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- Do the People Matter? – Editor’s Note
Sri Lanka’s recovery from the devastating floods is starting whilst in some areas the people continue to be affected, trapped and otherwise challenged. The inevitable search for answers and accountability has started as it will – when one is dealing with a well-informed populace. There are many who claim that the Irrigation engineers did not… Read more: Do the People Matter? – Editor’s Note - Rise above political divides and act with urgency, unity and compassion!
As the nation grapples with the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, I urge administrators across Sri Lanka to put aside party differences and work together to alleviate the suffering of our people. The recent devastation has caused immense hardship, displacement, and loss, affecting not only locals but also tourists who had chosen our beautiful island as… Read more: Rise above political divides and act with urgency, unity and compassion! - Faraz Shauketaly Appointed Chief Editor of Financial Chronicle, Marking a New Era in Sri Lankan Financial Journalism
Colombo, Sri Lanka – The Financial Chronicle today announced the appointment of veteran journalist Faraz Shauketaly as its new Chief Editor, a decision widely seen as a defining moment in the evolution of Sri Lanka’s digital media industry. The move positions the platform to transition from a fast-growing financial forum into one of the country’s most authoritative and technologically advanced media… Read more: Faraz Shauketaly Appointed Chief Editor of Financial Chronicle, Marking a New Era in Sri Lankan Financial Journalism
OPINIONS
- 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 that the cost of reconstruction will be in the range of US$4–5 billion, making it one of the most expensive natural disasters in our history. Donations are flowing in, and the… Read more: Rebuilding Sri Lanka: An Economic Imperative, Not a Charitable Exercise - 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 2 million affected, more than 600 dead, and losses estimated at USD 7 billion—may appear to be a story of a freak weather event. Yet, what this catastrophe truly reveals… Read more: Cyclone Ditwah: A Disaster That Exposes Sri Lanka’s Deepest Fault Lines - 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 reconstruction. Given weak revenue mobilisation, higher disaster-related government spending, and depressed growth prospects, the fiscal burden is rising fast. The analyst warns that this combination natural-disaster damage, huge reconstruction costs,… Read more: Can Sri Lanka Avoid another Sovereign Default in 2028? - 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 of economic recovery. At a time when leadership, experience, and institutional maturity are essential, the question of who should guide the State machinery has taken centre stage. In this context,… Read more: Why Ranil Wickremesinghe should be in Parliament? - 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 homes, destroyed the livelihoods of small and medium enterprises, and inflicted severe damage on property, machinery, farmlands, and inventory. At a moment when people are struggling simply to rebuild what… Read more: Why Sri Lanka Needs an Urgent Nationwide Loan Moratorium for Households and SMEs After the 2025 Floods and Cyclone - 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 NPP administration. Central Bank data for the month indicates that while headline indicators show resilience built during stabilisation efforts, underlying pressures— particularly from the surge in imports—are intensifying. The country… Read more: NPP Faces First Real Test