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Sunday Island
Foreigners Can Drive TukTuks in Sri Lanka - That's the Law
Sri Lanka faces a defining choice: remain trapped on the hamster wheel of mass tourism-short-stop itineraries, overcrowded attractions, and wealth funneled to mega-resorts - or rise as a sustainable, high-value destination rivaling Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
10 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Port City Colombo offers Lankans new leisure, shopping experience
Along the northwestern waterfront of Sri Lanka's capital Colombo, the China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC)-invested and operated Port City Colombo has become a new hotspot for residents seeking leisure and recreation. From shopping and dining to water sports, the sandy beach is filled with laughter and excitement every weekend.
1 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
EXPLORING THE CANVAS AND LIFE OF GAMINI RATNAVIRA
Among the many Sri Lankan artists who carried the spirit of the island into the wider world, Gamini Ratnavira occupies a singular place. A master wildlife artist whose career now spans more than half a century, he has painted, sketched, sculpted and preserved nature through every possible medium—oil, acrylic, gouache, watercolour, and bronze. His works are both art and testament, capturing the sacred symmetry of life as seen through the eyes of one who has never ceased to marvel at it.
9 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Scrabble champ's father describes the making of an icon in the game
Dr. Harshan Lamabadusuriya started his schooling at Richmond College Galle and then spent a couple of years at S. Thomas' College, Mt. Lavinia and then at Royal College Colombo. When he was at STC, as there was an excellent library, he commenced reading many English books at the expense of his school textbooks.
1 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
How Mamdani's 'talent for listening' spurred him to victory
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, has been elected as New York City’s mayor. He became the first New York mayoral candidate to win more than 1 million votes since 1969, and looks set to secure over 50% of the total vote.
3 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
An adventure at Vadamarachi and warm relations with Gamini Dissanayake
(Excerpted from In Pursuit of Governance, autobigraphy of MDD Pieris)
10 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Road development plan encroaching on Knuckles Conservation Forest?
A controversial road development project cutting through the Knuckles Conservation Forest — part of Sri Lanka’s UNESCO World Heritage Central Highlands — has sparked outrage among conservationists, who warn it could devastate one of the island’s most ecologically sensitive mountain ecosystems, said Sajeewa Chamikara of Movement for Land and Agricultural Reform (MON-LAR).
1 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
SLIC appoints Nalin Subasinghe as CEO
Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life), the nation's largest and strongest Life Insurer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nalin Subasinghe as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 3rd November 2025.
1 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina admits: 'Mistakes were certainly made by security forces while responding to the uprising'
Fifteen months after leaving Dhaka in the midst of an uprising, Bangladesh’s deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has admitted that ‘mistakes’ were “certainly made” by security forces while responding to the ‘disordered situation’ during last year’s student-people uprising.
2 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Decade of partnership empowering Sri Lankan students
Monash University, Monash College and Universal College Lanka (UCL) have marked a decade of partnership that has created life-changing opportunities for Sri Lankan students to access a world-class Monash education.
1 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Brand value of new poster girls jumps 25%-100% after India bags the ICC Women's World Cup 2025!
The newest superstars on the pitch, the Indian women who lifted the ICC Women's World Cup 2025, have also lifted their brand value, sharply narrowing the gap with their male counterparts overnight.
1 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Sampath Bank and Ideal Motors Partner to Drive Affordable Vehicle Ownership in Sri Lanka
Sampath Bank PLC recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ideal Motors (Pvt) Ltd., an authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Sri Lanka.
1 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Athletics fraternity bids adieu to K.L.F. Wijedasa
The athletics fraternity lost one of its respected former officials last week. K.L.F. Wijedasa who passed away last week was a top sports administrator, reputed coach and former national record holder in the men's 100 metres.
