Category: General Services

Logistics giant DHL expects double-digit growth next year, led by the apparel industry, but slower than expected growth in garments could stifle the momentum in a few years.Logistics giant DHL expects double-digit growth next year, led by the apparel industry, but slower than expected growth in garments could stifle the momentum in a few years. […]

Low condom use and thriving sex trade makes Sri Lanka a hot bed for AIDS.Low condom use and thriving sex trade makes Sri Lanka a hot bed for AIDS. Sri Lanka had around 4,800 HIV-infected people, including children, by end of 2002 which is a low prevalence rate compared to the total population of 19 […]

The government is planning to sell more than a billion rupees worth of land via the Colombo Stock Exchange, the newly re-appointed Trade Minister Jeyeraj Fernandopulle said.The government is planning to sell more than a billion rupees worth of land via the Colombo Stock Exchange, the newly re-appointed Trade Minister Jeyeraj Fernandopulle said. The 226 […]

Sri Lanka’s tsunami orphans going to new homes but childcare authorities still can’t reconcile the numbers.Sri Lanka’s tsunami orphans going to new homes but childcare authorities still can’t reconcile the numbers. Thousands of Sri Lankan children were orphaned last year when the December 26, 2004 tsunami killed both parents or a single remaining parent. Now, […]

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) says patents won’t block access to cheap medicines but local experts are not convinced.The World Trade Organisation (WTO) says patents won’t block access to cheap medicines but local experts are not convinced. “A certain amount of confusion exists about the TRIPS Agreement’s provisions and compulsory licensing for medicines,” said a […]

ADB will help develop more highly skilled workers in Sri Lanka through a new US million loan to improve technical education and vocational training (TEVT) in the country.ADB will help develop more highly skilled workers in Sri Lanka through a new US$20 million loan to improve technical education and vocational training (TEVT) in the country. […]

Odel, a leading up market retailer, says sales are lower this year compared to last year.Odel, a leading up market retailer, says sales are lower this year compared to last year. Retail sales are closely linked to inflation and shoppers perceptions about the way the economy is doing.Odel also depends on tourists for extra sales. […]

Sri Lanka brings out national action plan to get in on the US$ 2 trillion global trade in services. Sri Lanka brings out national action plan to get in on the US$ 2 trillion global trade in services. Services account for well over half of Sri Lanka’s GDP but local systems are yet to wake […]

Health sector trade unions will call off their strike tomorrow (Saturday) but are threatening another disruption from November 9, if demands are not met.Health sector trade unions will call off their strike tomorrow (Saturday) but are threatening another disruption from November 9, if demands are not met. “We will stop the strike tomorrow at 7.00 […]

Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry allocates Rs 250 million as initial funding for bird-flue prevention programme. Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry allocates Rs 250 million as initial funding for bird-flue prevention programme. “The prevention programme will increase our capabilities to detect bird flue by increasing laboratory facilities and testing facilities,” said Director General of the Department of […]

Sri Lanka among Asian countries most affected by brain drain, says World Bank study.Sri Lanka among Asian countries most affected by brain drain, says World Bank study. Sri Lanka among countries that see a relatively large proportion of educated people migrating in search of greener pastures, says latest World Bank study on international migration. Although […]

EU election monitors in Sri Lanka to keep an eye on November Presidential elections.EU election monitors in Sri Lanka to keep an eye on November Presidential elections. “The European Commission is deploying an EU Election Observation Mission (EOM) for the presidential election scheduled to take place on 17 November following an invitation from the Government […]