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…interest payments alone increased by USD 2.8 bn; foreign debt USD 100 bn By Shamindra Ferdinando Declaring that the economy had further deteriorated under President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s watch since July 2022, dissident SLPP parliamentarian Prof. G. L. Peiris said that the government
- IMF not paying sufficient attention to corruption: GL (Category: Breaking News)
- GL: Suspension of IMF bailout highlights failure to meet anticipated revenue targets (Category: Breaking News)
- Domestic debt restructuring could have devastating impact on country, warns GL (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez reiterates need to go ahead with local debt restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Opportunities For System Change Open Up appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Preparing For Free & Fair Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Representative Democracy Is To Heed The Voice Of The People (Category: Breaking News)
- Awaiting The Supreme Court’s Guidance On Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Reconciliation Also Needs Accountability To Be Viable (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the future of Sri Lanka will be determined by the economic policies implemented over the next five years. The President delivered this statement while addressing the youth and business community in Mannar during his participation in the “Youth Conference” held Sunday (16). The President initially attended the Mannar District “Youth [...
- Future of Sri Lanka will be determined by the economic policies implemented over the next five y... (Category: Breaking News)
- President: Pre-feasibility study on bridge between SL and India completed (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s future will be determined by economic policies of next 5 years - President (Category: Breaking News)
- President to intensify focus on national unity, youth aspirations (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s economy showed significant growth more than anticipated in the first quarter, marking a strong recovery from a severe foreign exchange crisis.
[…]The post Road To Bankruptcy: The Role Of Foreign Currency Flows & Economic Vulnerabilities In Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Unraveling The Root Causes Of Sri Lanka’s Foreign Currency Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part IV (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity, & The IMF: A Solution Or A Worsening Of The Problem? (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? (Category: Breaking News)
Monday 17th June, 2024 The SLPP-UNP government is crowing about the release of the third tranche of the IMF loan, and has undertaken to fulfil some more bailout conditions such as the introduction of an imputed rental income tax. It has said the new tax will affect only the high-net-worth individuals, but the proof of […]
- Report to be soon out on those who slip through the tax net (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt: Rental income tax will affect only high-wealth individuals (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s tax revision helps correct tax revenue expenditure imbalance  IMF Mission (Category: Breaking News)
- 93 percent jump in tax collection in first half of this year (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post AKD’s NPP Must Win, But Where Is His Agenda & Platform? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- A Letter To Anura Kumara Dissanayake – Spell Out Your Agenda (Category: Breaking News)
- The Curse Of JRJ Constitution Continues (Category: Breaking News)
- Lessons From America (Category: Breaking News)
- On Arrival Visa Fiasco – What A Shame On Our Nation (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy First, Team Ranil had claimed that the incumbent would be a ‘national candidate’ in the presidential polls due by mid-October. Since then, President Ranil Wickremesinghe himself has declared that the polls will decide the country’s success or failure. According to him, if the people are satisfied with his government’s policies and programmes […]
- Sri Lanka records slight drop in inflation (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s July consumer inflation more than halves to 4.6% (Category: Breaking News)
- WFP says 6.26 million people in Sri Lanka are food insecure (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka crisis raises alarm about further unrest in APAC region (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post RW’s Economic Transformation Bill & NPP’s Systemic Transformation appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- RW, IMF & The Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Politics Behind A Politician’s Gold (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi-Wickremesinghe Tamil Drama (Category: Breaking News)
- Aragalaya’s Unfinished Business (Category: Breaking News)
by Amal JAYASINGHE (AFP) When Sri Lanka’s economy crashed in 2022, people sought work abroad wherever they could find it — including ex-soldiers who joined forces fighting in Ukraine after Russia’s invasion. Now the veterans — some of whom swapped their life savings
- Russia promises end to recruitment of SL military personnel (Category: Breaking News)
- Dayasiri urges Parliament to appoint committee to probe Lankans fighting in Ukraine-Russia war (Category: Breaking News)
- SL urges tri-forces members not to become mercenaries in Russia or Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to repatriate nationals trafficked into Russia-Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
nation was starting to recover, but the economy was “still vulnerable and the path […]
