Leo Burnett successfully completes third Masterclass programme for industry interns

20 Aug 2015

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?Thursday 20th August 2015, Colombo: Leo Burnett Solutions Inc., (LBSI) the local office of the global advertising network Leo Burnett Worldwide, recently completed its third Masterclass programme for 13 industry interns. The intensive five-week internship which is heralded as the only programme of its kind in the industry, culminated with a graduation ceremony which was attended by the agency’s senior management and several partners of the

The vision of CFW Swim starts on a good footing

19 Aug 2015

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Wednesday 19th August, 2015: The swimwear edition of Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) known as CFW Swim, which concluded last week, started on a good footing. It showed every prospect that it has taken a step closer towards its vision of making Sri Lanka an international swimwear capital. CFW Swim was a work in progress for over a year by CFW and came to fruition on 7 and 8 August 2015. CFW Swim is a platform that is very relevant to Sri Lanka and will

Sri Lanka Tourism to take Tea theme at World Travel Mart London 2015

19 Aug 2015

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The leading travel industry event staged annually in London- World Travel Mart that attracts around fifty thousand tourism professionals which recorded an $244 million for the British economy and deal making at $2.5 billion dollars plus globally, Sri Lanka tourism together with the private sector will be making a strong statement given the 16.8% cumulative growth and 31.2% growth in visitor arrivals in July said Dr. Rohantha Athukorala. Sri Lanka

Serendib Flour Mills Silver sponsor of Pro-Food Pro-Pack Exhibition

19 Aug 2015

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?Wednesday 19th August 2015, Colombo:  Serendib Flour Mills recently extended its support to the Pro-Food Pro-Pack Exhibition as the Silver sponsor of the event for the second consecutive year. The exhibition was attended by many high profile delegates including the Minister of Finance Hon. Ravi Karunanayake and Secretary to the Ministry of Industries S. S. Miyanawala.

We should have performed better: JVP

18 Aug 2015

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SL too can hold a free and fair election - IGP

18 Aug 2015

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SL Tourism Launch Global Online Video Competition for 365 days holiday

18 Aug 2015

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“Given the research insights that 23.2 million google searched Sri Lanka Tourism and 54 million trip advised, Sri Lanka tourism gives an indication of the importance of online communication in the decision making process of a potential traveller” said Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism Dr. Rohantha Athukorala at the launch of the global online video competition " 365 days holiday" which will avail twenty lucky winners to receive a 1

Sri Lanka Tourism selects 8 American kids for tour of “Monkey Kingdom Trail"

18 Aug 2015

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In the backdrop of a 31.2% visitor arrival growth in July with the US market registering a 19.1% growth Sri Lanka Tourism is targeting the American traveller as a future potential market to be developed by selecting 8 lucky American kids from an online consumer promotion. The epic $16.4 billion top billed Disney movie “Monkey Kingdom” documentary which was filmed in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka will be visited by the lucky 8 kids in the pha

Sports Tourism is worth $600 billion and Sri Lanka enters with Golf and Surfing

18 Aug 2015

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The global sports tourism business which is defined either people been involved, observing or participating in a particular sport for leisure is valued at $600 billion.  Sri Lanka Tourism will be focussing initially on this segment in the area of Golf and there after Surfing in partnership with Sri Lankan Airlines and the respective global bodies. This was announced by Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau Dr Rohantha Athukorala at

A & E Lanka features thread screen at CFW ‘Swim’

17 Aug 2015

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American & Efird (A&E) Lanka, a fully owned subsidiary of one of the world’s premier industrial sewing thread manufacturer American & Efird LLC, USA, went onto exhibit an artistic visual installation made out of thread and also engage the audience real-time at the recently concluded ‘Swim’ by Colombo Fashion Week (CFW).

