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WEBThe Embassy of the Republic of Latvia in New Delhi, which also oversees matters related to Sri Lanka, has issued a statement addressing recent publications in the Sri Lanka Guardian concerning the ongoing situation involving the vessel Asian Majesty, currently moored in …
Sri Lanka: Presidential Elections Dispatches — Issue 7
WEBAug 21, 2024 · Editorial Note: As Sri Lanka approaches its pivotal presidential election, the landscape is abuzz with a flurry of statements, promises, and controversies.This dispatch provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments from various candidates and political factions, offering insights into their strategies, public engagements, and the regulatory framework governing their campaigns.
Sri Lanka’s Road to Recovery and Growth — Part 3
WEBMar 29, 2024 · Sri Lanka’s programme includes a primary budget surplus of 2.3% of GDP from 2025 till 2032. This forms a key input into the Gross Financing Needs (GFN) target in particular. The primary budget balance in turn determines the fiscal path in terms of how revenue must increase and expenditure must be managed to enable the 2.3% target to …
Sri Lanka’s Road to Recovery and Growth — Part 1
WEBAug 22, 2024 · The long-standing commitment of successive governments to public welfare has enabled Sri Lanka’s life expectancy at birth to reach 72 years as early as 1990, well ahead of most income and regional peers. Sri Lanka’s infant mortality in 2019 was 6 per 1,000 live births, still one of the lowest among peers. Secondary school enrolment was 96% ...
Sri Lanka: Presidential Election Amid Crises
WEBAug 22, 2024 · It appears to be a timely and promising move. It is time for Sri Lankan voters to use the upcoming presidential election as a platform to create the necessary change, address the serious challenges facing the country, and protect its future. Lionel Bopage was an Editorial Adviser of Sri Lanka Guardian from 2010-2019.
Sri Lanka: Moment for a Genuine Renaissance
WEBAug 9, 2024 · Today, the National People’s Power (NPP) is spearheading the great mission of ushering in a renaissance in Sri Lanka. They are presenting a young leader, full of humanity, as the candidate for the upcoming presidential election. The book “The Monk and the Philosopher” documents a dialogue between Jean-François Revel, a …
A Nation on the Edge: Sri Lanka’s Battle against Rising Crime and ...
WEBAt the core of this tumultuous narrative lies the age-old tale of rival gangs locked in a never-ending battle for dominance. These modern-day feuds, often rooted in personal grievances and historical animosities, play out on the streets, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Yet, the surge of crime in Sri Lanka is not confined to these ...
Sri Lanka: Presidential Elections Dispatches – Issue 2
WEBAug 10, 2024 · The Gazette containing the Voting Symbols for the candidates in the upcoming Presidential Election is expected to be released shortly. Election Commissioner General Saman Sri Ratnayake has announced that it will be divided into two parts: Sub-document 01 will list the ballot marks allocated to registered political parties, while Sub-document 02 will detail the marks assigned to independent ...
IMF’s Call for Reform in 16 Points: Sri Lanka’s Governance Challenge
WEBOct 3, 2023 · The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stern and uncompromising call to action. In its recently unveiled Governance Diagnostic Assessment (GDA) on Sri Lanka, the IMF has laid bare a stark reality: systematic and deeply entrenched governance weaknesses, coupled with rampant corruption vulnerabilities, are throttling the nation’s growth potential.
Sri Lanka: Still, the mirage | Sri Lanka Guardian
WEBAccording to the Bible, Adam and Eve existed in a state of innocence until they imbibed the fruit from the Tree of knowledge. In Sri Lanka, voters exist in a never ending state of innocence, a forever unknowing. Every election is preceded by hyperbolic hope; in the immediate aftermath comes euphoria, followed by disenchantment, despair, and anger.
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