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NITF covers SLPA staff insurance
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Rainbow Pages, and Sri Lanka Tourism recently launched a Tourist Directory to cater to the increasing tourist market.
To fulfill the information needs of tourists, SLT Rainbow Pages and Sri Lanka Tourism joined hands to publish a comprehensive tourist directory for leisure and business.
In many parts of the world, such comprehensive directories are available in hotel rooms as a value addition for the tourist industry.
Sri Lanka has made remarkable improvement in the Global Competitiveness Ranking of the World Economic Forum over the past three years from 79 in 2009/10, 62 in 2010/11 to 52 in 2011/12. The current ranking is out of 142 countries, said the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC).
The progress in infrastructure development has improved our ranking in infrastructure from 70 last year to 60 this year. Inadequate infrastructure has been identified by the private sector as the third important impediment to doing business in Sri Lanka in the 2006/07 Global Competitiveness Report but today the significance of this barrier has been pushed down to 8th place.
The People’s Bank concluded a syndicated loan facility for $150m. The facility was originally arranged for $ 50 m, however since it was significantly oversubscribed, the deal was upsized to $150m. Over 10 European, Middle Eastern and Asian banks participated in the transaction reaffirming the strength and stability of People’s Bank.
This was the first time that People’s Bank tapped
international markets and this milestone was reached while
celebrating the Bank’s 50th year of operations.
Sampath Bank opened five branches on August 1. The five branches were at Madampe, Galewela, Mutwal, Padukka and Maligawatte. With the branch network going up to 193 the bank is geared to deliver on their promise of bringing tomorrow’s banking technology to the doorstep of every village in Sri Lanka. Known for their trademark ability to create history with each step of the way, since its inception.
The 19th NCE Export awards ceremony will be held on
September 16 at 6 pm at the Hilton Colombo. The chief guest will be
Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa and the guest of
honour Dr Koshi Mathai. It is organised by the National Chamber of
Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE).
Titan watches are crafted with the finest intricacy of detailing.
The Titan Purple Range offers a vast choice to
discerning fashionistas and trendsetters.
The Titan Celestia with Swarovski Crystals portrays durability. For a softer alternative, this model is also available in pearlescent silver dial.
The Titan Firefly has a mix of pastel shades on a mother of pearl dial. It has a profound combination of Swarovski Crystals and a bold digit on the dial.
The Titan Calyx comes in a luminous silver encasing. It’s also available in steel finish. The Titan Jazz studded with closely spaced crystals and a beautiful mother of pearl dial. The Titan Ivy has a combination of Swarovski Crystals and leather or steel.
“HNB Towers” is a landmark 22-storied building constructed 10 years ago by incorporating state-of-the-art systems HNB Head Quarters and a few corporate offices are located in this Tower. “HNB Towers” one of the best energy efficient buildings in Sri Lanka. In recognition, HNB Towers was awarded the SILVER Award in the large scale Category for Commercial Sector Buildings at a ceremony held recently. HNB strives to incorporate energy efficient systems and practices.
The National Insurance Trust Fund (NITF) will cover the insurance aspects of the SLPA staff. Two staffers of the NITF will be entrusted to handle the Health Insurance Scheme of the SLPA staffers. Here NITF Chairman Senaka Abeygunasekera and SLPA Chairman Priyath Bandu Wickrama exchange the agreements.
Nestlé Lanka, won the highest number of awards at the Ceylon National Chamber of Industries’ (CNCI) “Achievers of Industrial Excellence” Awards 2011. A first time applicant, Nestlé was the only multinational company to be awarded three top awards in recognition of its industrial excellence and contribution towards the progress of market, industry and the nation at large - at national and provincial levels. Managing Director Nestlé Lanka PLC Alois Hofbauer accepts the award from Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal.
Managing Director of Leo Burnett Solutions Incorporated, Ranil de Silva was one of the twelve leaders from around the world to be chosen to take part in the Leo Burnett Global Immersion Program (GIP) held recently in Chicago.
Hosted by the global leadership of Leo Burnett, the GIP gives participants the opportunity to learn about the global company and learn more about the company and its purpose.
The program which handpicks participants from around the world gives Leo Burnett’s leaders from the various geographies an opportunity to meet with the company’s global leaders and the chance to experience the true culture, history and spirit of the Leo Burnett company.
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Singer recently commenced maintenance work on the Lunawa Hospital's
Male Ward. The current work is part of the company's ongoing support of
the hospital, which began with a renovation of the ward, three years ago
which also included an employee-led clean-up initiative that has helped
transform the hospital. 
Sri Lanka is once again represented in the top 1,000 banks in the
world, with the inclusion of the Commercial Bank of Ceylon to this
prestigious annual ranking by the UK based The Banker magazine. 
Asia Securities celebrates 20 years of broking 
Health benefits for Central Finance Loyalty Card holders 
