Category: Politics
TISL urges CIABOC to reconsider the unwarranted redacting of asset declarations, to the public
The asset declarations of over 100 persons who are obligated to submit their asset and liabilities declarations, including top officials and the President, are now publicly accessible on the Asset Declarations webpage of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). This is an interim measure to make asset declarations public under the […]
Rampant Misuse of Public Resources Obstructs a Free and Fair Election: TISL
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) expresses deep concern over the rampant misuse of public resources reported during the ‘Presidential Election 2024’. With 580 complaints received as of Wednesday, September 4, TISL urges the Election Commission of Sri Lanka (ECSL) to take immediate and decisive action to halt these violations and uphold the integrity of the […]
U.S. Embassy Announces Expected Arrival of Beechcraft King Air 360ER to Enhance SL’s Maritime Surveillance
The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that the Beechcraft King Air 360ER aircraft, donated by the United States to the Sri Lanka Air Force, will arrive in Sri Lanka next week. Funded by the U.S. Department of Defense’s Building Partner Capacity program, this donation, which originated in 2019, is part of a long-term collaboration […]
Sri Lanka and France enter into an Agreement to establish a Regional Centre for Maritime Studies in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka and France signed a bilateral Agreement to establish a Regional Centre for Maritime Studies in Sri Lanka. The Agreement was signed by Secretary/ Ministry of Defence General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne and Chargé d’ Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of France in Colombo Marie-Noëlle Duris, at the Ministry of Defence in Colombo yesterday. The […]
Public Resource Misuse During Elections: 580 Complaints Reported to Transparency International Sri Lanka
As of Wednesday (September 4), Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) had received 580 complaints regarding the misuse of public resources during the election. The organisation further said that immediate actions have been taken on over 300 of them, while the rest are currently being processed.
Government Reaches Agreement with IMF to Revise PAYE tax Policy, says President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that the government has reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to revise the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax, a significant concern for the public. He assured that following further discussions, relief measures would be implemented as soon as possible. “With the appreciation of the rupee, the cost […]
‘s pre-poll announcements of subsidies and pay hikes
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL), in its role as an election watchdog that scrutinizes the misuse of public resources for election propaganda during the Presidential Election 2024, highlights that the Government’s recent pre-poll announcements on providing various subsidies and salary increments are a blatant and intentional violation of election laws. The Government last week announced that the […]
Claims of Large Outstanding Taxes Are an Illusion; Over Rs. 1Tn Tax Revenue Suspended Due to Court Cases: Officials
Commissioner General of the Excise Department M.J. Gunasiri dismissed claims of significant arrears in three major government revenue sources—namely the Inland Revenue Department, Sri Lanka Customs, and the Excise Department—as myths. Speaking at the press briefing titled “Collective Path to a Stable Country” held at the Presidential Media Centre (PMC), today (26), he clarified that […]
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Hosts Economic Policy Debate Ahead of Presidential Election
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that in the lead-up to the Presidential election, it will host Sri Lanka’s first-ever debate on economic policy featuring the leading economic policy experts nominated by the four main Presidential candidates. ‘Defining the Vision – THE Debate’ is set to take place on 29th August at […]
‘Defining the Vision’ – Debate Hosted by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that at its invitation, the four main Presidential candidates have nominated their leading economic policy experts to participate in a debate presenting each party’s economic policies and pledges ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election, on 29th August at the BMICH. Hon. Shehan Semasighe representing the President […]
“Chanda Salli Meetare”: First-Ever Campaign Finance Observation Tool Unveiled
For the first time in Sri Lanka, six prominent Election Observation Organizations, namely, Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL), People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL), Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFE), Centre for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV), Hashtag Generation, and the Institute for Democratic Reforms and Electoral Studies (IRES) have established a Campaign […]
Indo-Pacific Endeavour Begins In Sri Lanka
Australia’s flagship regional engagement activity, Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE), commences this week in Sri Lanka with a number of engagements on bilateral priorities. IPE supports the Australian Government’s focus on deepening our diplomatic and defence partnerships across Southeast Asia and the Northeast Indian Ocean, and reinforces Australia’s commitment to a peaceful, stable and prosperous region, founded […]