The residence of the British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka has been powered with a power system that would generate 300 KWH solar energy each day.
The power system was declared open by the UK Minister for the Asia and Pacific region Mark Field today, the British High Commission said in a press release.
“We are delighted to be able to combine the latest in green technologies with the power of the Sri Lankan sunshine to generate our electricity needs here at Westminster House" British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, James Dauris said. He also added that the High Commission has cut down on the use of disposable plastic.
At the launch, Mr. Field noted that solar power would significantly reduce the High Commission’s carbon footprint.
A Sri Lankan man was apprehended at Suvarnabhumi airport for attempting to smuggle wildlife out of the country after three ball pythons were found hidden in his underwear, the Bangkok post reported.
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.
Read these and more on tomorrow’s edition of the Sunday Times
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