ROBB REPORT CELEBRATESSRI LANKA’S COASTAL GEM
Cinnamon Bentota Beach – Signature Selection has earned a spot among Sri Lanka’s leading luxury destinations, as featured in the July edition of the American luxury lifestyle magazine Robb Report. This recognition follows a restoration that carefully preserves Geoffrey Bawa’s iconic architectural vision. Nestled along the island’s stunning western coastline, the resort seamlessly blends Bawa’s […]
GOLD AWARDS FOR RESPONSIBLE TOURISM
Sri Lanka secured three gold awards at the Indian Subcontinent Responsible Tourism Awards 2025, held during the Business and Leisure Travel Mart in New Delhi on 13 September. Organised by the International Centre for Responsible Tourism (ICRT), the annual awards recognise global change makers driving sustainable and ethical tourism practices. The Heel Oya village won […]
GEM SRI LANKA 2026 TO SPARKLE IN COLOMBO
The third edition of Gem Sri Lanka 2026 is set to sparkle in Colombo from 7 to 9 January at the Shangri-La Colombo, promising to be a marquee event on the international gemstone calendar. Hosted by the Ceylon Gem and Jewellery Traders’ Association (CGJTA), the upcoming exhibition is themed ‘The Source. The Production’ and is […]
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Brian Senaratne Heritage is an invaluable guide Q: What drew you to Croatia – and what made you stay in Zagreb? A: I moved to Zagreb in 2015 after falling in love with a Croatian woman. While that relationship didn’t last, my bond with the city did. There was an sense of rhythm and warmth […]
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Niluka Abeygunaratne Build a strong community Q: What motivated your move from Sri Lanka to Canada – and what was the transition like both personally and professionally? A: My move to Canada wasn’t sudden; it was part of a long-term vision I had since my A levels. I aspired to make a global impact and […]
THE FORUM WITH ROSHARN AMARASINGHE
CYBER SECURITY FOR NATIONAL DEFENCE This week on LMDtv Tamara Rebeira speaks with the Regional Director of eSec Forte® Technologies Lanka Rosharn Amarasinghe on cyber security for national defence
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Priyan Fernando Carry your Sri Lankan identity Q: What motivated your decision to move to Australia as an international student? And what were the adjustments you had to make? A: After excelling in both my ordinary and advanced level examinations in Sri Lanka, I was eager to pursue higher education in a globally competitive environment. […]
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Prof. Ravi Silva Engineer a greener future Q: What inspired your journey into nanotechnology and large area electronics? A: I began my PhD in the early 1990s, when carbon nanotechnology was being defined in laboratories such as Cambridge. I was inspired by the pioneers in the field – Nobel laureate Prof. Harry Kroto – who […]
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Farah Rumy Seek intellectual remittances Q: Could you outline your early life in Sri Lanka – and how your journey brought you to Switzerland? A: I was born in Colombo and migrated to Switzerland due to the civil conflict in Sri Lanka at the time. I completed my schooling in Switzerland, trained as a registered […]
THE FORUM WITH SANDUN HAPUGODA
GOING DIGITAL This week on LMDtv Tamara Rebeira speaks with the Country Manager – Sri Lanka and Maldives of Mastercard Sandun Hapugoda on the shift to digital.