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Sri Lanka has underscored the critical importance of continuing with the EU GSP Plus tariff concessions to support the country’s transformative journey towards economic recovery. The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the European Union, Grace Asirwatham, hosted a group of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) who are part of the Friends of Sri Lanka […]
Sri Lanka’s Kaffir community is to be used to attract more tourists to the country. Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara said that a cultural centre will be provided to the Sri Lankans of African origin (Kaffirs) living in the Sirambiadi area of Puttalam. He said this will help the community to attract […]
An appreciation: It is with profound sadness that this tribute is being written to the remarkable life and accomplishments of Douglas Pemasiri, who passed away at age 88 in Miami, Florida, in the United States on June 12th this year. He was a diplomatic officer who dedicated his life to promoting trade and commerce, representing […]
A proposal, set to take effect from October 1, 2023, stipulates rates of USD 130 for 5-star hotels, USD 100 for 4-star hotels, and USD 80 for 3-star hotels within the city of Colombo. While the authorities argue that this measure aims to counter underpricing by higher-tier hotels, this policy threatens to undermine the growth […]
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Jetwing Hotels Chairperson Shiromal Cooray has stepped down and has been replaced by Ruan Samarasinghe while Dmitri Cooray has taken over all operational functions as Managing Director. Jetwing Hotels Ltd., the management company of the iconic collection of Sri Lankan hotels and villas, announced changes in its leadership team effective 1st September 2023. Accordingly, Shiromal […]
[…]The post Wickremesinghe Is Caught Between A Rock & A Hard Place appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka crossed the 900,000 mark this year on Aug. 30, according to the latest statistics released by Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).
By Easwaran Rutnam Sri Lanka has come under fire after a much-anticipated India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash was washed out by rain in Kandy. Even before the tournament kicked off there was a forecast of rain in Kandy and some experts proposed that the games be moved to Dambulla where the chances of rain were minimum. […]
In a bid to strengthen cultural and religious ties, Sri Lanka, India and Nepal, have planned to jointly organize a motorcycle expedition to travel across significant Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the three South Asian nations.
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By Shamindra Ferdinando Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakse, PC, declared in Parliament that the winners of LPL (Lanka Premier League) 2023 B-Love Kandy had been sponsored by an enterprise that was banned in the country. The statement was made in Parliament on 24th August. The one-time President of the Bar Association found fault with SLC […]
The Colombo Port City Economic Commission has achieved a significant milestone in its journey, to transform the Colombo Port City into a globally competitive special economic zone (SEZ). The parliament of Sri Lanka recently approved a comprehensive incentives programme proposed by the Commission in consultation with the Minister of Investment Promotion, in relation to the […]
Over 80 percent of the tourist arrival target set for August has been reached in the first 27 days of the month.The post Over 80% of August tourist arrival target reached – SLTDA appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
[…]The post Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part VI appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
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The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is to halve the $200 daily fee it charges tourists in an effort to boost a sector still struggling to recover a year after the end of COVID-19 restrictions.
PLACES, PEOPLE & PASSIONS (3Ps) Part five Dr. Chandana (Chandi) Jayawardena DPhil President – Chandi J. Associates Inc. Consulting, Canada chandij@sympatico.ca Profile Simon is the founder and Precedent Partner of ‘Simon & Associates’, a well-established corporate law firm. He was the first Managing Director of ‘Walkers Tours’ the leisure arm of John Keells and led […]
[…]The post India Is Over The Moon, Ranil Wants Sri Lankan Children Taught Hindi & Chinese appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
By Y P Prakash India’s Strategic Lunar Missions Contrast with Sri Lanka’s Costly Ventures and Underutilized Infrastructure, Highlighting Investment Priorities and Technological Futures Over the course of several years, the investment in India’s space exploration missions has seen both accomplishments and financial considerations. In 2008, the pioneering Chandrayaan-1 mission was ...
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced the swift implementation of a comprehensive plan to elevate the Arugam Bay tourist zone into a highly desirable destination for both local and international tourists, with the potential to generate substantial revenue.The post Sri Lanka President reveals strategic roadmap to transform ‘Arugam Bay’ into a high-income tourist destina...
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) is offering temporary registration for homeowners in Kandy to give rooms on rent during the upcoming Asia Cup cricket tournament. Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said that homeowners in Kandy can make extra money by registering their homes for cricket fans. SLTDA said that there is a high demand […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressing a special Committee meeting held at the Trincomalee Air Force Base on Thursday (24) drew parallels to the successful implementation of the Mahaweli Development Project during the 1980s, affirming a similar commitment to expediting the Eastern Development Project. President Wickremesinghe highlighted the comprehensive vision for Trincomalee’s transformation...
Sri Lanka stood pat on borrowing costs for the first time in three meetings, after slashing the cash ratio for banks to bolster domestic liquidity and growth.The post Sri Lanka Holds Rates After Bank Cash Ratio Cut for Growth appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
By Rathindra Kuruwita The Forest Conservation and Wildlife Departments held about two million hectares of land between them in Sri Lanka’s dry zone, Director General of Wildlife Conservation, Chandana Sooriyabandara, said. The Department also had water bowsers with a total capacity of 400,000 litres of water, he said, adding that they could pump 600,000 litres […]
By The Coca-Cola Company, Managing Director – Sri Lanka & the Maldives, Pankaj Sinha Coca-Cola, with its 62-year presence in Sri Lanka, has remained committed to supporting this beautiful country through its challenges. As someone who has made Sri Lanka his home since 2019, and seen the country grapple with natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and […]
ඝානා රාජ්යයේ පැවති 04 වන යොවුන් සංචාරක රූ රැජින ( Miss Teen Tourism ) තරගාවලියේ ජයග්රාහිකාව බවට පත් වූ නෙළුනී සෞන්දර්යා මෙනවිය අද උදෑසන කටුනායක ගුවන් තොටුපොළ වෙත පැමිණියා. මෙමThe post යොවුන් සංචාරක රූ රැජින කිරුළ ශ්රී ලංකාවට appeared first on ITN News.
A newly opened luxury hotel in Yala is under fire over an elephant trail which runs through its property. Hilton Yala published a post on social media saying an elephant trail weaves through its resort. “Imagine waking up to mesmerising sceneries of lush greenery and gentle giants wishing you a wonderful day ahead,” the newly opened […]
The Indian budget carrier SpiceJet commenced flights between Madurai in India and Colombo on Sunday (20). The budget carrier will operate flights between India’s Madurai and Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) at Katunayake days a week, except on Wednesday. While announcing the matter, SpiceJet said that, “We hope the direct flight will help boost tourism between […]
Alleged presidential interference in judiciary: By Shamindra Ferdinando Declaring that the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) steadfastly protected the independence of the judiciary, its President Kaushalya Navaratne yesterday (22) said that senior members would be consulted to decide what he called,the best possible course of action. Navaratne said so when The Island sought his response […...