The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce launched the Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability (BCCS) Awards 2024 at a seminar to brief prospective applicants on the Award process for the year 2024. Held this year for the twenty-first consecutive year, the BCCS Awards, which champion corporate sustainability in an increasingly environmentally vulnerable world, are one of the most…
A 37-member delegation of the Korean Civil Service Buddhist Association, recently arrived in Sri Lanka to promote Sri Lanka’s Hospitality, and Cultural Experience, creating awareness on Sri Lanka Tourism to the High End travelers in Korea. This was mainly a Pilgrim Tour for members of the Association and their families, which took place during 29th…
Sri Lanka Aims to Lead South Asia in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals. Confidence in Bangladesh’s Recovery Remains High. Legislation for International University on Climate Change to Be Completed Early Next Year- The President. Addressing the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Summit 2024 at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel , Colombo today (06), President Ranil Wickremesinghe outlined…
Hatch has officially announced the appointment of Dilhan Fernando as their new Chairman, marking a significant milestone for the organization. Dilhan, who is also the Chairman, CEO, and Executive Director of Dilmah Tea, brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, which have been instrumental in maintaining Dilmah’s leadership in…
The Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, alongside the Ministry of Tourism, is organising the Sri Lanka Sports Fiesta 2024, which will take place from August 16 – 18 in Colombo. Powered by Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider and prolific promoter of sports, this event promises to be the largest national sports…
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce launched its landmark policy document, ‘Vision 2030,’ designed to steer Sri Lanka towards sustainable and inclusive development by 2030. The inaugural copy of this comprehensive economic plan was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The document will also be distributed to political party leaders, the Central Bank Governor, and the Treasury…
The Football Association [The FA] has extended its long-term global partnership of the FA Cup with Emirates for a further four years – and the world’s most iconic domestic cup competition will continue to be called the Emirates FA Cup until 2028. The new four-year partnership extension between Emirates and the FA Cup will begin…
Implementation of the Power Sector Reforms and Financial Sustainability Program under the loan assistance of USD 300 million from ADB The Government of Sri Lanka had discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to mobilize three policy-based loans (PBL) amounting to USD 300 million to implement the Power Sector Reforms and Financial Sustainability Program. The…
By Prof. Samitha Hettige The 2nd international forum on Conservation & Recovery of Tiger & Leopard was held in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China (July 28 to 31). It included discussions on global Tiger & Leopard population, habitat management, ‘Human Wildlife’ conflict resolution, & prey habitat restoration. Siberian Tigers (Amur tigers) are mostly found in northeast…
The Leadership Sri Lanka Needs for a Resilient Future to Propel the Nation Forward By Jithendra Antonio As Sri Lanka emerges from an unprecedented economic crisis that has shaken the foundations of its society, the nation stands at a pivotal crossroads. The upcoming presidential election on September 21, 2024, presents an opportunity for transformative leadership…
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