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Sri Lanka increases Rates for the First Time in Five Years

Posted on February 4, 2012 by admin

Sri Lanka Central bank raised interest rates for the first time since 2007 to curb credit growth in the nation and ensure inflation stays low.   The Central Bank of Sri Lanka CBSL Thursday raised the reverse repurchase rate to … Continue reading →

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Sri Lanka Welcomes ‘Arcadia’

Posted on February 3, 2012 by admin

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, along with the officials of Sri Lanka Port Authority, welcomed the vessel ‘Arcadia’ yesterday (02nd), at a brief ceremony held at the Colombo harbor. This luxury carrier, owned by the UK based company Carnival PLC, … Continue reading →

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Sri Lanka- Jaffna gets a 15 storied Star Class hotel

Posted on February 2, 2012 by admin

The rapidly developing Northern Province following the defeat of terrorism has become a springboard for local and foreign investors seeking investment opportunities in Sri Lanka. Construction of a 70-room, 15 storied star class hotel in the heart of Jaffna will … Continue reading →

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Manual for tourism entrepreneurs launched

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

A manual for tourism entrepreneurs  titled “Tourism Road Signage Guidelines” and “Start Your Tourism Business” was launched under the patronage of Basil Rajapaksa, Minister of Economic Development at  Cinnamon Grand Hotel on Monday (30).   Ms. Tania Brunn, Chief of … Continue reading →

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