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Hambantota Port expects phenomenal growth

The Hambantota International Port (HIP), which continues to come under attack by the opposition, said it expects phenomenal growth in the services it offers. issuing a statement, HIP said that it has received FSS certification (Fitness for Service) for their tank farm facility. The certification was issued by Lloyd?s Register (LR), the World?s leading provider of classification, compliance and consultancy services to marine and offshore industries. This is a landmark achievement that will furth

09 Jan, 2022

Port City Marina Promenade declared open

The Colombo Port City Marina Promenade was declared open by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi today. The 500m public walking path was declared open during an event held at the Port City to mark the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Sri Lanka. Colombo Port City Marina Promenade will be open to the public from?9.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. with effect from tomorrow (Monday. The public can access the Colombo Port Cit

09 Jan, 2022

Banks directed to strictly follow rules on conversion of foreign exchange

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has directed licensed banks to strictly adhere to the rules stipulated by the CBSL with regard to the conversion of foreign exchange proceeds of customers. Issuing a statement today, the bank said that recent rules issued by the CBSL in respect of repatriation and conversion of export proceeds to Sri Lanka Rupees (LKR) have been misinterpreted by certain parties with vested interests. In particular, it said that unfounded speculation has been mischievously

08 Jan, 2022