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Sunday, 15th April 2001

Twin Luck Smiles For
Brunei’s Flagging
Economy


Loading Liquefied Natural Gas In A Tanker


Bandar Seri Begawan – With the prospect of Brunei continuing to strike big time, once again fortune smiles on the sultanate with billions of dollars pouring into its coffers.                                                         ...FULL STORY

Immigrant Labour Could Cause
Syphilis, Malaria And Other
Diseases, Says Report


Uncollected Rubbish Around The Block


Bandar Seri Begawan – The ugly incident at the garment factory this week where 300 workers ran riot brings up a number of questions many people here have been asking.                                    ...FULL STORY

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Wreck Diving In Brunei’s
Fascinating Sites


Crystal Clear Water In Diving Site


Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei water sports are gaining steam as sport fishing and yachting are highlighted in Visit Brunei Year 2001.
                                 
                                          ...FULL STORY

Brunei's Carman
Wows Taiwan


Carmen Tao


Brunei girl Carman Tao has made a name for herself all the way in Taiwan. 
                                                                            ...FULL STORY

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Heavenly Trip To Brunei


Director Reyster Langit (R) listens to the description of the Billion Barrel Monument in Seria as told by contractor Precious R. Benemerito (C) as Julius Amar shoots with his camera


Heavenly Trip ( Biyaheng Langit) is the offspring of To Saudi With Love, a Philippine radio programme that has been linking for 14 years Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the Middle East with their loved ones in the Philippines.                                                              ...FULL STORY

Supa Save Debit
Card Launched


Prince Qawi Unveiling The Debit Card


Bandar Seri Begawan – Smart Sdn Bhd, the company operating Supa Save and Smart supermarkets, has introduced a debit card called the Supa Save Card, which Prince Abdul Qawi, the Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of QAF Brunei, launched yesterday.      ...FULL STORY

When Coal Was Mined
From The Kianggeh River


Some Mining Equipment Still Left To The Elements


Bandar Seri Begawan - American business people knew Brunei Darussalam as early as the cowboy years of the Wild West, when a pamphlet containing Tradescent Lay’s report on the existence of coal seams in the Kianggeh river in Brunei was published in America in 1839.
                                                                        
   ...FULL STORY

UAE Thrash Brunei, 12-0


Disappointed Crowd At The National Stadium


Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei lost to United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Group-8 favourites, 12-0, last night, in the Pre-World 2002 World Cup qualifying match at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Berakas.
                                                                            ...FULL STORY

Foreigner Foiled In
Alcohol Smuggling Attempt


Liquor Seized


Bandar Seri Begawan – A foreigner’s attempt to smuggle contraband goods in Brunei was foiled and he is to be charged in court soon.
                                                                            ...FULL STORY

Falling Tree
Blocks Traffic


Police Clear A Fallen Tree


Bandar Seri Begawan – A falling tree at Jalan Tumasek in the capital caused several hours of traffic congestion last Friday night.
                                                                            ...FULL STORY

300 Scouts Join Bukit
Shahbandar Trek


Playing A Traditional Scout Game


Bandar Seri Begawan – The Scouts Camping 2001 entered its second day yesterday with Girl Guides and Boy Scouts playing the traditional scout game and enjoying each other’s company.                    ...FULL STORY

Pupils Attend Islamic
Guidance Programme


Colouring Contest At The Mosque


Bandar Seri Begawan – More than 150 pupils from 10 religious schools in the Brunei-Muara District took part in a one-day Islamic Guidance Programme.                                                             ...FULL STORY

Brunei Museum Hosts
Children’s Activities


Drawing Competition At The Museum


Bandar Seri Begawan –The Museum Department organised colouring, drawing and treasure hunt competitions for primary school students during the school holidays.                                                  ...FULL STORY

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