Dr Parakrama Dissanayake has officially assumed office as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority today, 17 February 2026. He has previously served as Chairman of the SLPA on two separate occasions and brings extensive experience in maritime operations, logistics, and corporate management. Dr Dissanayake has held senior positions in both the public and…
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva said Sri Lanka “has come a long way” following a meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. In a post on X, the International Monetary Fund chief said the government’s reform programme is delivering for the country and its people, stressing the importance of staying the…
A high-level Japanese delegation paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (17) at the Presidential Secretariat. Discussions centred on strengthening economic cooperation and advancing plans for a Sri Lanka–Japan export-industrial corridor. The meeting followed the President’s official visit to Japan last September, during which a Memorandum of Cooperation on the proposed…
SriLankan Cargo, the air freight arm of SriLankan Airlines, has secured another regional first by becoming the first airline in South Asia to be awarded the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) for Live Animals Logistics Certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Regarded as the premium global standard for the air transport…
Airport & Aviation Services Sri Lanka Private Ltd (AASL) has set a new record, facilitating the highest number of passenger movements in a single month by handling 1,045,097 passengers in January 2026 through Sri Lanka Airports. This surpasses the previous record of 1,034,687 passengers recorded in January 2018.
The 2026 amendments1 to the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPCEC) Act mark an important shift in Sri Lanka’s economic landscape. By harmonising national policy with global standards, these revisions improve governance, streamline oversight, and provide the regulatory certainty required for large-scale international investment. What do the 2026 CPCEC Act Amendments Unlock for Investors? Structured…
The Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill was considered and approved by the Committee on Public Finance. This took place at a meeting of the Committee held in Parliament on 10.02.2026 under the Chairmanship of Hon. Member of Parliament Dr. Harsha de Silva, with the participation of Hon. Deputy Ministers Chathuranga Abeysinghe, (Dr.) Kaushalya Ariyaratne,…
Charting a new path for economic relations between Sri Lanka and Japan, the Sri Lanka–Japan Intergovernmental Economic Policy Dialogue was successfully held yesterday (16) at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development auditorium. A key highlight of the programme was the signing and exchange of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between the relevant ministries…
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reported that 159,339 foreign tourists arrived in the country during the first 15 days of February 2026, according to its latest statistics. Notably, nearly 35,000 tourists arrived over the final weekend of the period. Specifically, 11,201 tourists arrived on Friday (February 13), 12,565 on Saturday (February 14), and…
At the special invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to depart for India today afternoon (17) to attend the AI Impact Summit 2026. The summit, to be held under the patronage of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focuses on the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the…
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