BIZ -BRIEFS

Amethyst opens today

The Amethyst Resort Pasikudah will be opened today by Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa. It is a part of Amethyst Leisure (Pvt) Ltd.

Google Maps refers ti it as one of the prettiest beaches in the world. It is situated about 28km north of Batticaloa town, in the Batticaloa District.

Set on 10 acres of the bay, facing the beach, it has 40 rooms ready for operation, which is part of its first phase of operation which comprises 18 sea view and stream view cabanas. All rooms are fully-equipped. Infrastructure facilities are also in place for the second phase of operations to be completed soon.
 

Atchchuveli woos 52 investors

The Atchchuweli Industrial estate attracted 52 Investors at a meeting chaired by the Secretary Ministry of Traditional Industries and Small Enterprises, S. Sivaghanasoorthy at the public library in Jaffna.

Over half of the investors were in the food and beverage sector with the others being in the industrial products categories of tyre manufacturing, aluminium-based products, wood carving, soap manufacturing and cement-based products. “With the establishment of this industrial zone we must increase the GDP contribution of the Northern province and provide employment to the youth of Jaffna” Sivaghanasoorthy said.

 

Priyanga wins Zen Estilo

The BIA Christmas Shopping Festival conducted during the 2011 Christmas Season by Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Limited for the second year, gave an opportunity to shoppers, shopping at the Bandaranaike Duty Free Shops with an opportunity to win a Suzuki Maruti Zen Estilo in the prize draw.

Prasanna J. Wickremasuriya, Chairman, Airport and Aviation Services (Srilanka) Limited, invited Associated Motorways (Pvt) Ltd. to be the main sponsor of the event which saw an increased number of passengers participating in the shopping festival.

Hotelier conferred Fellowship

Hotelier Prasanna Jayewardene has been conferred a Fellowship at Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality

The Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality based in the UK invited pioneer hotelier Prasanna W Jayewardene, who has 45 years experience in the hotel trade, to be a Fellow.

Educated at Trinity College, Kandy and the Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management at Klesshiem Castle, Salzburg, Austria, Jayewardene went on to be trained by Movenpick of Switzerland, Hotel George V in Paris and Trust House Fortes International in the UK among other places.
 

LAUGFS accepts water bill payments

LAUGFS Supermarkets Limited signed an agreement with the National Water Supply and Drainage Board enabling consumers to settle their water bills at LAUGFS Supermarkets.

“Through this Agreement we are providing more locations to our customers which would bring more efficiency to our operations especially collections”,said Chairman National Water Supply and Drainage Board, Karunasena Hettiarachchi. “This agreement encourages additional customer traffic to our establishments, providing the Water Board with a ready-made clientele, said CEO of LAUGFS Supermarkets, Ravi Dhananayake.





 

CDB opened in Trincomalee

The Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) opened a branch in Trincomalee at Central Road, Trincomalee. Here CDB’S Managing Director and CEO , Mahesh Nanayakkara (at right) with a customer. Also in the picture is Director and Chief Financial Officer, Damith Tennakoon









 

HDFC Bank in Jaffna

HDFC Bank recently opened a branch at K.K.S.Road, Jaffna bringing the convenience of banking and offering a range of services including housing loans and savings and fixed deposit schemes.Here HDFC Bank Chairperson Ms Siromi Wickramasinghe opens the branch. Acting CEO and GM, S.Dissanayake and Jaffna branch Manager, S.Sritharan look on.








 

Seminar on challenges in Treasury management

A seminar to discuss the challenges in Treasury management in volatile market conditions will be held on March 20 from 2pm to 5pm at the Hilton Colombo. It is organised by the Asian Pathfinder Legal Consultancy Services. Recent trends and developments at global, regional and national level and implications for Sri Lankan Banks, Insurance Companies, Fund Managers, Companies, Lawyers and Accountants will also be discussed by specialist speakers from Sri Lanka and overseas.

Pyxle achieves ISO 9001:2008 certification

Pyxle received the International Organisation for Standardisation ISO 9001:2008 certification for its quality management system. From left: Project Manager - ISO Implementation - Nafaiz Nazar, Head of Operations – Pyxle, , Oshada Senanayake, Managing Director – Pyxle, Presantha Jayamaha., Country Manager SGS, N. Sriram and Aravinda Kosvinna, Asst. Manager – Systems and Services Certification (SSC)







 

Unilever launches Domex

Unilever launched Domex, a toilet- cleaning product. Asst. Brand Manager, Domex, Dulanganee Matugama said nowadays housewives are increasingly concerned not only about toilet cleanliness, but also about hygiene. People in Sri Lanka consider toilet sanitation as being an essential requirement. Domex has been in the international market for seventy years under the brand name Domestos.







 

CBB’s English Language Teaching Project receives donation

The Council for Business with Britain’s (CBB) English Language Teaching project received Rs. 250,000 from President - Colombo Cinnamon Round Table 4 and National Secretary of Round Table Sri Lanka, Ranil Samarawickrema. The cheque was handed over to the Chairman of the Council for Business with Britain, Nick Nicolaou at a breakfast meeting organised by the CBB recently. Round Table Sri Lanka President, Chandana Aluthgama was also present.

From 2005, the CBB has been working through the British Council to carry out the English Language Teaching project.

HNB conducts Trade Finance program

The Hatton National Bank (HNB) Gampaha branch conducted a Trade Finance awareness program for the benefit of export and import traders in the Gampaha District. Here Nilam Jamat (AGM - Trade Services) lights the oil lamp while Jade Fernando Regional Manager, HNB Shyam de Silva (Executive), Roshan Liyanarachchi look on. Text and Pic by Gampaha Roving Nimal Jayasingha




 

Pears Safe Hands renovates children's ward

Pears, the baby toiletries brand handed over the renovated maternity and children's ward of the Welikanda Hospital to medical authorities recently, confirming its commitment to needy children of this country.

The renovation was the eighteenth “Pears Safe Hands” project. Rs. three m.

In addition to the renovation of wards and installation of much-needed childcare equipment, a new children's play area has been constructed and a complete facelift has been given to the children's section. The handing-over ceremony was conducted with the participation of villagers, Ven Thera of Welikanda Temple, Chairman - Provincial Council, Commander of the Security Forces in the East, Major General Lal Perera and Nilantha Swaris Activation Manager, Unilever and other well-wishers.