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Thespian Jith Pieris (1947-2026)
January 8, 2026 (LBO) – Jith Pieris, among the most notable figures Sri Lanka’s theatre circuit, has passed away. Kumar de Sliva paints a colourful portrait of Pieris’s life and work on the blog linked below.
Nihal Seneviratne Sri Lanka Sec. General of Parliament (1934-2026)
January 8, 2026 (LBO) – Nihal (Galba) Seneviratne, former Sri Lanka Secretary General of Parliament, passed away on January 6th at the age of 91. With a career of over 30 years in parliament, he had a front row seat, observing and directing the legislature through different generations of politicians. His books, “Memories of 33 […]
Opinion: Ruwan Wijewardene – UNP Unity Candidate
November 10, 2024 (LBO) – Parliamentary elections are just days away, and a common theme I have heard over the last few days is that many people don’t know who to vote for. After Sri Lanka’s monumental 2024 presidential election, which brought NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) to power, there seems to have developed […]
Softlogic (SHL) shares again suspended from trading
December 8, 2023 (LBO) – Shares in Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) listed Softlogic Holdings (SHL) have been suspended from trading again on a December 8th. The suspension is due to the failure of the company to file an annual report for the year ended March 31, 2023. The suspension comes on the heels of a […]
Softlogic (SHL) reports a massive Rs20bn loss as shares resume trading
December 5, 2023 (LBO) – Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) listed Softlogic Holdings (SHL) reported a loss of over LKR 20bn for the year ended March 31, 2023. In addition the company posted losses of over LKR 4bn for the following quarter ended June 30, 2023. online pharmacy buy xifaxan with best prices today in the […]
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December 13, 2022 (LBO) – Casinos in Sri Lanka have always been a subject of controversy, but also one that has transformational economic potential. With no casino industry of scale in South Asia, Sri Lanka has a unique opportunity to be the regional dominant player in an important industry. Casino gaming comes with a host […]
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December 7, 2022 (LBO) – Demystifying the Minerals Sector Why is it that many entirely legitimate investments by the private sector are immediately demonised as a racket by certain commentators with ulterior motives, and then sensationalized by the media? Conspiracy theories leading to private sector verdicts of guilty unless found innocent seems to be the […]
Opinion: Time for Ranil Wickremesinghe to crack the whip
November 20, 2019 (LBO) – Gotabaya Rajapaksa is the President of Sri Lanka. The former Defence Secretary won the just concluded Presidential election with a massive majority of over 1.3mn votes. His leading contender, former UNP Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa, was not even able to garner 42% of the total vote, while Rajapaksa secured over […]
Opinion: Appointment of a new PM – Will the curse of Sirisena hit Gota/Sajith?
November 7, 2019 (LBO) – In less than 10 days time, Sri Lanka will have a new President. It is not an understatement that a vast majority of Sri Lankans can not wait for that day. Each major faction is excited about the prospects for their particular candidate. However, all major factions are for the […]
”s time, UNP needs Ranil more than ever
October 30, 2019 (LBO) – Nandasena Gotabaya Rajapaksa appears to be the man of the moment. The 70 year old former Lieutenant Colonel in the Sri Lanka Army, turned American, returned as Defence Secretary is likely just weeks away from taking oaths and assuming office as the President of Sri Lanka. His journey to Sri […]
Opinion: JVP and TNA voters have seen thousands dead, but neither Presidential candidate seems to care
October 16, 2019 (LBO) – Violence in Sri Lanka has not been uncommon in the last few decades. Tens of thousands of people have been lost in civil wars and insurrections that have plagued the island nation for the past generation. online pharmacy buy hydroxychloroquine with best prices today in the USA Citizens of Sri […]
Opinion: Sumanthiran should seriously consider a run for the Presidency
September 28, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Presidential election is set for November 16th, just 50 days away. At this juncture there are three significant candidates that are expected to poll a significant share of the vote. Gotabaya Rajapaksa (SLPP) will likely get 40+%, Sajith Premadasa (UNF) will likely get 40+%, and if the previous […]