August 2004

NEWS ARCHIVE 2004

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Wednesday, 24th August 2005

Bandar Seri Begawan - The police have busted one of the biggest car theft syndicates in the country leading to the arrest of eight Bruneian suspects including teenagers. ...FULL STORY

Sultanate To Have
Float Glass Plant

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei moved a step closer in achieving its aspiration to diversify the country's economy from oil and gas with a landmark signing of Memorandum of Understanding for a Float Glass Plant project in the Sultanate. ...FULL STORY

Construction Wholesale & Retail Show Growth
Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei's construction sector has shown improvement year-on-year and registered an estimated 10% growth in the first quarter of 2005. ...FULL STORY

Freak Mishap Kills Foreign Woman
Bandar Seri Begawan - A freak accident claimed the life of a young foreign woman yesterday in Gadong.
According to eyewitnesses, the foreign woman, believed to be working in a restaurant, was struck and pinned under a truck that reversed down a hill in the area. ...FULL STORY

Some of the cars that were hit by the truck as it reversed down the hill.

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Troops, extremists face off in West Bank
West Bank - Thousands of troops pushed into houses and makeshift synagogues in two West Bank settlements Tuesday to clear out hundreds of extremists determined to foil Israel's first dismantling of West Bank.

SPORTS

Stars Shine Vs Warriors
Bandar Seri Begawan - It was a slam dunk show time last night at the National Indoor Stadium, as PBA All Stars walloped hapless Warriors 133-67 for their second straight win in the 5th Shell Rimula Cup.

YOUR HEALTH

Nervousness, worry may predict suicide attempt
New York - Men and women who describe themselves as nervous or anxious seem to be more likely than their calmer counterparts to be hospitalized at some point for a suicide attempt.

OTHER REPORTS

Singaporean fined for stealing women's underwear
Singapore - An unemployed Singaporean man suffering from depression was reportedly fined 2,000 Singapore dollars (1,212 US) for stealing 49 pieces of women's underwear.

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