BIZ INDICATORS
Monday, 05 June 2006

EDITORIALS

THE BIG PICTURE
Peace Talk(s)
Walking the (peace) talk is proving hard to do...

THE STATE OF POLITICS
Benchmarking Political Possibilities
We can count on the international community...

THE BUSINESS OF PEACE
Consolidating Agreements With Opposition Help
How the result of elections can strengthen the peace process.

PATH TO PROGRESS
WAY FORWARD
Husein Esufally makes a strong case for Sri Lanka’s
potential for growth, focussing on national identity, unity and
development – an exclusive interview by Rochelle Jansen.

PROFILE
HANDS-ON
In conversation with Savithri Rodrigo, the Hemas
chief reveals how the personal touch has
helped the family business to grow.

BIZTALK
A Box That Shrank The World
Marking the 50^th anniversary of a revolution in global trade.

WORLD WATCH
Iranian Development Alarms The West...
A threat to peace in the Middle East and and turmoil in Asia.

LEADING EDGE
Our Island’s Neglected Treasures
We only have ‘tourist arrivals’, not ‘tourism’, in this country!

PROFESSIONAL TENETS
Headhunters’ ‘Prey’
The delicate task of matching clients with candidates.

BIZ AGENDA
The State Of Banking
Issues challenging government-controlled banks.

PUBLIC EYE
Doyenne Of Creativity
A perennial livewire in the local advertising industry.

SOAPBOX
Spotlight On Our Utilities...

BUSINESS CONFIDENCE
The LMD-ACNielsen BCI.