Sri Lanka Guardian
WEBPresident-Elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake: A Defining Moment in History. Sri Lanka is at a make-or-break moment. Dissanayake’s victory has given people hope, but the real work starts now.Editorial“Each generation must, out of relative obscurity, discover its …
Sri Lanka: A Democratic Awakening or Just a Mirage?
WEB5 days ago — Taken together, 2024 Presidential election marked the moment when Sri Lanka took the transformative step from an immature democracy to a mature one. Democracy is a work-in-progress. Democratic improvements do not happen in a flash, as with the waving of a magic wand. They are long processes, often with many vicissitudes.
Sri Lanka: Presidential Elections Dispatches — Issue 7
WEBAug 21, 2024 — Editorial Note: As Sri Lanka approaches its pivotal presidential election, the landscape is abuzz with a flurry of statements, promises, and controversies.This dispatch provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments from various candidates and political factions, offering insights into their strategies, public engagements, and the regulatory framework governing their campaigns.
Sri Lanka: Presidential Elections Dispatches – Issue 2
WEBAug 10, 2024 — The Gazette containing the Voting Symbols for the candidates in the upcoming Presidential Election is expected to be released shortly. Election Commissioner General Saman Sri Ratnayake has announced that it will be divided into two parts: Sub-document 01 will list the ballot marks allocated to registered political parties, while Sub-document 02 will detail the marks assigned to independent ...
Sri Lanka: Presidential Elections Dispatches
WEBAug 8, 2024 — The Sri Lanka Guardian is an online web portal founded in August 2007 by a group of concerned Sri Lankan citizens including journalists, activists, academics and retired civil servants.Sri Lanka Guardian has registered as an online newspaper in the Government of Sri Lanka. This portal is currently a platform for over a hundred regular writers from around the world.
Sri Lanka: Presidential Elections Dispatches — Issue 5
WEBAug 14, 2024 — Since 31 July, a total of 366 complaints have been received. The commission also confirmed that the deadline for depositing bail money is tomorrow (14) at 12:00 noon. Nomination submissions for the presidential election will begin at 9:00 a.m. on the 15th. As of now, 28 candidates have deposited security money with …
Sri Lanka’s Crisis Demands Real Solutions
WEBSri Lanka urgently requires the leadership driven by compassion and foresight to circumnavigate its multifaceted crisis. This demands a profound commitment to systemic reform, where economic stability is intricately linked with social justice. Anything short of this comprehensive overhaul would betray the resilience and aspirations of its people.
Sri Lanka: Presidential Elections Dispatches — Issue 4
WEBAug 12, 2024 — These dispatches offer an overview of the most significant events reported as of yesterday. Media professionals set up their gear ahead of the July 2024 press conference at the Election Commission of Sri Lanka. Roshan Ranasinghe Joins the Presidential Battle. Former Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe announced his candidacy for the upcoming ...
Stabilization and Challenges in Sri Lanka
WEBSignificantly, on March 12, 2024, a former LTTE cadre was arrested from Matara in the Southern Province, in a joint operation carried out by the Army Intelligence Unit and the Sri Lanka Police Special Branch, while transporting three kilograms of Kerala cannabis from Kilinochchi to Matara by bus.
IMF’s Call for Reform in 16 Points: Sri Lanka’s Governance Challenge
WEBOct 3, 2023 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stern and uncompromising call to action. In its recently unveiled Governance Diagnostic Assessment (GDA) on Sri Lanka, the IMF has laid bare a stark reality: systematic and deeply entrenched governance weaknesses, coupled with rampant corruption vulnerabilities, are throttling the nation’s growth potential.