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January 26, 2025

In the world of tea, James Taylor often takes center stage as the pioneer credited with establishing Sri Lanka’s tea industry during British colonial rule at Loolecondera estate. However, a lesser-known fact is that one of the very first experiments in adapting tea to Sri Lankan soil actually commenced at Rothschild Estate by Maurice and […]

October 9, 2023

The recently concluded Port City Colombo UAE Road Show unveiled the potential of PCC for all to see, drawing the attention of numerous global investors and dignitaries to the immense investment and business opportunities that this visionary project presents. The event served as an exceptional platform for fruitful discussions and an opportunity […]

July 17, 2023

Keeping abreast with the advancements in the digital era and its pioneering spirit, the premier transnational higher education provider in Sri Lanka, Universal College Lanka (UCL) launches the only British MSc Digital Marketing Communications programme in Sri Lanka in partnership with the prestigious University of Central Lancashire, UK. This initiative is set […]

July 10, 2023

Rockland is Sri Lanka’s first commercial distillery, established in 1924. It was first commissioned under the British government to manufacture high quality Coconut Arrack in Ceylon, which remains a distinct passion of the company. The art of sourcing toddy- which is distilled to make Coconut Arrack is traditionally passed on from one generation to […]

March 17, 2023

The Liverpool John Moores University’s BSc (Honours) Quantity Surveying programme from SLIIT provides students with exciting pathways to benefit from the anticipated future surge in construction, an opportunity to learn a broad set of skills, and the ability to take on new challenges at the forefront of the built environment. The three-year, […]

January 25, 2023

Senior delegations from three leading British independent schools visited Colombo for discussions with the Colombo Port City Economic Commission and senior management of Port City Colombo earlier this month, pertaining to the development of an International School at the Port City Colombo. These schools are backed by a rich heritage going as […]

Rothschild Estate: Preserving Sri Lanka’s Legacy Through Innovation and Excellence

“Colombo Port City to become a major economic hub in the region”, says former British Prime Minister Daivd Cameron

UCL Introduces the only British MSc Digital Marketing Communications Programme in Sri Lanka

Rockland infuses life back into the Toddy Tapping Industry

British Quantity Surveying Degree Programme from SLIIT: Unveiling Exciting Pathways for Future Construction Surge

British independent schools demonstrate keen interest for an International School at Port City Colombo