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Ruwan Ferdinands appointed senior adviser on media to Minister Mangala
Minister of Finance and Media Mangala Samaraweera has appointed the following personnel to the Minister’s staff at the Media Ministry. Ruwan Ferdinands – Head of Media Operations and Senior Adviser on Media to the Minister Ishini Wickremesinghe – Private Secretary and Media Relations Officer to the Minister Samantha Perera – Coordinating Secretary […]
Ceylinco Insurance opens trading at CSE to mark S&P SL 20 inclusion
Ceylinco Insurance PLC (Ceylinco) rang the opening bell to commence trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), as part of a ceremony organized to mark the company’s inclusion in the S&P SL 20 Index. The S&P SL 20 Index includes the 20 largest companies, by total market capitalization, listed on the CSE that meet minimum […]
FIU signs MOU with SEC to prevent money laundering, terrorism financing
Financial Intelligence Unit of Sri Lanka Entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka In terms of the provisions of the Financial Transactions Reporting Act, No. 6 of 2006 (FTRA), the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of Sri Lanka entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Securities and […]
Global Accounting President’s visit hosted by CA Sri Lanka, CMA & AAT
President of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), the global body of the accounting profession Ms.Rachel Grimes will arrive in Sri Lanka in July on a four day visit from 4th to 7th July extended to her by the Sri Lankan IFAC member bodies which includes the countries three national professional accountancy organisations; the Institute […]
Buddha said to respect democracy, No dictatorial rule: PM
Jun 25, 2018 (LBO) – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said the Buddha had never preached a dictatorial rule but instead his thought was to consult, confer and disperse peacefully and to respect ideologies expressed by all people. “The Government is running the country according to the teachings in Buddhism and if Buddhism faces any danger, government […]
Nansen Vessel arrives in Colombo to conduct survey on marine resources
Currently, the most advanced research vessel in the world, the Dr Fridtjof Nansen arrived in Colombo to conduct surveys on fisheries resources and the marine ecosystem. The survey, starting in Colombo on 24 June 2018 will cover the continental shelf and upper slope of Sri Lanka until 16 July 2018. The last visit of a […]
“AMCHAM Gives Back” sponsors CPS boys development centre activities
The American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka [AmCham] recently donated their proceeds from the AMCHAM Ball and other activities held in 2017, to the Child Protection Society Boys Development Centre.The donation was used to fund structural refurbishment, purchasing of new computers and towards the education of the children at the Centre. “AMCHAM Gives Back” […]
CA Sri Lanka qualification comparable to a Master’s Degree: UK’s NARIC
The CA professional qualification of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) received a renewed boost recently after the National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) based in the United Kingdom said that the CA qualification is comparable to a Master’s Degree standard. The announcement was made by NARIC following an independent […]
CM Port pays final tranche of USD584Mn for Hambantota Port
Jun 20, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s government has received the final tranche of investment value for Hambantota Port concession from China Merchant Port Holdings Limited (CM Port), Wednesday. “This third and final tranche of US 584,194,800 dollars follows the 1st, a 2nd tranches released in December last year and January 2018,” the Sri Lanka […]
Hotel show Colombo 2018: Celebrating its 20th edition
The 20th edition of the Hotel Show Colombo 2018 – organized by the Ceylon Hotel School Graduates Association (CHSGA) together with event partner CDC Events, returns from 20th – 22nd July 2018 to the BMICH. It will be supported by both the Government and private sector related establishments. For the first time in Sri Lanka, […]
United States steps out from United Nations Human Rights Council
June 20, 2018 (LBO) – The United States on Tuesday stepped out from the United Nations body that protects human rights around the world, saying the council, in fact, damages the cause of human rights. Nikki Haley, U.S. Permanent Representative to the UN, delivering remarks on the issue, blamed other countries for not having the […]
Milinda Ratnayake appointed Vice Chairman of Airport Authority
Veteran aviator, Capt. Milinda Ratnayake has been appointed as the Vice Chairman of the Airport Authority. Clocking over 15,000 hours of flying passenger aircraft he has witnessed the operations of Air Ceylon, Air Lanka and Sri Lankan Airlines for over 40 years. Besides his flying career, he also possesses a wealth of managerial experience overlooking […]