Union Bank of Colombo PLC has announced the appointment of experienced Economist and Public Policy Specialist Dr. (Ms) Roshan Anne Perera as an Independent Non-executive Director, with effect from July 5.
Dr. Perera counts over 20 years of experience as a public policy specialist responsible for advising on monetary and fiscal policy issues. Her vast experience also includes expertise in regulating and supervising financial institutions and supporting the enhancement of risk management frameworks. Dr. Perera was a Director at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and presently works as an independent consultant to multilateral agencies both in Sri Lanka and overseas. She served as a Board Member in several organisations including the Institute of Policy Studies and the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors. Presently she functions as a director on the board of Senkadagala Finance PLC.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
A passenger attempting to smuggle the largest quantity of gold of 35 kilo grams was arrested by the Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today, a senior official said.
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