- No final decision on domestic debt restructuring : Bandula debt (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt restructuring strategy out in April (Category: Breaking News)
- Cancel Sri Lanka s debt, global economists tell creditors (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s debt repayments to be suspended until 2028 (Category: Breaking News)
Unbundling the Ceylon Electricity Board: by Rajan Philips There is no question – the Ceylon Electricity Board has grown into a public sector behemoth. It has become the Leviathan of Sri Lanka’s political economy. It sucks up government cash and owes an unpayable debt of about LKR600 billion
- The Petroleum Bill – its quiet passage and disquieting politics (Category: Breaking News)
- More Lawyers & Accountants Than Engineers To Unbundle The CEB (Category: Breaking News)
- Sumanthiran launches blistering attack on Supreme Court (Category: Breaking News)
- Devolution under 13A (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post More Lawyers & Accountants Than Engineers To Unbundle The CEB appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- How many Lawyers, Accountants does the Minister need to change an electric bulb? (Category: Breaking News)
- Electing A New Parliament & Ending The Old Presidency (Category: Breaking News)
- A Tale Of Two Addendums & Ekwa Negitimu Miscarriage (Category: Breaking News)
- Election Year Road Map For Constitutional Reforms (Category: Breaking News)
South Africa’s parliament has re-elected Cyril Ramaphosa as the country’s president following a landmark coalition deal between the governing African National Congress (ANC) and opposition parties. The new government of national unity combines Mr Ramaphosa’s ANC, the centre-right Democratic Alliance (DA) and smaller parties. In his victory speech, Mr Ramaphosa hailed the new coal...
- South Africa’s ANC has to share power after election blow (Category: Breaking News)
- Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected South African president (Category: Breaking News)
- Implement SC order on accessibility! (Category: Business)
- Is Speaker’s announcement consistent with SC determination? (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says that there has been sufficient progress for Sri Lanka’s Debt Restructuring process to move forward. Joining the IMF press briefing on Sri Lanka’s second review of EFF programme held virtually yesterday morning (14), IMF Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Peter Breuer stated that the IMF fully respect the democratic […]
- Serious consequences of failing to implement IMF programme (Category: Breaking News)
- President now expects IMF bailout next month (Category: Breaking News)
- Delays in governance and transparency reforms in Lanka’s IMF bailout programme, says Verité Rese... (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF working with a government without a mandate – Handunnetti (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) states that sufficient progress has been made for Sri Lanka's debt restructuring process to move forward.The post IMF reports progress in Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring amid economic vulnerabilities appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- IMF hints no room for any new govt. to wriggle out of agreed reforms after polls (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to receive first tranche of IMF funds in two days (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Staff concludes visit to Sri Lanka and issued official statement (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF says Sri Lanka must reach timely restructuring deals with creditors (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Critique On IMF’s Second Review Under Extended Fund Facility appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Road To Bankruptcy: The Role Of Foreign Currency Flows & Economic Vulnerabilities In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Entrepreneurs Argue Against Unpredictable Exchange Rate, Interest Rates & Tax Policy (Category: Breaking News)
- From Socialism To Success: Sweden’s Economic Evolution (Category: Breaking News)
- Only A Unified Approach Can Solve The Economic Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post President RW Emphasizes He Has Not Deviated From The Principles Of The Democratic Socialist System appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Crisis-hit Sri Lanka’s interim budget aims ambitious revenue, debt cut targets (Category: Breaking News)
- Despite signs of stabilization, full economic recovery not yet assured – IMF Mission (Category: Breaking News)
- India ready to restructure its Colombo debt: What about others? (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF says full economic recovery in Sri Lanka is not yet assured (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post NPP: The Unrivalled Choice In Sri Lanka Politics appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The NPP Factor: Rise Of Left-Wing Populism In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Brahmins Demand A Debate On Debt (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP & Its Critics (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Challenges: Economic Recovery & Political Devolution – IV (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the upcoming presidential election isn't about his personal victory or defeat but about the success or failure of the entire country.The post Sri Lanka President calls for National Focus on Economic Reform ahead of Elections appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka needs strong new economic system, not reforms - President (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil s message for 75th Independence Day (Category: Breaking News)
- President urges private sector to become engines of growth in Sri Lanka s economy (Category: Breaking News)
