AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIMF Decision Looms: The IMF says its Executive Board could meet within weeks to approve Sri Lanka’s combined fifth and sixth EFF review, potentially unlocking about $700m—but only after key steps like electricity and fuel cost-recovery and protections for vulnerable groups. Red Rain Alert: A Red Alert is in force as a low-pressure system lingers northeast of the island, with very heavy rain over 150mm possible in several districts and reservoir overflow risks. Tax Uncertainty: EY warns proposed VAT amendments could raise business costs and create confusion, especially for digital and financial services. Cricket Spotlight: India A has named 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in a Sri Lanka tri-series squad starting June 9. Safety Tragedy Abroad: Five Italian tourists died in a Maldives scuba diving accident near Vaavu Atoll caves, with an investigation underway. Local Life: Residents of Palitha Place say Colombo’s garbage collection has effectively stopped, raising health and environmental fears.
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