Our security forces have the capacity to go after them and take them out – Navin
April 26, 2019 (LBO) – Front line UNP political leader Minister Navin Dissanayake, in an interview with anchor Sri Jegarajah of global business network …
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Mr. Bean Saves Democracy!
March 24, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister, Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, turns 70 years old today. The PM, one of the most prominent figures …
Diplomats wax eloquent at DailyFT Fireside Chat
March 20, 2019 (LBO) – The business community in Colombo on Tuesday evening was geared up for 2019’s fireside chat organised by the DailyFT and the …
Annasi accharu for American Ambassador on Galle Face Green
March 17, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s most prominent foreign envoy, United States Ambassador Alaina Teplitz has taken the time to sample Sri Lankan …
Sri Lankan Marini de Livera honored with Intl. Women of Courage Awards 2019
Ten extra ordinary women from around the world were honored with International Women of Courage Awards ( IWOC ) 2019 at the US State Department on 07th March …
Sri Lanka’s former CB Gov. Mahendran on INTERPOL red alert for 2nd time
Mar 07, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena said the INTERPOL has issued a red notice for the arrest of absconding former …
Jaffna’s Emerging Women Entrepreneurs
By Jekhan Aruliah Jaruza Jayachandran states with no embarrassment that she didn’t do well at school. When she used to go for parent-teacher meetings at one …
From Toronto to Toddy, a Jaffna Entrepreneur’s Journey
By Jekhan Aruliah When it comes to investment in the North there is far more talk than there is action. A rare example of action is Suganthan Shanmuganathan. …
British PM Theresa May survives no-confidence vote; Brexit talks to go ahead
Jan 17, 2019 (LBO) – British Prime Minister Theresa May survived a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, a day after Parliament voted against the Brexit deal she …
Theresa May to face no confidence vote after parliament voted against Brexit deal
Jan 16, 2019 (LBO) – British Prime Minister Theresa May will face a no-confidence vote after her Brexit deal suffered a heavy defeat in parliament yesterday. …
Sri Lanka President appoints more non-cabinet ministers
Jan 11, 2019 (LBO) – Three more parliamentarians have been sworn in by President Maithripala Sirisena to Sri Lanka’s government. Issuing a …
Tribute: Senior UN Economist Lakdasa Hulugalle (1932-2018)
January 2, 2018 (LBO) – Christmas Day 2018 saw the passing of Lakdasa Hulugalle at the age of 86. Hulugalle served as a Senior Economist at United …
Jaffna to New York’s Wall Street and back to Jaffna
By Jekhan Aruliah Back in the day Raj Janan’s father was a successful industrialist in Jaffna, owning at various times an aluminium factory, a knitwear …
MR named opposition leader, Kiriella leader of the house
Dec 18, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Speaker of parliament Karu Jayasuriya named Mahinda Rajapaksa the Leader of the Opposition, Tuesday when the …
Dr. Ravi Perumalpillai, Oxford Surgeon who became a Jaffna Farmer
By Jekhan Aruliah I write this piece as my appreciation of a Diasporan who came back to Jaffna and made a difference, sowing economic and medical seeds in the …
Gihan Cooray appointed Chairman of Nations Trust Bank
Dec 13, 2018 (LBO) – Nations Trust Bank PLC has announced the appointment of Gihan Cooray as Chairman of the Board of Directors, with effect from …
STAX Head of Research reaches the finals of Bracken Bower Prize
(PRESS RELEASE) – STAX has long been known to attract top talent from some of the world’s most prestigious universities and corporates. Its Head of …
I’m honored to serve as US Ambassador to Sri Lanka at this critical moment: Teplitz
Nov 01, 2018 (LBO) – Ambassador Alaina B. Teplitz officially began her tenure as the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka today after presenting her credentials to …
Opinion: Khashoggi Killing – Imagine if Sri Lanka had done it
October 16, 2018 (LBO) – Imagine a team of 15 highly trained Sri Lankan intelligence operatives board a private plane and embark on a journey to …
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen dead at 65, net worth of $ 20bn, never married, no children
October 16, 2018 (LBO) – One of the worlds richest people, Paul Allen has died of cancer at age 65. He leaves behind no wife or children, and is survived …