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Business case for ESG in a stabilising economy | Daily FT ft.lk/columns/Business-case-…
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@USAmbSL pls be aware that the consular section of the embassy is a horrid experience - from the rude window staff to the arrogant security guards. Protocol and working off a script is understandable - but the lack of empathy and aggressive communication is unnecessary.
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@USAmbSL As a US citizen, I’d expect to feel safe in the embassy of my country, even when trying to renew a passport. Instead, the aggressive attitudes and poor communication of the staff make you feel like an intruder.
I expected better.
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The irony of this - yes, let's just keep using tax-payer money to keep these SOEs afloat
“The government is attempting to arbitrarily privatize institutions such as SLT, Lanka Hospitals and Sri Lanka Insurance without transparency, claiming they are loss-making, to advance their own agendas.” Namal Rajapaksa
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While we respect traditions, it is time we evolve. There is nothing Buddhist or cultured about the torture of these innocent and magnificent animals.
How interesting is #Mongolia 🇲🇳
From shaman mounds, ger houses, the great Genghis Khan to the post-communist resurgence.
Definitely much more to see!
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They can’t be quantified - but we also must acknowledge that we need better incentives for teachers - more so, to ensure quality education
"In education, losses cannot be quantified. We must all understand the importance of education," Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said. The Minister was commenting on the impact of the strikes launched by several trade unions on the education sector.
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Even if we ignore the inherent chauvinism, the “fraternity” mindset trickles into our governance systems..
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💯 @EranWick, obstructions to justice and the resulting lack of confidence contribute to missed foreign investment and the overall brain drain
The factor on investment that needs to be recognized is called 'country risk'. It's not just about regulation but confidence in the country. Businessmen question me as to who is really safe in this country? - @EranWick #SriLanka #Parliament #Colombo #SriLankaEconomicCrisis
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My heart is so happy to hear the National Anthem being sung in Tamil at the Independence Day celebration
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For Sri Lanka to have any economic recovery parliament and @RW_UNP must hold strong about tax reform. These are globally very reasonable rates. They must however accompany SIGNIFICANT spending cuts, like Independence Day celebrations.
Yes, it's just 200mn, but those all add up.
Men continue to get away with crimes against women with just a slap on the wrist. Supported by the highest institutions, no less. Only zero tolerance policies will set an example. Where is cancel culture when we need it?!
Sexual assault case against cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka adjourned
Details: bit.ly/3kcIpHO
#lka #SriLanka #SLnews #News1st #Cricket #SexualAssault
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100m isn’t going to bring back the victims.. and hardly a dent in his pockets. At least this verdict highlights his accountability - though I’m sure we can think of a few other ways for “compensation”
Easter Attack : Maithripala Sirisena ordered to pay Rs 100 million compensation from personal funds newswire.lk/2023/01/12/easte…
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In #Jakarta for work for the first time and experienced the #earthquake while in a high rise! I’ve felt tremors before but this was something else..