Pegasus Reef Hotel certified with ISO 22000:2005, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSHA 18001-2007

Pegasus Reef Beach Hotel in Hendala, Wattala has been certified with two ISO certificates along with a OSHA certifcate for its efforts and achievements in the hotel industry.

Standard Chartered launches Women Win at Work network

Standard Chartered was proud to launch its first women’s empowerment network ‘W3’– Women Win at Work – at a gala gathering graced by not only leading women from various spheres of enterprise but also by State Enterprise Development Deputy Minister Minister Eran Wickramaratne.

CSE-CFA ring opening bell in support of ‘Putting Investors First Month’ campaign

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and CFA Society Sri Lanka (CFASL) jointly held a special market opening ceremony yesterday in support of the ‘Putting Investors First Month’ campaign, to call attention to the needs and rights of investors.

NTB felicitates outstanding employees at Retail Banking Awards 2015

Nations Trust Bank (NTB) recently held the Annual Retail Banking Awards ceremony 2015 felicitating the employees who showcased outstanding talent that contributed towards business performance and service delivery in 2015 across various categories. 49 award category winners were recognized at the event, amidst much glamour and grandeur under the theme ‘Above and Beyond’. The evening was attended by NTB CEO Renuka Fernando, the chief gu

‘FastTrack15’ returns for 6th consecutive year

Ceylon Tobacco Company, Commercial Bank of Ceylon and John Keells Holdings PLC team up in 2016 to host the much sought-after internship programme ‘FastTrack15’ (FT15), which was first launched in 2010. Commencing in July each year FT15, provides 15 undergraduates an opportunity to engage in a six-week internship, at all three companies that partner on this initiative. 

Sampath IT Solutions awarded ISO 9001:2008 Certification

Sampath Information Technology Solutions Ltd (SITS) was recently awarded the ISO 9001:2008 Certification recognizing the company’s commitment towards providing high standards of quality and services to its customers. 

CSE announces change in price multiples calculation methodology

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) yesterday announced a revision in the methodology of calculating price multiples (P/E, P/BV and DY). 

Rs.15bn inflow to govt. security market in 30 days following S’pore Investment Summit

March 15, 2016 saw the wrapping up of the Sri Lanka Investment Summit in Singapore on a high note. Attended by 100s of professionals from various corporations in the financial industry, the summit hosted a number of prestigious speakers, including high-profile members of the Sri Lankan government and notable personalities of the finance and commercial world. 

People’s Bank relocates Hakmana branch

People’s Bank recently relocated its branch in Hakmana as part of its ongoing branch expansion drive to elevate its offering to loyal customers.

Saviours of Sri Lanka’s plantation industry

This refers to the article titled ‘Poor-quality decision-making, main cause for destruction of plantations’, written by Lalin de Silva, which appeared in mirrorbusiness of 22.04.16.

World Bank believes South Asia’s clothing industry could employ more women

As Sri Lanka stands on the threshold of the possibility of obtaining the GSP Plus once again, a World Bank report states that South Asia’s clothing industry has the potential to create millions of jobs for women.

Statement 3 on EY474 turbulence

A specialist team from Etihad Airways has today visited the nine passengers, hospitalised after Etihad Airways flight EY474   

COCA-COLA CELEBRATES 130 YEARS : DROPS OF KNOWLEDGE

Dr.John Pemberton, a pharmacist in Atlanta, USA was the originator of Coca-Cola in 1886. Together with his partner Frank M. Robinson, Pemberton created the famous Coca-Cola syrup.

Avurudu Celebrations at Pegasus Reef

Pegasus Reef concludedits Avurudu celebrations in grand scale at the hotel premises in Wattala with guests and their families participating

15 Billion Inflow to Sri Lankan Government security market in 30 Days following successful Investme

Sri Lanka Investment Summit in Singapore on a high. Attended by hundreds of professionals from various corporations in the financial industry

Banking sector capital adequacy levels weaken

??By Chandeepa Wettasinghe Sri Lanka’s banking s e c t o r c a p i t a l adequacy levels came under pressure

Multinationals should create more value for Lankans: Kishu

The multinational corporations (MNCs) should be creating more value for Sri Lankan citizens, Chevron Lubricants

Lighthouse Hotel firm to build Rs.350mn property in Unawatuna

The Lighthouse Hotel PLC, the owners of Lighthouse Hotel in Galle, is to construct a 36-room hotel in Unawatuna

HNB Assurance posts Rs.33.5mn net profit in 1Q

Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) subsidiary, HNB Assurance PLC posted a net profit of Rs.33.5 million

QATAR AIRWAYS IS THE FIRST AIRLINE TO FLY THE NEW GENERATION AIRBUS A350 TO AUSTRALIA

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker today hosted a press conference to officially inaugurate the airline’s new

Importers to halt vehicle imports until rupee strengthens

In an attempt to save costs for importers, customers and the government, the two associations importing

Sri Lanka to float US $ 500mn syndicated loan

ECONOMYNEXT: Sri Lanka is planning to float a US $ 500 million syndicated loan shortly, which will be

April tourist arrivals up 11.6% as Chinese tourists flock

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka grew 11.6 percent year-on-year (YoY) to 136,367 in April 2016, with the continued

Lanka Hospitals Diagnostics awarded latest ISO Certification for Medical Laboratory

Lanka Hospitals Diagnostics (LHD), a subsidiary of Lanka Hospitals, which offers patients and clinicians

Hemas Hospital’s Sports Medicine Unit acclaimed as premier sports medical care provider

In a path-breaking endeavour, Hemas Hospital Thalawathugoda opened their state-of-the-art Sports Medicin

Hemas Hospitals offers new hope and long-term solution for weight loss

Acknowledging that obesity is no longer considered a cosmetic issue that is caused by overeating and a

Visa opens first innovation centre in Asia

Visa Inc. announced the opening of its Singapore innovation centre, the first in a network of new innovation centres that 

LP+365 on Microsoft Office 365 to be rolled out in Sri Lanka

LP+365, the first feature full Learning Management System (LMS) on Office 365, will be rolled out in Sri Lanka

Abans introduces affordable LG K Series smartphones

LG’s K Series is a new line of smartphones with advanced camera technology and UX features of LG’s 

Lexmark appoints EWIS Peripherals as strategic partner 

EWIS Peripherals (Pvt) Ltd, the sole authorised distributor in Sri Lanka for Lexmark Products, Solutions