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Opinion: SL Planters Assosiation on allegations of labour abuse
The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) wishes to draw the general public’s attention to serious factual misrepresentations and inaccuracies initially published by Thomson Reuters Foundation and authored by freelance journalist, Lisa Fuller in her article titled: ‘Tea Label Giants Vow Probe after Sri Lanka Labour Abuse Expose’ At the outset, the PA notes with disappointment […]
Emirates Skywards invites members to fly more and earn more
(PRESS RELEASE) – Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, is rolling out a new limited time offer for all new and existing Skywards members to boost their Miles. The offer is valid for Economy and Business class tickets booked on Emirates and flydubai between 20 March 2019 and 31 March 2019 […]
Prime Minister visits Hambantota Port
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today made an observation tour at the Laugfs Gas LPG transshipment terminal and the Port in Hambantota. Prime Minister had talks with the officials of the Laugfs Gas company and Chinese officials of the Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG). He also engaged in an observation tour of the Hambantota International Airport.
Construction of Sri Lanka’s first Cold Storage complex for perishables inaugurated
Mar 30, 2019 (LBO) – The construction of Sri Lanka’s first Temperature and Humidity Controlled Warehouse Complex for Perishables was initiated today by the Economic Reforms Minister Harsha de Silva and the High Commissioner of India, Tharanjith Singh Sandu at the adjoining land of Dambulla Economic Centre. The proposed Cold Storage complex with a capacity of 5,000 […]
Sri Lankan official misrepresents discussion of UN human rights report: Bachelet
Mar 28, 2019 9LBO) – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet said Wednesday that a newspaper article quoting a senior Sri Lankan official “seriously misrepresents” her discussion of the recent UN Human Rights Office report1 on Sri Lanka with a Government delegation attending the Human Rights Council in Geneva on March 20. Monday’s […]
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce celebrating 180 years serving the business community
Mar 25, 2019 (LBO) – The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) was founded on 25 March 1893, for the purpose of best promoting the interests of commerce. This was among the very first group of chambers established in Asia.The Chamber has grown from having 26 memberships at its initial stages, to just over 600 today […]
Australia and Sri Lanka deepen cooperation on Indian Ocean maritime security
Mar 25, 2019 (LBO) – Australia and Sri Lanka’s cooperation on shared maritime security interests in the Indian Ocean is set to rise to a new level with Indo Pacific Endeavour 2019 (IPE19), which will see the visit to Sri Lanka of an Australian Joint Task Group comprised of Navy, Army and Air Force assets. Acting […]
Mr. Bean Saves Democracy!
March 24, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister, Hon.Ranil Wickremesinghe, turns 70 years old today.The PM, one of the most prominent figures in Sri Lankan political history, turns age 70 at the apex of his political career.He reaches this important milestone just months away from an election that will determine if he will lead […]
Commercial Bank wins 19th global finance ‘Best Bank in Sri Lanka’ award
(PRESS RELEASE) The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been adjudged Sri Lanka’s Best Bank in 2019 by the USA-based Global Finance magazine, giving the Bank its 19th such accolade from this entity alone. Global Finance’s just released list of ‘Best Banks in Asia Pacific 2019’ names Commercial Bank in a pantheon of banking giants of […]
Sri Lanka GDP grows 3.2-pct in 2018
Mar 21, 2019 (LBO) – The Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) releasing the estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data said the islands economic growth rate for the year of 20 18 has been estimated as 3.2 percent. The GDP for Sri Lanka for the year of 20 18 (January to December) at constant (2010) price […]
Diplomats wax eloquent at DailyFT Fireside Chat
March 20, 2019 (LBO) – The business community in Colombo on Tuesday evening was geared up for 2019’s fireside chat organised by the DailyFT and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). 2019’s event in a packed Hilton Ballroom came after 2018’s successful event which featured Sri Lanka’s biggest businessmen. Last year’s event made headlines and […]
Are we doing enough to increase political participation of women and youth in Sri Lanka?
Mar 19, 2019 (LBO) – The political participation of women and youth is an important subject that came to the fore during the previous election. According to data from National Human Development Report for Sri Lanka (NHDR) although 71.5 percent of youth in Sri Lanka exercise their right to vote, only a small fraction is directly […]