In workers we thrive

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Minister Dilan Perera, chairman of the Bureau of Foreign Employment and a host of other dignitaries gave away air tickets to migrant workers appointed as teachers in the Seychelle Islands. The Minister said that migrant workers earned 6 Billion USD for the country making them the highest foreign exchange earner of the country. Pix by Nisal Baduge

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Silmiya Pura Monday, 04 March 2013 09:17 AM

No use.... Even i am working last 12 Years in abroad, they don't make atleast a facility buy/import a vehicle without Tax. only press conference everywhere...

Nizam - Dubai Monday, 04 March 2013 09:43 AM

Same here, we have no benifits after working so long, its only on the words...fed up..

DOTS Monday, 04 March 2013 09:47 AM

They are going to Seychelle Islands , the popular destination for coversation !!! they all will return with the faith of Christinaty !!!

Who Said So Monday, 04 March 2013 09:57 AM

I am Mixed Seychelles person. ( Sri Lankan and Seychelles)

There is nothing like that. When you are depressed you find peace in some religious institution. So if you find peace you follow it.

So give that peace of mind in Sri Lanka.... Then what ever the religion they stick to.

In Seychelles there is Hindo Temple, Mosque and Church.. i have not seen a Lord Buddha Temple.
May Dialn wil l come and have one at his cost.

Sam Monday, 04 March 2013 10:09 AM

Re. tax free cars, Sri Lanka has a system called Gift A Car where cars can be imported with tax concessions for migrant workings in the name of an immediate family member. I think minimum 5 years living abroad is required. You can find out more details on the Customs website:

asoka Monday, 04 March 2013 10:47 AM

DOTS what made you bring a religion issue here...i don' t agree with minister dilan...but here what is happening is some thing not relevant to religion...

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