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Caltex launches water preservation project

Chevron Lubricants Lanka PLC, which markets Caltex, Havoline and Delo branded lubricants in Sri Lanka, received commendation from Minister of Ports and Aviation and Irrigation Management Chamal Rajapaksa for its involvement in the national campaign titled 'Water and Life'.

Minister of Ports, Aviation and Irrigation Management Chamal Rajapaksa presents a plaque to MD and CEO of Chevron Lubricants Lanka PLC Kishu Gomes in recognition of the company’s commitment to the preservation of Sri Lanka’s national hydro - cultural heritage, during the inaugural “Water and Life” exhibition in Colombo recently.

'Water and Life' is the first dedicated awareness building campaign designed to educate all citizens on the importance of preserving Sri Lanka's national hydro heritage.

Jointly presented by Chevron and Sathischandra Edirisinghe's Mihindu Cultural Foundation, the exhibition was held at the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress in Colombo. Over 74 exhibits were showcased depicting Sri Lanka's extraordinary aquatic ecosystem.

The 'Water and Life' exhibition series was designed to highlight the critical issue of depleting water resources and the preservation of this vital resource.

Recognizing the fact that the lack of water will spell doom to agro based communities, Chevron Lubricants Lanka PLC will sponsor this national project to safeguard the livelihood of farming communities.

Minister of Ports and Aviation and Irrigation Management Chamal Rajapaksa, Minister of Environment and Natural Resources Champika Ranawaka, Minister of Agricultural Development and Agrarian Services Development Maithripala Sirisena, Minister of Agriculture Hemakumara Nanayakkara, Chief Minister, North Central Province Berty Premalal Dissanayake and Chief City Administrator of the Colombo Municipal Council Omar Kamil were amongst the invitees.

"Sri Lanka depends on agriculture as the main source of livelihood. Therefore, it is every citizen's responsibility to protect and preserve all natural water resources in the island" said Managing Director and CEO of Chevron Lubricants Lanka PLC Kishu Gomes.

"We take pride in being the first Corporate Citizen from the private sector to facilitate this landmark event in the history of Sri Lanka.

Living in a day and age where this vital natural resource is unprotected, polluted and scarce, we decided to embark on this national program to address this critical issue which will determine the well-being and sustenance of our future generation which is vital to the socio-economic growth of the country" he continued.

PC Pharma enhances knowledge base of pharmacists in Galle

PC Pharma, a fully owned subsidiary of PC House (Pvt) Ltd organized a seminar for pharmacists and chemists in the Hikkaduwa and Galle areas. The one-day program was carried out for 250 personnel on the importance of hygiene storage.

Chairman PC House and PC Holdings SHM Rishan said, we believe that, in the medical field, our customers' health is the most important factor.

Every individual involved in the process should play their part in the recovery of patient.

This is why we believe that education is the first step in producing a medical fraternity that is informed and responsible. By providing the pharmacists in Galle the right information on products and practices, we believe that the pharmacies in the area will improve, resulting in better service.

Head of Training and Brand Development for PC Pharma Sean Sheriff said, "We should never just settle for mediocre services, especially when it comes to the health and well-being of ourselves and our loved ones.

Instilling best practices for pharmacies will ensure that the medicines that are dispensed to patients are of good quality and will not further complicate an ailment.

We also educated them on the importance of discouraging self medication and educating pharmacists on the dangers of substituting medicines prescribed by the doctor.

The public often has blind faith in the medical fraternity serving them.

Otara at 2009 Carter Work project

ODEL CEO and Ambassador for Habitat for Humanity Otara Gunewardene participates in the 2009 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Thailand.

Sri Lankan entrepreneur and animal rights activist Otara Gunewardene was among global celebrity volunteers who participated in the 2009 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project launched in Chiang Mai, Thailand on Sunday.

Titled 'Mekong Build 2009, ' the project to build and repair 166 homes in Thailand, Vietnam, China, Cambodia and Laos, all countries along the Mekong River, involves more than 3,000 volunteers from 32 countries, led by the former United States President and his wife.

