by Sujeewa Nivunhella UK’s Opposition Leader Sir Keir Starmer delivering an address for Remembrance Day on May 18, urged the British Government “to stand with the Tamils and heed the recommendation of the UN High Commissioner” and to refer perpetrators of atrocities during the final phase of Sri Lanka’s civil war to the international Criminal […]
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says there are two different views pertaining to the resignation of the President over the current economic crisis in Sri Lanka. Speaking to the international media, the Prime Minister said the anti-government protesters at the Galle Face Green and opposition political parties are of the view that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa must […]
by Sujeeva Nivunhella reporting from London Leading London based tour operator TUI has on the basis of British government guidelines, stopped all tours to Sri Lanka with immediate effect. TUI said: “Due to the on-going political and economic instability in Sri Lanka, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has advised against all but essential travel. As […]
SLT-MOBITEL, the national ICT solutions provider, has come forward to support the Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) as the main sponsor for annual events set to take place in 2022. The announcement was made during the Layton Cup Boxing Meet 2022 held recently. The main sponsorship comprises a one-year contract and SLT-MOBITEL patronage for.
“Without a stable supply of fuel and energy, the economy could lose around USD $50 million a day in export revenue”, industry leaders warn[1] Despite several warning signs, policymakers still not prioritising solutions to ongoing economic crisis 23 industry associations, representing private sector firms engaged in export, import and logistics industries warned of catastrophic consequences.