The first intake of the ‘Naval Engineering Cadet Officers’ to Southern Maritime Institute (SMTI) was held at the Institute’s auditorium at Maradana, Colombo recently.
The first batch comprises of thirteen Cadet Officers including one woman officer.
This Navigation cadet training programme leads to a ‘Diploma in Nautical Science’ as well as the award of a Sri Lanka Merchant Shipping Secretariat Certificate of Competency. Once completed the training programme, Cadet Officers are qualified to sail as a watchkeeping officer. With further experience, education, and training, prospective student can become a Captain of a merchant ship.
Southern Maritime Training Institute offers a superlative training for Sri Lankan youth to succeed in the international commercial maritime industry. Located in Galle, the institute boasts state-of-the-art facilities and a curriculum aligned with international standards, taught by top industry experts. A bright future awaits the determined students who choose SMTI for their maritime education.
The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill under which benefits for former Presidents would be reduced has been gazetted.
The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 to enter the United States, a move that may make the process unaffordable for many, foreign media reported.
Intex Sri Lanka 2025, the 17th edition of the region’s premier textile and apparel sourcing fair will take place from August 6 to 8 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo.
Sotheby’s has returned ancient gems linked to the Buddha’s remains following pressure from the Indian government.
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