Roshan Abayasekara

Was seconded by Sri Lankan blue chip conglomerate - John Keells Holdings (JKH) to its fully owned subsidiary - Mackinnon Mackenzie Shipping (MMS) in 1995 as a Junior Executive. MMS, in turn, allocated Roshan to its then principal, P&O Containers regional office for container management in the South Asia region. P&O Containers employed British representatives whom Roshan then understudied. During the ‘90s, Roshan relocated to Dubai, UAE, where Roshan specialised in logistics. More recently, Roshan acquired a Merit award in a postgraduate diploma in Business Administration from the University of Northampton, UK.

Short-Term Uncertainty, Long-Term Gain? The Case for Brexit’s Business Impact

Many years have passed since the involvement of 3 rounds since Brexit negotiations formally began. The two sides don’t...

Caribbean at a Crossroads: How Climate Investment and Regional Integration Could Drive Future Growth

Enhanced investment may be needed by Caribbean countries to strengthen resilience, particularly in areas such as climate adaptation, disaster...

Australia’s First Road Transport Contractual Chain Order Explained: Fuel Costs, Compliance and Contractor Obligations

The FWC has issued the 1st ever Road Transport Contractual Chain Order to permit parties in the road transport...

Is CARICOM Facing a Governance Crisis Over Secretary-General Reappointment?

CMC-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders met virtually on Friday, 10 April ’26 afternoon, to discuss issues, including the controversy that...

Is Britain Facing a Surge in Antisemitic Attacks? PM Speaks After Golders Green Incident

On Thursday, 30 April ’26, the British prime minister made a statement from Downing Street about the Golders Green...

UK FDI Rules in 2026: How New NSIA Updates Could Impact Investors and Business Deals

Foreign Direct Investment (‘FDI’) in the United Kingdom is covered by the National Security & Investment Act (‘NSIA’) of...
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Tanzania’s $42bn LNG Project Nears Key Deal—Will 2026 Be the Breakthrough Year?

Tanzanian Prime Minister Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba has confirmed that Tanzania’s USD 42 billion Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project is...

What’s Next for Caribbean Growth? Inside IDB’s Expanding ONE Caribbean Strategy

The 2-year milestone of the programme yields new actions on cybersecurity, besides capital markets & fiscal research. The Inter-American Development...

From Red Carpets to Ring Glory: Trisha Ooi’s Stunning Reinvention as a Champion Fighter in Dubai

While celebrities in today’s world can usually be found chasing red carpets and box-office records, for Malaysian actress Trisha...

Canada’s $66.9B Deficit Drops—But Why Are Living Costs Still High in 2026?

The Spring Economic Update was tabled in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 29 April '26, against a backdrop...

London Attack Raises Alarm: Targeted Stabbing of Jewish Victims Sparks National Concern

2 Jewish men were stabbed in north London on Wednesday, 29 April ’26. The attacker had thereafter run down...

Fuel Costs Jump 30% in New Zealand: Is This the Start of a Long-Term Business Squeeze?

Snapshot for business & agri-customers The current volatility and uncertainty caused by the situation in the Middle East, along with...

EU Border Debate Intensifies: What MED4’s Unified Stand Means for Migration and Business Travel

In a meeting on the sidelines of an informal European Council in Ayia Napa on Friday, April 24th, 26th,...

Are UK Holidays at Risk in 2026? What Travellers Must Know About the 2026 Middle East conflict Disruptions

In short, most holidays are unaffected. Analysing the fuller picture of travellers’ costs, options, and the reasons to travel...

Belize’s Tourism Surge: Why Canadians Are Investing in Eco Travel, Second Homes & Caribbean Lifestyles

Whilst precise figures on 2nd-home ownership may be limited, tourism data consistently reflect that Canadians remain a steady &...

Canada–Jamaica Farm Work Program at 60: Why Niagara Falls Lit Up in Jamaican Colours

On Monday, 27 April ’26, Niagara Falls took on a colourful illumination after dark of gold, green & black...

2026 Market Research & Perspectives – Logistics IT Accelerates

In IL’s most recent survey, technology providers revealed that demand for their services continues to surge, and AI’s role...

