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New Zealand to nearly triple tax on international tourists

Peak tourism body says hike will make South Pacific country ‘incredibly expensive’ to visit. New Zealand has announced plans to nearly triple a tax on international tourists, prompting backlash from the country’s tourism industry. New Zealand’s National Party-led coalition government...

Salary Increases for Tri-Forces Personnel Announced

According to the final report of the Presidential Expert Committee, which includes recommendations for raising public service salaries and allowances effective from January 1, 2025, the basic salaries of members serving in the three armed forces will also increase. The...
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Presidential Expert Committee Submits Final Report on Public Service Salary Increases

Recommendations for Salary and Allowance Increases Effective January 1, 2025. Implementation to Be Overseen by the Ministry of Finance. My Expectation is to Increase Everyone’s Income- President. All Recommendations Align with MoU with the IMF. Treasury Agreement and Cabinet Approval...

High-speed satellite internet connectivity for in-flight passengers

Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers has approved a proposal by the aviation minister to to award a contract to Viasat Inc. to obtain Ka band satellite internet connectivity for seven A330-300 aircraft of the SriLankan Airlines fleet. A statement from...

Cabinet nod for ‘Ka band’ satellite internet for SriLankan Airlines fleet

Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers has approved a proposal by the aviation minister to to award a contract to Viasat Inc. to obtain Ka band satellite internet connectivity for seven A330-300 aircraft of the SriLankan Airlines fleet. A statement from...

MR rule out RW and SJB reconciliation

Mujibur Rahman today ruled out a possible political marriage between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa before the Presidential election. Explaining the facts further in this regard, the MP also stated as follows. "Some say that SJB...

MR rule out RW and SJB reconciliation

Mujibur Rahman today ruled out a possible political marriage between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa before the Presidential election. Explaining the facts further in this regard, the MP also stated as follows. "Some say that SJB...

Visa free policy for 38 countries comes into immediate effect

Taking a cue from Singapore, the Sri Lankan government announces the immediate implementation of a visa-free policy for 38 countries. Are we getting closer to resolving the “visa crisis” in Sri Lanka? We hope so, and so do tourists and...

Sri Lanka announces “visa-free access for 38 nationalities with immediate effect”

Taking a cue from Singapore, the Sri Lankan government announces the immediate implementation of a visa-free policy for 38 countries. Are we getting closer to resolving the “visa crisis” in Sri Lanka? We hope so, and so do tourists and...

Public servants’ salaries will increase by 24% to 50% from January 2025

Office Assistants: Salaries will increase from LKR 5,450 to LKR 13,980, depending on the grade. Drivers: Salaries will rise from LKR 6,960 to LKR 16,340, depending on the grade. Samurdhi Development Officers/Agricultural Research and Production Assistants: Salaries will increase from...
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