Tribute: Ladies College girl Viola Welikala (1920-2021)
January 5, 2021 (LBO) - 100 years is a time period of significance. In the last century people have seen world war, slavery, colonialism, apartheid, nuclear …
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What the Diaspora can do for Sri Lanka: Chris Ponnadurai, Jetwing Jaffna’s founding General Manager
By Jekhan Aruliah An appreciation on the retirement of a man who fled Sri Lanka’s communal riots in 1984 to settle in Australia, and returned three decades …
Saskia Fernando Gallery collector profile features Suresh Dominic
Suresh Dominic’s homes are a true representation of his passion and dedication to collecting. He leaves no space untouched by his treasure trove of artworks, …
BLOCKCHAIN-POWERED LAND REGISTRY: EFUTURES
Real Estate is one of the largest markets/industries in the world. In 2018, Real Estate market transactions reached $1.75 trillion. It is important to note …
Opinion: Let your kids grow up
Vinuja Singharachchige “There is definitely an epidemic of overprotective parenting”- Jordan Peterson I find our country to suffer from excessive risk …
Daraz MD Rakhil Fernando appointed Habitat for Humanity SL Goodwill Ambassador
Dec 03, 2020 (LBO) – Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka, an international non-profit organization dedicated towards providing every family in Sri Lanka with a …
Sri Lanka makes retirement age for men and women 60
Nov 17, 2020 (LBO) - Finance Minister and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaska in his budget speech proposed to amend the Employees’ Provident Fund Act to expand …
Where are the young Northern entrepreneurs? If you know how to look, right in front of you!
By Jekhan Aruliah Colombo has a thriving entrepreneur scene. No shortage of mentors, angels and coffee shops in Colombo. But what about the neglected North? In …
SL to host Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health 2020 virtually
Oct 15, 2020 (LBO) - Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) is partnering up with Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) and Faculty of Medicine, University of …
Opinion: Improving academic and economic advancement of women and girls
UNFPA Sri Lanka Access to safe, voluntary family planning is a human right, that can save lives and have the effect of promoting healthier populations, a …
Opinion: It’s Ruwan! – Wijewardene in line to lead the UNP
September 14, 2020 (LBO) - After many weeks of anticipation, the UNP’s apex body (working committee) has put in place a transition plan for the party …
UNDP: COVID-19 will widen poverty gap between women and men
Sep 04, 2020 (LBO) - The COVID-19 crisis will dramatically increase the poverty rate for women and widen the gap between men and women who live in poverty, …
China assures continued support to SL following MR victory
Aug 10, 2020 (LBO) - The Chinese Government has congratulated new Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and his party Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) for winning …
Sri Lanka’s love for ‘Extra’ and Chicken Fried Rice: Report
Jul 15, 2020 (LBO) - Uber Eats today released the Sri Lanka chapter of the Uber Eats cravings report 2020, a snapshot of the country’s favourite cravings and …
Opinion: The myth: Self-sufficiency guarantees food security
By Sathya Karunarathne The novel coronavirus which drove cities and countries into lockdown has now sparked anxiety over a possible food crisis given the …
President tours Colombo in support of SLPP candidates; warm response from people
Jul 10, 2020 (LBO) - People requested the President to eradicate the drug menace from the country similar to the manner he provided them with housing while …
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE COURSE
Conducted by a Veteran Finance Professional Nirmalan Nagendra recently conducted an extensive Director of Finance Course for Executive Committee Members of …
How can we adjust our capitalist system to face post COVID-19 challenges?
An article by Tharaka Balasuriya With the chaos resulting from Covid 19, many have questioned the effectiveness of the neoliberal economic model. A debate …
Living with (and life after) COVID-19
An article by Tharaka Balasuriya COVID-19 will drastically change the manner in which we live, work, communicate and interact. The degree of change induced in …
Curfew, Lock down and Economic Livelihoods
By Sharhan Muhseen 6th April 2020 National policymakers have been grappling on the right balance between lockdowns (total or partial) and maintaining a …