Vauxhall DSTRCT by John Keells Properties Surpasses 300 Apartment Sales Within First Three Months of Launch
John Keells Properties (JKP) has announced that Vauxhall DSTRCT, its newest residential development in the heart of Colombo, has surpassed 300 apartment sales within the first three months of launch, reflecting strong market demand and continued confidence in the company’s developments. The milestone
Siyapatha Finance Announces Appointment of Two Board Directors
Siyapatha Finance PLC has appointed Deshal de Mel and Nishani De Zoysa as Independent Non-Executive Directors to its Board with effective from the 18th May,2026. Mr. Deshal de Mel is a distinguished Sri Lankan economist and corporate professional with extensive experience in economic
Sampath Bank Opens Colombo Port City Branch to Advance Sri Lanka’s Global Investment Ambition
Sampath Bank PLC today marked a significant milestone in its growth journey with the official opening of its Colombo Port City Branch, reinforcing its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s emergence as a globally connected financial and investment destination. The opening ceremony was attended
Maris Stella College OBA Hosted Annual College Day Oration on Future-Ready Education Reforms
The Old Boys’ Association of Maris Stella College, Negombo hosted its Annual College Day Oration as part of the College Day Celebration with Maris Panorama on Saturday, 6th June at 6.00 p.m. at the Maris Stella College Old Boys’ Association Building, Negombo. The
Sri Lanka’s IMF review: Stabilisation is real, but reform remains unfinished
The completion of the International Monetary Fund’s combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews under Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility is an important milestone. The IMF Executive Board’s approval on 28 May 2026 released SDR 508 million, approximately US$695 million, bringing total disbursements under the
Effectz.AI demonstrates enterprise AI deployment at scale in Sri Lanka with Akbar Brothers Group
Sri Lankan enterprise AI company Effectz.AI has successfully implemented large-scale artificial intelligence solutions across Akbar Brothers Group’s operations, highlighting what the company describes as a practical, operations-focused approach to enterprise AI adoption in Sri Lanka. According to the company, the deployment focuses on
BOC Bringing Banking Closer to Every Sri Lankan by Covering All 331 DSDs
As “Bankers to the Nation,” Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has achieved a historic milestone by establishing a presence across all 331 Divisional Secretariat Divisions in Sri Lanka with the opening of the BOC Connect Agency Banking Centre at the Welipitiya Post Office. Notably,
Kings Hospital Colombo Marks 25 Successful Liver Transplants, Strengthening Local Access to Life-Saving Care
Kings Hospital Colombo has marked a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s healthcare sector with the successful completion of 25 adult living- donor liver transplant surgeries, reinforcing its position as a leading local center for advanced transplant care. Formally launched in early 2025, the
31st National Bartenders Competition Advances to Semi-Finals Following Successful Regional Rounds Across Sri Lanka
The 31st National Bartenders Competition (NBC) 2026 has successfully concluded all six regional rounds, reaffirming its position as Sri Lanka’s premier platform for bartending excellence, professional development, and hospitality industry advancement. Organized by the Sri Lanka Hospitality Graduates Association (SLHGA) in collaboration with
Sri Lankan HR Leaders gain fresh insights on future of work at SHRM Tech26 in Mumbai
A delegation of eight HR professionals from Sri Lanka participated in SHRM Tech26, held recently at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, gaining exposure to regional conversations on artificial intelligence, workforce capability, leadership, and the future of work. Hosted under the theme
