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        • Punsara Nagasinghe, Tariff Analyst/Power System Specialist for the Sri Lanka Energy Program, explains how to use the new Dispatch Data Dashboard during the launch event.USAID and the PUCSL Partner to Enhance Transparency with the Development of an Electricity Dispatch Database and Dashboard for SL’s Power Plants
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USDA Commits $32.5 Million to Fund McGovern-Dole School Feeding Program

USDA Commits $32.5 Million to Fund McGovern-Dole School Feeding Program

U.S. Embassy Celebrates Opening of a New American Innovation Hub (iHub) in Batticaloa

U.S. Embassy Celebrates Opening of a New American Innovation Hub (iHub) in Batticaloa

U.S. Embassy Shines Spotlight on South Asia and the Indian Ocean at Ocean Security Summit

U.S. Embassy Shines Spotlight on South Asia and the Indian Ocean at Ocean Security Summit

Ambassador Chung’s Remarks at the International Day of Peace Celebration

Ambassador Chung’s Remarks at the International Day of Peace Celebration

Let us all be ambitious about the future – ambitious about economic stability, political stability, and building innovation; but also ambitious about safeguarding democracy and systemic change against corruption.

2023 Indo-Pacific Environmental Security Forum (IPESF)

2023 Indo-Pacific Environmental Security Forum (IPESF)

  
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Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Colombo, Sri Lanka

5 December, 2023 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

December 5, 2023 Location:  Colombo, Sri Lanka Event:  An organization has announced plans to protest at Parliament Junction (near Water’s Edge Market) TODAY (December 5) from…

Punsara Nagasinghe, Tariff Analyst/Power System Specialist for the Sri Lanka Energy Program, explains how to use the new Dispatch Data Dashboard during the launch event.

USAID and the PUCSL Partner to Enhance Transparency with the Development of an Electricity Dispatch Database...

1 December, 2023 | News, Press Releases

Colombo, December 1, 2023 — The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) , in collaboration with the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL),…

“Ata Pass” – USAID Supported Youth Education and Career Outreach Campaign Wins Top Honors at Effie...

1 December, 2023 | News, Press Releases

Colombo, December 1, 2023 – The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) YouLead project sponsored an innovative social media drama series, focusing on career guidance…

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Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Colombo, Sri Lanka

24 November, 2023 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

November 24, 2023 Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka Event: A small organization has announced plans to protest the ongoing conflict in Gaza in front of the U.S. Embassy…

Ambassador Julie J Chung’s Remarks at the Sri Lanka Green Hydrogen Symposium 2023

21 November, 2023 | Ambassador, News, Speeches

November 21, 2023 His Excellency President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara, Chairman Surath Ovitigama of the Petroleum Development Authority, Indian High…

Ambassador Julie J Chung’s Remarks at the 2023 U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Ball

20 November, 2023 | Ambassador, News, Speeches

November 18, 2023 Good evening and a very warm welcome to our guest speaker Brigadier General Adam Chalkley, Honorable Sagala Ratnayaka, Chief of Staff to…

Ambassador Julie J Chung’s Remarks at Opening of the American iHub in Batticaloa

17 November, 2023 | Ambassador, News, Speeches

November 15, 2023 Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, It’s an absolute pleasure to be here with you today. I would like to extend my gratitude…

USDA Commits $32.5 Million to Fund McGovern-Dole School Feeding Program for Sri Lankan Children for Another...

17 November, 2023 | News, Press Releases

Colombo, November 17, 2023: The U.S. Embassy in Colombo is pleased to announce a new $32.5 million award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…

U.S. Embassy Celebrates Opening of a New American Innovation Hub (iHub) in Batticaloa

15 November, 2023 | News, Press Releases

Batticaloa, November 15, 2023: Today in Batticaloa, U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung inaugurated a new American Innovation Hub (iHub) and welcomed the Governor of…

DFC Commits Half Billion Dollars to Port Infrastructure in Colombo, Sri Lanka

8 November, 2023 | News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Sri Lanka

Colombo, November 8, 2023 The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) today announced it has committed more than half a billion dollars to support the…

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Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Colombo, Sri Lanka

2 November, 2023 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News

Location:  Colombo, Sri Lanka Event:  A small organization has announced plans to protest in front of the U.S. Embassy tomorrow (November 3, 2023) from 1:30 PM…

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Ambassador Julie J. Chung’s Remarks at the 7th AGM of Sri Lanka -USA Business Council of the Ceylon...

30 October, 2023 | Ambassador, News, Speeches

October 27, 2023 Dr. Bernard, Chairman Hulangamuwa, Council President Sanji de Silva, business leaders and distinguished colleagues – good evening.  It is a pleasure to…

USAID – Ceylon Cold Stores PLC Partnership Pioneers Women-Led Recycling Initiatives in Sri...

25 October, 2023 | News, Press Releases

Colombo, October 25, 2023 – The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Ocean Plastics Reduction Activity, and Gunadamin Elephant House of…

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Message for U.S. Citizens: Worldwide Caution

20 October, 2023 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News

October 20, 2023 Worldwide Caution Event: Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world and the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent…

U.S. Embassy Shines Spotlight on South Asia and the Indian Ocean at Colombo’s Ocean Security...

17 October, 2023 | News, Press Releases

Colombo, October 17, 2023: U.S. Embassy Colombo, together with the Regional Center for Strategic Studies (RCSS) and the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), brought…

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Ambassador Julie J. Chung’s Remarks at ‘Ocean Security: South Asia and The Indian Ocean’...

16 October, 2023 | Ambassador, News, Speeches

October 16, 2023 Good morning!  I am thrilled to be here and welcome you all today, especially our United States Institute of Peace colleagues, Nilanthi…

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Notice to U.S. Citizens Residing in Sri Lanka

10 October, 2023 | Messages for U.S. Citizens

Ambassador Julie J. Chung invites U.S. Citizens residing in Sri Lanka to a Town Hall on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 10 a.m.  The Ambassador,…

USAID and Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) Collaborate to Empower Businesses with Innovative...

3 October, 2023 | News, Press Releases

Colombo, October 3, 2023:  In a joint initiative aimed at fostering energy efficiency among businesses and simplifying energy usage reporting, the United States Agency for…

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