AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCyber & Fraud Watch: Sri Lanka is being flagged as a growing hub for telecom fraud and “pig butchering” scams, with raids and reports pointing to organised cross-border networks. Digital Economy & Business: AWS tells Sri Lankan customers it will charge 18% VAT on cloud and Marketplace invoices unless they are VAT-registered and submit a TRN, with the exact start date still pending. Investment Push (North): Northern Province launched Sri Lanka’s first “One-Stop Shop Investment” OSSI portal to speed up investment approvals. Public Health: A special dengue eradication programme begins in Western Province, with thousands of premises inspected and legal action taken where mosquito breeding sites were found. Justice & Safety: A police probe is underway after a Negombo Prison clash killed two inmates and injured dozens; a committee has also been appointed. Economy: World Bank reclassified Sri Lanka back to upper-middle-income status, but warned the gains are fragile without sustained reforms. Infrastructure & Roads: Demolition of massive rock boulders blocking the A5 road in Lunugala begins, aiming to clear the stretch within a month. Sports: West Indies clawed back in the 2nd Test as Hope and Greaves steadied the chase.
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