‘Radio Ceylon’ may seem like an aberration today; Ceylon itself, after all, is now Sri Lanka. Yet, as the iconic radio station turns 100 this […]
Category: Opinion
Columns, commentaries, and expert viewpoints offering personal perspectives on current economic, political, and social debates.
How Sri Lanka’s Lost Wisdom Is Fueling Today’s Floods and Landslides
Sri Lanka’s central hills are not just a geographical feature; they are the silent foundation of a civilisation that flourished for over 2,500 years. These […]
Cyclone Damage may be less than expected – Murtaza Jafferjee
“GOVERNMENT IS MORE CENTRE RIGHT THAN LEFTIST“ Murtaza Jafferjee the Chairman of the Advocata Institute, was very positive of Sri Lanka’s prospects notwithstanding the damages […]
Lamenting corruption of political mismanagement that dampens the spirit of an earnest nation’s people.
By Kithmi Gunaratne Sixteen years on, Sri Lanka awaits a reinventory. Since the successful victory from a thirty year war in 2009, the country still […]
How a gold regulatory authority could drive Sri Lanka’s next economic transformation
By; Panduka Keerthinanda. Attorney-at-Law Amidst the complex challenges of economic stabilization, a bold and transformative policy proposition is gaining traction among industry leaders and economists: […]
From Ditwah to Data: Why Sri Lanka Must Strengthen Global Meteorological Partnerships
The recent experience of Cyclone Ditwa should serve as a national wake-up call. What the country witnessed was not merely the impact of a severe […]
An appreciation published by Senior Journalist and former Air force Intelligence Officer
By the dawn of the new millennium, Sri Lanka was war-weary. The military camps along the Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi, Eastern Province and A9 roads, which stretched […]
Sri Lanka cyclone tragedy exposes government failures
Murali Krishnan – Courtesy DWOfficials in Sri Lanka are facing immense pressure for their alleged mishandling of Cyclone Ditwah, with the crisis highlighting deep cracks […]
AKD Government heading the Gota Way?
The recent incident involving former Speaker Asoka Ranwala — beginning with questions over his claimed PhD credentials and culminating in a widely reported drunk-driving episode […]
Invitation to Contribute Expert Opinion to Financial Chronicle
We are pleased to invite you to contribute your expert views to Financial Chronicle, a leading platform for informed analysis and public discourse on Sri Lanka’s […]
Malik Cader on what corporate Sri Lanka can do to grow the Sri Lanka economy
The discussion on Corporate Sri Lanka between Malik Cader – former SEC Director General – with broadcaster Faraz Shauketaly, also the Chief Editor of Financial […]
Rebuilding Sri Lanka: An Economic Imperative, Not a Charitable Exercise
As Sri Lanka confronts the massive destruction left behind by Cyclone Ditwah, the conversation around rebuilding must finally shift from sentiment to strategy. Early assessments indicate […]
Cyclone Ditwah: A Disaster That Exposes Sri Lanka’s Deepest Fault Lines
Cyclone Ditwah is being described by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake as the “largest and most challenging natural disaster” in Sri Lanka’s history. The staggering damage—over […]
Can Sri Lanka Avoid another Sovereign Default in 2028?
Sri Lanka faces substantial external debt-repayment obligations with much of these coming due in 2028 even as the country must mobilise funds for post- cyclone […]
Why Ranil Wickremesinghe should be in Parliament?
Sri Lanka stands at a crossroads. The country is reeling from one of its worst natural disasters in decades, while still navigating the fragile path […]
Why Sri Lanka Needs an Urgent Nationwide Loan Moratorium for Households and SMEs After the 2025 Floods and Cyclone
Sri Lanka is once again facing the painful aftermath of a natural catastrophe. The floods and cyclone of 2025 have left thousands of families without […]
NPP Faces First Real Test
Sri Lanka’s external sector delivered mixed signals in October 2025, raising critical questions about the long-term sustainability of the recovery narrative promoted under the new […]
Pre-emptive Reservoir Water Releases During Extreme Rainfall Warnings
Sri Lanka received an extraordinary warning on 12 November 2025 from both meteorological and hydrological authorities: the island was likely to be hit by a […]