Building the Future: Rhino Roofing Products Celebrates Win for Revolutionary RBS Cement Panels
Rhino Roofing Products Limited is delighted to announce that its innovative RBS cement panels have been honored with the prestigious "Excellence Award" from the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA) as part of the Annual Product Awards 2024. This recognition underscores the commitment of Rhino Roofing Products Limited to producing locally made products that stand out for their innovation, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.
Expressing his gratitude, the COO of Rhino Roofing Products Limited – Indika Rajapakse stated, "We are truly honored to receive the Excellence Award from SLIA. This recognition is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team in developing products that not only meet but exceed industry standards.” He further added that “Winning this award is a proud moment for Rhino Roofing Products Limited. It reflects our continuous efforts to contribute to the advancement of the construction industry by providing solutions that are both groundbreaking and environmentally conscious."
The SLIA Annual Awards 2024 Presentation, held at BMICH on 22nd February 2024, was the platform where Rhino Roofing Products Limited was presented with this esteemed award. The event brought together professionals and influencers from various sectors of the construction industry, including architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, building contractors, property developers, and more. The RBS cement wall panel, recognized in the category of "Locally made products and materials that are innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective," addresses several challenges prevalent in traditional wall construction. It serves as a solution to the labor shortage, rectifying inaccuracies in walls, and significantly reducing construction time. Additionally, it eliminates the need for supportive grids and filling materials like glass wool, offering a more efficient alternative for internal wall partitioning.
In terms of customer experience and value addition, the RBS cement panel presents a host of benefits compared to traditional wall construction.
ComBank & IFC empowered MSMEs via 27 skills development programmes in 2023
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon conducted 27 skills development programmes for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in 2023, using a standardized format developed to revitalize MSME businesses.
These programmes were conducted in areas such as Negombo, Ratnapura, Vavuniya, Kandy, Kadawatha, Akkaraipattu, Jaffna, Nuwara Eliya, Badulla and Minuwangoda and the topics covered were ‘Revisiting Business Strategy (Operational Plan/ Human Resources Plan),’ ‘Profitability and Productivity (Financial Resilience/ Basics of Borrowing),’ ‘Digital Transformation and Digital Market Place (Trends/ Benefits/ Handling Customers/ Payment options/ Policies & Security/ Best Practices),’ ‘Digital Brand Management (Online Presence/ Content Marketing/ Marketing Brand Management/ Measuring results)’ and ‘Women Empowerment and Entrepreneurship’ which was exclusively for women entrepreneurs.
Cabinet nod to slash embarkation tax on ferry services between Sri Lanka and India
A proposal to reduce the embarkation tax currently charged from passengers leaving Sri Lanka by passenger vessels and passenger ships has been approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.
As per the relevant proposal submitted by the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation, the embarkation tax imposed on those travelling by passenger vessels is set to reduce be reduced to USD 5, while the fee for those travelling aboard passenger ships is set to be reduced to USD 20.
The Cabinet also approved to grant free baggage allowance up to 60 kg for passengers traveling by passenger vessels.