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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.
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It was slowly regaining composure but with the new war against the coronavirus pandemic, this may have taken a backseat
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Personally, I think that the economic potential of the country is exponential but every country has its challenges
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People who love Sri Lanka will always return. It has regained its composure but regressed in many aspects – and the COVID-19 outbreak hasn’t helped
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On the surface, for the most part, yes. Outside the metropolis of Colombo, life would go on as usual. In the south, surf season had begun in December 2019 and the number of tourists was on the rise
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Sri Lanka is progressing albeit slowly. The Easter Sunday incident directly impacted all sectors
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Yes, in some ways. But this is a moment for caution and reflection. We must remember that these acts of terrorism were perpetuated
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Following the end of a nearly three decade long civil war, everyone’s hope was to witness progress in Sri Lanka; but unfortunately
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I think so. The world recognises that the 21 April attacks could have happened anywhere, not only in Sri Lanka, and the country will pick up.
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A majority of Sri Lankans have risen to the challenge in the wake of 4/21. They’ve displayed a resilience and unity born of years past
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It’s a very different answer to the one I would have given a few months ago. After the Easter Sunday attacks, Sri Lanka seems vulnerable and the
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On the one hand, it is a country that despite all its difficulties maintains a growth rate of four to five percent, notable infrastructure improvements
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To me, Sri Lanka feels like a country of great opportunity. However, I do believe that there’s far more that we need to do to capture the opportunities that lie before of us.
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To me, Sri Lanka is an interesting paradox. There’s a tremendous amount of energy especially among younger working people
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Without a doubt, Sri Lankans enjoy peace, public safety and safe travel around the country. As a nation, we deserve a better country
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Surprisingly, most Australians have a very positive perception of Sri Lanka. This is primarily due to the experiences they have with Sri Lankans
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In the last two decades, Sri Lanka has displayed tremendous progress on many fronts. The middle class has expanded in leaps and bounds
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Sri Lanka has a great history and it’s also a beautiful country with extensive biodiversity. The island is capable of evoking poetry in the
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Since I left the country in the late 1970s, the economy has developed in leaps and bounds. Infrastructure development has been impressive
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Sri Lanka is my home. It’s where I was born, went to the ‘school by the sea,’ skinned my knees and learned to drive. It is also
