Unshackled

The government plans to set up a Revenue Authority to streamline the collection of taxes, customs and excise

Open Sesame

The Fund quote s Executive Board would decided when to release the balance funds, once it evaluates the budget proposals for fiscal reforms that are mainly …

Looking Pale

Trade data for the first 12 months of 2001 shows the deficit has narrowed down to US$ 1.157 bn, as against US$ 1.798 bn deficit during the same period in 2000. …

Buying Rights

Despite as many as 4000 consumer rights groups floating in Sri Lanka, most are inactive, hindered by a lack of sufficient funding. online pharmacy buy spiriva …

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The government has also decided to shift the venue of the customarily aid group meeting from Paris to Colombo, in order to allow a greater participation of Sri …

Battle Front

The current labour legislation, which is considered to be archaic by donor agencies and investor community, prevents flexible employment policies being adopted …

Southern Roar

Rajapaksa was better known for his loyalty towards Sri Lanka Freedom Party, the key constituent party of PA, which his father helped to form, than his loyalty …

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Finance Minister K N Choksy said around Rs. 29.7 bn were needed for a month starting from March 19, until the budget debate is concluded. rnrnHe estimated …

Beware

Amendments to the Companies quote Act would focus on enhancing minority shareholders rights and disclosing directors quote duties, he added.rnrnCommenting on …

Red Tape Tax

The survey selected 200 medium and large-scale businesses operating in Colombo and Kurunagela to identify major regulatory impediments affecting economic …

Changing The Basket

Out with the old and on with the new, Sri Lanka quote s decades old consumer price index has finally lquote hit the basket quote , giving way for revamped …

Inflation Brigade

The Central Bank plans to adopt Inflation Targeting during this year as a policy measure to control inflation, Governor A S Jayarwadene told Lanka Business …

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The agreement on Administrative Arrangements for Cooperation sets out the framework and processes that will lead to better coordination and division of labor …

Paski Returns

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The trip follows last Friday quote s announcement made by the Japanese government to relax its travel advisory on Sri Lanka. online pharmacy buy abilify with …

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As expected by political analysts, Weerawansa confirmed his party would take a hardline stand against the privatisation programme. online pharmacy buy spiriva …

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The move comes after the government quote s maiden budget presentation was pushed back to late March, to accommodate the local government elections, Cabinet …

Labour Check Up

The consultancy is expected to submit their proposals by March this year for eventual cabinet approval and islandwide implementation.ldblquote The E&Y …

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Government is planning to restructure its loss making food retailer endash Cooperative Wholesale Establish endash to return it to profitability in the next two …

Shifting Gear

Public Enterprise Reforms Commission (PERC) is expecting cabinet approval this week to expedite its privatisation program, chairman Dr. P.B. Jayasundara told …