Courtyard by Marriott Colombo appoints Suranga Peelikumbura as its new General Manager. Over two decades Suranga has carried the Marriott spirit across continents, from the shimmering luxury of The Ritz-Carlton in Doha to the refined hospitality of Ireland and most recently to the helm of Resplendent Ceylon as Vice PresidentContinue Reading
Japanese Investors pressured to settle after years of legal and corporate turbulence A long-running dispute between Asia Capital PLC and its Japanese investors has come to a close following a mutually agreed settlement, marking the end of nearly five years of legal battles, restructuring efforts, and complex negotiations that reshapedContinue Reading
Building on over 20 years of experience in delivering quality English language education, ESOL College International has officially been appointed as a registered Pearson Edexcel iPLS centre. This new chapter reflects the institutionโs continued commitment to maintaining high academic standards while expanding internationally recognized qualification pathways. The appointment strengthens ESOLโsContinue Reading
The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID), in partnership with ACCA Sri Lanka, formally marked a milestone in the countryโs corporate governance landscape with the inaugural SLIDโACCA National Corporate Director Awards Ceremony, held on the 28th of January 2026, at the Oak Room, Cinnamon Grand Colombo. The event established, forContinue Reading
Evolution Auto (Pvt) Ltd recently announced a strategic partnership with Sterling Aftercare, offering customers and prospective buyers across Sri Lanka access to premium full-service support for all Evolution Auto vehicle brands. The collaboration guarantees that every Evolution Auto customer can receive reliable, high-quality aftercare, thanks to service centers that areContinue Reading
Fracspace officially unveiled Altaira, its landmark ultra-luxury hillside development, at a grand launch event held at Cinnamon Life, Colombo, on February 14, 2026. The exclusive gathering brought together prominent personalities from the worlds of business, hospitality, real estate, and investment, marking a significant milestone as Fracspace formally enters the SriContinue Reading
Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) delivered a strong end to the financial year, reporting robust financial results for the 12 months ending 31 December 2025, with a Profit After Tax (PAT) of LKR 19.3Bn, reflecting a 15% yearโonโyear growth. The Bankโs performance was driven by healthy asset growth, resilient NetContinue Reading
Batik Air Malaysia is scheduled to officially resume its direct flight service between Kuala Lumpur and Colombo on March 30, 2026. The airline will operate four weekly flights using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The service will operate four times a week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The airline willContinue Reading
Batik Air Malaysia is scheduled to officially resume its direct flight service between Kuala Lumpur and Colombo on March 30, 2026. The airline will operate four weekly flights using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The service will operate four times a week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The airline willContinue Reading
Sri Lankaโs tourism sector has experienced strong growth in February 2026, driven significantly by the ICC Menโs T20 World Cup. According to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), 159,339 tourists arrived in the country during the first 15 days of February. This mid-month total contributed to an overall figureContinue Reading