The Island - Daily English Language Newspaper in Sri Lanka
WEBThe Island is a daily English newspaper in Sri Lanka that covers news, sports, entertainment, and more. Read the latest stories and opinions from the island nation.
Latest News - The Island
WEBThree-member Cabinet appointed. A three-member Cabinet of Ministers was sworn-in before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (24) Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya was sworn-in as... Latest News 7 hours ago.
Latest News – The Island
WEBUsing mobile phones, taking photographs and recording videos at polling or counting centres prohibited – ECSL. The Chairman of the Election Commission R M A L Rathnayake has announced that using mobile phones, taking photographs, recording videos, being in possession of firearms, ... Latest News 23 hours ago.
News – The Island
WEBEU: Presidential election competitive and offered voters genuine political alternatives. The 2024 presidential election was a pivotal step towards reinvigorating the democratic process in Sri Lanka through the ballot, the European Union Election Observation Mission Sri... News 13 hours ago.
Politics – The Island
WEBElecting the next President: Front Runners, Vote Banks and Ethnic Accounts. by Rajan Philips The general view seems to be that Anura Kumara Dissanayaka and Sajith Premadasa are the clear front runners, but opinions differ as to... Features 2 weeks ago.
‘Low’ voter turnout linked to mass emigration – PAFFREL
WEB1 day ago · By Rathindra Kuruwita. A large number of Sri Lankans left the country between 2019 and 2024, which was one of the main reasons for the lower voter turnout in the 21 September Presidential Election compared to 2019, Rohana Hettiarachchi, Executive Director of the People’s Action for Free & Fair Elections …
What? – The Island
WEBSaturday 14th September, 2024 The Cabinet of Ministers is playing Santa these days in a bid to shore up President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s chances in the ongoing presidential race. Its latest gimmick is the announcement of substantial PAYE tax reductions, which are to take effect from April 2025. The Cabinet has said the proposal to grant […]
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IMF keen to work with Prez AKD – The Island
WEB4 days ago · The IMF has said in a media statement: “We look forward to working closely with President Dissanayake and his administration to build on the significant progress made, which has helped steer Sri Lanka toward economic recovery after one of its worst financial crises in 2022.”. The Fund has welcomed the announcement of an agreement in ...
The countdown begins – The Island
WEBSep 14, 2024 · The countdown begins. Published. 7 days ago. on. 2024/09/15. With the presidential election due next Saturday, campaigning is now reaching its peak and must end by Wednesday midnight leaving two clear days before the polling begins. Postal voting by public servants and others on election duty has already closed and …