Category: Special Reports
Senior management & professionals to revisit recent salary revision: CBSL
A majority of the senior management and professionals of the Central Bank have made a collective decision to consider a revision to their salaries, prior to and independent of the recommendations made by the Committee on Public Finance (COPF), Sri Lanka’s Central Bank said. Full statement .
FAO’s Director-General Arrives in Sri Lanka to Inaugurate UN FAO Conference
FAO Director-General, Dr QU Dongyu, arrived on Sunday in Sri Lanka for a three-day visit to participate in the 37th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific. Government Ministers and Heads of Delegations from as many as 46 Member Nations are gathering in Colombo for the event. Sri Lanka is hosting […]
Sri Lanka Embraces Indian Tourists with Virtual Launch of UPI Transactions via LankaQR
In a ground-breaking move aimed at enhancing the convenience and security of digital payments for Indian tourists in Sri Lanka, a virtual launch event marked the introduction of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions through LankaQR this afternoon (12). The initiative, spearheaded by a collaboration between NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and LankaPay (Pvt) Ltd, promises […]
Patrick McNamara Joins the United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission as Executive Director
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka is pleased to announce Dr. Patrick McNamara, as the new Executive Director of the United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission based in Colombo. U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung said, “We are so pleased to welcome Dr. Patrick McNamara as the new Executive Director of our United States-Sri Lanka […]
UNICEF welcomes commencement of amendments to Children & Young Persons Ordinance
UNICEF welcomes the long-awaited amendment to the Children and Young Persons Ordinance (CYPO) coming into force effective January 1, 2024, which marks a significant step towards protecting the rights and welfare of all children in Sri Lanka. The CYPO, a legislation governing justice for children in Sri Lanka since 1939, previously only covered those up […]
Inclusive and sustainable businesses set new pathways for Sri Lanka
By Marta Perez Cuso and Yihan Zhao: Selyn, a women-led handloom business, offers flexible employment and valuable income opportunities to about 1,000 women artisans and persons from marginalized groups in rural Sri Lanka. Selyn develops and exports high-value craft products in global markets. The bigger revenue margins of quality products translate into better incomes for […]
CA Sri Lanka hosts 82nd SAFA Board Meeting in Colombo and assumes Presidency
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), as a founding member of the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) proudly hosted the 82nd SAFA Board Meeting at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo on 18th January 2024. The event brought together distinguished SAFA Board Members from SAARC countries and special invitees. The […]
Sail Lanka anchors sponsorship for Galle Literary festival 2024
The Galle Literary Festival, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), unveils its highly anticipated program for 2024, promising a diverse and engaging experience for literature enthusiasts. The Festival, taking place from January 25 to 28, will feature over 180 talks, workshops, and events that embody a renewed commitment to diversity and […]
The Princess Royal to visit Sri Lanka from 10 – 13 January
The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence will arrive in Sri Lanka on Wednesday 10 January for a three-day visit. The visit comes as the two countries mark 75 years of diplomatic relations. The UK and Sri Lanka share many strong personal ties and common interests making the two countries natural partners through […]
GALLE CONCERTO 2024: 6 Festivals In Art, Food, Literature & Music; Call for Extended Stays on SL’s South Coast
During the South Coast peak season of January through March of 2024, the ‘Galle Concerto’ series gives impetus to a symphony of heritage and contemporary festivals in art, food, literature, and music. Leading Lankan and international culture makers will be headlining the events – speaking, presenting and creating on topics pertinent and inspiring to Sri […]
Government Initiates VAT Exemption for Ayurvedic Products & Medicines to Lower Healthcare Costs: Minister
State Minister of Indigenous Medicine Sisira Jayakody announced a significant step toward reducing healthcare costs by exempting Ayurvedic products, medicines and industries related to indigenous medicine from Value Added Tax (VAT). The decision aims to make traditional medicine more accessible to the public. Additionally, the State Minister mentioned that the cabinet has granted approval for […]
CA Sri Lanka expands its presence in the United Kingdom with new overseas chapter
Embracing its role as a world-class professional body, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) continued to expand its global footprint by establishing a new chapter in the United Kingdom. The CA Sri Lanka United Kingdom Chapter was formally unveiled at a special event in Greater London, in the presence of […]