A recent discussion at the Sunday Times Business Club was held under the topic “The Fundamentals of the Economy : Are we on the right track ?” at the Kingsbury Hotel recently. Panellist at the discussion included State Minister of Finance Eran Wickramaratne, IPS Executive Director Dr Dushni Weerakoon, Chief Economist Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Shiran Fernando.
Captured here are highlights from Mr Shiran Fernando’s address regarding the economy.
My memory takes me back to 1979, to a moment etched in time when a strikingly tall and impeccably dressed military officer, a Master in charge of Cadeting at Prince of Wales College commanding a guard of honour presented to President J.R. Jayawardene by the cadets of 3CCC, consisted of Ananda, Nalanda and Prince of Wales Cadet platoons at the Prince of Wales College grounds.
An American national, who had been staying in Sri Lanka for nearly ten months without a valid visa while using a Sinhala name under his American passport, was arrested by the Tourist Police of the Kandy.
Former Member of Parliament J.R.P. Suriyapperuma passed away today, January 2, 2025, at the age of 96.
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