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USD 73 mn down the drain? The US Embassy is on record as having said that USAID conducted a project at a cost of USD 73 mn during the Yahapalana administration (2015-2019) to enhance the efficiency of lawmakers and be responsive to the people they represent. In terms of this project, 50 Research Assistants of […]
- Impact of foreign-funded projects on Parliament’s standing as sole sovereign and supreme body (Category: Breaking News)
- Costly UNDP ‘lessons’ for Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Deputy Speaker finds fault with media over ‘insufficient coverage’ of Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Growing foreign dependency and India’s USD 4 bn lifeline (Category: Breaking News)
Infinite Group, a global leader in the education sector with a presence in over ten countries worldwide, is leading the charge in revolutionising education services in Sri Lanka. Despite the economic downturn that saw the Sri Lankan economy shrink by 11.5% in the first quarter of 2023, Infinite Group has experienced a surge in applications […]
- Infinite Group Fortifies Commitment to Sri Lankan Education Landscape (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Educate to Elevate’ – Pathways to UK Education for Sri Lankan Students (Category: Breaking News)
- One Foundation, Many Destinations: UCL International Foundation Year with Global Pathways (Category: Breaking News)
- Educate Sri Lanka Colombo Expo 2023 from 1-3 September at BMICH for all higher education and stu... (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post New CBSL Act – Monetary Policy – Interest Rates Et Al. appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Central Banks Have A Critical Role To Play During Times Of Financial Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Entrepreneurs Argue Against Unpredictable Exchange Rate, Interest Rates & Tax Policy (Category: Breaking News)
- Inflation, Interest Rate & Imperialism (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka further reduces policy interest rates (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday issued orders to police to provide necessary security measures for Israelis in Sri Lanka The President issued the directive during his briefing to the Cabinet of Ministers, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. PMD said: In a briefing to the Cabinet, President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed deep concern over the recent attacks […]
- President Ranil instructs to ensure safety of Sri Lankans in Israel (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. committed to building a digitized modern Sri Lanka - President (Category: Breaking News)
- President says Sri Lanka needs to excel in healthcare to attract medical tourists (Category: Breaking News)
- President meets Sri Lankan Diaspora in Australia, outlines plans for economic modernization (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has ordered Police protection for Israelis in Sri Lanka and also condemned the unprecedented attack by Hamas on Israel killing a large number of civilians. The President told the Cabinet that there are several Sri Lankans working in Israel and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs must locate them and ensure their safety. […]
- Debt restructuring to be completed before polls (Category: Breaking News)
- President to study letters sent by SLC to ICC (Category: Breaking News)
- India continues to top number of visitors to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President appoints new members to Anti-Corruption Commission (Category: Breaking News)
Oil prices have jumped on concerns that the situation in Israel and Gaza could disrupt output from the Middle East. Brent crude, the international benchmark, climbed by $2.25 a barrel to $86.83, while US prices also rose. Israel and Palestinian territories are not oil producers but the Middle Eastern region accounts for almost a third […]
- Oil tanker on fire after Houthi missile attack, firm says (Category: Breaking News)
- How India overcame bitter G20 divisions over Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
- Hezbollah steps back from all-out war on Israel over Gaza – for now (Category: Breaking News)
- Nikki Haley exits race but stops short of endorsing Trump (Category: Breaking News)
Former British Prime Minister David Cameron says Sri Lanka has a key role to play in the South Asia region. Cameron was speaking at the Port City Colombo UAE Road Show, a media release issued today said. The Road Show unveiled the potential of Port City Colombo (PCC) for all to see, drawing the attention […]
- Former UK PM to promote Colombo Port City in UAE (Category: Breaking News)
- Port City Colombo to be positioned as alternate to Singapore, Dubai (Category: Breaking News)
- Delegation of investors led by UAE royalty visits Port City Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- David Cameron to address Port City Colombo UAE Roadshow (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Misconceived Resilient Economy Needs Fixing By Restoring Broken Supply Chains appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Navigating The Economic Reawakening & Sustainable Growth (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 – Social Market Economy Ideology Need Be Clarified & Signed Off (Category: Breaking News)
- Child’s Guide To Ranilnomics: Need Is Going For IMF Plus (Category: Breaking News)
- Good Governance & Economic Development – Part III (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Why The Shock Over IMF’s Diagnostic Report? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- RW’s Political Dilemma (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil’s Budget Crisis & Ibn Khaldun (Category: Breaking News)
- A führer In The Making (Category: Breaking News)
- Economic Realities & Political Promises (Category: Breaking News)
By Shihar Aneez Sri Lanka’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector is facing a dearth of skilled workforce with most having already left the country, a top official said. Sri Lanka has aimed at boosting the digital economy to contribute at least $15 billion to the economy by 2030 under the Digiecon-2030 plan which includes […]
- Government is committed to building a digitized modern Sri Lanka-President (Category: Breaking News)
- Every Lankan to get a unique Digital Identity (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. committed to building a digitized modern Sri Lanka says President (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. invites youths and departing entrepreneurs to join DIGIECON 2030 to fortify economy (Category: Breaking News)
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Bank of Ceylon's (BOC) Long-Term Local-Currency Issue Default Rating (IDR) at 'CCC-' and removed it from Rating Watch Negative (RWN). The Outlook is Stable.The post Fitch affirms rating on 15 Sri Lankan Banks – Removes Watch Negative appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Fitch rates BOC’s Subordinated Debt ‘AA(lka)’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Fitch Assigns BOC’s USD Senior Notes Final ‘BB-’ Rating (Category: Breaking News)
