Taking a significant step towards transforming the country into a digital society, three new digital initiatives will be introduced Today (07) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The initiatives include the launch of the ‘GovPay’ platform for the digitalization of all government payments, expanding the services of the President’s…
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and a group of delegates from the International Finance Fund regarding the progress of the comprehensive loan facility programme in agreement with the International Finance Fund was held at the President’s Office Yesterday (06). The current government has still come to staff agreement after the third review under the comprehensive 3…
Fitch Ratings – Fitch Ratings has upgraded the National Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) Ratings of four Sri Lankan insurers following the recent sovereign upgrade and recalibration of the agency’s Sri Lankan national rating scale. At the same time, Fitch has affirmed the National IFS of three Sri Lankan insurers. The recalibration reflects changes in the…
Prestigious internationally recognized certification confirms high levels of legal and operational compliance CEAT Kelani Holdings has been granted Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Tier I status by Sri Lanka Customs in recognition of high levels of legal and operational compliance and strong supply chain security. The AEO certification is internationally recognised and provides the company, a…
The inaugural Catalyzing Climate-Smart Agriculture: Public-Private-People Forum convened recently in Colombo, bringing together key stakeholders from the private sector, government, civil society, and international development partners to address pressing challenges in Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector through innovative climate-smart solutions. The Forum, jointly organized by the Ministry of Environment and the Food and Agriculture Organization of…
The Department of Census and Statistics has set Sri Lanka’s official poverty line at Rs. 16,191 for December 2024, reflecting a rise from Rs. 16,017 in November and Rs. 15,994 in October. This threshold represents the minimum monthly amount required by an individual to meet basic needs. Accordingly, a family of four would require Rs….
Mr. Marcus Pettersson, Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka in Gothenburg, Sweden, visited the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) to discuss strategies aimed at strengthening bilateral trade between Sri Lanka and Sweden on 17th January 2025. Sri Lanka currently exports a range of products to Sweden, including apparel, rubber goods, tea, and coconut kernel products….
Expert highlights the potential of Diaspora PR to drive investment, trade and tourism The critical role of diaspora engagement in fostering economic development, driving foreign direct investment (FDI), and influencing policy was highlighted at a thought leadership forum organised by the Public Relations Association of Sri Lanka (PRASL) on the 23rd of January 2025. Delivering…
A groundbreaking national initiative by Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka Convention Bureau and SriLankan Airlines Sri Lanka today marked a significant milestone in its journey to becoming a premier destination for international conferences with the launch of the Sri Lanka Conference Ambassador Programme (SLCAP). This first-of-its-kind initiative, presented by Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, the…
The Cabinet has granted approval to award Hayleys Fentons Limited the contract for developing a 50 MW Wind Power Facility in Mannar. This decision is after a thorough and transparent appeal process overseen by the Procurement Appeal Board (PAB). Initially, the Hayleys Fentons bid was not considered by the project committee due to additional content…
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