The British High Commission in Colombo has confirmed that Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, and the Countess of Wessex, will visit Sri Lanka from 31 January to 4 February 2018.
Minister of Finance and Mass Media Mr. Mangala Samaraweera said that one of the main proposals made in the budget to create entrepreneurs would be launched in March. He further said that those who obtain credit facilities would be given interest subsidy upto 75% .of the effective interest rate.
An agreement for Indian financial assistance for US $ 45.27 million (LKR 6.9 billion) for upgrading Kankesanthurai (KKS) Harbour has been inked between Sri Lanka and India, a source from the ministry of Finance and media confirmed today (Jan.12th).
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has been handed a copy of the report of the Bond Commission, entrusting the task of considering giving effect to the recommendations contained in the Report.