Category: General Services

Rich and poor nations were close to striking a historic deal on Saturday to slash billions of dollars in farm subsidies, create more open industrial markets and put troubled global commerce negotiations back on track.Rich and poor nations were close to striking a historic deal on Saturday to slash billions of dollars in farm subsidies, […]

The clock is ticking on a world trade negotiation deadline but the members of the World Trade Organisation are still at each other’s throats. The clock is ticking on a world trade negotiation deadline but the members of the World Trade Organisation are still at each other’s throats. On Thursday Australia, Brazil, the EU, India […]

A recent study of Sri Lanka’s ageing population shows that the island is not prepared to look after its senior citizens.A recent study of Sri Lanka’s ageing population shows that the island is not prepared to look after its senior citizens. The UK based Overseas Development Institute (ODI) in a study earlier this year says […]

Taxpayers will be called up to pay around six billion rupees to train over 40,000 unemployable graduates over a two year period, the government said Wednesday.Taxpayers will be called up to pay around six billion rupees to train over 40,000 unemployable graduates over a two year period, the government said Wednesday. An election promise to […]

An exclusive lifestyle spa where guests can escape and relieve the stresses of day-to-day life through exercise, relaxation and treatment opened in Colombo last week.An exclusive lifestyle spa where guests can escape and relieve the stresses of day-to-day life through exercise, relaxation and treatment opened in Colombo last week. Nestling in a lush garden, the […]

The corporate sector took a whacking, as state educationists say they need more than the right noises and more private sector involvement to provide services in rural schools.The corporate sector took a whacking, as state educationists say they need more than the right noises and more private sector involvement to provide services in rural schools. […]

The Employers Federation of Ceylon (EFC) is adding its weight to the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) movement in Sri Lanka.The EFC – Sri Lankas only trade union of employers – is the latest corporate big-gun to jump the CSR bandwagon.rn rnThe concept is gaining momentum in Sri Lanka with international agencies and local trade chambers […]

Back in 1992, Ajith Perera was at the top of his game, a Chartered Chemist and at the time, one of the handful of cricket referees and scorers with British training.In 1992 a tree fell across his car near Reid Avenue, paralysing him below the waist and making Perera a statistic, joining the three million […]

The Sri Lankan government came under fire from a Parisian based media organization for its poor track record to protect local journalists and suggested an independent Special Investigation Unit with judicial powers be created to reopen inquiries into crimes against reporters. rnrn rnEven as rnthreats against journalists in Eastern Sri Lanka reached alarming levels over […]

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Sri Lanka will roll out a student loan scheme for the first time, covering the entire cost of tuition and subscription fees for each stage. rnThe loan of up to a maximum of Rs. 300,000, will be given to interested students on a staggered basis, and is extended […]

A major fire broke out at the government Printers Dept., late Saturday, and officials are not sure if its an accident or sabotage.Situated in Borella, Colombo, the department publishes all official documents ranging from ballot papers to gazette notifications.rn rnBut the ballot papers for the upcoming polls have already been printed and delivered to the […]

Is South Asia actually heading towards an area of free trade or towards free floating discussions for a never never land? SARRCs committee of experts met for a third round of discussions on taking the South Asia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) forward, earlier this month in Colombo.rn rnThe next round of talks is fixed for […]