The government of Sri Lanka has reportedly announced that a decision has been reached to implement the proposed visa on arrival programme for tourists arriving in the island from 39 countries from August 1st.
New Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) of the United States (US), Sean Cairncross has written a letter to Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe expressing commitment to move ahead with the proposed compact to Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has reportedly announced that the Bangladesh cricket team will become the first team to tour Sri Lanka following the Easter Sunday attacks. The tour is scheduled to take place later this month.
Sri Lanka’s state investment promotions agency, the Board of Investment (BOI) has reportedly stated that Wakana (Pvt) Ltd, which is promoted by a Japan based investment group, will build a US$ 8.4 million boutique hotel in the country’s southern city of Ahungalle.
United Motors Lanka, which is the Sri Lankan agent for Mitsubishi automobiles, has reportedly announced it was diversifying into commercial and earth moving vehicles as passenger car sales slowed down.