Plans afoot to issue import licences to manufacturers who require lubricant in small quantities Also, to issue new licenses to import lubricants according to original engine manufacturers’ recommendations By Nishel Fernando Petroleum Resources Development Ministry along with the shadow industry regulator, Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), are gearing to … [Read more...] about Govt. moves ahead with further liberalisation of lubricant market – Daily Mirror
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Eran says capacity building to manage public debt a top priority – Daily Mirror
From left: World Bank CEO Kristalina Georgieva, State Minister of Finance Eran Wickramaratne and IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Finance Eran Wickramaratne has pointed out that building capacity for public debt and liability management is a matter of priority for many developing nations, particularly the low-income … [Read more...] about Eran says capacity building to manage public debt a top priority – Daily Mirror
Govt. to impress diplomats with tourist safety measures – Daily Mirror
From left: Law & Order and Public Administration and Management Minister Ranjith Madduma Bandara and Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs Minister John Amaratunga Invites envoys to experience present conditions in Mirissa Law and Order Minister says bad publicity was spread by media on recent events Tourist Police effectiveness to be further … [Read more...] about Govt. to impress diplomats with tourist safety measures – Daily Mirror
UK keen to expand direct investments in Sri Lanka – Daily Mirror
Liam Fox (left) greeting President Sirisena The UK Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox has said that Britain is ready for direct investments in Sri Lanka while increasing its existing investments in the country. According to President Maithripala Sirisena’s media division, the British government will take necessary measures in this regard in the near … [Read more...] about UK keen to expand direct investments in Sri Lanka – Daily Mirror
Sri Lanka pools into US $ 5mn Commonwealth small states fund – Daily Mirror
In order to help the small states get access to global markets, Sri Lanka has pledged financial contribution to setup the Small States Trade Financial Facility, on the margins of the ongoing Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in the United Kingdom. Finance and Mass Media Minister Mangala Samaraweera signed this agreement on behalf of Sri Lanka. Initiated at … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka pools into US $ 5mn Commonwealth small states fund – Daily Mirror
