In Brief

Army Commander visits Haiti

Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Army en route for Haiti to inspect operational duties of the Peacekeeping troops serving the UN Stabilisation Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) met Lieutenant General Babacar Gaye, Military Adviser and UN Assistant Secretary, Department of Peacekeeping Operations.

Lieutenant General Jayasuriya, during his visit to the official headquarters of the United Nations as the first item on his agenda had a one on one discussion with Lieutenant General Gaye.

Facelift for three jetties in North

Three jetties in the North will be developed to improve deep sea fishing in the North. Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Ministry sources said.

Fishermen in the north said that they face inconvenience as the jetties have not been renovated, the sources said.

These fishermen use small boats to collect the fish and supply fuel and food items to fishermen in big fishing boats. MN

Three killed in airshow crash

A World War II-era fighter plane spectacularly crashed in front of the grandstands at an air show in the US, with three people including the pilot killed and dozens more injured.

The P51 Mustang, named the "Galloping Ghost," plummeted to the ground at 4:20pm as stunned spectators at the Reno National Championship Air Races at Reno-Stead airport looked on in disbelief.

Lake House ex-staffers' get-together on Sept 24

A get-together for ex-Lake House staffers will be held at the Biyagama Village Hotel, Kaduwela on Saturday September 24.

It is co-ordinated by: Binoy Surendra - 0777689762; Tilak Kuruwita Bandara - 0786320959; P.B. Illangakoon - 0716906603; M.D. Dharmasiri - 0718789865.

Child needs help

Nine-year-old Nethmi Rasenka Rathnayake, of No. 75, Hospital Road, Kaduwela, Ranala is suffering from a complicated heart condition and the specialists at MIOT Hospitals, Chennai, India recommend the second surgery, for which a sum of Rs. Six lakhs is needed.

As the parents cannot afford this amount, they appeal to the generous public to contribute to A/c No. 70525726 of Bank of Ceylon branch, Kaduwela. For details: 0776751478.

Burgher Association marks 10th anniversary

The Burgher Association will celebrate its 10th anniversary next month. The Association which was set up on October 13, 2001 by popular showbiz personality Maxi Rozairo as its Founder President. To mark the event Burgher Association has organised “Silver Mist” the 10th anniversary, celebration Dinner Dance on Saturday, October 1 at the Grand Oriental Hotel.

The popular group “Black” will provide the music for non-stop- dancing together with “Outburst DJs”.

The entrance ticket draw will take the winner to the Holy Land.

Appeal for B+ Kidney

Thirty-six-year-old S. Wimala from Norwood, Hatton is suffering from chronic failure of both kidneys and doctors at the Kandy General Hospital have recommended a B+ kidney transplant. Her husband T. S. Devan who works for a private security firm is seeking a B+ kidney donor as there is none in their family and is also appealing for financial assistance towards the surgery since he is unable to raise funds on his own. His contact number is 071 8178149. Donations should be remitted to Account Number 186-2-002-0-8368226 at People’s Bank Dickoya Branch.

Pre-Budget seminar

The Organisation of Professional Associations of Sri Lanka (OPA) will conduct a seminar on ‘Pre Budget 2012’ with lectures on ‘Macro Economic Perspectives’ by Chief Economist, Ceylon Chamber of Commerce G. Gunaruwan; ‘Relief to Common Man, Opportunity to Investor, by Chairman, Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka PLC M. R. Shah. “Challenges and Opportunities for the Construction Industry - Key Driver for Development’ by CEO/Secretary General, Chamber of Construction Industries Sri Lanka; Dakshitha Thalagodapitiya and “Challenges for Budget 2012 by Partner, Gajma and Co. N. R. Gajendran. The seminar will be on Wednesday at 6.00 p.m. at the OPA Auditorium, Professional Centre, 275/75, Prof. Stanley Wijesundera Mawatha, Colombo 7.