Business Today Sri Lanka Magazine - March 2013

In this issue

A man who has successfully represented his electorate of Ampara for 35 years, Minister P Dayaratne has won every single election since 1977. He has witnessed the ever-changing political landscape of the country and has remained a gentleman in politics. A rarity. Having been part of the Gal Oya Irrigation Scheme and Mahaweli Development Project, Minister P Dayaratne holds tremendous experience.
In line with making Sri Lanka a Knowledge Hub as envisioned through the Mahinda Chintana – Vision for the Future, Miloda, The Academy of Financial Studies was ceremonially opened by President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Sri Lanka commissions its second international airport – Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) – in Hambantota as the country creates aviation history. Prasanna Wickramasuriya, Chairman of Airport and Aviation, Sri Lanka spoke about this momentous occasion.
Michelle Boutique Hotel in Balapitiya opened its doors amidst a grand ceremony graced by Basil Rajapaksa, Minister of Economic Development on the invitation of Dr Saman Weerasinghe, Chairman of Michelle Holdings and Ranjaka De Mel, Managing Director.
Zam Gems has contributed immensely to the industry ensuring that Sri Lanka’s pride of place is kept intact and carried forward for years to come. Sikhamani Z A M Refai, Chairman of Zam Gems and Ashan Refai, Managing Director of Zam Gems share their views on the progress of the company as well as the industry.
Ranatunga Rajapaksa, Managing Director of DSI Tyres speaks of the stringent standards the company upholds, the strengths and philosophies that enable them to stand side by side with the world’s best and their vision for the future.
Professional cleaning equipment is no longer a luxury, but a necessity, says Wasantha Tudawe, Chairman and Managing Director of Tudawe Trading Company.