Images of the meeting held on 29th February 2012 between Chairman & CEO of ‘NGJA’ and Mr.Vincent Pardieu, Supervisor, Field Gemmology, Gemmological Institute of America Laboratory, Thailand during his visit to Sri Lanka to conduct gemological research on the new Blue Sapphire deposit in Kataragama.
An extract from the e.mail sent to ‘NGJA’ by Mr. Vincent Pardieu Supervisor, Field Gemology – GIA Laboratory, Bangkok is shown below. “Here is a selection of photographs taken during the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) expedition that took place in Sri Lanka between Feb 28th and March 09th 2012 with the support of the […]
Sri Lankan blue sapphire was depicted in the latest issue of stamps from Germany. A few samples were presented by Mrs. Heike Faller of Germany to Mr Prasad Galhena , on the 17th January 2012 at the National Gem and Jewellery Authority.
The presentation light up with information technology was organized by the National Gem and Jewellery Authority. The resource person was Mr Sajith Weerakoon, C.E.O GlomeTech Pvt. Ltd. He is a graduate from the University of Moratuwa with over 4 years experience in software engineering.
Distribution of tools, equipment and appliances used in the Jewellery Manufacturing Industry to Associations representing the ‘SME’ Sector at the ‘NGJA’ Auditorium on 11th April 2012 by Chairman & CEO of ‘NGJA’ Being yet another facility offered by the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) towards the development of the jewellery industry in Sri Lanka; […]
A delegation from the Gem and Jewellery Association of Singapore visited the Nisol Diamonds Factory on the 29/3/2012.
The Chairman NGJA met members of the Gem and Jewellery Association of Singapore on the 29th of March 2012.
Prasad Galhena, Chairman & C.E.O of National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) hails the directive issued by His Excellency the President, Mahinda Rajapakse, to Sri Lanka Customs aiming at further liberalizing the clearance of gems at the Bandaranayake International Airport. According to this newly introduced scheme; inbound passengers would be allowed to clear rough or […]
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. […]