Economics

SJB to Back Public Finance Law, Opposes Economic Transformation Bill

  • July 25, 2024

Sri Lanka’s main opposition party, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has conditionally expressed support for the Public Finance Management Bill but opposes the Economic Transformation Bill, according to SJB MP Harsha de Silva. MP de Silva, who also chairs the parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF), tweeted on Thursday, July 25, that the SJB supports

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Tourism

Breakdown in Parliament: Long-Awaited Meeting on Visa Crisis Finally Held

  • June 7, 2024

After weeks of frustration and delays, a crucial meeting addressing the visa issuance controversy finally took place on Tuesday, June 4th, at the Parliament premises. The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF), chaired by MP Dr. Harsha de Silva, met with officials from the Public Security Ministry and the Department of Immigration and Emigration. These officials

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