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Industrial sector leads export growth in July

Both earnings from exports and expenditure on imports grew further on a year-on-year basis in July 2011. Earnings from exports reached a level of US dollars 958 million in July 2011.

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Cinnamon Grand featured in stamp for World Tourism Day

Cinnamon Grand becomes first hotel in post war era to celebrate the country’s heritage with a first day cover depicting the unique Nuga Gama. The Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts chain, Cinnamon Grand Colombo added another initiative to its growing portfolio of ‘firsts’ by becoming the first hotel in Sri Lanka to launch a first day cover marking World Tourism Day.

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Cinnamon Lodge Habarana, Green Globe certified

The premier world-wide sustainability merit ‘Green Globe Certification’ was achieved by Cinnamon Lodge Habarana with a compliance of 78% of the 248 preset standards. The five star resort located in the heart of the cultural triangle was constructed keeping the idea of ‘going green’ in mind.

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British High Commissioner John Rankin, South African High Commissioner G.Q.M.H.E. Doidge, Italian Ambassador Fabrizio Pio Artea, Canadian High Commissioner Bruce Levy, ADB Country Director Riza O’sullivan and WHO Representative Sri Lanka P.P. Singh with Economic Affairs Minister Basil Rajapaksa at the launch. Picture by Sumanachandra Ariyawansa

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