Who says one has to go overseas to make mega bucks? They are here, for those who only choose to see and work hard towards achieving that goal, as one young media industry personality has proved. Ms. Joanna Adams from the local media industry, at only 24 years of age, makes that much of money, [...]
The end of the 30-year civil conflict in Sri Lanka is marked by a number of positive opportunities, progress and development for the country. The increase in the number of tourist arrivals for instance, reflects the paradigm shift of the island’s post-war tourism industry. As thousands of holiday makers continue to pour into the country, [...]
General Fonseka’s Predicament Inspires Legal Titans The Sarath Fonseka phenomenon has not left the front pages in spite of his retirement and despite his loss at the presidential poll. Just as in victory, when President Rajapaksa propelled the former Army Commander towards kudos and adulation, in adversity it was the Rajapaksa administration which fast tracked [...]
Captain Daniel Vettori will become only the second New Zealander to win a 100th Test cap when his team face Australia in the second Test in Hamilton. Vettori will lead a squad that has been boosted by call-ups for James Franklin, Mathew Sinclair and Kane Williamson. Australia, meanwhile, look set to recall Shane Watson following [...]
by Going Global (abdulhalik.wordpress.com) All this talk of killing Akon makes me want to yawn in spite of myself. I’ve heard too many people wanting to kill other people mouthing off. Killing people may not be the answer. But then that depends on what the question is. If Akon is waging a war against Buddhism [...]
A U.K. based cosmeceuticals company sees opportunities in the island to market their niche products due to the war end. Ms. Shashi Gossain, founder managing director (m.d.) of PharmaClinix, a U.K. based cosmeceuticals company, told such to this reporter when asked why they first launched their products in Sri Lanka, ignoring India, and its one [...]
By Aaron Weinman and Asanka Brendon Ratnayake Former Australian test cricket captain Graham Yallop will be leading his young chargers from his Melbourne based cricket academy in its first tour of the island. With the assistance of former Sri Lankan fast bowler Saliya Ahangama, the duo will assist three academy sides as they venture into [...]
SriLankan Airlines’ lady pilots have quietly revolutionised aviation in Sri Lanka, with several international flights being carried out by all-female crews. Captain Anusha Siriratne and Junior First Officer Madini Chandradasa were the first all-female crew, operating a flight from Colombo to Trichy and back on November 1, 2009. Each leg on an Airbus A320 aircraft [...]
AVIVA NDB Insurance (earlier known as Eagle Insurance), has transformed its nearly 3,000-strong sales force into “wealth planners” who are strengthened by global Aviva’s expertise in insurance and the financial acumen of NDB Group. Now known as the “Team you can trust,” the wealth planners are trained and equipped to meet customers’ Life and General [...]
“You now need a letter from a politician even to have a cess pit fixed!” By R. Wijewardene The country’s dismal, violation-ridden election campaign is drawing towards an inevitably disappointing climax. It’s easy to lapse into a state of simple depression regarding the caliber of candidates and the utter futility of exercising a democratic franchise [...]
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