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Duty-free allowances for migrant workers increased from May 1 – Manusha

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1 year ago

April 3, 2023

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The Labour and Foreign Employment Ministry announced today that the ministry had decided to increase the duty-free allowances for goods purchased at the airport duty-free complex by migrant workers depending on the amount of money they had remitted, Minister Manusha Nanayakkara said.

While addressing the media at the Ministry, he said the program will come to force from May 01.

The concessions will be implemented in five categories, he said.

“The migrant workers who have remitted between US$ 2,400 and US$ 4,799 can get an additional duty-free allowance of US$ 600. Workers who have remitted between US$ 4,800 and 7,199 will be entitled to additional duty relief of US$ 960. Workers who remit between US$ 7,200 and US$ 11,999 will receive an additional duty-free allowance of US$ 1,440. Migrant workers who have remitted between US$ 12,000 and US$ 23,999 are eligible for an additional US$ 2,400 duty-free allowance, and workers who have remitted US$ 24,000 or above are eligible for an additional US$ 4,800 duty-free allowance when purchasing goods at the airport,” the minister said.

He further mentioned that any migrant worker who has sent the above-mentioned amount of money through legitimate channels to the country within a period of one year is eligible for this allowances from May 1.

We started working as a government to encourage expatriate workers to send money to the country legally through the banking system.

“We prepared a program to give due respect and proper treatment to the expatriate workers and were hoping to open a dedicated entrance for them called ‘The Hope Gate’ at the airport.

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Iranian President arrives in SL

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10 mins ago

April 24, 2024

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President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Ebrahim Raisi & his delegation arrived at the Mattala Airport a short while ago (April 24).

The Iranian President was warmly welcomed by PM Dinesh Gunawardane upon his arrival.

During his one-day official visit, President Raisi will inaugurate the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project.

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SJB replies to NPP’s request on public debate

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35 mins ago

April 24, 2024

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The Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday (23) has said he cannot join a debate with the National People’s Power (NPP) leader – Anura Kumara Dissanayake on the dates proposed by the NPP due to prior commitments.

Speaking at a public event in Weeraketiya, Mr. Premadasa has expressed his readiness not only for a debate between the two party leaders, but also for one between the economic committees of the two parties.

Previously, in a letter dated 22nd April, the NPP had said it was prepared for a debate between the two party leaders on either 07, 09, 13, or 14 May.

Replying, the SJB has said it had initially proposed a public debate between the Economic Councils of the two parties, to which the NPP has not responded in its latest letter.

Urging the NPP to confirm whether or not the debate between the Economic Councils of the two parties will take place, the SJB has further invited the NPP for a discussion on either on April 25th or 26th to finalise the dates for both public debates.

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Weerasena Gamage sworn in as MP

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1 hour ago

April 24, 2024

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Weerasena Gamage of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has been sworn in as a Member of Parliament today (April 24).

He took oaths before Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena soon after the parliamentary proceedings commenced.

Weerasena was named to fill the parliamentary seat that was left vacant following the demise of SLPP’s Anuradhapura District MP H. Nandasena, who passed away on April 05 due to a sudden illness.

Accordingly, Weerasena was next in line on the SLPP list for the Anuradhapura District after securing a total of 38,242 votes upon contesting the 2020 Parliamentary Elections. He managed to place 9th in the preferential votes list.