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The Island is a respected English-language daily newspaper established in 1981 by Upali Newspapers Ltd, founded by media entrepreneur Upali Wijewardene. A sister paper to Divaina, it reflects a media strategy designed to serve Sri Lanka’s English readership while supporting Sinhala-language brands.
• The Island averages a daily circulation of ~70,000 and ~103,000 for its Sunday Island edition, reinforcing its presence among Sri Lanka’s English news consumers.
• Operates using shared infrastructure with Divaina (Sinhala daily) for printing, distribution, and cross-promotional advertising.
• Positioned to attract bilingual audiences and advertisers seeking reach across both English and Sinhala markets.
• Delivers business, opinion, political, lifestyle, and feature journalism designed for corporate executives and policy stakeholders.
• Strong appeal to expatriates and global investors seeking nuanced insight into Sri Lanka’s socio-economic climate.
The Island represents Upali Newspapers’ upper-market vertical—balancing editorial credibility and digital evolution within a multi-language brand conglomerate, enabling diversification and operational synergies.
• Website: island.lk
• Distribution: Colombo-based with national reach; digital archive and category navigation support business and lifestyle audiences.
| Accepted Currencies: | Sri Lankan Rupees |
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| Payment Types: | Cash |
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
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