Says the American Lawmaker spoke irresponsibly
Information Minister Ledgerhood Rennie has officially responded harshly to US Congressman Christ Smith, who last week described the George Weah Administration as a “kleptocratic” government that is associated with cronies who are set to steal resources belonging to the country and commit human rights abuses.
In his response yesterday, April 5, 2021, Minister Rennie, who did not mince his words, referred to the American Lawmaker’s remarks as “Irresponsible and a complete breach of international diplomatic protocol.”
“I will not mince my words about this. The Congressman breached international diplomatic protocols by addressing our government as he did,” Rennie said when he appeared on the OK FM afternoon show.
Central Bank of Sri Lanka : Erroneous News Report on Debt Service Payments on account of Sri Lanka Development Bonds and Foreign Currency Loans from Domestic Banks
04/04/2021 | 02:24am EDT
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Message : Development Bonds and Foreign Currency Loans from Domestic Banks The Central Bank observes, with disappointment, a certain newspaper today publishing an erroneous and unsubstantiated report of a planned delay in settlement of dues on account of Sri Lanka Development Bonds (SLDBs) and Foreign Currency Loans obtained by the Government from Domestic Banks. The Central Bank wishes to inform investors and the general public that debt service payments, interest and capital, are being met in a timely manner on account of SLDBs and Foreign Currency Loans from Domestic Banks, as well as all other debt obligations of the Government. There is no plan to delay or defer such payments as reported in the said newspaper, and accordingly, the newspaper report
The Government has no intention to tarnish its unblemished debt service record by delaying the settlement of maturing debt obligations, the Central Bank clarified.
The clarification came after a newspaper today publishing a report of a planned delay in settlement of dues on SLDBs and foreign currency loans obtained by the Government from domestic banks.
“The Central Bank wishes to inform investors and the general public that debt service payments, interest, and capital, are being met in a timely manner on account of SLDBs and Foreign Currency Loans from Domestic Banks, as well as all other debt obligations of the Government,” the Central Bank emphasized.
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Bonso Reports Half Year Results
Bonso Electronics International, Inc.April 1, 2021 GMT
HONG KONG, March 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Bonso Electronics International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNSO) today announced its unaudited results for the six-month period ended September 30, 2020.
Bonso reported net income for the six-month period ended September 30, 2020, of $0.20 million, or $0.04 basic and diluted income per share, as compared to a net loss of $0.59 million, or $0.13 basic loss per share, posted during the six-month period ended September 30, 2019. Net revenue for the six-month period ended September 30, 2020, increased 84.3% to $8.1 million from $4.4 million for the six-month period ended September 30, 2019. The increased net income resulted principally from the increase in revenue related to the Company’s pet electronic products for the six-month period ended September 30, 2020.
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