April 2008

NEWS ARCHIVE 2008

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Saturday, 5th April 2008

Bandar Seri Begawan - In a race that will help fund the 'Heart of Borneo' initiative greatly, Brunei has beaten the other contestants and sped to win the Greatest Race on Earth (GROE) 2007/08 Environment Challenge.
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Related Story: Brunei Win SCB's Environment Challenge

Call To Standardise
Emergency Numbers

Bandar Seri Begawan - Members of the public are confused over numerous telephone numbers for the national disaster management center to call in case of emergency with many left unsure which number to call when a situation arises. ...FULL STORY

Brunei Must Diversify Soon From Oil And Gas
Bandar Seri Begawan - The outlook for Brunei Darussalam in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Trade Policy Review 2008 focused on the nation's need to move further away from its dependence on oil and gas. ...FULL STORY

Prince Mohamed In Egypt For Asia-Mideast Dialogue
Bandar Seri Begawan - His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Her Royal Highness Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Hjh Zariah arrived yesterday in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, to attend the Second Ministerial Meeting of Asia-Middle East Dialogue (AMED II) from April 5-6, 2008. ...FULL STORY

HRH Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Her Royal Highness Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Hjh Zariah being greeted on arrival at Al Ahliah Airport in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

Related Story: Prince Mohamed Leaves For Egypt

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Iraq: Suicide bomber kills 15 at funeral
Baghdad - Iraqi police say a suicide bomber has struck a funeral for a Sunni policeman north of Baghdad, killing at least 15 people and wounding eight.

SPORTS

DPMM FC To Host Penang
Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei DPMM FC will be reverting back to its successful formula of 3-5-2 formation when they face Pulau Pinang in the TM Super League at Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium on Saturday night.

YOUR HEALTH

Better-Educated Smokers More Likely to Quit After Seeing Ads
New York - TV ads that promote quitting smoking are more likely to have an impact on better-educated smokers.

OTHER REPORTS

Towering underwear ad draws complaints in Hong Kong: report
Hong Kong - A skyscraper-sized underwear ad featuring Blood Diamond star Djimon Hounsou has been cleared by Hong Kong regulators of indecency, a report said Friday.

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