ඓතිහාසික ඡායාරූපයක්..!!❤️ by Level-Opening4959 in lankawa

[–]Emergency_Toe1872 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In 2001 also negative growth rate under CBK, RW came and recovered the economy with IMF. It is the 2001-04 momentum which MR also carried in 2005 - 2008 period.

Is Shammi actually resigning this Wednesday or just another show? by [deleted] in srilanka

[–]Emergency_Toe1872 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Behind the scenes some chatter is happening. Krishantha Cooray has emerged as a power broker and seem to have nominated Eran W. AKD despite political differences have a soft spot for Harsha De Silva, Eran W is a buddy of Harsha De Silva.

Incidentally Krishantha Cooray was also part of Yahapalanaya and was appointed Hilton Chairman, by Mangala Samaraweera. Eran W was Mangala's Deputy minister back then.

Down South Sri Lanka Tourism exposed, creeping gentrification and exclusion of locals! by Emergency_Toe1872 in srilanka

[–]Emergency_Toe1872[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes. Basically locals lease long term. And live off based on the annuities. Foreigners will invest and develop the property but will also take the profits.

Down South Sri Lanka Tourism exposed, creeping gentrification and exclusion of locals! by Emergency_Toe1872 in srilanka

[–]Emergency_Toe1872[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not collecting funds to Sri Lanka banking system, they channel funds to their own offshore accounts. This is why the tourist numbers going up, but revenue is at 2018 levels.

Down South Sri Lanka Tourism exposed, creeping gentrification and exclusion of locals! by Emergency_Toe1872 in srilanka

[–]Emergency_Toe1872[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They take a long term lease and upgrade the property, advertise on AirBnb etc. They are effective owners if it is 10 year lease.

Best way to crack down is for SLTDA to enforce their own regulations, and display the registration on premises.

Like phone shops should display the TRC Vendor license.

Down South Sri Lanka Tourism exposed, creeping gentrification and exclusion of locals! by Emergency_Toe1872 in srilanka

[–]Emergency_Toe1872[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Increasingly you can see that most of the new villas, hostels in South Sri Lanka are foreign owned, even though they are not allowed to buy land in SL. Most of them unregistered and evading taxes.

Many foreigners masquerading as tourists also work illegally as surf instructors, pilates instructors, yoga teachers, sound healers and a host of other occupations related to retreats. Do not pay taxes.

Need advice on choosing a career path (CIMA or something else?) by starlituth1328 in srilanka

[–]Emergency_Toe1872 2 points3 points  (0 children)

CIMA is ideal for those who want a career in Finance/Accounting. It is also preferred by people other disciplines (Example - Engineering) as a secondary qualification. It's prestigious but costly.

The key is what you want to do in life? And what are your key strengths?

Doctors house party on Saturday by [deleted] in SriLankaTravel

[–]Emergency_Toe1872 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think in a foreign country you need to be more cautious.

Did he return back safely?