@Manel Imbulgoda
Sri lankan expat in Papua New Guinea
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Lives in BOROKO
Registration: 29 December 2014
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Your best business development ideas in Papua New Guinea by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Papua New Guinea is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your ...
I do not want to be optimistic, there fore I think of a small business like coconut fibre industry. There are simple machines available to get coconut fibre. Then Coir industry Mats, coconut shell products, Charcoal etc. Read More
Accountant Work offer 35000usd + accommmodation and transport by Nadeesha.maduranga
Hi all, I got a job offer for usd35000(net of tax) plus accomadation and transport as accountant. Is it a good salary. How much would be my cost of living. Looking to hear from you. Nadeesha
Accommodation & Transport - need to clarify , accommodation in serviced apartment -Electricity, cleaning included A vehicle or just transport to an from work. Salary in US will this be converted to KINA and at what ex rates or will the ... Read More
construction cost in Colombo, per square feet? by vivah
Hi, I would like to know the building cost per square feet ?, this is to build a 2 bedroom apartment on existing house which currently has ground floor, 1st floor and open Terrace, the 2 bedroom apartment will have to come on the Terrace. anyone ...
Wish to find out if there Is there any Contractors Association in Sri Lanka. Read More
Retiring in Sri Lanka - do you have experience about buying a house?? by rosmin63
Hi All, My husband who is Sri Lankan and myself and Australian are thinking of retiring in Sri Lanka in 3 - 5 years. We will travel again there later this year. Just wondering if any other expats have experience in buying a house there. REally ...
Hi , Attractions were , recreation facilities available, such as walking ,swimming, and clean atmosphere around. Orchid Housing Malalbe, Battaramulla area I found properties, chaeper than Colombo. Single houses with a 6-7 perc land not skyscrapers. ... Read More
Retiring in Sri Lanka - do you have experience about buying a house?? by rosmin63
Hi All, My husband who is Sri Lankan and myself and Australian are thinking of retiring in Sri Lanka in 3 - 5 years. We will travel again there later this year. Just wondering if any other expats have experience in buying a house there. REally ...
Yes, I have been living overseas and planning to retire soon in Sri Lanka. Have been checking the properties advertised on, Lankaproperty web, and hitad Sri Lanka for almost two years. New properties still under construction by Nivasie Developers, ... Read More
Expatriate as a Finance Manager by langmansilver
Hi all expats. Just wanted your opinion on the following offer that I am getting from port moresby. I am to join as a finance manager with a net of AUD$70k + accomodation+car+telephone exp+electricity expenses + return air fares to sydney and 2 ...
It appears to be great mistake, I have lived here almost quater a century,travelled, around many countries. My estimate was for a single person, and my expience with international community I associate with in Port Moresby. Yes my estmate is AUD ... Read More
New members of the Sri Lanka forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Sri Lanka forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Did your BF provide you a Sponsor Letter , paid for the Air Fares, Other wise please consider visit as a tourist visa on arrival. Visit Sri Lanka check your situation, is he a genuine person telling the truth. If I were you I would use my head ... Read More
Coping with post traumatic hold up.. by dsvisper
I would like to seek an advice for a friend who is suffering a post trauma effect after her ordeal in a hold up incident here in Lae. It happened infront of her accommodation before coming to work around 7 am when three rascals pointed a gun to her ...
Hi Best advise is move out of the house a well secure compound. Employer should do this., temporarily please ask her to stay with a friend. if the employer is not helpful. Read More
Coping with post traumatic hold up.. by dsvisper
I would like to seek an advice for a friend who is suffering a post trauma effect after her ordeal in a hold up incident here in Lae. It happened infront of her accommodation before coming to work around 7 am when three rascals pointed a gun to her ...
Hi Best is for her to move to a friends place ASAP., at lease a couple of weeks. She will get over the trauma. If the place she is living is not safe, move to a safe location. When Rascals come with guns etc, best give what you have without ... Read More
Expatriate as a Finance Manager by langmansilver
Hi all expats. Just wanted your opinion on the following offer that I am getting from port moresby. I am to join as a finance manager with a net of AUD$70k + accomodation+car+telephone exp+electricity expenses + return air fares to sydney and 2 ...
Hi Nalin, Please check what type of Accommodation, If you are single may be request, well secured fully serviced apartment ,close to the office in POM. Best Salary would be $120,000,(AUD) but depend on your experience and qualifications. Air fares ... Read More
New members of the Sri Lanka forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Sri Lanka forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Aileen, If your BF is a Sri Lankan, my view is that he should help you with the visa to Sri Lanka residency, and after all you will be his wife. If he does not help you to get the visa , why do you want to get married to this man, ask this ... Read More
construction cost in Colombo, per square feet? by vivah
Hi, I would like to know the building cost per square feet ?, this is to build a 2 bedroom apartment on existing house which currently has ground floor, 1st floor and open Terrace, the 2 bedroom apartment will have to come on the Terrace. anyone ...
Generally Material cost is around 50% of the labour, Fuel prices have fallen agree but the Material cost may go up or down depending on the stability of LKR,CB Governor has resigned. Wach the movemnt of prices, check the price trend, inflation ... Read More
Moving back to Sri Lanka by ca2ca
Hello All, I planed moving back to Sri Lanka( permanently) after my retirement in May 2015. Finding a suitable place won't be a problem. As I intend to bring my household stuff with me (container --- can not dump here and buy new) , I am ...
Yes, Sri Lankan get a duty free allowance, for certain items only. But when Sri Lankan moves the used personal effects home , SL customs make decisions after scanning the container. Try send me an e mail again. Read More
construction cost in Colombo, per square feet? by vivah
Hi, I would like to know the building cost per square feet ?, this is to build a 2 bedroom apartment on existing house which currently has ground floor, 1st floor and open Terrace, the 2 bedroom apartment will have to come on the Terrace. anyone ...
1. You may need a good architectural plan, for the house. Good Architects visit the location stay overnight and see the morning sunrise. Then they draw up the plan detail plan. 2. Soil test- no termites etc 3. Three quotations for construction is ... Read More
Any idea about 3 bedroom apartment in Colombo? by Johnson William1603
I want to buy an apartment in Colombo in future. I need a building which is made up of a premium residential condominium, high end shopping and recreational space for those in search of a prime location with a touch of luxury and style list. While I ...
Please check Lanka Propery web. or Ikman.lk .You may find a good propery owner and deal with the owners. Also Buildings contructed by ICC group in Sri Lanka are reliable. Read More