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Colombo City Centre Celebrates Fourth Anniversary
Colombo City Centre marked its fourth anniversary on 19th September with an exciting line-up of events. CCC saw a record number of visitors over the anniversary weekend. Droves of visitors enjoyed quality family time and availed themselves of the anniversary specials offered by the retailers. Titled ‘4th Jubilation’ to denote an exuberant four years, CCC’s fourth-anniversary celebrations took on a festive atmosphere. The official cake-cutting ceremony, attended by tenants and CCC Management, and the felicitation of tenants, for their service at CCC outlets over the past four years, were the focus events.
The weekend (September 17th and 18th) leading up to the anniversary, featured a lucky draw through which four winners were selected every four hours in keeping with the ‘4th Jubilation’ theme. The winners were awarded their prizes during the grand ceremony held on Monday, September 19, 2022. Shoppers enjoyed a scrumptious Sunday lunch at Playtrix on the 18th of September while being serenaded by jazz music, courtesy of En Route. Furthermore, all ladies received free dessert at Playtrix on Sunday afternoon. As a part of the anniversary celebrations, many retailers offered special discounts to shoppers which were valid through the anniversary weekend.
CCC has always gone the extra mile to celebrate its junior visitors. During the anniversary weekend, a range of exciting themed activities kept kids who visited the mall actively amused. The creative activities hosted by CCC’s Kids Craft Village are a case in point. From kids’ favourites like Hopscotch, Storytime, Kids’ Craft and even an Obstacle Course, the weekend was packed with fun activities that kept kids happily engaged throughout the weekend. The special 30-minute city roundtrip bus tour, that took place on both Saturday and Sunday, was a resounding success.
CCC’s fourth-anniversary celebrations put into perspective many of its milestones from being the first ever mall of international standards where Sri Lankan families could enjoy quality time together to a collaboration with a top international hotel brand, Marriott Hotels, culminating in the ‘The Courtyard by Marriott’ soon to open at CCC.
Releasing a statement on their fourth milestone, Colombo City Centre’s Chief Operating Officer, Hirushka Fernando said, “We are delighted to have reached this milestone, despite the crushing pandemic, economic turmoil and social unrest, and are really happy to be able to celebrate it with our valued partners.” He added that CCC looks forward to continuing to build on these strong relationships in the future. Follow CCC social spaces to find out more about other exciting events and attractive offers at CCC.
As part of the official visit to London for the 43rd Commonwealth of Learning (COL) Board of Governors Meeting 2026, the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, held discussions with academic experts from the British Council on Wednesday [20 May 2026].
The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in education, particularly in the areas of teacher training, English language programmes, education frameworks, and language acquisition skills.
The British Council shared international experience and highlighted its ongoing engagement in Sri Lanka, while expressing readiness to support the country through technical assistance, teacher development initiatives, and policy collaboration.
Discussions also included views on improving quality assurance, expanding research collaboration, and enhancing learning opportunities.
The Prime Minister appreciated the British Council’s continued engagement in Sri Lanka and reiterated the importance of deepening partnerships.
[Prime Minister’s Media Division’
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who is currently on an official visit to the United Kingdom, met with members of the Sri Lankan community living in London on Wednesday [20th] and engaged in cordial discussions.
Despite the event being held on a weekday, it was notable that nearly one thousand Sri Lankans representing the Sinhala, Tamil, and Muslim communities attended with great enthusiasm.
Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that despite natural disasters and international crises, the present government has succeeded in stabilizing the country’s economy while providing relief to the people. She further noted that Sri Lanka’s political culture has now undergone a positive transformation that is irreversible.
Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Paulraj, addressing the event, stated that a governance system has now been established in the country where all communities are treated equally and the benefits of economic development are shared fairly among all citizens.
Moving away from the traditional method of political gatherings, the event also provided an open platform for members of the Sri Lankan community to directly raise questions and express their views to the Prime Minister and the Minister.
Commenting on the organization of the event, the organizing committee stated that all expenses, including dinner, were borne by the participants themselves. The organizers further remarked that it is unsurprising that opposition groups, accustomed to organizing such events through the misuse of public funds, appear unsettled by this transparent process.
The occasion was attended by the Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Paulraj and Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Nimal Senadheera.
[Prime Minister’s Media Division]
Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya currently undertaking an official visit to London, United Kingdom, to participate in the 43rd Commonwealth of Learning (COL) Board of Governors Meeting 2026 held a bilateral meeting with the Yvette Cooper MP, Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom ON Wednesday [20]. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Nimal Senadheera, along with officials from the Sri Lankan High Commission.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister conveyed Sri Lanka’s appreciation to the United Kingdom for the support extended in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwa, including ongoing rebuilding and recovery assistance. The Prime Minister also commended the United Kingdom’s support in facilitating increased bilateral trade and exports for Sri Lanka.
The Prime Minister briefed the UK delegation on Sri Lanka’s recent economic developments and policy priorities, the Government’s commitment to advancing human rights and reconciliation, as well as Sri Lanka’s positive growth trajectory.
The two sides also exchanged views on current global geopolitical developments, challenges in the energy sector, and the importance of enhancing regional connectivity and long-term energy security.
Both sides also emphasised the importance of strengthening structured academic mobility frameworks while ensuring fairness, clarity, and integrity within migration systems.
They also reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries in areas of mutual interest.
[Prime Minister’s Media Division]
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