US blacklist poses summit hurdle for UN
By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS (IPS) – When the 193-member General Assembly commemorates the UN’s 80th anniversary during a high-level meeting in mid-September, how many political leaders and delegates will be barred from entering the United States—despite the 1947 US-UN Host Country Agreement? US President Donald Trump last June issued a proclamation titled “Restricting the [...]
Why is Sri Lanka resource-rich yet wealth-poor?
By Panduka Keerthinanda Sri Lanka is a nation of paradox: it is endowed with abundant natural resources, including fertile agricultural land and valuable minerals, yet it struggles with widespread poverty and economic instability. This discrepancy arises from a complex interplay of historical policies, governance issues, economic structure, and external factors. Given here are the reasons [...]
New think-tank, Asian Geopolitics, Sustainability & Peace Council (AGSPeC) launched
The Asian Geopolitics, Sustainability & Peace Council (AGSPeC), a platform dedicated to fostering strategic understanding of geopolitical issues, advancing peace, and promoting sustainable development across Asia was launched at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute in Colombo on August 20. Leading scholars, diplomats, policymakers, civil society leaders and concerned citizens took part in this event, in [...]
Pelwatte Sugar ex-staff reunion
Former employees of Pelwatte Sugar Company will gather for a special reunion on Sunday, August 24, at Dream World Studio, Raththanapitiya, Delkanda, from 10.30 am to 3.30 pm. The event aims to bring together old colleagues, rekindle friendships and relive cherished memories. All former Pelwatte staff members are invited to join the occasion. For further [...]
Sri Lanka Medical Association honors Prof Rezvi Sheriff at international congress
The highest honour was given to Vidyajyothi Emeritus Professor Rezvi Sheriff by the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) during the 138th Anniversary International Medical Congress. The Inauguration Ceremony and the SLMA Oration 2025 Awarding of the Fellowships was held on Wednesday, July 23, at the Cinnamon Grand, Colombo. Professor Steve Turner, President, Royal College of [...]
A call to transform public project governance
Celebrating 20 Years of PMI Colombo, Sri Lanka Chapter By Lalith de Silva Twenty years ago, a group of passionate professionals laid the foundation for the Project Management Institute (PMI) Colombo, Sri Lanka Chapter, with a shared vision: to promote world-class project management practices in our nation. As a founding member and the first chairman, [...]
Trump’s global war on decarbonisation
By Mark Blyth and Daniel Driscoll, Project Syndicate, Exclusive to the Sunday Times in Sri Lanka PROVIDENCE – There are multiple competing theories about what drives the anti-green policies embraced by US President Donald Trump. Perhaps they reflect the influence of carbon-heavy industries in Republican-controlled states. Or perhaps they channel ideological hostility to the notion [...]