Russel’s recognises outstanding employees for May 2026
Russel’s (Pvt) Ltd recently recognised several employees for their exceptional dedication and contribution towards maintaining high hospitality and operational standards during the month of May 2026, reaffirming the company’s continued focus on employee appreciation and service excellence. The monthly recognition programme highlighted employees
Design Square Academy Launches Apprenticeship-Driven Training Model to Shape Sri Lanka’s Next Generation of Interior Designers
Design Square Academy officially launched its operations at a prestigious event held at the Ramada Hotel, Katunayake, introducing a new approach to interior design education that prioritizes practical industry exposure, mentorship, and real-world project experience. The launch brought together industry leaders, academic partners,
SLIIT Final-Year Innovators Secure Global AI Victory
Team Akura from SLIIT wins the OneEarth AI Tool Building Challenge Team Akura- a group of four students from SLIIT’s Faculty of Computing- emerged champions at the 2026 AI Tool Building Challenge on OneEarth. This virtual competition was organized by the School of
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,
