Tribute: Ladies College girl Viola Welikala turns 100 today
February 6, 2020 (LBO) – Some say only the good die young, however, I can assure you that this is not the case. Today at 100, one of the unknown greats …
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K C Vignarajah writes letter to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa
H. E President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, …
Sri Lanka to be represented in World Business Angels Investment Forum
Dec 16, 2019 (LBO) – Talal Rafi, a Sri Lankan entrepreneur and consultant will be Sri Lanka’s representative to the World Business Angels Investment Forum …
Industry leaders comment on SME Board of Colombo Stock Exchange
Dec 02, 2019 (LBO) – The Empower SME Board of the Colombo Stock Exchange is a crucial medium when it comes to helping smaller companies attract investment …
President appoints six-member committee to aid appointments at state institutions
Nov 29, 2019 (LBO) – The Presidential Secretariat appointed a six-member committee comprised of professionals under the directions of President Gotabaya …
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor to leave his post in December
Nov 25, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Indrajit Coomaraswamy is planning to leave his post in December, a foreign media report said. …
AmCham Sri Lanka launches “Meet the Candidate” series
The American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka announced the ‘Meet the Candidate’ series, at which the main Presidential Candidates will be hosted at a …
Esala Weerakoon approved as next secretary-general SAARC
Oct 07, 2019 (LBO) – The informal meeting of the council of ministers of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) held in New York …
Kumar Sangakkara takes office as first non-British President at Lords
October 1, 2019 (LBO) – Press Release: www.lords.org ONE OF THE ALL-TIME LEGENDS OF CRICKET, KUMAR SANGAKKARA, TODAY TAKES UP HIS ROLE AS PRESIDENT OF …
Economist Deshal de Mel rejoins Sampath Bank Board
September 27, 2019 (LBO) – Economist Deshal de Mel has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director to the board of Sampath Bank. De Mel …
IMF Executive Board selects Kristalina Georgieva as Managing Director
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today selected Kristalina Georgieva to serve as IMF Managing Director and Chair of the Executive …
Economist Deshal de Mel joins Verité Research
September 24, 2019 (LBO) – Press Release Former Advisor to the Finance Minister and economist Deshal de Mel joined Verité Research as a Research …
UNP internal crisis shows real democracy exists within party: Sajith
Sep 10, 2019 (LBO) – United National Party Deputy Leader, Minister Sajith Premadasa says that although some internal crisis are seen inside the party to …
Cabinet Minister Navin Dissanayake is 50 today
September 9, 2019 (LBO) – Cabinet Minister of Plantation Industries Navin Dissanayake reached the age of 50 today. Dissanayake is the son of former UNP …
Sri Lankan billionaire Raj Rajaratnam released after 8 years in prison
September 9, 2019 (LBO) – Former hedge fund titan and billionaire Raj Rajaratnam has been released from prison early after being incarcerated for almost …
CA Sri Lanka to break gender barriers in boardrooms with new directory
Aug 22, 2019 (LBO) – In a landmark initiative aimed at breaking gender barriers across boardrooms, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka …
CIM appoints Onalie Dissanayake as new head for Sri Lanka & Maldives
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), the world’s leading professional body for marketing, has appointed Onalie Dissanayake to head up CIM in Sri Lanka …
Dushni Weerakoon appointed as member of Monetary Board
Dr (Ms) Dushni Weerakoon has been appointed as a member of the Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka with effect from July 29, 2019. Dr (Ms) Dushni …
Clarity is vital for Sri Lanka’s economic resurgence: MAS Chairman Mahesh Amalean
July 23, 2019 (LBO) – Clarity is what gives businesses enormous strength, direction and focus in a challenging environment to regain and sustain economic …
Lagarde to resign from IMF w.e.f Sept; selection process for next MD to start promptly
July 17, 2019 (LBO) – IMF Executive Board has accepted Managing Director Christine Lagarde’s resignation from the fund with effect from 12 September 2019. …