Source : Ft Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has achieved a record-breaking start to 2025, welcoming 252,761 visitors in January, surpassing the previous high of 238,924 registered in 2018. This surge in arrivals reflects a strong recovery for the sector, with expectations rising for continued momentum throughout the year. Last week, the Daily FT exclusively reported […]
Lord John Hannett Source : Ft Lord John Hannett of Everton OBE has been appointed as the United Kingdom’s new Trade Envoy for Sri Lanka. Lord Hannett will support the UK’s trade and investment promotion objectives by engaging with senior Sri Lankan and UK stakeholders to promote market access and create opportunities for UK businesses […]
New street food vendor brings taste of Sri Lanka to Glasgow – By Nicole Mitchell A NEW street food vendor is bringing a taste of Sri Lanka to The Barras. Source:- glasgowtimes Ceylon Cartel has been announced as a new trader at the East End market serving up dishes such as fried rice and kotthu […]
Source : Newswire United Kingdom’s Indo-Pacific Minister Catherine West met with Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa in Colombo today for a discussion on Sri Lanka’s economic, social, and political challenges. The meeting was attended by Minister Catherine West’s Private Secretary, British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Andrew Patrick, and Second Secretary Alexander Smith. Representing the Samagi […]
Source : Sunday Observer The sight of a single plant can transform a room. In busy cities filled with towering buildings and paved roads, even a small touch of nature gives a great sense of release. A simple flower pot on a windowsill, a lush plant on a balcony, or a few herbs in the […]
His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for South Asia, Harjinder Kang Source : FT His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for South Asia, Harjinder Kang, is visiting Colombo from 21 to 23 January 2025. He will call on key officials from the Sri Lankan Government and engage with a range of businesses in a bid to strengthen […]
Source : Dailymirror.lk UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reaffirmed his commitment in addressing justice and accountability of reconciliation in Sri Lanka and the issues faced by Tamils, admiring the UK Tamil community’s contribution to British society, the Daily Mirror learns. Hosting a gala feast to mark the Thai Pongal festival at No.10, Downing Street last […]
Source : Newswire The United Kingdom’s Trade Commissioner for South Asia, Harjinda Kang begins his maiden visit to Sri Lanka, from 21-23 January. According to the British High Commission, Harjinda Kang will meet key Sri Lankan government officials, including the Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning […]
Source : FT From left: British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick, UKTP Program Manager Jarmila Sarda, CATA Chairman Simon Bell and EDB Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe – Pix by Lasantha Kumara A delegation of experts and specialists from the UK tea industry is in Sri Lanka this week to strengthen connections with the country’s specialty tea producers […]
Source : Dailymirror Sri Lanka has been ranked among the top 10 destinations to travel in 2025 by BBC Travel’s inaugural guide to the world’s top travel spots.The island nation was ranked in the ninth spot on the list compiled by the global media giant, in consultation with its journalists and leading sustainable travel authorities […]