UK Biobank failures expose drawbacks of sharing genetic and medical records

The promise of secure custodianship has failed 198 times over the past 11 months. The volunteers who signed up...

What Does the New UK-Backed EdTech Push Mean for the Philippines’ Digital Education Future?

The UK, ASEAN & EdTech Hub support DepEd to deliver inclusive, evidence-based EdTech, strengthening learning, resilience & digital transformation. The...

Are UK Job Losses About to Spike? Experts Link Economic Slowdown to Iran War

The British working class is to face a surge in unemployment as the economic shockwaves from the war in...

Canada–U.S. Trade at a Crossroads: Carney Launches New Advisory Committee

On Tuesday, 21 April ’26, the Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced a new advisory committee on Canada-United States...

Britain Faces Inflation Spike: How the Iran War Is Fuelling Price Rises and Economic Anxiety

Consumer confidence hit its lowest level in the past 30 months since October ’23. This is with surveys reflecting...

Geopolitics in Transition: What Sri Lanka’s Business Leaders Learned About the Future

The issue was the subject of a knowledge-sharing session organized by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka...

IMF Flags Uneven Impact of Middle East Conflict on Latin America and Caribbean Economies

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday, 17 April ’26, that the Middle Eastern war is likely to...

Malta’s 2026 Trade Envoy Move: A Game-Changer for Commonwealth Investment Links?

In April 2026, Malta hailed a renewed commitment to the expansion of its global economic footprint. This is done...

Cyprus enterprises urged to tap EU trade agreements

On Friday, 17 April ’26, the Cyprus Chamber & Industry (KEVE) released a statement highlighting the importance of the...

The Commonwealth & Canada

History The current Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 countries. Most countries have historic links to the United Kingdom...

Can Ghana Become Africa’s Top Investment Hub After Its CBF 2026 Showcase?

The Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF), held alongside the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in London on Monday, 20...

Canadian PM Mark Carney Achieves Parliamentary Majority

Recent byelections gave the Liberals one of the most remarkable majorities in Parliament’s history. Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the...

Malta’s 2026 International Fireworks Festival: 40+ Teams, Historic Bastion Backdrops, and the Ultimate Night Sky Spectacle

The Malta International Fireworks Festival is considered one of the Mediterranean’s most spectacular springtime celebrations. This festival transforms the...

Strait of Hormuz closure: impact on Kenya’s economy & political stability

Imagine two enemies in the same room. 1 holds the only key to the room. For weeks, the other...

Commonwealth Secretary-General’s keynote address at the 5th Commonwealth Trade & Investment Summit ‘26

The Commonwealth Trade & Investment Summit was held at Mansion House in London on Monday, 20 April ’26. Speaking...

Canada Eyes Asia, But Can It Escape U.S. Gravity?

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney recently launched his ‘elbows up’ campaign in transforming Canada to trade more with the...

Is Ontario’s Fiscal Outlook Worsening? A Closer Look at the 2026 Budget Deficit Surge

The province had tabled a CAD 244 billion spending plan, but it now reflects a deficit until 2028-'29. The spectre...

A New Phase in UK–EU Relations? Energy Cooperation and Erasmus+ Deal Explained

On Monday, 30 March ’26, the council formally authorised the commission to open negotiations with the United Kingdom on...

Australian Commonwealth Bank: How global collaboration is accelerating CommBank’s next wave of innovation

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CommBank) has entered into a decisive phase of transformation. That is by positioning itself...

Canada’s economic diversification

With the absence of a coherent economic corridor policy framework that may guide & strategically coordinate action, Canada risks...

Britain states 40 countries discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz

On Thursday, 2 April ’26, nearly 40 countries discussed joint action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Britain also...

Geopolitical Resilience: The ’26 Standard for Supply Chain

During 2026, geopolitical resilience has become the defining benchmark for global supply chains. Supply chains are no longer evaluated...

Trade policy may change where water flows

Each morning, millions of people around the globe commence their day with a cup of coffee. Only a few...

Canadian FinDev provides a USD 30 million loan to CIFI in support of inclusive economic growth in the Caribbean & Latin America

The Corporación Interamericana para el Financiamiento de Infraestructura (CIFI) was to benefit from Canada’s bilateral development finance institution, FinDev...

