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Surviving tsunamis: What can we learn from Hawai’i?
A Visit to the Former “Tsunami Capital” The sign below an exhibit at the Pacific Tsunami Museum in Hilo, Hawai’i, claims that Hilo is “the tsunami capital of the world.” Dr George D. Curtis, the scientific advisor to the museum, covered that sign with his hand and said quietly, “now, we’ll have to change that.” […]
A Visit to the Former ‘Tsunami Capital’
The sign below an exhibit at the Pacific Tsunami Museum in Hilo, Hawaii, claims that Hilo is ‘the tsunami capital of the world.‘ Dr George D. Curtis, the scientific advisor to the museum, covered that sign with his hand and said quietly, ‘now, we’ll have to change that.‘ That is just one of the things […]
Central Bank appoints top level committee to look into the future viability of primary dealers
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has appointed a committee to look into the future of primary dealers, after a move to raise their capital to Rs.350 mn this June, sent minor tremours throughout the industry.Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has appointed a committee to look into the future of primary dealers, after a move to raise their […]
Nearly Done
Around sixty percent of a 1.8 billion-dollar tsunami reconstruction plan will target Tamil Tiger-controlled areas of Sri Lanka, with fisheries and small businesses the main focus, a top official said. Around sixty percent of a 1.8 billion-dollar tsunami reconstruction plan will target Tamil Tiger-controlled areas of Sri Lanka, with fisheries and small businesses the main […]
Digitally Challenged
Sri Lanka’s urban-rural divide will dictate how companies target consumers in a future, increasingly digital world, local brand builders say.Sri Lanka’s urban-rural divide will dictate how companies target consumers in a future, increasingly digital world, local brand builders say. “Sri Lanka will have to form two distinct advertising strategies to reach local consumers,” said Dilhan […]
Job Hunting
The International Labour Organisation says up to 20 percent of people who lost their livelihood after the tsunami, will switch to different jobs.The International Labour Organisation says up to 20 percent of people who lost their livelihood after the tsunami, will switch to different jobs. “This could mean that thousands abandon their traditional way of […]
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The sign below an exhibit at the Pacific Tsunami Museum in Hilo, Hawaii, claims that Hilo is ‘the tsunami capital of the world.‘ Dr George D. Curtis, the scientific advisor to the museum, covered that sign with his hand and said quietly, ‘now, we’ll have to change that.‘ That is just one of the things […]
Power Troubles
The AES Kelanitissa plant is back after a few days off the grid, after the government stepped in to defuse a crisis that was brewing with the Ceylon Electricity Board.The AES Kelanitissa plant is back after a few days off the grid, after the government stepped in to defuse a crisis that was brewing with […]
Sri Lanka blames rebel split for killings, praises Tigers “restraint”
Sri Lanka’s government blamed splinter factions of the Tamil rebel movement for the slaying of a top guerrilla leader and praised it for the “restraint” it had shown since the killing.Sri Lanka’s government blamed splinter factions of the Tamil rebel movement for the slaying of a top guerrilla leader and praised it for the “restraint” […]
A Visit to the Former “Tsunami Capital”
The sign below an exhibit at the Pacific Tsunami Museum in Hilo, Hawai’i, claims that Hilo is “the tsunami capital of the world.” Dr George D. Curtis, the scientific advisor to the museum, covered that sign with his hand and said quietly, “now, we’ll have to change that. ” That is just one of the […]
Commercial Bank comes out with Bangladesh’s maiden bond paper
Commercial Bank of Ceylon is taking Bangladesh’s nascent capital markets up another step by issuing the country’s first debenture issue shortly. Commercial Bank of Ceylon is taking Bangladesh’s nascent capital markets up another step by issuing the country’s first debenture issue shortly. The 500 mn taka (US$ 7.7 mn) bond issue is likely to carry […]
Number Please
Sri Lanka must provide international and regional disaster warning centres with a 24-hour, 365-day means of contact, say local experts. Sri Lanka must provide international and regional disaster warning centres with a 24-hour, 365-day means of contact, say local experts. "The government needs to designate specific contact points for these institutions to reach us in […]