Tribute: Dinesh Schaffter (1971-2022)
December 20, 2022 (LBO) - There is a sadness that has permeated Sri Lanka’s business community and my circles of friends in the last few days, as we try and …
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Romesh de Silva PC Opines on Ranil Wickremesinghe After 50 Years at the Bar (full speech)
December 8, 2022 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's leading Silk Romesh de Silva PC delivered a speech felicitating President Ranil Wickremesinghe at an event in recognition …
Death of Legendary Tennis Coach Nick Bollettieri (1931-2022)
December 6, 2022 (LBO) - Nick Bollettieri, perhaps the most important figure in the history of Tennis coaching, has passed away at age 91. Bollettieri was the …
Aruna Perera, CFA takes over CFA Society Sri Lanka reins
CFA Society Sri Lanka is part of the worldwide network of CFA Institute member societies that lead the investment profession globally. The Society announced …
With people rushing for Sri Lanka’s exit, is anyone coming back?
By Jekhan Aruliah In July 2022 the Sri Lanka Sunday Times reported “Pandemonium at passport office”, reporting people sleeping for days in queues waiting …
Watch: Shehan Karunatilaka wins the Booker Prize
October 18, 2022 (LBO) - Shehan Karunatilaka has won the Booker Prize, one of most prestigious awards for literature in the world today. He is only the second …
NDB’s Privilege Partners with Quintessentially to Provide Exclusive Concierge Services
CAPTION: Nadie Fernando - NDB Chief Manager Product Development, Gihan Punchihewa - NDB Head of Privilege and Privilege Select Banking, Zeyan Hameed - NDB Vice …
HERCapital by Hatch: Pioneering gender smart funding in Sri Lanka
Gender disparity within the entrepreneurial world is a globally prevalent problem, often stemming from the underrepresentation of women in the labour force and …
Tribute: Senior Corporate Personality Sega Nagendra (1939-2022)
March 1, 2022 (LBO) - They don't make them like they used to anymore. Senior corporate personality Sega Nagendra passed away suddenly on 28th of February 2022. …
Diaspora investment in Mullaitivu, Mullai Milk Processing Industries
By Jekhan Aruliah Mr S.Thavaseelan, known as Seelan, was born in Kayts a town at the Northern end of Jaffna’s Velanai Island. His father, who delivered …
“Growing sense of insecurity among people despite years of development growth,” UN report
Global development progress does not automatically lead to a greater sense of security, according to a new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report …
SIR PONNAMBALAM ARUNACHALAM (1853-1924)
On the 98th Death Anniversary which falls on January 9, 2022 Compiled by Sega Nagendra and Suresh Murugaser, great grandchildren of Sir P. Arunachalam FAMILY …
VIDEO INTERVIEW: What will the year 2022 look like for Sri Lanka? W A Wijewardena
"Sri Lanka will have a very gloomy future in 2022. If the government is interested in avoiding it, it has to immediately change the present economic policy.buy …
John Keells Foundation’s “Break the Silence” public campaign targets domestic violence
John Keells Foundation conducted a two-week public campaign against gender-based violence under its Project WAVE (Working Against Violence through Education). …
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Decision Makers in Sri Lanka – Dr. Sanjiva Weerawarana, Founder & CEO, WSO2
"The real value in the IT industry is not providing services to other countries but creating products that other countries buy and there are many barriers as …
Wartime organic farming lessons for peacetime
By Jekhan Aruliah There is recent precedent in Sri Lanka for suddenly "going organic”. The Sri Lankan Civil War saw years of economic blockades and embargoes …
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Decision Makers in Sri Lanka – Peter D’Almeida
“Lots of leaders give themselves too much credit. They think, I made the decision but they won't realize that there were other people but they take the …
State Minister Balasuriya and BOI woo French investment to Sri Lanka
State Minister of Regional Cooperation Tharaka Balasuriya, along with the Chairman of the Board of Investment Sanjay Mohottala, carried out a series of …
Sri Lanka remains committed to principles and goals of the Non-Aligned movement – State Minister Balasuriya
State Minister Tharaka Balasuriya represented Sri Lanka at the Commemorative High-Level Meeting on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Non-Aligned …
NDB Brand Ambassador Dimuth Karunaratne Surprises the New vKYC Customers
In an effort to bring in some excitement to the lives of the customers of NDB Bank during these uncertain times, Dimuth Karunaratne – Sri Lanka Test Cricket …