Govt to reserve Rs. 5 bn Kuwait Fund solely for welfare of Sri Lankan migrant workers
2026-07-22
The government has decided to allocate the Rs. 5 billion Kuwait Fund exclusively for the social protection and welfare ofContinue Reading
Seven key directives from President’s pre‑budget review
2026-07-16
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to promptly resolve outstanding issues relating to the proposed contributory pension scheme forContinue Reading
Bigger duty-free benefits proposed for Sri Lankan migrant workers
2026-07-16
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra says a high‑level discussion was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recentlyContinue Reading
Govt announces housing loans, pension plans for migrant workers
2026-01-06
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Arun Hemachandra, says that in 2026, Sri Lanka entered into severalContinue Reading
Several initiatives to support migrant worker families affected by disaster
2025-12-04
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment has set up an emergency disaster response unit to assist families ofContinue Reading
Govt launches low-cost air ticket program for Migrant Workers
2025-10-16
A new government initiative offering discounted air tickets for Sri Lankan migrant workers officially launched today at the Sri LankaContinue Reading
Govt to support children of migrant workers facing hardship overseas
2025-09-04
The government is to launch a programme under the President’s Fund to provide financial assistance for the education of childrenContinue Reading
NPP UK members donate Rs 6 million for SLTB
2025-08-15
Sri Lankan workers affiliated with the National People’s Power (NPP) residing in the United Kingdom have donated Rs. 06 millionContinue Reading
Salaries of Sri Lankan workers in Middle East : Govt responds to 10 key questions
2025-06-20
The Government has responded to key questions raised by opposition MP Ravi Karunanayake concerning Sri Lankan migrant workers, including onContinue Reading
100,000 leave for foreign jobs in 2025 : Which country is in demand?
2025-05-20
Over 100,000 migrant workers registered with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) have left for overseas jobs soContinue Reading
Minister Bimal explains Sri Lanka’s stand on Economic cooperation with Israel
2025-05-16
Minister Bimal Rathnayake says Sri Lanka will not dispatch migrant workers for jobs in Israel-held Palestinian lands. Speaking to reporters,Continue Reading
SLBFE announces concessions for returning migrant workers
2025-04-28
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has announced various concessions for migrant workers registered with the SLBFE whoContinue Reading
Minister slams newspaper for fake news on Tax on migrant workers
2025-03-03
Deputy Minister of Economic Development Anil Jayantha Fernando informed the Parliament that misinformation has been spread by a local newspaperContinue Reading
IOM facilitates repatriation of 53 Lankan workers from Lebanon
2024-12-06
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) – UN Migration, has facilitated the safe and voluntary repatriation of 53 Sri LankanContinue Reading
“Talk to Chairman” new program to address issues of migrant workers
2024-10-16
Chairman of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) Koshala Wickremasinghe has taken measures to introduce a special programmeContinue Reading
NPP lodges complaint with EC against Rajitha’s ‘threat’ to expats
2024-08-31
The National Peoples’ Power (NPP) has filed a complaint with the National Election Commission alleging that former Minister Rajitha SenaratneContinue Reading
Crisis in Bangladesh : Update on Lankan migrant workers
2024-07-23
Sri Lankan migrant workers in Bangladesh have not been harmed in the recent unrest reported in the country, Minister ofContinue Reading
Govt backs migrant workers’ self-employment ventures with seed capital
2024-07-22
A programme to provide returning migrant workers with seed capital to support self-employment ventures was launched in Kurunegala by theContinue Reading