The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has praised Sri Lanka’s new administration for swiftly resolving the Visa on Arrival issue by reinstating the Electronic Travel Authorisation system.
The tourism industry has been gravely concerned about this matter impacting the positive growth momentum of the sector, the chamber said in a statement.
Resolving the visa matter was one of the top 10 priorities the chamber urged the President to address within his first six months in office. The Ceylon Chamber said it will continue to support the Government in the implementation of other priority areas outlined in Vision 2030.
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The Supreme Court has suspended the payment of Rs. 150 million to a construction company that was arranged unlawfully, allegedly under the instruction of Minister Bandula Gunawardhana.
Anura Kumara Dissanayake is so far leading by securing (52.5%) while Sajith Premadasa secured (21.5 % ) and Ranil Wickremesinghe (19.2%) trailing behind. Meanwhile, independent candidate Ariyanethirnan Pakkiyaselvam secured the Nallur Electorate.
In a formal address, President Ranil Wickremesinghe acknowledged the people’s mandate in the 21st presidential election and announced the transition of leadership to President-elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Mr. K. Ananda Wijepala has been appointed as the private secretary to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayaka has been appointed as the Secretary to the President.
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