Category: General Services

Prevention, they say, is better than cure – it is also a lot cheaper, as Sri Lanka’s cash starved health authorities have finally worked out.Prevention, they say, is better than cure – it is also a lot cheaper, as Sri Lanka’s cash starved health authorities have finally worked out. On Tuesday the Ministry of Health […]

A top business leader questioned the way auditors form their opinions in making “going concern” decisions about companies.A top business leader questioned the way auditors form their opinions in making “going concern” decisions about companies. Addressing professional accountants at the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Chandra Jayaratne, Managing Director, Eagle Insurance […]

Separate family from business for a family business to grow into big business, says Hemas Chief Husein Esufally describing the conglomerate’s journey from Bristol Street to Wall Street.Separate family from business for a family business to grow into big business, says Hemas Chief Husein Esufally describing the conglomerate’s journey from Bristol Street to Wall Street. […]

The Road Development Authority (RDA) is mooting ambitious plans to setup wayside resting parks – reminiscent of the old ambalama concept – without the grazing ground for cattle, but with accident free parking facilities for vehicles.The Road Development Authority (RDA) is mooting ambitious plans to setup wayside resting parks – reminiscent of the old ambalama […]

Nearly 70 percent of unemployment in Sri Lanka is in the age group of 14 to 25 years, indicating that schools are not preparing students for work, says the Asian Development Bank (ADB).Nearly 70 percent of unemployment in Sri Lanka is in the age group of 14 to 25 years, indicating that schools are not […]

The art of selling fridges to Eskimos is not good enough any more for the marketing fraternity, now demanding industry specific training to battle it out in today’s supercharged rat race.The art of selling fridges to Eskimos is not good enough any more for the marketing fraternity, now demanding industry specific training to battle it […]

The JVP lead Inter-Company Employees Union want Sathosa returned to the people after less than a year under private management.The JVP lead Inter-Company Employees Union want Sathosa returned to the people after less than a year under private management. “Take it back, take it back,” chorused the Sathosa branch of the Inter-Company Employees Union brandishing […]

Snail mail users will have to lick a Rs. 5 stamp with immediate effect, as the Postal Dept., closes the gap with its rising cost of delivery.Snail mail users will have to lick a Rs. 5 stamp with immediate effect, as the Postal Dept., closes the gap with its rising cost of delivery. A midnight […]

The United States on Thu. donated US$ US 330,000 to the Colombo Plan to assist in combating drug use among Asian youth. The United States on Thu. donated US$ US 330,000 to the Colombo Plan to assist in combating drug use among Asian youth. Handing over the cheque, Ambassador Jeffrey J Lunstead commended on the […]

Condemning the way traditional subsidies are doled out to the poor, the Freedom Alliance Government is gearing to launch a fresh poverty reduction programme later this week.Condemning the way traditional subsidies are doled out to the poor, the Freedom Alliance Government is gearing to launch a fresh poverty reduction programme later this week. Samurdhi and […]

Sri Lanka’s opposition United National Party condemned the grenade attack on the independent Swarnavahini television station, and called for an inquiry to find the culprits. Sri Lanka’s opposition United National Party condemned the grenade attack on the independent Swarnavahini television station, and called for an inquiry to find the culprits. “We strongly condemn the attack […]

A change in land taxes and a stagnated economy has not crimped Sri Lankans desires to own a house in the skies.A change in land taxes and a stagnated economy has not crimped Sri Lankans desires to own a house in the skies. Property developers suffered a minor heart attack when the government re-introduced a […]