- US envoy meets President Ranil, discusses ongoing crisis situation (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says the upcoming presidential election will not be about his personal victory or defeat, but that of the country’s success or failure. The President noted that if the people are satisfied with the government’s program, they can support it. Otherwise, they will face the consequences of living in a country with a […]
- Government’s Economic Program is the only path to national progress – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Housing rights to be given to 250,000 low-income families in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk thanks Ranil for greenlight to launch Starlink (Category: Breaking News)
- President invites King Charles III to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post AKD’s Speech On Police & Rule Of Law: Merits & Demerits? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Challenges In The Forthcoming Presidential Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Anatomy Of A Change; From Wijeweera’s JVP To AKD’s NPP (Category: Breaking News)
- Anti-Terrorism Bill Terrifies The Public (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Rule By Law’ Is Not Rule Of Law (Category: Breaking News)
Two care home owners in the UK say they would be unable to cope without the help of foreign staff from countries like Sri Lanka. Lakshmy and Philip Pengelly, who own Ashley Court Care Home in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, said they had been forced to cut occupancy at their home because of staffing issues – until […]
- Sri Lankan asylum seekers feel unsafe in Diego Garcia (Category: Breaking News)
- Refugee from Sri Lanka becomes Mayor in UK town (Category: Breaking News)
- Jimmy Anderson confirms England farewell (Category: Breaking News)
- Anne concludes Sri Lanka visit describing herself ‘eyes and ears’ of monarchy (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Uncertainty About Elections Can Cause Instability appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- System Change Happening In Wrong Direction (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF & LG Elections: Presidential Machinations & Opposition Myopia (Category: Breaking News)
- The Impact Of The Next Election On The Economic Reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Supreme Court Shows Democratic Route To Government (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Philip Gunawardena: Who Is Ready To Serve ? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- An Oxygen Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Is Sri Lanka Ready For The Climate Conference? (Category: Breaking News)
- Time For Truth Telling (Category: Breaking News)
- Forget The politicians & Their Bureaucrats, This Is Why We The Public, Need To Understand Climat... (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Fear Of Tainted Politicians: To Hold Or Not To Hold Elections appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Collusive Behavior Undermines Citizen Rights: Emerging Pseudo-Goebbels (Category: Breaking News)
- Attempt To Pull The Wool Over People’s Eyes: 21A To Bamboozle The Citizens (Category: Breaking News)
- Jeered & Sent Home: Ominous Sign Of An Impending Peril (Category: Breaking News)
- Corruption & Psychopathic Tendencies: Pet Dogs, Incompetency & Beds To The Foray (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Voice Of The Voiceless appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Black & White; No Shades? (Category: Breaking News)
- Evolution Of A Movement: From JVP To NPP: From Violent Offensive Against Police Stations To Bein... (Category: Breaking News)
- Feminist Revolt & Masculinity Pitfalls In The Bolshevik Camp: Sri Lanka’s Election Prelude (Category: Breaking News)
- Are We Going To The Fringes Or Coming To The Middle? (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy Even as many, if not most, Sri Lankan eyes are riveted to New Delhi for the impact of Modi 3.0 government on bilateral relations the nation itself is caught in the web of its own making. It’s as much economic as it is political. The reverse is equally true. Yes, it owes […]
- Sri Lanka sets time frame to hold Presidential polls (Category: Breaking News)
- President accused of acting like Pusswedilla (Category: Breaking News)
- Which bell, what cat, and how to tie it? (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP candidate succumbs to injuries sustained during protest (Category: Breaking News)
Monday 10th June, 2024 Presidential candidates of the SJB and the JVP-led NPP, Sajith Premadasa and Anura Kumara Dissanayake, respectively, have chosen to sprint even before the commencement of the next presidential race, which is a marathon, wherein one has to pace oneself skilfully to prevent fatigue and maintain momentum. The two sides have been […]
- SJB: JVP’s call for RW’s participation in proposed debate diversionary tactic (Category: Breaking News)
- Reveal plans, uphold transparency (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP renews its challenge for debate (Category: Breaking News)
- From Crisis Prime Minister To Put Down President (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Modi 3.0 In India: What Next For Sri Lanka? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Target 2048: It Is Democracy & Not Authoritarianism That Will Do The Job (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo University Business Economic Summit 2024: Keynote Address (Category: Breaking News)
- Economic Growth, National Security, And What Next For Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Global Technological Developments & How Sri Lanka Should Reframe Its Growth Strategies (Category: Breaking News)
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