Britain’s bases in Cyprus put the Mediterranean island in danger

Cypriot lawyer & former central committee member of the Progressive Working Peoples’ Party (Akel) Toumazos Tsielepis discusses the case...

How Will India’s Investment in Colombo Dockyard Reshape Sri Lanka’s Role in the Indian Ocean?

A high-stakes shipyard deal is probably reshaping Sri Lanka’s strategic future. It raised urgent questions about sovereignty, influence, &...

Australia, UK, France & 14 Others Condemn Hezbollah and Israeli Violence in Lebanon: Urge Urgent De-Escalation and US-Brokered Direct Negotiations for Lasting Security

A statement on Lebanon by the foreign ministers of Australia, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Luxembourg,...

Full-Scale Rift in Caribbean: Trinidad Wants Carla Barnett Out, Slams CARICOM’s Handling of US Anti-Drug Policy

Trinidad’s current row with its Caribbean neighbours over U.S. policy towards international narcotics trafficking, besides Venezuela, boiled over into...

Cyprus’ strategic dilemma in the Eastern Mediterranean

The geographic fate of Cyprus has long been a significant challenge. Cyprus is located at the maritime crossroads of...

Could the Commonwealth Secure the World’s Critical Minerals and Food Supply?

If BRICS can assemble an economic & political coalition with strategic intent, what prevents the Commonwealth nations from doing...

What’s Next for the Commonwealth? Ministers Map Out Reform Agenda and Trade Expansion Ahead of CHOGM 2026

Foreign ministers from across the Commonwealth convened on Sunday, 8 March '26, at Lancaster House, London. This was for...

Is the Commonwealth Becoming the New Power Network for Middle Powers Like Canada?

With the events unfolding in the Middle East, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent speech on middle powers takes...

Canada 2025 Tariff Impact Analysis: Resilient Consumer Spending, Soft Business Investment, and Major Global Trade Shifts

The United States' trade policy has been highly unpredictable. The broader economic impact has been less negative than feared...

April ’26 bills surge: expert tips on pruning costs

Council taxes, water, and other utility bills are increasing, with some broadband and mobile prices also increasing. A wave of...

Oil shock reshaping the global outlook

Joe Capurso, the head of the Commonwealth Bank, stated that the recent ceasefire is expected to alter the impact...

Caribbean compelled to reconsider US trade ties

The Caribbean hasn’t set out to untie its trade dependence with the United States (U.S.). They are being compelled...

Why Is the Royal Navy’s HMS Dragon Docked in the Eastern Mediterranean After Deploying to Cyprus?

The Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyer, deployed to reinforce security around the 2 RAF bases in Cyprus, is to...

Sri Lanka’s Port City – Colombo’s Partnership Driving Commonwealth Growth

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) continues to play a key role in shaping long-term growth trajectories, especially in developing economies....

Britain’s Hidden Labour Crisis: Ill Health, Disability Barriers and a £212 Billion Economic Cost

Britain faces an urgent economic inactivity crisis. Ill health and the barriers to work faced by disabled people largely...

How Much Could Canadians Save if Gas Taxes Are Scrapped? Opposition Pushes 2026 Fuel Tax Cut

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for federal gas taxes to be scrapped for the rest of this distressed...

How Did Barbados, Sri Lanka and Tanzania Become the First Winners of the Commonwealth Public Debt Management Awards?

Debt managers from Barbados, Sri Lanka & Tanzania have won the inaugural Commonwealth Public Debt Management Awards in recognition...

Granny Glam Is Back, Where Comfort Meets Chic

2026 has started to mark itself as a year of redemption in fashion trends. Styles that were once considered...

Canada is pressured to send aid to Cuba even though it may risk tension with the U.S.

1/3rd, besides 50% of past liberal voters, is likely to send more than USD 5.76 (CAD $8) million already...

Are Interest Rate Hikes Coming in the UK? BoE Governor Andrew Bailey Warns Markets May Be Too Optimistic

Bank of England (BoE) Governor Andrew Bailey said on Wednesday, 1 April ’26, that markets were still getting ahead...

PAHO-Global Affairs Canada renews CAD15M partnership

The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) and Global Affairs Canada (GAC) have renewed their partnership through a CAD$15 million...

