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People’s Bank felicitates employees for long service

People’s Bank, the State banking giant, and winner of the ‘Banking and Financial Services Brand of the Year’ award, at People’s Awards - 2007, will honour 815 employees, who have completed 25 years of service, by offering them gold sove- reigns and certificates in appreciation of their long years of service to People’s Bank.

A felicitation ceremony will be held on September 23, at the BMICH with the participation of Chairman W. Karunajeewa, who will be the Chief Guest at the occasion, and Chief Executive Officer/General Manager Asoka de Silva, as the Guest of Honour. Members of the corporate and executive management, and the Bank’s trade unions will also be a part of the ceremony.

Each employee will receive a 22-carat gold sovereign, together with a certificate of appreciation. The employees who are thus being felicitated are those who have continuously served People’s Bank for 25 years.

Belonging to the Bank’s large network of branches and service centres spread all across Sri Lanka, these employees have formed one of the greatest strengths on which the Bank relies upon for the smooth operation of Bank activities.

This ceremony, usually held to coincide with the anniversary of People’s Bank, is being held for the 21st consecutive year.

It is a measure of the high regard with which People’s Bank considers its employees, for their loyalty, dedication and valued service to the Bank, as well as the nation.

Their contribution to the Bank in terms of the day-to-day running, decision-making processes, evaluation and other activities have made People’s Bank a strong and consistent contender in the ever competitive banking industry.

New AirWick gels adds zest to aroma

Reckitt Benckiser recently launched its new air freshener, ‘AirWick Gel’, which is set to revolutionise the air freshening industry in Sri Lanka. The concentrated gels with their unique 2 in 1 formulation neutralises odours and simultaneously fragrances the air faster, with the aroma lasting much longer than other ordinary air fresheners.

AirWick Gel is the first of its kind in the market,” stated Airwick Brand Manager Shenali Wickramarachchi.

This product is priced at Rs 80, making it affordable to everyone” said Marketing Director Zakaria Ahmed.

The new AirWick Gels come in three exotic fragrances: ‘English Rose’, ‘Peachy Jasmine’ and ‘Lavender Fields’. AirWick Gels can be used in many places such as bedrooms, cupboards, racks, bathrooms, pantry/kitchen as well as in vehicles. Sales Director, Reckitt Benckiser Sinclair Cruse said: “The new innovation of ‘AirWick Gel’ will replace the former AirWick PDBC blocks, which was the market leader. We are confident the new product will be a success.”

Benckiser continues to innovate in the categories it operates in. As market leader in the Air care segment we owe it to our consumers to continue to bring new and innovative products.

New AirWick gel is an effort in this direction. We are confident that the gels with its unique formula, pleasant and popular fragrance, at affordable rate will be a hit amongst the consumers,” expressed Nael Ahmed, Country Manager, Reckitt Benckiser.

Regional Business community for peace

The Business for Peace Alliance, (BPA) Sri Lanka’s regional business network committed to Regional Empowerment, Conflict Transformation and Corporate Social Responsibility reiterates its commitment on International Peace Day., to link business enterprises throughout the country and addressing regional concerns to foster national unity and bring about a peaceful and prosperous Sri Lanka.

The BPA was established five years ago by the regional business chambers as a “bottom up” regionally owned initiative to address common regional issues and communicate the voice of the regions to policy makers in Colombo.

It has now grown into a strong network of 25 members and affiliates constituting approx 15, 000 small and medium scale entrepreneurs throughout Sri Lanka.

Over the last 5 years, the regional business community through BPA has broken geographical and man made barriers of race, religion and class and forged significant business linkages, friendship and good will amongst its members in all parts of Sri Lanka.

BPA members want a peaceful environment that is conducive to business and economic development. They are vehemently opposed to communally based or any other forms of violence or unrest within the regions and in the country, a press release said.