Cox & Kings appoints Classic Vacations as PSA in Sri Lanka

Cox and Kings Ltd, the leading holidays and education travel group with operations in 23 countries, has appointed Classic Vacations as its Preferred Sales Agent (PSA) in Sri Lanka to promote and sell outbound holidays from Sri Lanka. 

NDB Wealth sponsors PWM Junior Masters

NDB Wealth recently sponsored the inaugural PWM Junior Masters golf tournament, wherein 16-year-old Darren Hall proved himself the overall winner, having led a 50-strong competitor pool. 

Unilever Sri Lanka opens application for SPARKS student ambassador programme

Recognized as the No. 1 employer in the nation, Unilever Sri Lanka is reaffirming its commitment to empowering the country’s future business leaders by launching ‘SPARKS’, a student ambassador programme for undergraduate students, for the second consecutive year. 

UNOPS-EU initiate constructing sewerage, waste water treatment plant for Vavuniya Hospital

In a bid to address one of the biggest risks jeopardizing the environmental and health conditions in the Vavuniya township, the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

MGC-ECL Sports Day a great success

MG Consultants (Pvt.) Ltd (MGC) and Engineering Consultants (Pvt.) Ltd (ECL) hosted the entire staff and their families of over 600 people to a day filled with fun and frolic at their annual ‘MGC-ECL Family Fun and Sports Day’ held at the Bloomfield Grounds, Colombo recently. 

Prima showcases product range at Pro Foods exhibition

Prima products were showcased at Pro Food Pro Pack and AgBiz Exhibition 2015 organised by the Sri Lanka Food Processors Association (SLFPA). All four popular Prima brands - Prima Treats, Prima KottuMee

BEPZ Toastmasters holds sixth Installation Ceremony

Biyagama Export Processing Zone (BEPZ) Toastmasters had their sixth Installation Ceremony at the Dutch Burgher Union, Bambalapitiya recently. MAS Active (Pvt.) Ltd Linea Intimo Director Strategic Planning and Finance Renuka Perera was chief guest for the event.  

John Keells English scholars excel at English Day 2015

Speaking at John Keells Foundation’s English Day 2015 held at Bishop’s College Auditorium recently, K. Roshani Thamali, a young student from Ampara, gave a heartfelt speech about the value of the John Keells English Language Scholarship Programme

Fonterra-Sarvodaya uplift rural dairy communities’ quality of life

Earlier this month, Fonterra Brands Sri Lanka and the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement, the country’s largest and oldest community organisation, formed a landmark partnership, which will see them work together on initiatives that uplift local dairy farming communities.

S-lon joins ‘Foxhill Green’ reforestation initiative

S-lon Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd, the pioneer and market leader of thermoplastic water management systems in Sri Lanka, as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, joined hands with the Security Force Headquarters – Central (SFHQ-C) 

Ancient wisdom inspires Brandix’s approach to community empowerment

The ancient Sri Lankan concept of village life revolving around the tank, the temple and the school has inspired Brandix to adopt a ‘model village’ approach to empowering communities in areas where the group has a manufacturing presence.

Maliban Milk continues its silent social service unabatedly

Companies which are committed to social service in the country are limited where many of them are merely cantered on profit making. The House of Maliban is a leading company in Sri Lanka which has shouldered its responsibility towards the society

Social Enterprises are future of business and social progression - Eranda Ginige

Yet another political daydream comes to an end, and we wake up to the same world with the same problems. Eranda Ginige, Co-founder of Social Enterprise Lanka, a pioneering initiative tells us of a new force that is trying to solve the world’s problems.

Elephant House sausage hacks

The legendary story of EH sausages starts from 1966. This distinctive story is built upon an extraordinary sausage that makes their patrons hyper and indulging when they even think of it. This is the story behind the well renowned celebrity sausage “Elephant House Sausages”.

British Council recognises IELTS partners at Annual Forum

The British Council recently held their annual IELTS Partner Forum at the Hilton Colombo Residences. The event was held in order to recognise the performance of the British Council IELTS Registration Centres across Sri Lanka. 

A victory that heralds good governance and surge in economic growth: BCC

The Business Chamber of Commerce extends its warmest congratulations to the United National Front for winning the general elections. The United National Front being a progressive democratic

Ceyoka enters agri sector through Nawaloka Agri

Ceyoka (Pvt) Ltd., a leading private sector conglomerate enters agri sector through manufacturing and distribution of farming / agricultural equipment and implements. 

LG G4 enters fray to become 2015’s finest smartphone

The LG G4 has arrived to make life greater and better. With an ever-so-slightly curved screen, QHD resolution, and seductive leather behind, the LG G4 has chart-topping potential.

Fitch maintains Ceylon Income Fund on Rating Watch Negative

Fitch Ratings has maintained the ‘(A(lka))’ National Fund Credit Quality Rating of the Ceylon Income Fund on Rating Watch Negative (RWN). The National Fund Volatility Rating is ‘V-NR’.

Credit Management Institute launches programme targeting marketers

The Sri Lanka Institute of Credit Management (SLICM) announced the launch of the second batch for the Executive Certificate in Marketing Credit Instruments programme.

Sri Lanka’s banks eye market-driven consolidation: Oxford Business Group

The coming year looks set to bring further consolidation to Sri Lanka’s financial sector, with market forces expected to drive the trend, in lieu of the government-led policy of the previous administration.

People’s Insurance, Assetline Leasing on-board as CA Sri Lanka training partners

Two leading companies, People’s Insurance Ltd and Assetline Leasing Co. Ltd came on-board recently to further boost the training partner portfolio of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka).

CMA Sri Lanka receives global recognition from IFAC

CMA Sri Lanka, the National professional management accounting body in Sri Lanka, received recognition as a full member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), the global body for professional accountants. 

LIC buys 86% of Indian Oil Corp shares on offer

?State-owned Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India bought 86 percent of shares on offer in state-run Indian Oil Corp (IOC.NS) this week, salvaging a US $ 1.4 billion government sale as the market took its biggest tumble in more than six years.

David Pieris Motor Company heats things up at Colombo Motor Show

Seylan Colombo Motor Show 2015, arguably the largest and the most prestigious international automotive event in Sri Lanka, wowed auto enthusiasts at the BMICH. 

English language competency in Sri Lanka’s KPO, BPM and IT industry

Sri Lanka is emerging as a global KPO, BPM and IT outsourcing destination of choice in a number of key focus domain areas and was awarded the prestigious “Outsourcing Destination of the 

DIMO organises ‘Star Experience’ in Anuradhapura

Star Experience’, a series of events where Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts are invited and pampered, was held in Anuradhapura.  This was the eighth ‘Star Experience’ event organised around the country, with previous events being held in Ratnapura, Galle, Kurunegala, Kandy, etc.

Prestige Automobile launches MINI 5 Door

prestige Automobile, authorized importer for MINI in Sri Lanka, launched the first MINI Cooper 5 Door at a glamorous extravaganza with the participation of their clients who have patronised the brand and distinguished invitees. 

TVS Lanka launches new campaign for Wego

TVS Lanka, the premier automotive company specialized in motorcycles, scooters, three-wheelers, spare parts and lubricants, launched its brand-new campaign for TVS Wego. 

How social media is driving women to emulate their idols

The entire world knows about the everyday lives of the Kardashian clan. Not a day, an hour or a minute goes by without the many female members of the world’s well-known reality show going online on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook