News Room : Promoting efficiency in economic governance and obtaining investment for development – The Island
by Dr W.G. Somaratne PhD (Econ), Latrobe, Australia; MSc (Ag.Econ), London;BA (Econ), First Class, (USJP); Freelance Development Consultant,Ex-Economist (ADB), (Part Time); Ex-Head and Senior Research Fellow (HARTI); and Visiting Lecturer,(USJP); Email: wgsomaratne@gmail.com The digital economy represents a transformative shift in the way businesses, governments, and individuals interact, trade, and create value. For Sri Lanka, this shift towards digitalisation presents a...
News Room : Pathfinder Foundation welcomes delegation from Academy of Military Sciences, China – The Island
Pathfinder Foundation hosted a delegation of researchers from the Academy of Military Sciences (AMS) representing the Institute of Military Legal System Studies (IMLSS), Beijing, at the Riverpoint, headquarters of the Pathfinder Foundation at Peliyagoda and engaged in a constructive discussion on opportunities for collaboration between China and Sri Lanka. AMS is the highest level research institute of the People’s...
News Room : SJB names its National List MP slots
106 “Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has sent four names nominated to fill its remaining National List MP seats in Parliament to the Election Commission,” SJB General Secretary Ranjith Maddumabandara said. Accordingly, the party has named Mano Ganesan, Nizam Kariapper, Sujeewa Senasinghe and Mohamed Ismail for the remaining four National List MP posts. Following the General Election held on November 14, the SJB...
News Room : Private Sector Imports 440 MT of Rice from India
Sri Lanka Customs reports that the private sector has imported 440 metric tonnes of rice from India since 9 December 2024. The Essential Food Commodities Importers & Traders Association has proposed reducing the customs duty on imported rice by Rs. 15, stating that it would enable sellers to offer rice at the maximum retail price. According to the association’s media spokesperson,...
News Room : SJB National List Finalized: Who Are the New MPs?
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has finalized its remaining National List slots after prolonged discussions and internal turmoil within the coalition. The finalized National List nominees are Mano Ganeshan, Nizam Karriyappar, Sujeewa Senasinghe, and Mohamed Issmail Muthu Mohamed. Earlier, Eran Wickramaratne was considered for nomination, but his name was removed from the list after the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) went...
News Room : UK-Sri Lanka Trade Mission Boosts Export Potential of Women Entrepreneurs
As part of the UK-Sri Lanka trade mission under the SheTrades Commonwealth programme, the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and the International Trade Center (ITC) jointly organized a series of factory visits. With 59 factory visits from 2nd to 6th December, the program brought buyers from the West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Birmingham Chamber...
News Room : Minister Lalkantha has undermined NPP manifesto, says MONLAR – The Island
By Rathindra Kuruwita Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands, and Irrigation K. D. Lalkantha’s recent statement that there are no legal restrictions on taking measures against wildlife that damage crops on private agricultural lands encourages farmers to violate the law, says Sajeewa Chamikara of the Movement for Land and Agricultural Reform (MONLAR). Chamikara noted that such remarks undermined the principles outlined in...
News Room : Sri Lanka’s Struggle with Snakebite and Corruption: – The Island
A Tragic Intersection By Ifham Nizam Snakebites are a serious and growing public health crisis in Sri Lanka. More than 30,000 people are hospitalised annually after being bitten by snakes, but despite the best treatment, about 45% of these individuals die in hospital, says renowned scientist Dr. Rohan Pethiyagoda. He said so, delivering the S.R. Kottegoda Oration, “The Theory and Practice of...
News Room : SL’s foreign policy reflects national interest – PM
131 Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday said that foreign policy should reflect national interest and offer perspective on human and global interest of the state. “Our main national interest at this point in time is to stabilise our economy and work towards economic recovery,” the Prime Minister said. The Premier was speaking at the convocation of Bandaranaike Centre for International...
News Room : SLFP’s Mustapha endorsed as MP by all NDF allies – Duminda
107 SLFP Acting General Secretary, former Minister Duminda Dissanayake said that Faiszer Musthapha was nominated with the endorsement and knowledge of all parties in the alliance. This endorsement was made as per the agreement within the NDF before the previous General Election and now that agreement has been implemented. Former SLFP Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna said PC Faiszer Musthapha is the Senior...