Although the government has been able to deal with and recover from the economic collapse that occurred with the bankruptcy of Sri Lanka to some extent, the goal of overcoming the situation fully still remains a difficult task that will invariably cause untold sufferings to the people.
I don’t talk indirectly. The best balance of power to bring in essential economic and political reforms is this journey under the leadership of Ranil and Dinesh and the strength of the SLPP. It does not need the likes of Rajitha, Harsha or SB.
If over 30 percent of school children drop out of school in the beginning of next year, that should not be a surprise.
The recent research by PepperCube led by Atheek Marikar reported that only 7% of the respondents are living within their means. A whopping 93% spend more than their earnings. The all-island sample indicates where the country is heading.
Siblings have common traits but each is nevertheless unique. All my uncles were greatly loved, but loved differently for different reasons.
The first JVP insurrection had already taken place the year before. Right after leaving school, Gotabaya Rajapaksa was just a fresh recruit in the Ceylon Army when he witnessed the country’s first ‘Che Guevarists’ insurgency in 1971. An early experience that would shape his most critical decisions during his future presidency.
Soon after coming to power, Gotabaya Rajapaksa cut taxes. That led to a loss of state revenue at all levels.
Suresh Goonesekere would have turned 50 today, just over a year after his tragic death left his family and friends bereft of his kindness, generosity, strength of character and permanent grin.
There are signs of a political transformation in the near future following a meeting attended by parties in the opposition with Sajith Premadasa in the chair. The need for a common policy plan at future elections was stressed there.
Many ask me a lot of times as to how much Ranil pays me - my economic returns - for writing and speaking on behalf of him. Most times, their intention is of an insulting nature – that it is a low-caste thing if I get paid by Ranil.
