Activist Namal Kumara arrested

Baroness Patricia new Commonwealth SG

Baroness Patricia Scotland was today named as the new Commonwealth Secretary General (SG) replacing Kamalesh Sharma. Baroness Patricia Scotland was born in Dominica in 1955, then moved with her family to Britain. She obtained her LLB in 1976, was called to the Bar in 1977 and was appointed Queen?s Counsel in 1991. She received a life peerage and was created Baroness Scotland of Asthal in 1997. Baroness Scotland has held the position of Attorney General (2007 to 2010), Minister of State (Home

27 Nov, 2015

MOD says military on alert to assist police

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) says the military is on alert to assist the police if the need arises. A statement by the MOD said that if there is a threat to National security, the three forces will assist the police to ensure law and order is maintained. The MOD urged the public not to be misled by false claims being made with regards to the military.

27 Nov, 2015

Cameron meets Sirisensa, offers ?6.6m over 3 years

Britain will give Sri Lanka ?6.6m over three years to help the battle-scarred country continue its recovery from a long civil war, the Independent reported. The offer was made when UK PM David Cameron met President Maithripala Sirisensa at the Commonwealth summit in Malta today. The British Prime Minister said: “Britain is committed to standing up for those affected by Sri Lanka?s civil war. This ?6.6m funding is part of a long-term UK commitment to supporting stability and prosperity in Sri L

27 Nov, 2015