SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
Absolutely – Sri Lanka’s universal healthcare system has proven itself. The nation has done remarkably well to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and these safety protocols must continue to protect human life.
THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL
We are experiencing loss and anxiety at multiple levels, which could leave room for mental health issues including depression
SLIM
As the deadline for the SLIM Brand Excellence entries comes near, Head of Jury for this year’s awards, Dileep Mudandeniya
GERMANY EYES FOUR DAY WORK WEEK TO HELP PREVENT MASS LAYOFFS
Germany’s largest trade union, IG Metall, is proposing its members call for a four-day week to offset economic pressures
THE COST OF LIVING
The PepperCube Cost of Living Index (CLI) increased by 6.8 percent month on month to 70.1 in July, which represents a change
SINGAPORE GETS AN APPLE STORE THAT SITS ON WATER
Singapore is getting its third Apple store and this upcoming one also boasts a unique status – it’s the world’s first that sits on water
EMERALD
Emerald International, Sri Lanka’s best known manufacturer of menswear, recently extended its support to the national
SAMPATH BANK
Colombo, August 24th, 2020: Sampath Bank PLC recently announced that its asset base has surpassed Rs. 1 trillion
IFC
Colombo, Sri Lanka, August 24, 2020—Thousands of micro, small, and medium enterprises, and millions of farmers
ACORN TRAVELS
Colombo, Sunday 23rd August 2020: In one of the most significant management buy-outs in recent history, 80% of the outbound travel
“Those elected to parliament have a heavy burden and we can only hope that good counsel will prevail,” said President’s Counsel Geoffrey Alagaratnam, noting that parliament plays an important role as it represents the citizenry more so than the president – especially in light of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution.
“In the light of someone putting himself or herself forward as a representative of the public, it is crucial that the people understand the drivers behind that particular individual,” said Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) Executive Director Asoka Obeyesekere in the lead-up to the 5 August general election.
THE BIG PICTURE
On a special edition of LMDtv on election day, President’s Counsel and former Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL)
BANDARANAIKE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO OPEN IN SEPTEMBER
The Government hopes to reopen the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake by the end of September
MICROCOSM
Sri Lanka is among the latest destinations to receive the Safe Travels stamp from the World Travel & Tourism Council
MODEL LEADERSHIP
In times of utter despair, we seek hope – and so it was in New Zealand, following the mosque shootings in
EXECUTIVE HEALTH
Anxiety – which is viewed as a strong desire or concern to do some - thing; or for something to happen