The Ceylon Planters Society (CPS) consists of working planters on plantations and in the corporate offices of the RPCs who were serving in the plantation before.

Pelwatte Dairy Industries stands in support of Sri Lankan farmers with regard to the ongoing Maha Oya land issue that has reportedly put the dairy farming community at stake.

Thanks to the timely, swift, firm, systematic, coordinated approach and action taken by the government and more thanks to the absence of parliamentarians, the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic was successfully brought under control in Sri Lanka.

A productive human being and one that’s not. What’s the difference? A productive carpenter is a one who has mastered his tools. A productive food delivery man is a one who has full control over his motorbike. A productive factory floor, in the 21

Although Sri Lanka has provided universal free education since 1939, around one-fifth of poor children drop out of school after the age of 14 years and another two-thirds after the age of 16 years.

In the backdrop of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) celebrating its 35th year in operation earlier this month, its newly appointed Chairman Dumith Fernando sat with Mirror Business to discuss his views and the upcoming plans for the country’s capit

The notion that a sovereign government can print money to repay its debt without any financial limit has gained increased popularity in recent times, particularly in the US, based on a new approach to macroeconomics, known as Modern Monetary Theory (

As far as democratisation of banking services in Sri Lanka is concerned, People’s Bank remains atop. It was the bank that took commercial banking, which was primarily serving the wealthy and the financially sophisticated, to the masses.

In a series of articles on taxing tobacco, IPS has maintained that increasing tobacco taxation has undeniable health and fiscal benefits.

Following is the full speech made by The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) President Sanath Ukwatte at the Association’s 2020 Annual General Meeting.

The Western province secured the largest share (39.1 per cent) of the country’s nominal gross domestic product (GDP). However, due to improved contribution from the other provinces, the share declined by 0.5 percent from 2018. The Central (11.5 per

The global economy is going through its toughest episode in its recent history. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a sharp global economic downturn and disrupted societies in an unprecedented manner. Governments across the world have taken decisive ste

Written ahead of the International Migrants Day on December 18, 2020.

As an early childhood education specialist and as a mother of two children, I know how difficult the COVID-19 pandemic has been for parents who are juggling work and family obligations. The lack of affordable and reliable childcare options has left m

The new normal requires new approaches and solutions, an imperative change that must be embraced by all sections of the economy, to survive and to stay relevant.

“I stopped smoking after being diagnosed with cancer. I was shocked when I heard about it. Doctors say it is because of tobacco smoking. I know it is late now to quit but I decided to do so because I do not want my condition to worsen. It is heart-

As the world marks the fifth anniversary of the adoption of the landmark Paris Agreement on climate change, a promising movement for carbon neutrality is taking shape. By next month, countries representing more than 65 percent of harmful greenhouse

Sri Lanka’s exorbitant taxes on sanitary napkins had the media spotlight over the last few weeks – this is not a new issue. In 2018, the total tariffs on sanitary napkins was over 101.2 percent. Since then we have seen some progress, with the tax

The formation of the world’s largest regional trade bloc – the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in November 2020 – on Sri Lanka’s doorstep raises fresh questions about how the country will navigate its most recent Asia-centr

A recent press release by the Finance Ministry in response to the downgrade of Sri Lanka’s sovereign rating by Fitch Ratings expresses the government confidence in overcoming Sri Lanka’s short-term economic challenges. In the same statement, the

A friend of mine works for a company that sells imported equipment, inter alia. Once his boss had what he thought a bright idea – import self-help home repair equipment kits for Sri Lankan households.

The current global outbreak of COVID-19 that has already disrupted the lives of the people would further entrench the existing gender inequalities in many ways. In most contexts, women and girls are disproportionately impacted due to their relatively

Consequent to the second wave of COVID-19 infections, apparel companies have been working to the guidelines issued by the Environment, Occupational Health and Food Safety Directorate under the Health Ministry, which set out in detail the steps to be

The Central Bank, at its recent monthly monetary review meeting, decided to continue its accommodative monetary policy stance to boost economic growth while recognising the absence of demand-driven inflationary pressures. Accordingly, the Central Ban

Way back in 1945, renowned author Kumarathunga Munidasa wrote in ‘Virith Vekiya’: “A nation that does not invent and produce new things will not thrive.” The visionary Munidasa clearly understood the importance of innovation for economic and

At last, the rubber price is improving; the event we have long waited for but we do not know for how long it will last. The growers had to undergo a long frustrating period with rubber, as far as the price is concerned and therefore, it is not unreas

The 2021 Budget Speech delivered recently in Parliament by Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister cum Finance Minister outlines a development strategy, couched in the rubric ‘Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour’, for elevating a COVID-19 shattered economy.

Multiple proposals of ‘Vision 2024 for ICTA: A digitally transformed Sri Lanka’ were echoed in the Budget 2021 proposals, the maiden of the present government, it was observed.

Budget Speech 2021 was presented at a time when the country is being severely hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. GDP growth is projected to be down to negative 2 percent this year. Despite this economic setback, the government envisages to maintain an inc

The banking sector has successfully navigated the immediate pressures of the COVID-19 crisis. As thoughts turn to a new world beyond the immediate crisis, a strong financial sector will be needed for a strong recovery.