Category: Featured
Opinion: Shut-downs need not be curfews
By Aneetha Warusavitarana On the 12th of March the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the new coronavirus, COVID-19 to be a pandemic. With cases in Sri Lanka reaching over a 100, the government of Sri Lanka has taken several measures to prevent the spread of this disease. One such measure was enforcing an island-wide curfew. […]
Sri Lanka Govt declares work from home week
Mar 19, 2020 (LBO) – The government has declared a period of work from home for both public and private sectors starting from March 20 to 27, the President’s media division said in a statement. March 20th to 27th declared as ‘Work from home week’ The government has taken every possible measure to contain the […]
‘s revised 2020 forecast highlight no growth in Japan and Singapore, slow-down in China
Mar 17, 2020 (LBO) – Moody’s Investors Service has revised its forecasts for most APAC economies on coronavirus implications, incorporating ongoing travel restrictions and heightened containment measures, as well as the recent oil price shocks. “Our baseline scenario assumes declining consumption levels and continuing disruptions to production and supply chains in the first half of […]
All recent returnees from Europe, Iran and Korea need to register with the Police
Mar 16, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Defence Ministry said yesterday it has requested all who arrived from Europe including UK, Iran and South Korea between 1 and 15 March to register with the Police or 119 Centre immediately. Ministry said judicial action will be taken against those who fail to comply this order under […]
President proposes collective SAARC response to fight COVID – 19
Mar 16, 2020 (LBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today (15) proposed to leaders of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) to formulate a collective response to combat COVID – 19. He further called for SAARC Ministerial Meeting to discuss measures to overcome this deadly health threat. President Rajapaksa made these proposals participating in a […]
Govt. bans arrivals from UK, Belgium and Norway
Mar 16, 2020 (LBO) – Arrivals form UK, Belgium and Norway have been banned for two weeks, a govenment statement said. This brings the list of countries banned to over 15. Any already enroute passengers will be subject to mandatory quarantine process. Prior to yesterday travel bans and visa restrictions for arrivals/nationals from Korea, Iran, […]
Interactive webinar on COVID-19: Are we prepared?
Mar 16, 2020 (LBO) – The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will be conducting an interactive webinar on Monday, 16 March at 2pm, with its members on COVID-19, Are We Prepared? This is in wake of the increasing number of cases active in Sri Lanka, and is a programme to prepare members of the Private Sector. […]
Travel ban imposed on all passengers from Iran, South Korea and Italy : CAA
Mar 13, 2020 (LBO) – The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) informed all airlines not to carry passengers to Sri Lanka from Italy, South Korea and Iran with effect from tomorow. Civil Aviation Director General H.M.C.Nimalsiri said the travel ban would be effective for two weeks. “This is to inform all online carriers and offline […]
Identify right model to develop the country: President tells researchers
Mar 13, 2020 (LBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa requested the heads of research organizations to find ways and means to uplift a small country like Sri Lanka with a comparatively small population and an economy. Since the current global economy is based on knowledge, ours should be developed centered around our workforce that can be […]
President seeks public cooperation to fight COVID – 19
Mar 12, 2020 (LBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa seeks cooperation of all sections of the society to stop the spread of COVID – 19 in Sri Lanka. The country will have to face disastrous consequences if we behave in an irresponsible manner, the President emphasizes. Many countries in the world have been affected by the […]
Fitch Ratings to review Sri Lanka national ratings assigned to tier 2 debt
Mar 11, 2020 (LBO) – Fitch Ratings will review the National Ratings assigned to the issues of Tier 2 debt of Sri Lankan banks and non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) following the publication of its updated Bank Rating Criteria on 28 February 2020. Fitch’s ratings approach for the ratings of subordinated debt of NBFIs follows the […]
ICTA to use design thinking to increase usage of the LGN 2.0 within public sector
Mar 11, 2020 9LBO) – Citra Social Innovation Lab, facilitated a design thinking workshop on recommendations to increase usage of the Lanka Government Network 2.0 (LGN 2.0) within the public sector. The LGN 2.0, provided by the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA), is a secure, private network that aims to connect all government organizations […]