CORONAVIRUS IS COMING FOR THE WORLD’S POOR
The ongoing death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic in developed countries such as Italy and the US portends a looming disaster in the world’s most impoverished countries
THE WORLD BANK
WASHINGTON, March 25, 2020— The World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund have issued the following joint statement to the G20 concerning debt relief for the poorest countries
WOMEN’S DAY SURVEY
Achieving gender equality is the need of the hour, according to a vast majority (90%) of those who participated in an exclusive online poll compiled by LMD in collaboration with Emojot in the days
STATE OF THE NATION
As recent events have demonstrated, the reconciliation of Sri Lankans at a national level is more the need of the hour than perhaps ever. This is not only because ethnic integrity is still a consummation
YOUTH FORUM
Let’s begin by reviewing its people. While there are citizens who embody values such as honesty and patriotism, and reject racism and cherish the environment
INFLATION OUTLOOK
Headline inflation – as measured by changes in the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) – grew to 7.6 percent in January, its highest level since December 2017. Meanwhile
TEA INDUSTRY
Industry experts say economic sustainability remains the main threat to the tea industry. When it comes to Sri Lanka in particular, unfavourable weather in tea growing
GLOBALISED WORKPLACES
With rapid economic globalisation, the advancement of information and communications technology, and skilled migration, human resource managers are facing the mammoth
COVER STORY
Deshamanya Prof. W. D. Lakshman assumed duties as the 15th Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) in December. The veteran economist has previously served
HAVE YOUR SAY
THE GENERAL ELECTION
How do you view the Rs. 8 billion estimated cost of holding the election?
How do you view the Rs. 8 billion estimated cost of holding the election?
LIFESTYLE
Hiran Cooray In conversation with Ashwini Vethakan JOURNEY OF LIFE Born In 1963…
THE MODERN STATESMAN
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has an opportunity to be a leader in the mode of Lee Kuan Yew who was no-nonsense and firm when it came to dealing with political opponents
BUSINESS SENTIMENT
Financial markets have tanked, the global economy faces the prospect of a recession and across the world, ordinary citizens are being forced to grapple with lockdowns
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
Sri Lanka is progressing albeit slowly. The Easter Sunday incident directly impacted all sectors
