Caring Hands Lanka launched

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Caring Hands Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, a unique Company, which concentrates on looking after the needs of the Sri Lankan expatriates based abroad with local interests here, has just commenced operations. It is believed to be the first service of its kind in the world.

Caring Hands Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd. is a 100% Sri Lankan Company registered in Colombo, set up with the sole purpose of serving Sri Lankan expatriates. On their behalf, the company will take care of their property, business and personal interests in Sri Lanka, so that they are free from these worries and burdens. They can then concentrate on dealing with the day-to-day demands on their lives overseas.

The Board of Directors comprises of Chairman Lucky Wickramanayake, Managing Director/CEO Lasantha de Silva, , Executive Director/COO Suresh Murugaser, and Non-executive Directors are Ranil Bibile, Mohideen Bawa, and Shyamica Fernando.

The Directors count several years experience at top corporates here and abroad, thereby giving its potential customers the peace of mind that they are dealing with a reputed Company.

The easy-to-use website www.caringhandslanka.com has all the details of the services being offered. It costs just US$40 per month (payable a year in advance) to become registered as a customer, after which all services are provided on a cost plus 10% basis. An additional US$500 refundable deposit is also payable at the time of registration, to cover the cost of any expenses incurred on behalf of customers. The customer will "top up" this deposit based on services quoted, agreed upon and invoiced by Caring Hands. All transactions will be conducted on the Internet via a secure payment gateway.

Commenting on the Company, it's Founder and Managing Director Lasantha (Bunchie) de Silva said "This has been a long-standing dream of ours coming true. An immense amount of research has been conducted overseas - the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Italy - over the last few years.

"In addition to looking after their interests here, with the growing number of senior citizens in Sri Lanka living alone as their children live abroad, we felt there was a need to cater to that market too."

The services provided include:

Managing everyday matters relating to clients' family and friends in Sri Lanka. This includes monthly visits to parents/loved ones living in Sri Lanka, and keeping the customer adviced of their well-being and any concerns that need to be addressed. Additionally, they can provide a special security alert system that is used as a medi-alert and a rapid-response security alarm system.

Managing clients' properties in Sri Lanka, whether they be residential, commercial, agricultural or plantation. This includes the buying, selling, leasing, renting, and maintenance of residential, commercial and plantation properties within Sri Lanka.

Managing real estate developments to enable idle assets to become revenue generators and provide retirement income.

Offering management services for businesses and related matters

Offering advice from experts in Legal and Financial matters in Sri Lanka, including any double taxation issues.

Managing special events in Sri Lanka such as weddings, anniversaries, funerals, reunions, and new product launches.

Arranging hotel accommodation, car hire, and other facilities necessary for Sri Lankan expatriates when visiting Sri Lanka.

Providing necessary assistance, including legal and professional services, when re-locating to Sri Lanka.

Generally acting as agents and assisting in all business and personal matters including personal and family emergencies.

Offering mobile Skype services for clients to communicate with their loved ones overseas.

Published by HT Syndication with permission from Daily Mirror Sri Lanka.

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