Author: Rohan Samarajiva

June 29, 2009 (LBO) – Massive investment is needed in the North and the East to allow these war-torn regions to catch up with the progress they missed because of the LTTE. The likelihood of obtaining these funds from Sri Lankan tax-payers or from foreign donors is not very good. The former because we spend […]

June 1, 2009 (LBO) – I was away from the country during the historic events of May 2009. online pharmacy buy strattera with best prices today in the USA buy xifaxan online https://yourolddog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/png/xifaxan.html no prescription pharmacy One good thing was that I was able to hear a moving presentation by Patrice Buzzanell, a scholar who […]

May 4, 2009 (LBO) – “You never want a serious crisis to go to waste.”– President Obama’s Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel  Without question, Sri Lanka is in the thrall of multiple crises.  In the short-term, the government is almost on the verge of inflicting a decisive military defeat on the LTTE, but is being hamstrung […]

Apr 07, 2009 (LBO) – In 2006, Zain Africa took a step that led to the abolition of roaming charges and made a significant contribution to economic integration of the East African region. buy robaxin online https://greendalept.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/png/robaxin.html no prescription pharmacy They did more for making the East African Community real than several meetings of government […]

Mar 09, 2009 (LBO) – I have been asked why I do not write about the war. I did not, because I could not see the clear value addition. But now, as the LTTE’s 18-year control of territory is about to end, things must change. And ideas can play an important role. There has been […]

Feb 09, 2009 (LBO) – It has been announced that the Telecom Regulatory Commission (TRC) is going in to the satellite business. First, they will launch one low earth orbital satellite (LEO) in 2009. Then they will launch a geostationary satellite. That will take two years. The LEO will be named in honor of the […]

Jan 12, 2009 (LBO) – “To die for the benefit of the people, is more important than Tai mountain; working for the fascists and dying for those who oppress and exploit the people, that death would be lighter than a feather.” – Mao Zedong I did not know the assassinated Mr Wickrametunge.  So I do not […]

Oct 31, 2008 (LBO) – Recently, the Environment Ministry introduced general taxation by Gazette: the first Gazette to fund the Ministry was issued during the India-Sri Lanka one-day series (http://www.lbo.lk/fullstory.php?nid=544920901), but is now stayed temporarily. Now, the Minister of Mass Media and Information has gone one better; he is legislating by Gazette. online pharmacy buy abilify […]

Sept 29, 2008 (LBO) – “Mihin Air was started with pure intentions. It was active for 13 months. There were shortcomings in management. The CEO was removed. The Board was asked to resign. “After study, we are taking steps to make the organization profitable. . . . Over the 13 months, 215,617 passengers have travelled […]

Aug 19, 2008 (LBO) – “One out of five people between 18 and 60 works for the government. One out of 20 Sri Lankans works for the government. To serve 20 people we have one government servant. We have increased their salaries and strengthened government in order to serve you.” This is a translated excerpt […]

July 28, 2008 (LBO) – The developing discourse on a trade agreement with India is disturbing.   The proponents of the manjokka economy, led by experts on plug removal and tooth extraction, are framing the debate. The level of naiveté displayed by those who should know better, including those who write newspaper columns and the quick surrender […]

July 18, 2008 (LBO) – We have been talking regional cooperation for a long time; SAARC itself is over 20 years old.   There must be some real results; something that citizens can feel. buy elavil online https://www.indcheminternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/png/elavil.html no prescription pharmacy    Or it’s high time that we started to produce some.  This article makes a modest […]