WE, the Sri Lanka Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) wish to express concern over several misleading allegations raised in the article published by Human Rights Watch (HRW) on 12 July 2021, titled “Sri Lanka: Protect Garment Workers’ Rights During Pandemic, Compromised Safety, Pay Cuts, Representatives Threatened.” As acknowledged by HRW, a fully-functioning apparel industry is…
Story Highlights COVID-19 has prompted policy makers to move beyond traditional definitions of “poor and vulnerable” communities By 2030, one in every five Sri Lankans will be over the age of 60 and currently only about 30% of Sri Lankans are covered by formal pensions, with women having less access A clear social protection strategy…
~Makes request to temporarily suspend calling for pitches and competitive bids~ The MarCom Collective recently made an appeal to clients on behalf of marketing communication industry, requesting them to refrain from calling for pitches and competitive quotations with concepts and to continue to work with their existing partners until the current situation eases for all….
A chartered plane arrived in Sri Lanka with more than 1.5 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from the COVAX Facility. Donated by the United States, the 1,500,100 doses of the vaccine come to Sri Lanka under the dose-sharing mechanism of COVAX facility promote equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines across the globe. “The Government…
The Sri Lanka High Commission in Nairobi, Kenya has installed a statue of Lord Gautama Buddha outside the premises of the Chancery building. This is the first time that a Buddha statue has been erected in a public place in Kenya. LOLC Deputy Chairman Ishara Nanayakkara and High Commissioner Veluppillai Kananathan unveiled the statue at an auspicious time…
The newly constructed ‘Emigration Hall’ at the departure passenger terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) was declared open on 15th July 2021 by Hon. Prasanna Ranatunga, Minister of Tourism with the participation of Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Minister of Youth & Sports/ State Minister of Digital Technology and Enterprise Development, Hon. D. V. Chanaka, State Minister…
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol welcomes Sri Lankan textile manufacturer Teejay Lanka and its wholly-owned subsidiary Teejay India as new members. Teejay is the first textile manufacturer in Sri Lanka to join the Trust Protocol and membership will allow the company to prove the cotton fiber element in its sourcing mix is more sustainably grown…
The Ambassador of Viet Nam in Colombo Ho Thi Thanh Truc paid a courtesy call on State Minister of Regional Cooperation Tharaka Balasuriya at the Foreign Ministry premises on 13 July, 2021. While reiterating on the long-standing bilateral relations between the two countries, the State Minister Balasuriya noted that the main focus of the Government…
Mr Sanjeeva Jayawardena, President’s Counsel, has been re-appointed to the Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), for a fresh term of 6 years, up to June 2027, by His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, consequent to his nomination being approved by the Parliamentary Council. Mr.Sanjeeva Jayawardena is the first President’s Counsel…
To help close the gender gap and promote greater work-life balance, particularly at a time of COVID-19 impacts, IFC and the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry Sri Lanka (FCCISL) have launched a new online learning series to strengthen business commitment towards flexible work and family-friendly practices to help employees. Over 40 Sri Lankan…
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