Hale & Hearty – Convenient health Insurance for the entire family

14 Aug 2015

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  Friday August 14th 2015, Colombo: ATL now provides individuals and families added peace of mind, through its ‘Hale & Hearty’ hospitalization insurance plan. This convenient insurance plan covers individuals and their families within the age group of 18 to 55. It can be tailored to meet the needs of entrepreneurs, executives, managers and others like young adults and Housewives. The policy is ideal for individuals resi

Esteem from JAT to encourage economical plantation

14 Aug 2015

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As part of a major diversification process, JAT Holdings embarked on opening up a new subsidiary to the company’s portfolio by introducing Esteem Plantations (Pvt) Ltd. JAT Holdings, being leaders in the production of wood coatings, already had acquired plantations of Sandalwood and Mahogany.  With over 25 years of experience in the plantations sector, in both, state and private entities, General Manager, Dinal Samaranayake disclosed

Sri Lanka Tourism to make cruise segment a top 5 earner for Sri Lanka

14 Aug 2015

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A giant step forward for the development of cruise tourism in Sri Lanka to be a 100,000 visitor arrivals source Sri Lanka tourism promotions bureau has invited Mr. John Tercek, Vice President of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd to visit Sri Lanka and address the business community of the 4 billion dollar industry said chairman Sri Lanka tourism Promotions bureau Dr Rohantha Athukorala.

CIC introduces Stevia by PureCircle

13 Aug 2015

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Thursday 13th August, 2015, Colombo: CIC’s Industrial Solutions Division is proud to be the sole agent for Stevia provided by PureCircle, a major provider of natural sweeteners to the global food and beverage industry. Stevia is a naturally sourced, zero-calorie sweetener that has been used as a natural sugar substitute and flavouring ingredient for hundreds of years. CIC supplies this natural sweetener for industrial use to food and bevera

China as the tops Tourism arrivals in July crossing 25,000 visitors at +65.5%

13 Aug 2015

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In the height of the tipping point week in elections, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau welcomed the high level delegation from the Peoples Republic of China, namely the 47 million population Yunnan Province where the key topic of discussion between the Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau Dr Rohantha Athukorala and the Secretary General Mr. Che Zhimin was how Sri Lanka can attract the $250 dollar tourist from China.

Richard Pieris Tyre Company Awards Night for their Top 100 Dealers

13 Aug 2015

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Richard Pieris Tyre Company, established as the pioneer in tyre retreading in Sri Lanka hosted their annual awards evening to felicitate highest performing Top 100 dealers on Sunday 28th June at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel.

2015 1st half SLT Group Profits up by 17%

13 Aug 2015

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Sri Lanka Telecom, the national telecommunication service provider, released the company’s group financial performance statement for the 1st half of 2015. The group comprises of the holding Company Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) and its eight subsidiaries including the mobile arm Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd. (Mobitel)  The group reported revenue of Rs. 33.5 bn during the 1st six months of the year 2015, with a 7% growth compared to the same period of

Richard Pieris Finance Company launched their website

13 Aug 2015

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Richard Pieris Finance Company launched their website www.rpfinancelk.com by Senior Director Professor Lakshman R. Watawala along with Company Chairman, Felix Fernandopulle and Directors Janaka Hewavitharana, Chandula Abeywickrama, CEO K.M.M. Jabir and the corporate management team. The development enables more convenience to its customers by making fixed deposit, leasing and loan applications available online. 

EAP Broadcasting Company wins big at Sumathi Awards 2015

12 Aug 2015

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Wednesday 12th August 2015, Colombo: The EAP Broadcasting Company recently won sixteen awards in a variety of categories at the Sumathi Tele Awards held at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre in Colombo. The event was graced by the Chief Guest, His Excellency President Maithripala Sirisena along with leading actors, actresses, journalists and other veterans from the film and entertainment industry. 

Leo Burnett celebrates 80 years of creative excellence

12 Aug 2015

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Wednesday 12th August 2015, Colombo: Leo Burnett Worldwide celebrated 80 years as a pioneer in the global creative community, on 5 August 2015. Starting in 1935 with its first client, Leo Burnett took a humble tin of peas and grew it into a giant, the Jolly Green Giant, who lives on 80 years later. The agency led the industry in adopting television advertising as a visual medium in the 1950s and in 2000, the agency was one of the first to create