Sooner The Better
The Central Bank says sooner the oil price adjustment is made the better for the Sri Lankan economy, which has become increasingly open in recent years. Though …
Murky Waters
With only a month and a half to go for an agreement by end July, the world multilateral trading system is facing an uncertain future if countries cannot settle …
Alls Well
The overnight repurchase rate (repo rate) was kept at 7.0 percent and the reverse repurchase rate (reverse repo) at 8. online pharmacy buy metformin with best …
Community Support
ADB will help restore basic social infrastructure and community services in conflict-affected northern and eastern regions of Sri Lanka, through a US$10 …
Pyramid Warning
The Central Bank on Thursday warned public against gambling on get-rich- quick referral schemes that promise unusually high returns. The Central Bank on …
Make Up Please!
Twelve State entities handpicked for a commercial makeover, will be set targets to clean up their act and look for private investment, a top government …
Country Gardens
The city of Nuwara Eliya is trying to clean up its trading activity to bring back its scenic beauty but the change of government put plans on hold.Nuwara Eliya …
Debt Call
The governments US$ 100 mn bond issue opens on Tuesday, to raise funds to bridge the budget deficit.The Sri Lanka Development Bond issue will carry a minimum …
Tourism Spin
Spin wizard Murali is spinning more than the ball for Sri Lanka, turning more Austrailian tourists here to watch him turn it on local wickets, says the Tourist …
Value Addition
Do quality certification programmes bring tangible improvements to businesses?This is one key aspect that a new certification services company in Sri Lanka …
Wrong Call
A truce between Tiger rebels and troops has helped Sri Lanka recover its reputation as a tourist paradise, but the halt in hostilities has triggered a battle …
Hang On
US interest in Sri Lanka went inland to the conflict riddled Eastern districts of Ampara and Batticaloa this week to emphasise the benefits of peace.This week, …
Tough Talk
The Sri Lankan government said Monday that it will refrain from a mass hiring of management trainees for positions in 12 key state enterprises.The government …
Cleaner Alternatives
Natural gas, a fossil fuel sold on its environmental friendliness, is available in large quantities and burns cleanly. Its problem is often its distance from …
Pyramid Promise
Finance Ministry says it will try to expedite anti-pyramiding legislation drafted by the Central Bank, through parliament. buy lexapro online …
New Probe
Customs is investigating how GoldQuest Tracking Centre Owners (TCOs), who popularise the scheme, paid only Rs. 3,000 in taxes and duty for the Rs. online …
New Brooms
President Chandrika Kumaratunga promised to overhaul the countrys messy tax system, introduce laws to help sick companies and inject policies to achieve a six …
Looking Pretty
The governments bond issue to raise US$ 91.5 mn opens next week, with initial reports indicating that the issue would be oversubscribed. online pharmacy buy …
Lets Roll
Sri Lanka and Thailand have agreed to liberalise their air services by giving each other lquote fifth freedom rights for their respective designated …
Smoke Screen
Sri Lanka was considering bringing back heavy taxes to discourage foreign ownership of land amid a surge in the sale of beach property to non-nationals, a …