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World Environment Day Exhibition Gampaha Sri Lanka

June 25, 2010 – 4:33 am

A world environmental day exhibition was held at Gampaha, Sri Lanka on the 5th of June 2010. The National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) had  a stall at the exhibition. The exhibition was attended by many people including school children. Here are some of the images taken at the exhibition, courtsey NGJA.

By Dr Shihaan Larif | Comments (0)

Market Share of Sri Lankan Gemstones up in China

March 23, 2010 – 2:54 am

The National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) and the Sri Lankan Embassy in China have gone a long way to ensure that Sri Lankan gemstones secure a brand name in China. Last year with the assistance of the NGJA and Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association, the Sri Lankan Embassy facilitated the participation in 10 [...]

By Dr Shihaan Larif | Also posted in Sri Lanka Gemstones | Comments (0)

Facilities Offered by the National Gem and Jewellery Authority

February 13, 2009 – 2:37 am

In order to simplify the export procedure the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA)has introduced a new scheme ,and all functions connected with exports are centralized at the NGJA Colombo office.The NGJA levies a 0.70% services fee on exports. Income earned through Gem Exports and and local sales on foreign currency are exempted from income [...]

By Dr Shihaan Larif | Also posted in Gemstone and Jewellery Industry News, Sri Lanka Gemstones | Comments (0)

In Tough Times Work Like a True Professional

February 12, 2009 – 2:48 am

Some strategies that will help you more proactively and become a valuable asset to your organization (especially during tough economic times). -Have a clear and free mind. -Set clear and objective targets -Improve your skills -Align your personal goals with organizational goals -Be multifaceted in your ability -Plan, organize and prepare. -Execute what you plan( [...]

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Gem and Jewellery Institute (GJI) -Training Facility

February 11, 2009 – 3:30 am

The Gem and Jewellery Institute (GJI) is the foremost center for vocational training in the Gem and Jewellery sector in Sri Lanka Based on a recommendation by Peter Raw, a consultant for the UK based World Gold Council in 2000, GJI was established with equity participation from eleven leading private sector jewellery manufacturing exporters and [...]

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He Found Gold in Mountain Streams

November 6, 2008 – 6:08 am

By Janaka Perera Reproduced with kind permission from the National Gem and Jewellery Authority In the early 20th Century and before , Sri Lanka’s industries had to depend solely on coal and fuel oil imported at considerable expense . None gave thought to the fact that in the island’s mountain streams was a gift more [...]

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