Sri Lanka: Presidential Election Amid Crises
WEBAug 22, 2024 · It appears to be a timely and promising move. It is time for Sri Lankan voters to use the upcoming presidential election as a platform to create the necessary change, address the serious challenges facing the country, and protect its future. Lionel Bopage was an Editorial Adviser of Sri Lanka Guardian from 2010-2019.
Sri Lanka: Presidential Elections Dispatches — Issue 7
WEBAug 21, 2024 · The National Election Commission has reported receiving 631 complaints related to the 2024 presidential election up until 4:30 PM on August 18th. Of these, 65 complaints were filed in the 24-hour period ending on August 18th, citing violations of election laws. The Commission is currently reviewing these complaints as part of its oversight role ...
Sri Lanka’s Road to Recovery and Growth: A Policy Disaster — Part 2
WEB5 days ago · Click here to read Part One of this series. Delaying Required Reforms for a Prolonged Period – A Policy Disaster. Many of the above long neglected reforms have been discussed for around two decades and in some cases, for up to 50 years, as can be seen in the agreements signed by the Sri Lankan authorities with the IMF in 19777 and 1983.
Sri Lanka: Victory Elusive, Mr. President | Sri Lanka Guardian
WEBJul 4, 2024 · This was a critical step towards recovery after Sri Lanka’s 2022 financial crash. “Sri Lanka won” Wickremesinghe said after saying, “Sri Lanka concluded negotiations with the Official Creditor Committee (OCC) and the Exim Bank of China.”. The President was referring to the agreement Sri Lanka had signed in Paris on June 26 with the ...
A Nation on the Edge: Sri Lanka’s Battle against Rising Crime and ...
WEBby Jude Amory. In the shadows of Sri Lanka’s diverse and tumultuous history, a new chapter unfolds – one characterised by a disconcerting surge in crime and gang violence. A wave of criminal activity, punctuated by a rise in shootings, has once again begun unfurling its dark tendrils across the island nation.
Sri Lanka’s Crisis Demands Real Solutions | Sri Lanka Guardian
WEBSri Lanka urgently requires the leadership driven by compassion and foresight to circumnavigate its multifaceted crisis. This demands a profound commitment to systemic reform, where economic stability is intricately linked with social justice. Anything short of this comprehensive overhaul would betray the resilience and aspirations of its people.
Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election and the Absence of Women
WEBAug 19, 2024 · As Sri Lanka braces for its presidential elections on September 21, the stage is set for a troubling display of ambition marred by glaring exclusion. Out of the 40 initial candidates, with one withdrawing, the race now features 39 contenders—all men. This stark absence of women among the presidential candidates is not just a disservice to ...
Stabilization and Challenges in Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka Guardian
WEBThe Sri Lankan Rupee traded at 377 against the USD in May 2022, but recovered significantly, at 309 in March 2024. The tourism industry, one of Sri Lanka’s key economic pillars, has grown significantly. Arrivals of foreign tourists increased from 194,495 in 2021 – the middle of the COVID pandemic – to 1,487,303 in 2023.
Sri Lanka: Moment for a Genuine Renaissance
WEBAug 9, 2024 · Today, the National People’s Power (NPP) is spearheading the great mission of ushering in a renaissance in Sri Lanka. They are presenting a young leader, full of humanity, as the candidate for the upcoming presidential election. The book “The Monk and the Philosopher” documents a dialogue between Jean-François Revel, a …
IMF’s Call for Reform in 16 Points: Sri Lanka’s Governance Challenge
WEBOct 3, 2023 · The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stern and uncompromising call to action. In its recently unveiled Governance Diagnostic Assessment (GDA) on Sri Lanka, the IMF has laid bare a stark reality: systematic and deeply entrenched governance weaknesses, coupled with rampant corruption vulnerabilities, are throttling the nation’s growth potential.
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