Category: Politics
CCC urges immediate resignation of President & calls upon all parties to support constitutional process to resolve crisis
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce notes with dismay that the President has not submitted his letter of resignation to the Speaker on 13th July as promised and urges that this is done without any further delay as requested by leaders of political parties, joint chambers, civil society organizations and the vast number of people who […]
President’s messages only through Speaker: Presidential Secretariat
All messages issued by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will be released by the Speaker after the information is given to him by the President, the Presidential Secretariat said in a statement. “Therefore, kindly request that only the announcements issued by the Speaker be considered as official announcements issued by the President,” the statement further said.
Statement from CA Sri Lanka on ongoing political crisis
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), in its standing as the National Body of Accountants, welcomes the announcement of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to step down on July 13th, which was conveyed to the people by the Speaker of Parliament Honourable Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, on the eve of July 09th CA […]
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to resign from Presidency: Speaker
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has informed that he will resign from the Presidency on the 13th of July, the Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said.
Sri Lankan PM ready to resign to make way for an all-party government
Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has told the party leaders that he is willing to resign and make way for an all-party government to take over. A majority of the Party Leaders have decided that the President and the Prime Minister must resign immediately. The majority view of the Party Leaders was that the […]
CCC Calls for President to resign & party leaders to ensure smooth transition of power
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce reiterates its call for President Gotabaya Rajapakse to resign immediately for the sake of the country and its stability as he has lost the trust and confidence of the people as aptly demonstrated by the heightened protests witnessed today on an unprecedented scale around President’s House and President’s Office. Further, […]
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Protesters in Colombo Fort, who broke through police barricades to reach the entrance of the President’s House, have entered the premises. The group is currently protesting inside the President’s House. Protesters have also entered the Presidential Secretariat.
Ceylon Chamber appeals to all parties to prevent violence on 9th July
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce notes that a number of political parties, professional associations and civil society organizations have called for mass protests on 9 th July. While clearly understanding the views of the general public and recognizing their freedom of speech and right to express views through public protests, CCC appeals to all parties to […]
Dhammika Perera enters Parliament
Sri Lankan businessman Dhammika Perera was sworn in as a Member of Parliament before the Speaker today representing the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) as a national list MP. “I handed over my asset declaration and tax clearance certificate to the Speaker today,” speaking to journalists Perera said. “I think the President will give me […]
No intention to take any minister post under this govt, says independent MP Champika Ranawaka
Opposition MP Patali Champika Ranawaka told parliament on Wednesday that he will function as an independent opposition parliamentarian from today. He added that he doesn’t have any intention to take up any ministerial portfolio under this government as the government needs to truly become an all-party government.
People’s aspirations for system change in governance incorporated in SJB’s 21 A: Eran
SJB Parliamentarian Eran Wickramaratne said that if the government has a genuine need to bring in a system change as demanded by the people across the country it is high time for the government, to bring in the amendment proposed by the SJB to parliament with the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers. If the […]
PM takes oaths as Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilisation & National Policies
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilisation and National Policies. The swearing in took place before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the President’s House in Colombo this morning (25). Secretary to the President Gamini Senarath was also present.