Sri Lanka: trouble possibly brewing again

[Michael C]

Power cuts and demonstrations back the last few days.
IMF have ordered the Govt. to raise taxes under the bail-out terms,
and the proposal for income tax is from 5% to 36%…

[strickers]

That’s such a shame, we had such a good time there last month.

[qc]

Oh dear – we’re going to be there in about 3 weeks!

[qc]

Michael C wrote:

Power cuts and demonstrations back the last few days.
IMF have ordered the Govt. to raise taxes under the bail-out terms,
and the proposal for income tax is from 5% to 36%…

Are you there at the moment?

[strickers]

From what I can see it’s much lower key than last time. Keep and eye on the FCDO advice qc, if the advice changes and you still decide to go have a look at Battleface insurance. I’ll get my trip report on in the next day or two.

[qc]

Thanks – I will @strickers.

Btw – I’ve sent you a message on Flyertalk asking for some info when you have a minute.

[Michael C]

qc wrote:

Michael C wrote:

Power cuts and demonstrations back the last few days.
IMF have ordered the Govt. to raise taxes under the bail-out terms,
and the proposal for income tax is from 5% to 36%…

Are you there at the moment?

My brother is – but also, please don’t be alarmed! The “bother” is more
day-to-day stuff for homes/shopping, etc. I’m sure your trip will be wonderful!

[strickers]

From my driver, ‘There was a one protest from the Buddhist Monk. It won’t affect for the tourists’

[qc]

Thank you both – we will be going ahead with our trip.

[Spare]

strickers wrote:

From my driver, ‘There was a one protest from the Buddhist Monk. It won’t affect for the tourists’

…said the driver that relies on tourism.

It won’t be pleasant, FCDO advice will change. Good luck. Don’t forget insurance.