The recent closure of the NEXT garment factory in Katunayake’s Free Trade Zone has dealt a significant blow to Sri Lanka’s apparel industry and its broader economy. Announced on May 19, 2025, the shutdown has resulted in the loss of around 1,400 jobs, nearly half of the company’s 2,800-strong workforce. The company cited rising operational…
The long-delayed competitive examination for recruitment to Grade III of the Management Assistant Service, for which applications were called in 2019, will finally be held on Sunday, May 18. The exam, postponed for over six years, has caused concern among thousands of applicants who were under the maximum eligible age of 35 at the time…
The Department of Railways has received approval to recruit 140 train drivers for the first time in 10 years. Applicants must have passed the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination in the Mathematics stream and hold either an NVQ qualification or a Technical Diploma. Recruitment will take place under five different categories. Although the Department of Railways…
The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) recommended last week that the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment Act be amended. According to the COPE recommendations, four representatives of foreign employment agencies currently serving among the 12 members of the SLBFE’s Board of Directors should be removed. Additionally, the powers of the Minister of Foreign Employment…
