The ‘Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta - 2024’ organized for the fourth time by the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee concluded on a successful note on 21^st August 2024. Commenced on 18^th August, the Sailing Regatta was held in the alluring waters of Sandy Bay over four days. At the invitation of Commandant NMA, Commodore Rohan Joseph the prize awarding ceremony of the competition, held at the Commander Shanthi Bahar Memorial Sailing Club, was graced by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.

The United States Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Jennifer R. Littlejohn met the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at his office in Colombo on Tuesday (Aug 20).