One year ago, GovPay was launched to change how citizens interact with government services. Today, it is a key part of Sri Lanka’s digital governance journey, making public service delivery faster, more transparent, and centered around citizens. With over Rs. 2.7 billion in digital transactions, 252 government agencies onboarded, and thousands of services now available…
Three months on (February 2026) By Vimlendra Sharan, FAO Representative for Sri Lanka and the Maldives Three months after Cyclone Ditwah swept across Sri Lanka in late November 2025, the headlines have moved on. In many places, the floodwaters have receded, emergency support has reached affected communities, and farmers are doing what they always do,…
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board will organize a customer-centric specialized training program under the theme “Risk Management, Strategies and Incoterms to Win Competitiveness in International Trade Beyond Borders” on Wednesday, February 18th from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The workshop aims to enhance the export expertise of potential exporters and small and medium-scale entrepreneurs….
The Sri Lanka Navy has generated USD 598,250 in foreign exchange revenue within just four (04) months by independently facilitating Onboard Security Team (OBST) operations. This total revenue has been credited to the Government Consolidated Fund for the benefit of the national economy and public welfare. A press briefing regarding these operations was held today,…
Reuters – Asian stocks rose to a record high on Thursday, while the dollar firmed a touch against most currencies except the yen after stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data dented near-term rate cut expectations, setting the stage for the inflation report on Friday. Stocks in South Korea, opens new tab and Japan, opens new tab, opens…
First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering force in Sri Lanka’s investment bank landscape recorded a Total Comprehensive Income of Rs. 3.23Bn for the nine months ended 31 December 2025, compared to Rs. 4.53Bn in the corresponding period of the previous year. For the third quarter of 2025/26, the…
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Earns Firsts Five-Star Cruise Ship; Celebrity Snags First Five-Star Restaurant at Sea Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”)—the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises—today unveiled its 2026 Star Awards. See the full list of honorees on ForbesTravelGuide.com. The 68th annual list hits a major milestone: it spans more…
Trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) remained sluggish today (11), although both main indices recorded marginal gains at the close. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) edged up by 4.59 points to close at 23,655.68, while the S&P SL20 Index gained 6.11 points to end at 6,611.52. Turnover for the day stood at Rs….
Sri Lanka has secured two prestigious placements in the Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) 2026 Star Awards, with Amangalla in Galle Fort and Amanwella in Tangalle earning recognition in this year’s global luxury rankings. The inclusion highlights the island’s growing standing in the international high-end travel market as FTG expanded its annual list to span more…
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), in collaboration with UN Tourism, convened on 28 January the country’s first national, multi-stakeholder validation workshop on economic leakages in the tourism sector. The workshop was grounded in the Rapid Assessment on Economic Leakages in the accommodation, travel agents/tour operators and wellness sectors. The assessment indicates that close…
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