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SriLankan Airlines conducts specialized training for staff at BIA
SriLankan Airlines further enhanced its customer service capabilities with more specialized training for its airport service staff at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to serve passengers of all airlines even better. SriLankan Airlines is the sole airport ground handler for all airlines that operate to BIA in Colombo, where it annually handles nearly 9 million passenger […]
Muhunthan Canagey appointed CEO/MD of ICTA for second term
The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka has appointed Muhunthan Canagey as CEO & Managing Director for a second term . Canagey was first appointed to the board of ICTA with the change of government in February 2015 as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer to head the Agency. He was […]
Dutch elections next week to have implications for EU
Mar 09, 2017 (LBO) – The Dutch will vote in a general election next week that will focus the world’s attention on trends in populism and the future of the European Union. The election on March 15 is a dead heat between Geert Wilders, leader of the populist Party of Freedom (PVV), and Prime Minister […]
Chinese delegation inspects Hambantota port, airport during fact finding mission
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka recently hosted a delegation consisting of senior officials from Chinese People’s Political consultative Conference of Shanghai (CPPCC). The delegation consisted of 6 senior officials of the communist party of China (Shanghai chapter) and was led by Mr. Xu Yibo, Vice Chairman of the CPPCC Shanghai Committee. The delegation […]
MAS joins hands with UNFPA to ensure gender-mainstreamed corporate policies
(PRESS RELEASE) – Colombo, 7 March 2017: Sri Lanka’s female labour force participation is declining. In 2006, females constituted 39. 5% of the working force, where as in 2014, this number has come down to 36.3%. In response to this socio-economic issue, it is imperative that organizations continuously review corporate policies to instill an organizational […]
‘s Madu Ratnayake recognized as one of India’s best 50 CIOs
VirtusaPolaris, the market-facing brand of Virtusa Corporation and Polaris Consulting & Services, Ltd., and a leading worldwide provider of information technology (IT) consulting and outsourcing services, announced that, Madu Ratnayake, executive vice president, CIO and head of business process excellence, has been recognized as one of India’s Top 50 CIOs in the latest edition of […]
President Sirisena on State Visit to Indonesia
(PRESS RELEASE) – President Maithripala Sirisena who left for Indonesia this morning, 6 March 2017, arrived in Jakarta today. He will participate in the20th Anniversary Summit of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) in which Sri Lanka is a founding member, on 6 and 7 March. This will be followed by a State Visit on 8 March. A State Visit to Indonesia takes place […]
Flemington Rajagiriya Apartments records 60-pct of apartments sold
(PRESS RELEASE) – Colombo, 07 February 2017 – Sri Lanka’s first Australian inspired condominium, The Flemington, Rajagiriya records 60% of apartments sold, following the start of construction in November 2016. The Rajagiriya condominium project by EliSh Development, marketed to the local market, has seen 70% of apartments sold to Sri Lankans residing locally and 30% […]
‘s Foreign Minister takes part in IORA
(PRESS RELEASE) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Mangala Samaraweera attended the Ministerial Meeting of the 20th Anniversary of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) in Jakarta, Indonesia. The meeting is being held on the theme of “Strengthening maritime cooperation for a peaceful, stable and a prosperous Indian ocean region”. Speaking at the discussion on the future […]
Top innovation leaders of JKH, MAS, Hemas & CodeGen to speak at CCC event
The leaders driving innovation in Sri Lanka’s top firms will share expert insights and practical lessons at the upcoming ‘Future of Business’ Innovation Strategy and Learning Event organized by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, and will spell out the key ingredients needed in building in-house innovation teams. Mr. Nathan Sivagananathan, Chief Growth Officer of MAS […]
‘s DFCC Bank receives ISO 27001:2013 certification
DFCC Bank was recently awarded the ISO 27001:2013 certification in recognition of implementing the best practices in legal, physical and technical control for information security management. The certificate was awarded to Palitha Gamage, Chief Risk Officer – DFCC Bank by Shan Nanayakkara, General Manager – Bureau Veritas Sri Lanka, at the awarding ceremony held at […]
New Zealand business delegation in Sri Lanka to strengthen links
A business delegation of fourteen New Zealand companies arrived in Sri Lanka on 6 March to further strengthen business links between the two countries. Sri Lanka is New Zealand’s 23rd largest goods export market and is worth NZD$254million. New Zealand is Sri Lanka’s 54th largest goods export market worth NZD$55million. New Zealand’s top exports to […]