BMICH partners Hayleys for Christmas carols

To complement national Christmas festivities and the Tourism Fest organized by the Ministry of Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs, BMICH partnered with the Hayleys Group choir, capturing the spirit of the holiday season with much-loved musical classics that kindle nostalgic memories. 

Sadaharitha secures Gold at Swarnadeepa Awards

The renowned pioneer in afforestation in Sri Lanka, Sadaharitha Plantations Ltd, won the coveted Gold Award for uplifting sustainable commercial forestry at the recent Swarnadeepa Awards presentation.  

SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka marks 35 years of service

For the past 35 years, the fulcrum of SOS Children’s Village’s work has revolved around safeguarding the rights of children in difficult circumstances. SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka has supported children devoid of parental care and whose families live in difficult conditions and has also tirelessly worked in the country’s sociopolitical spheres, lobbying for the rights of Sri Lanka’s children. 

The European Union and ASEAN after Brexit

The result of the UK referendum in June 2016 in favour of leaving the European Union (EU) stunned Europe and the world. In the context of the current uncertainty surrounding the negotiations between the UK government and EU regarding Brexit, expectations and understandings of regionalism and integration will need to  be reassessed.

Bank of Ceylon celebrates New Year

The Bank of Ceylon commenced its New Year operations with a ceremony on January 2nd, the first working day. Religious ceremonies were also carried out on this day. The ceremony took place under the patronage of the Bank’s chairman, Ronald C. Perera, Board of Directors and the General Manager  D.M. Gunasekera.

MMBL appreciates long-serving employees

MMBL Group held its long-serving employees’ appreciation as part of the New Year celebrations at its head office in Peliyagoda recently. 

Etisalat marks beginning of 2017 with staff appreciations

The first day at work for 2017 at Etisalat Lanka was observed with prayers and cultural rituals on January 2 at the Etisalat head office in Colombo. 

Citi-CCC empower Urubokke micro-scale businessmen

Under the Citi-CCC rural economic empowerment programme, Hatton National Bank (HNB) provided loan facilities to a group of micro-scale businessmen in the Urubokke area of the Matara district to commence new businesses as well as for expansion of existing businesses. 

DFCC’s New Year family saving offer receives overwhelming response

DFCC’s New Year family saving offer received an overwhelming response as many customers walked into DFCC branches across its network on the 1st of January 2017 with their families to make deposits and earn rewards. 

Lanka Social Ventures organises international conference on social enterprises and financing

In order to create awareness on social enterprises and social financing and reflect on their potential to contribute to sustainable development and poverty reduction, an international conference is organised by Lanka Social Ventures in partnership with Oxfam, National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA), British Council, Good Market and VEGA BIZ+, Lanka Impact Investors Network (LIIN) and Social Enterprise Lanka. 

Kuwait Airways celebrates New Year with arrival of 2nd Boeing 777-300ER

State of Kuwait’s national carrier Kuwait Airways’ second of 10 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft ordered arrived in Kuwait on January 1.

Headlines PR completes 21 years

Headlines PR, Sri Lanka’s leading independent public relations agency developing and executing strategic communications campaigns for businesses across a broad range of industries, completed its 21st anniversary recently. 

Oman Air introduces new baggage concept

Oman Air announced a new baggage piece concept for launch in January 2017. This change will help Oman Air to standardize and in many cases reduce the charges currently in place for additional luggage. 

CDC Events handles largest ever conference

The 44th ISAAME (India, South Asia, Africa and Middle East) Forum concluded in Colombo recently, which brought in over 2400 delegates from 35 countries, out of which, 2000 delegates were foreign and the remainder Sri Lankan.

Sampath Bank hosts health conference for employees

Sampath Bank recently hosted a health conference in reiteration of its efforts to ensure the well-being of its employees.

eMarketingEye celebrates record haul of 27 award wins in 2016

eMarketingEye, the award-winning Sri Lankan integrated digital marketing agency and a pioneer in the industry, reached a record haul of 27 award wins in the year 2016, making it one of the most successful years in the company’s history. 

Altair supports ‘Semata Sevana’ programme

At least 16 needy rural families will receive houses through a donation made by luxury condominium builder Indocean Developers to the ‘Semata Sevana’ (Shelter for All) programme of the Housing and Construction Ministry.

Emirates rounds off a year of growth with fleet, product milestones

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, rounded off another year of growth in 2016, underlined by fleet and network expansion, as well as customer- focused product investments.

NDB sponsors CKD mobile screening project

As a responsible corporate citizen, NDB strives to make meaningful contributions to society through its strategic sustainability initiatives that aim to inspire the sustainable growth of a progressive Sri Lanka. 

Abans gives school requirements to staff’s children

For the sixth consecutive year, the Abans Welfare Society conducted one of its biggest corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects at its Kadolkale warehouse in Seeduwa, where over 1000 children of the Abans group staff were presented with all their requirements for the new school year.

NHRDC assists Gampaha needy children

The National Human Resource Development Council (NHRDC) of Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Tourism Minister’s office and Lion’s Club of Wattala distributed over 350 school bags, books and other items to needy children in the  Gampaha District. 

Gulf Air counts down to Colombo route launch

The Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, Gulf Air, yesterday began its official 14-day countdown to the highly anticipated launch of the airline’s first flight to Bandaranaike International Airport, in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo, which will commence on January 19, 2017 with five flights  per week.

HNB-NHRDC hold HR development programme

HNB HR at the request of the National Human Resources Development Council (NHRDC) conducted an HR for non-HR workshop covering some of the key areas in human resource management over a period of three months. 

Sri Lanka-Thailand Business Council holds AGM

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sri Lanka-Thailand Business Council (SLTBC) was held at the Siam House, Colombo recently.

Singer donates water purification plant, distribution system to Ulukkulama village

Singer Sri Lanka PLC, the country’s leading brand of household and electrical appliances, in its latest contribution towards the eradication of chronic kidney disease (CKDu), donated a water purification plant to the rural village of Ulukkulama in the Anuradhapura District. 

Kalubowitiyana teas establish all-time record price

Kalubowitiyana Tea Factory achieved Rs.670 at the auction held on January 3/4, 2017 thus establishing an all-time record price. The teas were purchased by M/S Watawala Tea Ceylon Ltd and the selling broker was Ceylon Tea Brokers PLC. The factory is managed by Kalubowitiyana Tea Factory Ltd.

SL’s new forex law to make violations civil offence

Sri Lanka’s new Foreign Exchange Act, which is expected to be presented to parliament this year, will do away with the current practice of foreign exchange-related offenses being prosecuted in a criminal court, as such will be dealt in a civil court, according to the Central Bank Governor. 

November tea output edges up on good weather

REUTERS: Sri Lanka’s tea output edged up in November for its first monthly gain in 10 months thanks to favourable weather conditions, the state-run Sri Lanka Tea Board said yesterday. 

Struggling stockbrokers ask for temporary deactivation

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and stockbrokers are actively engaged in a discussion over the sustainability of the broking industry as many broking firms are losing money heavily due to the depressed state the Colombo bourse is currently in, Mirror Business learns. 

Strong growth predicted for Lankan oil palm industry

Sri Lanka’s oil palm plantation operators can expect strong growth in the industry for the foreseeable future due to the global palm oil demand, the research arm of a Colombo-based equity brokerage said in a report.