Lords of the Wild: An exhibition on diverse wildlife

Biodiversity is the rich variety of life on Earth. It is nature’s unique design and comprises of our interconnections with the different types of flora and fauna estimated at 10 million plant and animal species that share our planet with us.

Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance launches #LoveSriLanka

In the wake of the Easter Sunday outrage, several hoteliers came together to form the Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance, launching its #LoveSriLanka initiative. The alliance’s main focus is the creation of an enabling online platform and community to promote and support Sri Lanka’s return to the norms of island life, specifically with regard to tourism.

HIP responds to medical emergency on high seas; crew member brought to safety

Hambantota International Port (HIP) might be a relatively new destination on the world maritime map, but it is now becoming a safe haven for sailors in distress.

Fairway recommences Karadiyana Waste Management Project

The Karadiyana Waste Management Project was held up for nearly a year due to delays in signing the Standardized Power Purchase Agreement (SPPA).

ICCSL recognized for contribution to local biz community

The International Chamber of Commerce of Paris recently recognized ICCSL for the Chamber’s positive contribution to local business community and for its innovative work . The winners were announced last week at a special session at the Permanent Heads Meeting in Paris. Sri Lanka was placed 2nd Best Initiatives of the Year in the Asia-Pacific region. Celebrations took place in Paris last week, beginning a year of activities to mark 100 years o

Life Healing Centre setup in Katuwapitiya to support 4/21 victims

The ‘Life Healing Centre’, led by a team of certified professionals to provide psychosocial support to those affected by the tragic incidents of 21st April 2019, was setup in Katuwapitiya, Negombo on May 18th by the ‘Rally to Care’ initiative, a charitable trust under the aegis of Dialog Axiata PLC, and ‘Seth Sarana’ the social action arm of the Archdiocese of Colombo.

Presidential Election 2020: Who has the best story?

The most poignant scene in final episode of Game of Thrones was the discourse of Westeros leaders on future leaders of seven kingdoms. With Cersei, Jamie and Daenerys gone and Jon Snow jailed, it would not be an easy task. Probably as the former hand of previous queen, Tyrion is given his say. Still a prisoner and with his hands in chains he raises the critical question.

CH17 adds insurance as a key element to loyalty programme

CH17 Loyalty entered into a strategic partnership with one of the leading insurance advisors to recommend from within its portfolio of service providers, insurance solutions that would benefit the on-going multi-facility loyalty programme of the company.

FinMin announces more relief under Enterprise Sri Lanka loan scheme

The government has decided to grant financial facilities for eight new loan schemes, thereby further widening the government’s interest-subsidised Enterprise Sri Lanka loan scheme that targets to create 100,000 entrepreneurs in the country within a year.

Vidullanka to commission its first-ever biomass-based power project

Vidullanka PLC in its latest announcement to the Colombo Stock Exchange disclosed the successful completion and commissioning of the development of the 3.3MW Dehiattakandiya Dendro power plant to the national grid on May 30, 2019, through its joint venture company, Vidul Biomass (Pvt.) Ltd.

Sunshine Holdings appoints new director to board

The board of directors of Sunshine Holdings PLC appointed Microsoft Corporation Corporate, External and Legal Affairs South Asia New Markets Head Shalini Ratwatte, as a Director of the company.

NCE partners Expack Corrugated Cartons

Expack Corrugated Cartons (Pvt.) Ltd, Sri Lanka’s leading carton manufacturer and marketer of printed corrugated cartons, has joined hands with the National Chamber of Commerce (NCE), as the strategic packaging partner of the chamber.

MMBL-Pathfinder initiates solar power electric mobility pilot project

MMBL-Pathfinder recently set up a pilot project in electric mobility powered by solar energy to better understand the challenges and benefits of using these technologies.

OPPO strengthens position in premium segment launching Reno series in Sri Lanka

Reiterating its commitment to consumer-centric approach, OPPO has introduced its new brand identity that focuses on quality, craftsmanship and uniqueness in every detail.

