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Ceylon Chamber welcomes National Digital Economy Strategy
The Ceylon Chamber says that vital that National Digital Economy Strategy 2030 should be implemented with ownership from government and collaboration with industry stakeholders.
A press release said: The Ceylon Chamber recognizes the Digital Economy as a key enabler for Sri Lanka’s economic growth acceleration. The National Digital Economy Strategy 2030 recently published by the Ministry of Technology provides a roadmap to unlock the benefits of the digital economy. The strategy focuses on the improvement of the digital infrastructure, implementation of the Digital ID, improving cybersecurity legislation, connected digital government, and enhancing digital skills for government and industry. These policy areas have been advocated by the Chamber in the past most notably on the swift implementation of the Digital ID.
The Chamber was involved in the consultation process for the drafting of the strategy with representation in the High-Level Officers Committee coordinated by the Secretary to the Prime Minister and provided further input and guidance through the Digital Economy committee of the Chamber. With the strategy document now open for public and stakeholder review, it is an ideal opportunity for further engagement to strengthen the strategy and plan of action.
As with most strategies, the important aspect is the implementation of the policy. The strategy document outlines the institutional framework for implementation and a proposed plan of action. It is vital that is implemented with ownership from government and collaboration with industry stakeholders.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his address at the International Nurses Day celebration held at the Temple Trees, today (12) stated that the growth rate of Sri Lanka’s economy will be increased up to 3% by the year 2025.
International Nurses Day is observed annually on 12th May to honor the birth of the Founder of Modern Nursing, Lady Florence Nightingale and this year’s theme, ‘Our Nurses – Our Future, The Economic Power of Nursing’, underscores the pivotal role nurses play in shaping the nations future.
The President also unveiled a commemorative plaque through digital technology to inaugurate the Sri Lanka Nursing University while Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena launched the official website of the State Service Nurses Association.
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Advisory for Severe Lightning issued to Central, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and Uva provinces and Colombo, Gampaha, Puttalam, Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi and Polonnaruwa districts
Advisory for Severe Lightning issued by the natural hazards early warning center at 01.00 p.m. 12 May 2024 for the period until 11.30 p.m. 12 May 2024
The public are warned that thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Colombo, Gampaha, Puttalam, Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi and Polonnaruwa districts.
There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity.
ACTION REQUIRED:
The Department of Meteorology advises that people should:
• Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
• Avoid open areas such as paddy fields, tea plantations and open water bodies during thunderstorms.
• Avoid using wired telephones and connected electric appliances during thunderstorms.
• Avoid using open vehicles, such as bicycles, tractors and boats etc.
• Beware of fallen trees and power lines.
• For emergency assistance contact the local disaster management authorities.
It has been reported that former President Maithripala Sirisena has resigned from the post of Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).
The Executive Committee of the Maithripala faction of the SLFP when it met today (12) has unanimously voted to appoint Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe as the new Chairman of the party.
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