lanka manufacturing. The forum launched its first event with ‘De-risking Sri Lankan Apparel”, an in-person workshop on 18 August, 2022, at […]
Land Valuation Indicator for Colombo District increased by 17-pct during 1H 2022
Land Valuation Indicator (LVI) for Colombo District increased to 186.9 with a year-on-year change of 17.0 percent during the first half of 2022. This annual increase (17.0) and the semi-annual increase (4.6 percent) of LVI, showed a deceleration of the increasing trend observed in the second half of 2021. All sub-indicators of LVI, namely Residential […]
Groundbreaking ceremony for INSEE Warehouse at Hambantota Port Industrial Park
INSEE Cement, Sri Lanka’s leading cement manufacturer, began construction of their mega capacity warehouse within the industrial park in Hambantota International Port (HIP) last week. The US$ 3 million investment by INSEE will be the largest warehousing facility inside a port in Sri Lanka for raw materials used in the production of cement. The warehouse […]
Finance Minister requests the public to deposit or sell foreign currency notes in possession
In order to attract foreign currency held with the public into the banking system, the Minister of Finance has issued an Order granting an amnesty period of 1 month effective from 15.08.2022 for persons in, or resident in, Sri Lanka who hold foreign currency notes in possession to: i. Deposit into a Personal Foreign Currency […]
DCTS to replace UK GSP; SL to benefit from duty-free exports to UK on more than 80-pct of products
Over 99% of goods exported from Sri Lanka eligible for duty-free access to the UK £69m of tariffs saved on exports to the UK under the new Developing Countries Trading Scheme The UK is reshaping trade with 65 developing countries, including Sri Lanka, through a new trading framework: the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS). The DCTS […]
UN Sri Lanka & Government sign Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for Sri Lanka
The United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2023-2027 was launched today by the Government of Sri Lanka and the United Nations in Sri Lanka. The UNSDCF is the Framework that guides the work of all the UN Agencies in Sri Lanka and articulates the collective vision and contribution of the United Nations to support […]