August 2004

NEWS ARCHIVE 2004

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Wednesday, 17th August 2005

New Energy Policy To
Use Brunei’s Resources
Best Way

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Petroleum Unit is drafting a new National Energy Policy to work out strategies for the future so that oil and gas could be used better in the long term. ...FULL STORY

Minister Tightens Screws
On Parking Fee Escapees

Minister of Home Affairs speaking to
one of the traders at the Seria market.

Bandar Seri Begawan – Motorists who escape from paying parking fees owes the Municipal Department more than $7 million. ...FULL STORY

Related Story: $3 Million In Parking Dues

Foreign Shops Hit Local Retailers In Brunei Says BINA
Bandar Seri Begawan – Locally owned “mini-marts” and retail shops are businesses that have generally sustained but some could not last long because of stiff competition from foreigners. ...FULL STORY

Immigration Officers In Hot Pursuit Of Offenders
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Immigration Enforcement Unit in its bid to rid the country of unwanted elements was again in hot pursuit of offenders. ...FULL STORY

Immigration officer requests travel and work documents from the workers.

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Police take over Gaza's largest settlement
Gaza Strip - Israeli police cut through the main gate of the Gaza Strip's largest settlement Tuesday, seizing control of a key flashpoint and igniting clashes with settlers who have resisted orders to leave.

SPORTS

“The Magician” Coming To Brunei
Bandar Seri Begawan - Efren Reyes, one of Philippines' most well-known 9-ball pool players has confirmed his participation for the upcoming Brunei 9-Ball Invitation Cup 2005 from Sept 9-11 at the Indoor Stadium.

YOUR HEALTH

Paycheck may be key to happiness
New York - Money can buy happiness, researchers find -- but only if you have more money than others in your age group.

OTHER REPORTS

Viking ship built with 15 million ice cream sticks
Amsterdam - A replica Viking ship made of 15 million ice cream sticks is to be launched in Amsterdam on Tuesday by a former Hollywood stuntman who hopes eventually to sail it across the Atlantic.

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