University of Jaffna – 50 Years of challenges, resilience and excellence! My memories!
By Dr. Kingsley Bernard The University of Jaffna, located in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, has a rich and complex history deeply intertwined with the …
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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 …
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, …
Mimi Nicklin LIVE in Colombo: Understand the Power of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
Mimi Nicklin, the acclaimed author, CEO, and multi-award-winning founder of Empathy Everywhere, will be presenting a LIVE masterclass in Colombo on the 15th of …
K.C.Vignarajah, 1940-2024, An Appreciation
By Jekhan Aruliah I first met Kangasu Chelvadurai Vignarajah, known to many by his initials KC, in 2016. I remember from that first meeting, a dinner of the …
Gevorg Sargsyan Announced as World Bank Group Country Manager for Sri Lanka
Starting today, Gevorg Sargsyan becomes the World Bank Group Country Manager for Sri Lanka, a position that will unify country-level leadership across the …
Hemas Holdings announces appointment of Ajith Fernando & Supun Weerasinghe as Directors
Hemas Holdings PLC announced the appointment of Ajith Fernando and Supun Weerasinghe as Independent Non-Executive Directors, effective 1st July 2024. …
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Re-elects Chairman Duminda Hulangamuwa & Board for 2024/25 at AGM
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce announced the re-election of its Board for the Year 2024/25 at the Chamber’s 185th Annual General Meeting on June 27. …
PRCA Country Rep calls for ethics and standards in Sri Lanka’s advertising and marketing industry
Sri Lanka needs to put together a cohesive and comprehensive set of regulations and standards when it comes to advertising, marketing and communications and …
Opinion: Ranil Wickremesinghe + Elon Musk = Optimism for Sri Lanka
June 1, 2024 (LBO) - A few weeks ago Sri Lankan media was abuzz with news of a meeting between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the world's richest and most …
Finance for Non-Finance Managers: Best-Seller on Amazon to be Ultimate Guide to Mastering Money Matters
Financial literacy is key to managing money effectively, but managers without a background in finance may find concepts such as budgeting, building and …
Heshana Kuruppu ceremoniously inducted as the 27th President of CA Sri Lanka
Renowned Chartered Accountant, Heshana Kuruppu, was inducted as the 27th President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) at a …
New Director for ILO Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives Appointed
Joni Simpson assumed her duties as the Director for the International Labour Organization Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives on 15 January 2024. …
Book Review: Ibn Battuta in Sri Lanka
January 11. 2024 (LBO) - When a dear friend mentioned to me that a prominent professor had recommended she read a recent book on Ibn Battuta in Sri Lanka, I …
President Commemorates Sir Arunachalam on 100th Death Anniversary
January 10, 2024 (LBO) - President Ranil Wickremesinghe was the chief guest at the commemoration event of the 100th death anniversary of Sir Ponnambalam …
Sri Lanka – USA Business Council Elects Charithra Hettiarachchi as President for 2023/2024
The Sri Lanka – USA Business Council (SLUSABC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce elected Charithra Hettiarachchi, Chief Operating Officer of WICHY Plantation …
United States International Development Finance Corporation CEO Scott Nathan Visit to Sri Lanka
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Scott Nathan will visit Colombo to participate in a launch event for a …
Dr. Melanie Ratnam, First Tamil Canadian Woman to be recognized for Canada’s Women’s History Month 2023
In October 2023, Woman and Gender Equality (WAGE) Canada recognized Dr. Ratnam as part of Women's History Month, an annual celebration highlighting the …
Sujeewa Lal Dahanayake elected as President-Elect at OPA AGM
Attorney-al-Law Sujeewa Lal Dahanayake was elected as the President-Elect at the Organization of Professional Associations (OPA) at the Annual General Meeting …
Industry Leader Sujeewa Mudalige retires after an illustrious career in professional services
PwC Sri Lanka today announced the retirement of its Territory Senior Partner, Sujeewa Mudalige, effective October 27, 2023, after serving the firm for over 25 …