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‘s Welcombe Hotel management for a short stint
The Jetwing Group, has taken over the management of ‘The Welcombe Hotel’ in Trincomalee, infusing its own brand of leisure expertise over a two-year period. The Jetwing Group, has taken over the management of ‘The Welcombe Hotel’ in Trincomalee, infusing its own brand of leisure expertise over a two-year period. The Welcombe (named after the […]
Little Treats
An exclusive lifestyle spa where guests can escape and relieve the stresses of day-to-day life through exercise, relaxation and treatment opened in Colombo last week.An exclusive lifestyle spa where guests can escape and relieve the stresses of day-to-day life through exercise, relaxation and treatment opened in Colombo last week. Nestling in a lush garden, the […]
Gas Refill
Gas prices could go up by as much as Rs. 70 a cylinder, as the state withdraws its subsidy and Shell battles it out with the Consumer Affairs Authority.Gas prices could go up by as much as Rs. 70 a cylinder, as the state withdraws its subsidy and Shell battles it out with the Consumer […]
In Transition
The state-owned power monopoly is evaluating a proposal by NatWealth Corp.to help restructure nearly Rs. 20.0 bn of its debts. The state-owned power monopoly is evaluating a proposal by NatWealth Corp. to help restructure nearly Rs. 20.0 bn of its debts. The long-term debt stock, carries varying rates of interest between 10 percent to 13 […]
Lack of proper identification at crime scenes, stumps local law enforcement authorities
If you plan to shoot off someone in Sri Lanka, please make a note to leave behind indisputable proof – like an identity card – to help local law enforcement authorities track you down. If you plan to shoot off someone in Sri Lanka, please make a note to leave behind indisputable proof – like […]
Rising yields are forcing market makers in government securities to look for ways of minimising book losses.
Rising yields are forcing market makers in government securities to look for ways of minimising book losses.Rising yields are forcing market makers in government securities to look for ways of minimising book losses. Bond yields have risen by over four percent during the past few months forcing Primary Dealers to mark to market their portfolios […]
Flight Schedule
A US mission is due in August, exploring financing opportunities in civil aviation, after state requests to look at plans for a second runway and upgrade domestic airports.A US mission is due in August, exploring financing opportunities in civil aviation, after state requests to look at plans for a second runway and upgrade domestic airports. […]
Responsibilty & Co.
Governments depended on tough legislation and regulation to make sure companies don’t damage the environment or exploit labour. Governments depended on tough legislation and regulation to make sure companies don’t damage the environment or exploit labour. But globalization and the resulting open market economies are bringing the same pressures on companies minus the legal action. […]
Trade deficit for May expands on falling apparel earnings and higher oil bill
Sri Lanka’s trade deficit for May expanded, on the back of a heavy oil bill and a drop in apparel sector revenues, the Central Bank said Monday.Sri Lanka’s trade deficit for May expanded, on the back of a heavy oil bill and a drop in apparel sector revenues, the Central Bank said Monday. Trade deficit […]
The Sri Lankan government will comfort families of migrant workers with therapy sessions.
The Sri Lankan government will comfort families of migrant workers with therapy sessions. The Sri Lankan government will comfort families of migrant workers with therapy sessions. “We want to do counselling for families where mothers have gone abroad,” said Labour & Foreign Employment Minister, Athauda Seneviratne, on Monday. Cabinet, said Seneviratne, sanctioned this move a […]