It is organized by Habitat for Humanity of which Ms Gunewardene is an ambassador. Other celebrity volunteers at the project included global movie action star Jet Li, Indian movie stars John Abraham, Ranganathan "Maddy" Madhavan and Pooja Bedi; US country music stars Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood; Hong Kong singer and actress Karen Mok and actor/director Daniel Wu; New Zealand fashion designer Trelise Cooper and Jacqueline Fernandez, former Miss Sri Lanka and Bollywood actress.

The volunteers, wielding trowels and other implements, worked alongside families in need of decent, affordable housing in the Mekong region.

Commercial Bank’s Managing Director Amitha Gooneratne (left) receives the Award from the Publisher and Editorial Director of Global Finance Joseph Girraputto.

COM Bank wins

‘Best Bank in Sri Lanka’ award for 11th time

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon received “The Best Bank in Sri Lanka” award for the 11th consecutive year from one of the world’s most respected financial publications, Global Finance (USA).

The awards ceremony took place in Istanbul, Turkey coinciding with the recent World Bank and IMF Sessions held there at which a number of Government and Central Bank Officials also participated.

In nominating Commercial Bank, Global Finance had taken into consideration the superior performance recorded in 2008 in areas such as overall profits, market share in Sri Lanka and the relatively low cost income ratio.

Travel and education, Traved to fore

From left: Buddhi Athauda, Martin Becker, Samantha Kumarasinghe, Mrs. Gisela Becker and Rolf Baatz.

Traved, a new company specializing in outbound and inbound tours, and English education has been opened in Nawala. Traved offers a unique product portfolio. One arm of the Traved organization focuses on outbound tours to destinations such as Egypt, China and India tours for leisure, educational, incentive trave and pilgrimages all designed to suit specific client requirements for either group or individual travel. The other arm of Traved is the English Language Unit (ELU) which offers examination preparation classes for IELTS and General English classes for students including special packages for the corporate sector.

Traved conducts specially designed Placement tests to ensure that students’ individual needs are catered for. Each course follows a results based approach with access to tutors for any questions or clarifications. Students are trained to use the language confidently in preparation for real life situations and challenges.

Managing Director/CEO Shehan Daulagala of Traved said, “Real quality and value for money, is what we at Traved offer. “Whether it is in the field of travel or education, we want the best for our customers. Our standards are high and we are firmly dedicated to upholding them without compromise.”

Nature’s Secrets acquires brand rights in EU

Nature’s Beauty Creations Ltd., the manufacturer of leading cosmetics brand “Nature’s Secrets” in Sri Lanka acquired the trademark rights of “Nature’s Secrets” in UK and twelve other EU countries from its previous owner Becker Kosmetik Vertriebs OHG in Germany.

The Agreement for the transfer of the trademark rights was signed recently in Recklinghausen, Germany by Chairman, Nature’s Beauty Creations Ltd.

Samantha Kuma- rasinghe, and two directors of Becker Kosmetik, Martin Becker and Mrs. Gisela Becker.

Sri Lanka Consul General in Frankfurt Buddhi Athauda and Nature’s Beauty Creation’s consultant Rolf Baatz, who facilitated the acquisition was also present.

Kumarasinghe said that this acquisition of the brand name rights of “Nature’s Secret” in UK and EU is a giant step forward towards their vision of building a Global-Brand name for Sri Lanka.

Biometric device wins award

Cenmetrix Suprema Biolite Net recently won the 2009 Detektor International Award as the ‘Best Product’ in the Security Access Control Category, and was also nominated as finalist in “Access Control Product of the Year” at IFSEC security awards 2009.

The Biolite Net is the world’s smallest fingerprint IP security access control terminal with weather proof structure (IP65) and time attendance features.

With its rugged IP65 rated dust and waterproof structure, it offers exceptional durability in extreme weather conditions.

The Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC recently selected the first seven lucky winners of the Khomba Ran Ruwa Gold Pendant promotion launched by the company to reward loyal consumers. The promotion gives users of Khomba Herbal Soap a chance to win a gold pendant a day till of December 31 the pendants are in the shape of a Kohomba leaf, the signature symbol of the ‘Khomba’ brand, with an attractive light green coloured semi precious stone set in it. Here Swadeshi Chairperson/Managing Director Ms. Amari Wijewardene selects the first set of lucky winners of the gold pendants in the presence of CEO of the Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC (Centre) Nuwan Wimalana and an officer from the Department of Revenue of the Western Provincial Council.