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DSI Samson Group Partners with MEPA to Strengthen Sri Lankas Coastal Resilience Through Mangrove Restoration

Colombo, Sri Lanka, December 2025 - DSI Samson Group today formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) to launch a nationwide mangrove conservation initiative.

White Christmas Tree Lighting at NH Bentota Ceysands

Bentota, Sri Lanka – NH Bentota Ceysands Resort welcomed the festive season with its enchanting White Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, held on 10th December 2025 in the serene surroundings of the Siam Pearl Garden.

Sriyani Dress Point donates Rs. 20 million and deploys aid for Cyclone Ditwah victims

Sriyani Dress Point, one of Sri Lanka’s leading fashion retail chains, has stepped forward as a responsible corporate citizen by donating Rs. 20 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund while simultaneously activating comprehensive ground-level relief operations for communities devastated by Cyclone Ditwah.

ComBank ranked No 1 in Business Todays Top 40 for 202425

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been ranked No 1 in the Business Today Top 40 for 2024–25, reaffirming its position as Sri Lanka’s best-performing bank and one of the country’s top five strongest corporate entities for the 17th consecutive year.

Peoples Insurance PLC Appoints Mr. Chandana Shubhashana Guniyangoda as Independent Chairman

People’s Insurance PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Chandana Shubhashana Guniyangoda—a distinguished finance professional with dual fellowships from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (FCA) and the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (FCMA)—as its new Independent Chairman, effective 10 December 2025.

NDB Leasing Hosts Successful Two Day Auto Carnival

NDB Bank recently concluded another successful edition of the NDB Leasing Auto Carnival Promotion, held at the Nawam Mawatha car park.

McLarens shuttlers claim four golds at Mercantile Inter Firm Team Badminton Championship

The McLarens Group shuttlers enjoyed a successful season, claiming four championship titles, a runners-up slot, and three individual awards presented for the best player of each category, at the 41st Mercantile Inter-Firm Team Badminton Championship 2025 held in Colombo.

Phoenix Ogilvy Recognised for HR Excellence at Great HR Awards 2025

Colombo, Sri Lanka – Phoenix Ogilvy has been recognised for its human resource practices in the Media and Advertising sector at the Great HR Awards 2025, held recently at Cinnamon Life.

Curtin University Colombo launches cuttingedge programs in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Curtin University Colombo proudly introduces two pioneering programs the Bachelor of Science in Data Science, specialising in Artificial Intelligence and the Master of Artificial Intelligence.

Seaspan and Ceyline Shipping Celebrate 20 Years of Partnership Excellence

Seaspan Corporation Pte. Ltd., the world's largest independent charter owner and operator of containerships, and Ceyline Shipping Limited, Sri Lanka's market leader in Seafarer Recruitment & Placement Services, are celebrating two decades of transformative partnership that has elevated Sri Lanka's maritime industry on the global stage.