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Buddha said to respect democracy, No dictatorial rule: PM
Jun 25, 2018 (LBO) – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said the Buddha had never preached a dictatorial rule but instead his thought was to consult, confer and disperse peacefully and to respect ideologies expressed by all people. “The Government is running the country according to the teachings in Buddhism and if Buddhism faces any danger, government […]
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 […]
CM Port pays final tranche of USD584Mn for Hambantota Port
Jun 20, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s government has received the final tranche of investment value for Hambantota Port concession from China Merchant Port Holdings Limited (CM Port), Wednesday. “This third and final tranche of US 584,194,800 dollars follows the 1st, a 2nd tranches released in December last year and January 2018,” the Sri Lanka […]
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, […]
United States steps out from United Nations Human Rights Council
June 20, 2018 (LBO) – The United States on Tuesday stepped out from the United Nations body that protects human rights around the world, saying the council, in fact, damages the cause of human rights. Nikki Haley, U.S. Permanent Representative to the UN, delivering remarks on the issue, blamed other countries for not having the […]
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 […]
‘s interview with embattled State Minister Sujeewa Senasinghe lights up social media
June14, 2018 (LBO) – On June 12, 2018, 7:39pm Azzam Ameen went live on BBC Sinhala’s Facebook site with his interview of State Minister Sujeewa Senasinghe. The State Minister has been caught up in the controversial bond issue which continues to dominate the headlines in Sri Lanka. The interview showed the power of BBC Sinhala’s […]
Ocean Network Express (ONE) commenced calling JCT of SLPA
Ocean Network Express (ONE) commenced calling the Jaya Container Terminal (JCT) of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) with the handling of the inaugural vessel MV “Honolulu Bridge” v.100E recently this month. ONE is the ocean carrier formed with the merger of the 3 large Japanese shipping lines of their container operations. The three lines NYK, […]
Meet New Zealand Trade Commissioner for Sri Lanka – Ralph Hays
The Sri Lanka-Australia-New Zealand Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has convened a Networking session on Tuesday 19th June at Mövenpick Hotel Colombo, with the New Zealand Trade Commissioner and his team to coincide with the Sri Lanka Investment and Business Conclave 2018. Ralph has been with NZTE for 7 years and during […]