UK Economic Growth Slows as Energy Prices and Supply Chain Pressures Weigh on Businesses

The UK economy is reflecting clear signs of slowing, with growing pressure on both importers and exporters. This is...

Why Is Cyprus Seeking a New Security Deal with the United Kingdom After the Drone Strike Near RAF Akrotiri?

Sirens had already been blaring minutes after midnight on Monday, 2 March ’26. They were warning personnel to take...

Australian Freight Crisis Explained: How Gulf Airspace Closures and Shipping Suspensions Are Rerouting Global Cargo

This is likely to be the most significant multimodal freight disruption to impact the Australian supply chains since the...

Canadian organisations may face big financial losses due to looming changes in Cuba

On Friday, 27 March ’26, in Havana, Cuba’s deputy foreign minister, Carlos Fernandez de Cossio Dominguez, argued that Canada...

UK Construction Activity Drops 10%: Are Global Conflicts and Supply Chain Risks to Blame?

The March ’26 edition of Glenigan’s Construction Index predicts slow-to-no growth in most verticals. This is against a backdrop...

Why Has Antigua and Barbuda Called an Early Election for April 2026?

On Friday, 27 March, Prime Minister Gaston Browne confirmed that he had written to Governor General Sir Rodney Williams,...

UN Chief warns of the Mideast war going too far

The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, on Wednesday, 25th  March, warned that the war in the Middle East has spiralled...

The Commonwealth’s strength is harnessed

As the 1st African woman to lead the Commonwealth, Hon. Shirley Botchway brings a fresh vision. This is one...

Implications of Brexit with Malta and Cyprus offering an EU Single Market solution for UK- based businesses

It has been 3 months involving 3 rounds since Brexit negotiations formally began on 19 June ’25. The two...

The Caribbean may need to save itself

Grenada, March 22, 2026 — Hon. Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis, delivered a keynote address at the inaugural Congress...

Malta Introduces Pre-Departure Integration Course for Single Work Permit Applicants

As of Monday, 5 January 2026, the Maltese government launched Skills Pass, an online portal through which a new...

Commonwealth Marks Milestone on ‘Unlocking Opportunities Together’

Commonwealth Day was celebrated on Monday, 9 March 2026, reaffirming the Commonwealth’s commitment to peace among all peoples and...

Canadian Expansion of Pipeline Capacity

In a period of heightened global volatility, a joint report was released on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, by Studio....

The British destroyer HMS Dragon has reached the eastern Mediterranean.

HMS Dragon has arrived in the eastern Mediterranean three weeks after an Iranian-made Shahed-type drone hit the British base...

Logistics Is Now a Strategic Enabler of Growth

DP World’s new Global Trade Observatory Annual Outlook Report 2026 makes it very clear that there is still much...

Canada intends to upgrade its long-neglected Arctic

Ottawa intends to modernise its northern region, which is about six times the size of Texas, USA, as it...

Cyprus wins EU support over future of British bases

EU leaders have pledged to support Cyprus as it seeks an open and frank discussion on the future of...

Bank of Canada Rate Decision: Will Policymakers Stay on Hold Despite Oil-Driven Inflation Risks?

Economists believe that the Bank of Canada (BoC) is widely expected to retain rates on hold on Wednesday 25...

Britain clarifies that the Cyprus base will not be part of the Britain-American self-defense deal

On Saturday, 21 March 2026, Britain clarified that its Cyprus Akrotiri airbase would not be deployed in its defence...

Oil Shocks and War Risks: WTO Report Warns Middle East Conflict May Drag Down Global Trade in 2026

The World Trade Organization (WTO) said on Thursday, 19 March, that global trade growth is likely to slow down...

Is the Commonwealth the Next Global Trade Superpower? Intra-Bloc Trade Set to Pass $1 Trillion

The Commonwealth of Nations is increasingly positioning itself as one of the most powerful global trade networks. Leaders and...

Canadians opting for travel alternatives amid tensions in Cuba, Mexico

Many Canadians are opting for alternative March ‘26 vacation destinations, say travel agents. This is due to unrest and...

UK’s Starmer defends actions over Iran

Starmer defends his decision, citing law and national interest. PM brushes aside Trump’s criticism. Starmer permits bases' use in...

