💎 Chinafort Gem Market Adopts Community-Driven Operating Protocol

• Operational Milestone: Beruwala's Chinafort Gem Market, the world's oldest open-air gem market, successfully completed its first month under a unified trading protocol. • New Market Hours: Standardized operating hours of 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM were consensually established and launched on July 18, 2026. • Stakeholder Consensus: The protocol was implemented following collective discussions involving over 1,500 participants, including MP Hon. Chandhima Hettiarachchi, the Beruwala Urban Council Chairman, National Gem and Jewellery Authority leadership, Ceylon Gem and Jewellery Traders Association (CGJTA) officials, the Chinafort Mosque Society, local gem merchants, and residents. • Strategic Impact: The initiative aims to enhance market efficiency and foster global trust in the gem & jewellery sector, strengthening its role as a premier source for fine cut and polished gemstones while ensuring local community co-existence.