Category: Economy
Setting the background to the 2005 budget speech Finance Minister Sarath Amunugama says the budget was prepared entirely by local experts without a single foreign expert
Setting the background to the 2005 budget speech Finance Minister Sarath Amunugama says the budget was prepared entirely by local experts without a single foreign expert. Setting the background to the 2005 budget speech Finance Minister Sarath Amunugama says the budget was prepared entirely by local experts without a single foreign expert. He said the […]
Railway to operate as a commercial enterprise within the department structure
The railway will operate as a commercial enterprise within the department structure, says the Finance Minister.The railway will operate as a commercial enterprise within the department structure, says the Finance Minister. Delivering the budget plans for 2005 Minister of Fianance, Sarath Amunugama said the railway authority law would be repealed but that the railway will […]
The Finance Minance Minister’s eBudget goes in to the box
On Wednesday afternoon a beaming Finance Minister, Dr.Sarath Amunugama ceremonially transferred the an e-assisted budget to the red budget box for the UPFA government’s maiden budget reading on Thursday.On Wednesday afternoon a beaming Finance Minister, Dr. Sarath Amunugama ceremonially transferred the an e-assisted budget to the red budget box for the UPFA government’s maiden budget […]
Japan lends Rs. 780 mn to ease balance of payment crunch and promote economic development
Sri Lanka has secured around Rs. 780 mn (Japanese Yen 800 mn) worth of financial assistance from Japan to ease balance of payment difficulties and promote economic development. Sri Lanka has secured around Rs. 780 mn (Japanese Yen 800 mn) worth of financial assistance from Japan to ease balance of payment difficulties and promote economic […]
‘s eBudget goes in to the box
On Wednesday afternoon a beaming Finance Minister, Dr.Sarath Amunugama ceremonially transferred the an e-assisted budget to the red budget box for the UPFA government’s maiden budget reading on Thursday.On Wednesday afternoon a beaming Finance Minister, Dr. Sarath Amunugama ceremonially transferred the an e-assisted budget to the red budget box for the UPFA government’s maiden budget […]
Friar Tuck and Maid Marian support home grown budget
Sri Lanka’s Finance Minister lashed out at the country’s English press and an international wire service on the eve of the budget, for what he termed biased reporting of the economic situation of the country.Sri Lanka’s Finance Minister lashed out at the country’s English press and an international wire service on the eve of the […]
Finance Minister promises to confound his critics through the budget
Sri Lanka’s government is promising to confound its critics through a budget, which will signal a shift in policy from recent years.Sri Lanka’s government is promising to confound its critics through a budget, which will signal a shift in policy from recent years. “I can only say that it will be a people friendly budget,” […]
‘s economic woes
The latest failed attempt to revive peace talks is bad news for Sri Lanka’s economy, already in trouble from high inflation, a foreign exchange crisis and a falling rupee.The latest failed attempt to revive peace talks is bad news for Sri Lanka’s economy, already in trouble from high inflation, a foreign exchange crisis and a […]
Deadlock in peace talks compounds Sri Lanka’s economic woes
The latest failed attempt to revive peace talks is bad news for Sri Lanka’s economy, already in trouble from high inflation, a foreign exchange crisis and a falling rupee.The latest failed attempt to revive peace talks is bad news for Sri Lanka’s economy, already in trouble from high inflation, a foreign exchange crisis and a […]
Further tax hikes on business and high income earners may top Thu. budget
Sri Lanka’s government will likely focus on measures to boost revenue when it presents its 2005 budget next week, with a series of new taxes targeting businesses and high-income groups expected to be at the top of the list.Sri Lanka’s government will likely focus on measures to boost revenue when it presents its 2005 budget […]
Latest Norway bid to end Sri Lanka talks deadlock ends without breakthrough
Norway’s latest bid to salvage Sri Lanka’s faltering peace process ended without a breakthrough but the antagonists have pledged to continue to uphold a fragile truce, rebels and officials said Friday.Norway’s latest bid to salvage Sri Lanka’s faltering peace process ended without a breakthrough but the antagonists have pledged to continue to uphold a fragile […]
Tigers give new message on reviving Sri Lanka peace talks
Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tiger rebels Thursday said they conveyed a secret message to President Chandrika Kumaratunga through peace broker Norway on ending a 19-month deadlock on negotiations.Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tiger rebels Thursday said they conveyed a secret message to President Chandrika Kumaratunga through peace broker Norway on ending a 19-month deadlock on negotiations. The rebel […]