From Campus Crisis to Reinvention? Why AI and Declining Enrolment Are Forcing US Universities to Change

Declining enrolment, university funding cuts, advancing AI, and evolving regulations that reshape the college landscape are positioning America's higher...

Can the US Catch Up as China Controls 90% of Humanoid Robot Shipments?

Chinese companies accounted for nearly 90% of global humanoid robot shipments during ’25. Last year, both Unitree and AgiBot shipped...

Is Canada Heading for a Slower 2026 Economy Amid Tariffs and Trade Tensions?

The Canadian economy faced headwinds during 2025. The imposition of tariffs by the United States and China on Canadian...

Is the UK’s Business Registry Secure? Companies House Data Leak Exposes Directors’ Private Details

The system that has recently leaked directors’ home addresses through a supporting icon is the same one the UK...

Canada & the Caribbean Deepen Partnership in Tackling New Security Challenges

It is an increasingly complex global landscape. As such, partnerships built on trust and shared values, besides mutual interests,...

Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Drive Oil Shock: Is the World Facing Inflation, Not a Supply Chain Collapse?

The escalating conflict in Iran, involving US and Israeli strikes on Iranian facilities, has triggered the largest oil market...

Why Are Europeans Abandoning Eastern Mediterranean Holidays in 2026 – And Why Is Malta the Big Winner?

The escalating US-Israel war on Iran has triggered a dramatic shift in European holiday plans during the upcoming summer....

Why Are Gulf Supply Chains in Crisis? Strait of Hormuz Closure Forces Importers to Reroute Food, Medicine and Goods

Gulf states are heavily reliant on imports. Trucking demands surge as smaller ports face congestion and delays. Reroutes and...

Canada Limits U.S. Intelligence Access Amid Controversial Caribbean Drug-Boat Airstrikes

The Department of National Defence (DND) says Canada has placed a 'caveat' on U.S. intelligence-sharing for small-boat strikes. The DND...

UK slashes asylum rights, expands anti-migrant crackdown

Labour government Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has launched a sweeping attack on the rights of asylum seekers in Britain. The...

How the U.S.–Iran War, Oil Market Turmoil, and Trump Tariffs Are Reshaping Global Trade

Blank Rome (BR)’s monthly digital newsletter highlights international trade, cross-border investments, and geopolitical risk issues that impact businesses domestically...

Trinidad & Tobago Expands Trade Horizons Beyond Caricom Amid Global Tariff Changes

1st week’s highlights US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the 15% global tariff under Section 122 of the 1974...

UK Economy’s 2026 Kick-off Falters as Energy Prices Threaten Growth

Despite a weak January, we cannot rule out the UK's anticipated growth pickup through the 1st quarter. The recent...

Supply chain impact: key trends in 2026

A transformation is taking place from a previous focus on total value to a more centralised global function. As...

Caribbean Culture Takes Centre Stage as Dawson College Holds Carnival Event in Montreal

Dawson College, Montreal, hosted a Caribbean-style carnival on Thursday, 12 March ’26. The event highlighted the cultures of different...

Is Malta Prepared for the Middle East Crisis? PM Robert Abela Outlines Plan to Shield Families and Businesses

Prime Minister Roberta Abela announced that Malta would remain focused and resilient in the face of escalating conflict in...

Supply Chain Transformation: The Trends Reshaping Global Operations during 2026

Current supply chain leaders have reached an inflexion point as they face new challenges, besides a complexity explosion. This...

Can Diplomacy Still Work with Iran? Keir Starmer Reaffirms UK Push for Negotiated Settlement

The British Prime Minister, Rt Hon. Sir Keir Starmer KCB KC MP, addressed a press conference on Thursday, 5...

Guyana and Jamaica were approached by Cuba for medical brigades after more than 50 years

This move comes after both Jamaica and Guyana acknowledged that they have been unable to restructure their respective long-standing...

How Will US Tariffs Affect Global Trade, Energy Markets, and Emerging Economies?

The global tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump were expected to take effect this week. This is a...

What Does Rubio’s Saint Kitts Visit Mean for U.S.–Caribbean Relations After the Venezuela Operation?

The USA's Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the Caribbean country of St Kitts & Nevis during the last...