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Nine people were killed after a Bahamas-bound Learjet crashed and burst into flames in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
The crash occurred near Cresthaven, approximately nine miles (14 kilometres) from Mar-a-Lago, US President Donald Trump’s resort in the affluent Palm Beach County area.
According to National Transportation Safety Board records, the incident is.
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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya departed Sri Lanka this morning to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda, in the Caribbean.
The Prime Minister arrived at V.C. Bird International Airport in Antigua today, where she was warmly welcomed by Michael Joseph, the country’s Minister for Health, Wellness, the Environment and Public Service.
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is scheduled to continue until November 6.
This year’s summit is being held under the theme, “Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth.”
Leaders and heads of government from the Commonwealth’s 56 member countries are expected to participate in the meeting.
During her official visit, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya is also scheduled to attend the Commonwealth Women’s Forum.
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Nine people were killed after a Bahamas-bound Learjet crashed and burst into flames in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
The crash occurred near Cresthaven, approximately nine miles (14 kilometres) from Mar-a-Lago, US President Donald Trump’s resort in the affluent Palm Beach County area.
According to National Transportation Safety Board records, the incident is the second-deadliest aviation crash in the United States this year, following a skydiving plane.
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The Cabinet has approved a proposal to construct a new indoor stadium in Jaffna to strengthen indoor sports and improve sports infrastructure in the Northern Province.
The project, submitted by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, carries an estimated cost of Rs. 170 million.
The facility aims to support the growth of sports such as table tennis, tennis, badminton, netball, and chess, with a special focus on schools and local sports clubs.
Officials say the initiative is part of a broader effort to revitalize sporting and recreational facilities in the region and provide better opportunities for youth engagement.