Category: Special Reports

The government and LTTE are discussing a deal to help reconstruct rebel held North and East where more than two thirds of the tsunami displaced are living. The government and LTTE are discussing a deal to help reconstruct rebel held North and East where more than two thirds of the tsunami displaced are living. Humanitarian […]

The government and LTTE are discussing a deal to help reconstruct rebel held North and East where more than two thirds of the tsunami displaced are living. The government and LTTE are discussing a deal to help reconstruct rebel held North and East where more than two thirds of the tsunami displaced are living. Humanitarian […]

Disaster management experts say now is a ‘teachable moment’ to get Sri Lankans thinking about disaster management and a warning system. Disaster management experts say now is a ‘teachable moment’ to get Sri Lankans thinking about disaster management and a warning system. The devastating tsunami that struck a month ago has created awareness according to […]

Fishermen one of the poorest segments in the population was hard hit by the tsunami.The tidal waves wiped out two thirds of the country’s fishing fleet leaving thousands without incomes. Fishermen one of the poorest segments in the population was hard hit by the tsunami. The tidal waves wiped out two thirds of the country’s […]

International Monetary Fund (IMF) said its board will consider granting US$ 160 million in emergency assistance and said the country needs to focus on maintaining macro economic balance and financial stability. International Monetary Fund (IMF) said its board will consider granting US$ 160 million in emergency assistance and said the country needs to focus on […]

Top bureaucrats were frantically trying to secure a deal with the LTTE for relief to reach thousands affected by the Tsunami in areas under their control. Top bureaucrats were frantically trying to secure a deal with the LTTE for relief to reach thousands affected by the Tsunami in areas under their control. Government still has […]

Farmers’ contribution to the economy has been falling as industries and service sector businesses take over. Farmers’ contribution to the economy has been falling as industries and service sector businesses take over. Agriculture accounts for one fifth of the economy despite half the population depending on it for a living.Farmers are poor because they can’t […]

A top CitiGroup executive said adapting to and leveraging technology is the biggest challenge facing banks around the world. A top CitiGroup executive said adapting to and leveraging technology is the biggest challenge facing banks around the world. Victor Menezes a Senior Vice Chairman of Citi Group told LBR that banks in the sub continent […]

Who’s complaining when you can build a house for just Rs.150,000? A 580 sq. ft. house with two verandas, a bedroom, a hall and a kitchen costs only Rs. 150 000. Who’s complaining when you can build a house for just Rs. 150,000? A 580 sq. ft. house with two verandas, a bedroom, a hall […]

Government holdings of Treasury bills have touched Rs.70 billion from around Rs. 10 billion at the start of the year. Government holdings of Treasury bills have touched Rs. 70 billion from around Rs. 10 billion at the start of the year. Former Central Bank Governor A S Jayawardena told LBR that the chief monetary authority’s […]

A spate of floods and drought affected the agriculture sector output in the last few years.A spate of floods and drought affected the agriculture sector output in the last few years. The sector is expected to record negative growth this year according to the Finance Ministry. Farmers who depend on rain to grow their crops […]

Former Central Bank Governor A S Jayawardena said achieving revenue targets will be crucial for the success of the budget in a wide ranging interview with LBR about budgeting and Monterey Policy.Former Central Bank Governor A S Jayawardena said achieving revenue targets will be crucial for the success of the budget in a wide ranging […]