2 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Where the Moon sails the river
Kartika Purnima
4 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Vatican-Lanka commit to foster unity, peace and harmony
Archbishop Gallagher's visit marks the 50th anniversary of Vatican-Sri Lanka diplomatic ties
2 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Bank of Ceylon marks 11th anniversary in Seychelles
A delegation from the Bank of Ceylon (BOC), led by Chairman Kavinda de Zoysa, Acting Chief Executive Officer Y.A. Jayathilaka, and Country Manager Rajith Thushantha, paid a courtesy call on the Acting High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the Republic of Seychelles, Manisha Perera, at the High Commission in Victoria on 14 October 2025, Lankan High Commission in Seychelles said on Friday.
1 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Mayor of New York
Why on earth, you may ask, my interest in the New York City mayoral election and result? As I word process this article on Tuesday Nov. 4 evening, polls have just opened in the city of New York to elect their new mayor. Al Jazeera pronounced that 'the outsider' (my term) seems to lead. Early voting had been on too. The contenders are Democrat Zohran Mamdani, Independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
4 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Lanka working on 67 Public Private Partnerships
ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka is working on 67 public private partnerships in spread through several sectors, Chief Executive of the National Agency for Public Private Partnerships, Sukakshana Jaywardena said.
1 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Sky Gallery Presents 'Her Face, Her Power' Portraits of Women by Gustav Klimt and Frida Kahlo
A Landmark Exhibition Exploring Female Identity, Strength, and Spirit Through the Eyes of Two Masters
2 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Anjalika wins women's singles crown
Anjalika Kurera beat Tarha Greig in all MAS Holdings final to win the women's singles title of the Mercantile Tennis Tournament 2025 which is in progress at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association courts.
1 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Understanding Standard Customs Inquiry Procedures
Aligning with global best practices requires Sri Lanka to embrace independent and impartial reviews where necessary
3 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Sharp, stylish, and confident - Ramani's vision for men's style
In today's world men's grooming has evolved far beyond a basic haircut. It's about personality, lifestyle and confidence. At the forefront of this transformation stands Ramani Fernando - a name synonymous with sophistication and style With decades of expertise, in shaping Sri Lanka's beauty industry, Ramani and her team continue to redefine men's hairstyles, introducing refined cuts, textures and blends effortless styles to complement individuality.
3 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
HNB Assurance leads the industry with Q3 GWP Growth of 38%
HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) has announced a strong financial performance for the nine months ended 30 September 2025, posting a 38% year-on-year growth in Life Insurance Gross Written Premium (GWP), which is the highest growth among life insurers in Sri Lanka.
2 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Celebration of culture and unity Korea's Founder's Day in Colombo
Every year on October 3, South Korea celebrates National Foundation Day festival that honours the legendary founding of the Korean nation.
2 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Lanka to link businesses to tax office through ERP software, POS-machines
Sri Lanka will begin linking businesses to the tax office starting with exporters who have enterprise resource planning software, a budget for 2026 said.
1 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Turning Heads: The teacher with short hair
When my mother was transferred to Ananda College, Colombo, she instantly turned heads. Latha Jayasinghe was the first short-haired teacher the students had seen in a generation.
2 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
HNB Assurance Celebrates Exceptional Performers at the National Sales Awards 2025
HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) proudly celebrated its outstanding achievers who were recognized at the prestigious National Sales Awards 2025, organized by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM).
1 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
ComBank to finance luxury apartment purchases at first mixed development project in Rajagiriya
Enters into MoU with developer Baili Investments Lanka to support sales at 1000-unit high rise
2 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
CFW Introduces Couture + Trousseau
In November 2025, CFW will introduce a new season which focuses on a new aspect of fashion which will open new opportunities for Sri Lankan designers which also includes Bridal and destination weddings.
1 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
A wake-up call for Charith Asalanka?
Sri Lanka's cricket has been through the wringer since missing out on the Champions Trophy, but there's finally a sense that the ship is being steadied. Pathum Nissanka is our big hope like Aravinda de Silva was in the good old days.
2 min |