Category: In Pictures
Outgoing US ambassador to Sri Lanka meets Speaker Karu Jayasuriya
Outgoing United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka Atul Keshap has met Speaker Karu Jayasuriya yesterday.
Lanka Sathosa e-commerce website to start direct online sales in six months
Despite an FMCG market decline for two quarters in a row across the country, Sri Lanka’s largest state-owned retail chain has successfully boosted its own turnover with stronger numbers to Rs 31 Bn-highest so far. “I am pleased to say that Lanka Sathosa achieved Rs 31 Bn turnover last year, the highest so far in […]
Ruwan Ferdinands appointed senior adviser on media to Minister Mangala
Minister of Finance and Media Mangala Samaraweera has appointed the following personnel to the Minister’s staff at the Media Ministry. Ruwan Ferdinands – Head of Media Operations and Senior Adviser on Media to the Minister Ishini Wickremesinghe – Private Secretary and Media Relations Officer to the Minister Samantha Perera – Coordinating Secretary […]
Ceylinco Insurance opens trading at CSE to mark S&P SL 20 inclusion
Ceylinco Insurance PLC (Ceylinco) rang the opening bell to commence trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), as part of a ceremony organized to mark the company’s inclusion in the S&P SL 20 Index. The S&P SL 20 Index includes the 20 largest companies, by total market capitalization, listed on the CSE that meet minimum […]
FIU signs MOU with SEC to prevent money laundering, terrorism financing
Financial Intelligence Unit of Sri Lanka Entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka In terms of the provisions of the Financial Transactions Reporting Act, No. 6 of 2006 (FTRA), the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of Sri Lanka entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Securities and […]
Global Accounting President’s visit hosted by CA Sri Lanka, CMA & AAT
President of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), the global body of the accounting profession Ms.Rachel Grimes will arrive in Sri Lanka in July on a four day visit from 4th to 7th July extended to her by the Sri Lankan IFAC member bodies which includes the countries three national professional accountancy organisations; the Institute […]
Nansen Vessel arrives in Colombo to conduct survey on marine resources
Currently, the most advanced research vessel in the world, the Dr Fridtjof Nansen arrived in Colombo to conduct surveys on fisheries resources and the marine ecosystem. The survey, starting in Colombo on 24 June 2018 will cover the continental shelf and upper slope of Sri Lanka until 16 July 2018. The last visit of a […]
“AMCHAM Gives Back” sponsors CPS boys development centre activities
The American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka [AmCham] recently donated their proceeds from the AMCHAM Ball and other activities held in 2017, to the Child Protection Society Boys Development Centre.The donation was used to fund structural refurbishment, purchasing of new computers and towards the education of the children at the Centre. “AMCHAM Gives Back” […]
CA Sri Lanka qualification comparable to a Master’s Degree: UK’s NARIC
The CA professional qualification of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) received a renewed boost recently after the National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) based in the United Kingdom said that the CA qualification is comparable to a Master’s Degree standard. The announcement was made by NARIC following an independent […]
Hotel show Colombo 2018: Celebrating its 20th edition
The 20th edition of the Hotel Show Colombo 2018 – organized by the Ceylon Hotel School Graduates Association (CHSGA) together with event partner CDC Events, returns from 20th – 22nd July 2018 to the BMICH. It will be supported by both the Government and private sector related establishments. For the first time in Sri Lanka, […]
Milinda Ratnayake appointed Vice Chairman of Airport Authority
Veteran aviator, Capt. Milinda Ratnayake has been appointed as the Vice Chairman of the Airport Authority. Clocking over 15,000 hours of flying passenger aircraft he has witnessed the operations of Air Ceylon, Air Lanka and Sri Lankan Airlines for over 40 years. Besides his flying career, he also possesses a wealth of managerial experience overlooking […]
Avian Technologies receives Dell EMC Gold Partner status
One of the leading IT solutions providers in Sri Lanka, Avian Technologies announced that the Company has received the Dell EMC Gold Partner’ status, awarded to companies that record commendable achievements in terms of revenue generation and attaining certification. The EMC Gold Partner status enables Avian Technologies to reinforce the confidence that customers have already […]