- Good early demand for BOC’s historic $ 500 m bond (Category: Business)
- Fitch downgrades long-term ratings of 10 Sri Lankan Banks (Category: Breaking News)
By Neville Ladduwahetty President Ranil Wickremesinghe eloquently outlined the current global economic crisis affecting the developing world, in particular the Global South, during his speech at the Berlin Global Dialogue. In the course of his presentation he conveyed
- Achieving economic goals amidst global challenges (Category: Business)
- Nation branding way out – SLIM (Category: Breaking News)
- RW says great power rivalries and geopolitics emerging threat to Third World (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka hits the nail on the head at UN ECOSOC Financing for Development Forum (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's central bank resumed interest rate cuts on Thursday to boost growth and as the government seeks to lift revenue and repair its balance sheets in a bid to secure continued financial support from the International Monetary Fund.The post Sri Lanka resumes rate cuts to boost growth as inflation cools appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka Central Bank cuts statutory reserve ratio by 200 bps (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL governor says more rate cuts needed for economy to bounce back (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka unexpectedly cuts rates by 250 bps as inflation eases (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka signals pause after four rate cuts as IMF loan awaited (Category: Breaking News)
Every parent aspires to provide the best possible education for their children and to fulfil their hopes and dreams. Considering the rising cost of education, parents have to have a plan in place for being able to afford higher education or for sending the child to a university overseas when the time comes. However, it […]
- Sri Lanka Insurance Launched ‘School Fee Protector’ – Securing your child’s uninterrupted educat... (Category: Breaking News)
- SLIC offers Rs.1million free life cover to parents of children born on World Children’s Day 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Free education and parents’ aspirations (Category: Business)
- “Suraksha” student insurance scheme resumed on President’s directive (Category: Breaking News)
The World Bank revised up its forecasts for Sri Lanka's economy on Tuesday, noting the crisis-hit nation had made strides in reducing inflation and had benefited from tourism revenue as well as an appreciation in its currency.The post World Bank boosts Sri Lanka economic forecasts after inflation
- World Bank upgrades Sri Lanka’s 2024 growth forecast to 2.2% amid tourism rebound (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka resumes rate cuts to boost growth as inflation cools (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka still among 10 countries with highest food price inflation (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka unexpectedly cuts rates by 250 bps as inflation eases (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Courts Would Be The Better Option For Undemocratic Actions To Be Contested appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- New Mandates Before New Amendments (Category: Breaking News)
- Speeding Up Recovery Requires Consistency (Category: Breaking News)
- Judiciary necessary to protect democracy (Category: Breaking News)
- Awaiting The Supreme Court’s Guidance On Elections (Category: Breaking News)
By Jehan Perera The government has allocated Rs 11 billion in the provisional budget for next year for the presidential elections due in September. This is a positive indication that the government intends to hold those elections. Free and fair elections being held when due is a core concept of a functioning democracy. This was […]
- The Courts Would Be The Better Option For Undemocratic Actions To Be Contested (Category: Breaking News)
- Electoral process also an essential service (Category: Breaking News)
- Eran proposes raising PAYE threshold to Rs 200,000 a month (Category: Breaking News)
- Supreme court nudges govt., to democracy (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Has The Economy Been Assassinated & If So, Who Were The Assassins? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Foreign Debt Restructuring: Too Late & Too Short To Get Out Of The Debt Trap (Category: Breaking News)
- Child’s Guide To Foreign Borrowings: Are They An Evil Or Not? (Category: Breaking News)
- Child’s Guide To Ranilnomics: Proposed Debt Restructuring Will Pose More Issues Than Answers (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s New Government: Be Warned Of The Empty Treasury & Negative Foreign Reserves (Category: Breaking News)
Opinion will surely be divided on whether Foreign Minister Ali Sabry should have waded into the ongoing spat between India and Canada on the assassination of a Sikh Canadian citizen allegedly by Indian agents according to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Sabry got a lot of media play in India characterizing Trudeau’s statement to Parliament […]
- Sabry hits out at Trudeau over India-Canada diplomatic row (Category: Breaking News)
- Canadian interference alleged in Kurundi temple dispute as Ottawa reiterates genocide charge (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka caught up in Canadian Indo-Pacific Strategy (Category: Breaking News)
- Grave diplomatic issue (Category: Breaking News)
The West has labeled China’s Belt and Road Initiative as a cohesive program, and the participating countries like Sri Lanka are looked upon with suspicion, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Thursday (28) at the Berlin Global Conference. “This will further hurt economic prospects in the global South, and the polarization will become more evident,” he […]
- India greatly sensitive to needs of Lanka – PM Modi (Category: Breaking News)
- India best-placed to talk to the rich about poor countries’ indebtedness: Prez (Category: Breaking News)
- A Sri Lankan initiative to meet global challenges (Category: Breaking News)
- Global economy dangerously close to a recession: World Bank (Category: Breaking News)
By SHIHAR ANEEZ ECONOMYNEXT –Sri Lanka’s second tranche of a $3 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund is likely to be delayed as the country has failed to meet the program objective and a global lender’s official said there is no fixed timeline on the disbursement of second tranche. Sri Lanka’s government revenue is likely […]
- IMF review must precede re-look at taxes: Shehan (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF releases Sri Lanka loan despite restructure delays (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF final review discussion with President today (Category: Breaking News)
- Ceylon Chamber of Commerce commends Staff-Level Agreement on first review with IMF, calls for co... (Category: Breaking News)
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