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Ministry of Foreign Affairs launches online authentication service for birth, marriage & death certificates
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched online authentication process for birth, marriage and death certificates, in partnership with the Registrar General’s Department at a ceremony held on September 2, 2024 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. With the new online process, Sri Lankan citizens can apply for the authentication of their birth, marriage, and death certificates through the […]
The Colombo Plans Maritime Advisory Programme Completing One Year
Founded in 1951, The Colombo Plan is a regional inter-governmental organisation consisting of 28 member countries and operating on the partnership concept of self-help and mutual help to enhance human capital development and south-south cooperation. Celebrating 73 years of steadfast commitment to impactful endeavours, The Colombo Plan today implements capacity-building programmes in over 80 countries […]
CFA Societies of Sri Lanka and Hong Kong Explore Global Market Uncertainty: A US-Sri Lanka Dialogue
CFA Society Sri Lanka and CFA Society Hong Kong are pleased to announce an upcoming webinar titled “Navigating Global Uncertainty: A US-Sri Lanka Perspective.” This event will provide an insightful exploration of the current global economic landscape and its implications for the United States, Sri Lanka, and the broader world. In today’s rapidly evolving economic […]
John Keells Logistics Partners Brillion Consumer Products Lanka for Baygon’s Relaunch in Sri Lanka
John Keells Logistics (Pvt) Ltd (JKLL) is proud to announce its collaboration with Brillion Consumer Products Lanka (Pvt) Ltd which is relaunching the widely-known pesticide brand “Baygon” in Sri Lanka. JKLL has been selected once again as their exclusive logistics partner for Baygon, a decision by Brillion Consumer Products Lanka based on the exceptional service […]
IFC Partners with Diversity Collective Lanka and Women in Management to Promote Respectful Workplaces in SL
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has joined forces with Diversity Collective Lanka (DCLK) and Women in Management (WIM) to launch a first-of-its-kind training program aimed at combating gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) in Sri Lanka’s private sector. The two-year training of trainers initiative will enhance business and social outcomes by promoting respectful workplaces and empowering […]
MAS Holdings named official clothing partner of the National Paralympic Committee of Sri Lanka
MAS Holdings was announced as the Official Clothing Partner of the National Paralympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NPC) during the official unveiling and handover event on 14th August 2024. As part of this partnership, MAS will provide the Ceremonial kit for all Sri Lankan para-athletes, along with the track, swim, and wheelchair tennis kits for […]
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In the high-stakes world of trade and logistics, corruption at Sri Lanka’s customs, IRD, ports, and airports is not just an inconvenience—it’s a crisis that’s crippling the nation’s export sector. Outdated, manual systems have become breeding grounds for corruption, where bribery and inefficiency rule, bleeding exporters dry and stifling economic growth. The country stands at […]
Cambridge announces June 2024 exam results in Sri Lanka
Cambridge International Education today released the results from its largest-ever exam series to students in Sri Lanka and around the world. More than 631,000 Cambridge IGCSE, O Level and International AS & A Level students at 5261 schools in 140 countries have receive their results from the June 2024 exam series. Student numbers have increased […]
SAB Campus of CA Sri Lanka signs MOU with AATSL for BSc. in Applied Accounting Degree Exemptions
The SAB Campus of The Chartered Institute of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) and the Association of Accounting Technicians Sri Lanka (AATSL) recently embarked on a new path in accounting by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing and collaborating professional education. The MOU grants exemptions for members of AATSL by way of lateral […]
Empowering Women Tech Entrepreneurs: Launch of the “SheExports” Programme
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), together with SLASSCOM, proudly launched the “SheExports” Capacity Building Programme for Women Tech Entrepreneurs on August 9th 2024. This initiative, designed as a long-term capacity-building and mentoring programme, marks a significant milestone in empowering women entrepreneurs in the ICT/BPO sector to take their ventures to the international stage. […]
Janashakthi Group Appoints Dilshan Wirasekara as Deputy CEO
Janashakthi Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dilshan Wirasekara as Deputy CEO. With over 28 years of extensive experience in financial services and capital markets, Dilshan brings his proven mastery to this new role, enhancing the Group’s leadership team. Janashakthi Group’s recent strategic initiatives have significantly enhanced its financial performance and capital position, […]
Tribute: Vishwaka Peiris – Attorney at Law (1996 – 2024)
August 11, 2024 (LBO) – Gone to soon… Life is a mystery which the mind can never truly comprehend. We try to explain the unexplainable through religion, spirituality, medicine, psychology or even philosophy. However, the reality is that life will always be beyond mere human understanding. Such was the case in the demise of my […]