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John Keells Logistics Partners Brillion Consumer Products Lanka for Baygon’s Relaunch in Sri Lanka
John Keells Logistics (Pvt) Ltd (JKLL) is proud to announce its collaboration with Brillion Consumer Products Lanka (Pvt) Ltd which is relaunching the widely-known pesticide brand “Baygon” in Sri Lanka. JKLL has been selected once again as their exclusive logistics partner for Baygon, a decision by Brillion Consumer Products Lanka based on the exceptional service […]
IFC Partners with Diversity Collective Lanka and Women in Management to Promote Respectful Workplaces in SL
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has joined forces with Diversity Collective Lanka (DCLK) and Women in Management (WIM) to launch a first-of-its-kind training program aimed at combating gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) in Sri Lanka’s private sector. The two-year training of trainers initiative will enhance business and social outcomes by promoting respectful workplaces and empowering […]
MAS Holdings named official clothing partner of the National Paralympic Committee of Sri Lanka
MAS Holdings was announced as the Official Clothing Partner of the National Paralympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NPC) during the official unveiling and handover event on 14th August 2024. As part of this partnership, MAS will provide the Ceremonial kit for all Sri Lankan para-athletes, along with the track, swim, and wheelchair tennis kits for […]
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In the high-stakes world of trade and logistics, corruption at Sri Lanka’s customs, IRD, ports, and airports is not just an inconvenience—it’s a crisis that’s crippling the nation’s export sector. Outdated, manual systems have become breeding grounds for corruption, where bribery and inefficiency rule, bleeding exporters dry and stifling economic growth. The country stands at […]
Cambridge announces June 2024 exam results in Sri Lanka
Cambridge International Education today released the results from its largest-ever exam series to students in Sri Lanka and around the world. More than 631,000 Cambridge IGCSE, O Level and International AS & A Level students at 5261 schools in 140 countries have receive their results from the June 2024 exam series. Student numbers have increased […]
SAB Campus of CA Sri Lanka signs MOU with AATSL for BSc. in Applied Accounting Degree Exemptions
The SAB Campus of The Chartered Institute of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) and the Association of Accounting Technicians Sri Lanka (AATSL) recently embarked on a new path in accounting by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing and collaborating professional education. The MOU grants exemptions for members of AATSL by way of lateral […]
Empowering Women Tech Entrepreneurs: Launch of the “SheExports” Programme
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), together with SLASSCOM, proudly launched the “SheExports” Capacity Building Programme for Women Tech Entrepreneurs on August 9th 2024. This initiative, designed as a long-term capacity-building and mentoring programme, marks a significant milestone in empowering women entrepreneurs in the ICT/BPO sector to take their ventures to the international stage. […]
Janashakthi Group Appoints Dilshan Wirasekara as Deputy CEO
Janashakthi Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dilshan Wirasekara as Deputy CEO. With over 28 years of extensive experience in financial services and capital markets, Dilshan brings his proven mastery to this new role, enhancing the Group’s leadership team. Janashakthi Group’s recent strategic initiatives have significantly enhanced its financial performance and capital position, […]
Tribute: Vishwaka Peiris – Attorney at Law (1996 – 2024)
August 11, 2024 (LBO) – Gone to soon… Life is a mystery which the mind can never truly comprehend. We try to explain the unexplainable through religion, spirituality, medicine, psychology or even philosophy. However, the reality is that life will always be beyond mere human understanding. Such was the case in the demise of my […]
United States Strengthens Partnership with Sri Lanka Through Additional USD24.5 Mn Development Agreement
The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce an additional commitment of US $24.5 million (Rs 7.2 billion) from the American people to further our long-standing investment in the people of Sri Lanka and our partnership. The additional funding was announced during a visit to Sri Lanka by the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Assistant […]
Applications for the UK Government’s Chevening Scholarships are now open for Sri Lankan students
Applications for Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK are open between 6 August and 5 November 2024. Prospective candidates can submit their applications via chevening.org/apply. Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals from diverse backgrounds who can demonstrate the commitment and skills needed to become future leaders. Applicants must have a realistic and achievable idea […]
Enhanced educational cooperation creates more opportunities for Sri Lankan Teachers in Maldives
The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the Maldives Ranga Goonawardana recently held a meeting with the Minister of Education of Maldives Dr. Ismail Shafeeu to explore ways to enhance educational collaboration between the two nations. The discussions underscored the significance of leveraging the shared history and cultural ties between Sri Lanka and Maldives to foster mutual […]