Alien employment alienating Lankans
By Jemuel Chandrakumaran
Searching for green pastures while living in the Pearl of the Indian Ocean? Well, at least 24% of our labour force does. The export of labour contributes nearly 5-8% of the GDP, while their relative worth here, in the homeland, would be immaterial. Though this dignified mean of social progression has benefited those involved in the trade, the question remains as to if the overall impact to the nation has been positive.
Today’s expat market has