Author Archives: Dr Shihaan Larif

Gem & Jewellery Exports shine in the 1st half of 2012 By Ajith Perera – Deputy Director General National Gem & Jewellery Authority

The Gem Diamond and Jewellery export sector has recorded an overall growth of 40per cent in U.S. Dollar terms as at end June 2012, earning a revenue of USD.64.17 Million in comparison with the corresponding figure of USD.45.78 Million in 2011. A detailed breakup is given below.    2011(Jan-June)   (USD. Million) 2012 (Jan – June) (USD. […]

A boost for the gem and jewellery import & export activities

Deshabandu M.Macky Hashim, Chairman Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) commends Dr.Neville Goonawardena, Director General of Customs and Prasad Galhena Chairman & CEO of National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) for the proactive decisions taken to facilitate the Gem and Jewellery Importers and Exporters.  At a meeting arranged by ‘NGJA’ at the request of […]

The National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) earns a record income from the Gem Land Auction held in Kataragama, Thammannawa (Seenukkuwa) area on 24th February 2012

Ownership of the mineral rights of the country is vested in the Government of Sri Lanka and National Gem and Jewellery Authority has been designated as the sole Authority responsible for the issue of licenses to carry on the gem industry whether it is carried on in or over any state or private land. The […]

Sri Lankan Sapphires to soar in 2012

The Gem, Diamond and Jewellery sector has recorded an overall growth of 29.11% percent in 2011, earning a revenue of USD 547.24 Mn. in comparison with the corresponding figure of USD 423.85 Mn. in 2010. The following charts shows the growth in each sector, Year Gems Jewellery Diamond Tourist Sales Total 2010 68.44 15.82 316.2 […]

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