Hutch debuts ‘Common Card’ for 078/072 customers

Twitter apologises for suspending accounts critical of China

(Beijing) AFP: Twitter has apologised for suspending a number of accounts critical of China, days before the politically sensitive 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown.

G20 digital tax takes step closer

(Paris) AFP: Global efforts to impose a unified tax policy on Google, Facebook and other internet giants have cleared a major hurdle ahead of a G20 summit in Japan, officials said Friday.

Daraz appoints Rakhil Fernando as MD

Daraz, an Alibaba Company, the pioneer of e-commerce in South Asia has announced the appointment of Rakhil Fernando as Managing Director of Daraz Sri Lanka, effective 1 June 2019.

Telecoms giant EE launches Britain’s first 5G services

(London) AFP: British mobile phone operator EE on Thursday became the first in the country to launch a high-speed 5G service, but without smartphones from controversial Chinese technology giant Huawei.

Apple defends App Store amid mounting criticism

AFP: Apple Inc last week publicly defended its App Store from mounting criticism over its treatment of rivals in a new blog post detailing its functions and guidelines.

Veteran hotelier Rohan Karr joins Hayleys main board

Leading hotelier and hospitality sector veteran Rohan Karr assumed duties as Managing Director of the Hayleys Leisure sector with effect from June 1, 2019. With over three decades of unmatched experience under his belt, both in the local and international hospitality industry, Karr has been a driving force behind the success of several major hospitality franchises.

Buyers of Hatton Plantations see mega opportunities despite risks

G&G Group of Companies, Singapore, the parent of Lotus Renewable Energy Group (LREG) says they have “mega plans” in Sri Lanka despite “overall risk-laden market prognosis”. LREG last week bought 51 percent of Hatton Plantations PLC from Sunshine Holdings PLC (HPL) for Rs.1 billion via a crossing on the Colombo Stock Exchange. “Lotus will acquire the H

Sampath Bank empowers women entrepreneurs through ‘Saviya’ programme

First launched in 2013, the ‘Sampath Saviya’ programme stands as the bank’s flagship entrepreneurship development initiative that aims to support the government’s endeavour to develop the MSME sector as a key growth catalyst for the national economy.

BOC first State bank to receive GHG verification statement

The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has been awarded a third party Greenhouse Gas (GHG) verification statement by The Sustainable Future Group (Pvt) Ltd., after verifying that the bank’s scope 1 and 2 Greenhouse Gas emissions for the reporting period of 1st September 2017 to 31st August 2018 in accordance with ISO 14064-1:2006 at a ‘reasonable level of assurance’.

Fairfirst Insurance contributes to Batticaloa’s Zion Church

The leadership team of Fairfirst Insurance met up with Pastor Roshan Maheshan on May 14th.

Ceylon Biscuits’ Munchee community work projects gather more momentum

Galenbindunuwewa, a remote area in North Central Sri Lanka, in the Anuradhapura district, home to a community of about 120 families, was the most recent beneficiary of the ‘Munchee Samaga Gamata Sarana’ community programme designed to uplift the living standards of our rural people.

Link contributes to ecological conservation of Adam’s Peak region

Striving to promote the use of ‘Preventive platforms’ rather than a ‘Curative platforms’– the brand philosophy of Samahan, a product of Link Natural Products (Pvt) Ltd launched a holistic programme themed ‘Asiri Surakimu Samanola’, to solve the plastic waste crisis in Adam’s Peak (Sri Pada).

Mukesh Ambani – Leader with a bold foresight

Mukesh Ambani (born April 19, 1957) is an Indian business magnate and the largest shareholder of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), which is a Fortune Global 500 company.

NDB organises eye care camp for staff

An eye care camp organised by the NDB Staff Recreation Club (NDBSRC) was held last week among the bank staff along with special discounts and a free vision test.

MTI concludes social supply chain project in Bangladesh

MTI’s Regional Team recently concluded a supply chain strategising project with Kazi and Kazi Tea Estate Ltd (KKTE) in Bangladesh.