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New BoI housing venture offers 25-year structural warranty

A new middle class housing project approved by the Board of Investment (BOI) plans to offer a 25-year structural warranty to buyers. The venture by Nexthomes, a subsidiary of Nextventures, will see the construction of 37 houses at two sites in Piliyandala and Werahera.

The agreement for the project was signed by Chairman / Director General, BoI Dhammika Perera. Minister of Enterprise Development and Investment Promotion Dr. Sarath Amunugama formally presented the BOI Certificate of Registrations to the investor last Wednesday.

Managing Director Nextventures Dinesh Schaffter said the US $ 800,000 project will create around 150 employment opportunities. He said the company was finalising the details of structural warranty.

"It is our objective to provide a high quality product at an affordable price, and the structural warranty will help to differentiate us," Schaffter said. The Piliyandala site is located within 10 km radius of the Colombo Metropolitan area and within three km of the Piliyandala town.

The project will see the construction of 20 houses on 205 perches. The Werahera site is located in Boralesgamuwa and will consist of 17 houses.

Both sites have the advantage of all necessary urban facilities such as schools, hospitals, administrative authorities, modern shopping complexes and a developed transport services system connecting to major cities.

Construction work on the houses will be supervised by a Senior Civil Engineer Chanath de Silva with more than 25 years of experience in Europe and Sri Lanka.

Managing Director Dinesh Schaffter and Director Manjula Mathews signed the agreement on behalf of Nexthomes Limited.

PAC Asia organizes World Education Fair

PAC Asia - Sri Lanka has scheduled its second World Education Fair for this year at the Galle Face Hotel on today and tomorrow from 10.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.

World Education Fair 2008 organised by PAC Asia for the first time in Sri Lanka was held at Taj Samudra Hotel on March 15 and 16 brought several reputed universities from Australia, USA, UK and New Zealand.

The first fair which was opened by Minister of Education Susil Premjayanth, gave students the opportunity to meet the delegates of more than 20 universities from the aforesaid countries.

World Education Fair is part of a series of events that happens in all the countries that PAC Asia represents, an event that takes place twice a year every year. Through Educational Fairs in Sri Lanka, PAC Asia hopes to make a change in the way educational opportunities and placements are presented to potential students.

Business Head, PAC Asia - Sri Lanka M. A. C. M. Jawahir, and Asst Manager, PAC Asia - Sri Lanka Sameera Jayaratna, were able to give us a clear picture of the nature of their operation in Sri Lanka and the functions of PAC Asia.

"PAC Asia is an International Education consulting organisation with excellent credentials that provides value-based services to aspiring students in Sri Lanka, India and Nepal.

PAC Asia has the belief of educating people through international education. We are one of the leading international student recruitment and solutions company in the Indian Subcontinent.

PAC Asia commenced its operations in 1996' and has 11 years of experience in international education and recruitment and has a professional network of offices all across India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

PAC Asia offer a professional platform to students and professional seeking opportunities in Universities abroad.

PAC Asia Sri Lanka is the official Representative of institutes from Australia, UK, USA and New Zealand and hence gives the opportunity to students to meet Institute Representatives locally in Sri Lanka and have face to face interactive session with them.

They give their students an opportunity to meet the delegates of various Universities / Colleges, wherein they not only get a chance to get their doubts clarified about the University and the course but even get On-Spot offer / Admission letters.

They assist our students in the entire visa processing to the countries they represent right from filling up application forms, assistance in preparing financial and other relevant documents, providing guidance and conducting mock interviews if needed.

Fanta introduces funky bottle

Fanta, launched a new 'Funky' bottle for its consumers. The new look will sport a visually appealing look to strengthen the brand's association with the youth.

This one-of-a-kind design innovation is being launched to further add fun and enjoyment into the lives of Fanta consumers. Launched in the Western Province and other key areas, as part of a phased roll out plan, the new Fanta bottle is now available in 300 ml bottles.

According to Country Marketing Manager Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Ltd Dusty Alahakoon, "Brand Fanta is known for providing a distinct 'Orangey' taste experience to all its consumers.

With Fanta being No. 1 Orange flavoured sparkling beverage, we took up the challenge to further enhance the fun elements related to the brand, by rolling out the new and innovative funky bottle for our consumers.

I am confident that this new innovation will find a special appeal amongst all Fanta consumers, especially the youth."

The latest initiative is backed by a 360 degree integrated communications campaign and includes airing of a TV commercial with a new tag line - "Fun Rasa Onawata Wadi".

The new TV commercial is a direct interpretation of the brand's promise to its consumers - to add fun and enjoyment in their lives by offering more bubbles and swirl with every sip of the tangy, orange-flavoured sparkling beverage.

In addition, an intensive consumer activation program will also be launched nationally which includes sampling sessions, road shows, on the ground communications and point of sale merchandise.

The fizzy new bottle design includes added texture and grip enhancement which makes it easy to hold and appealing with added visual elements like Fanta 'swirl'.

In addition, Fanta also revealed the consolidation of 'Portello' under its umbrella. Alahakoon elaborated,

"At Coca-Cola we wanted to build a range of fruity flavours under this brand name, and the first step was to bring the very popular Portello brand under the Fanta umbrella."