November 2004

NEWS ARCHIVE 2004

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Wednesday, 22nd December 2004

New Year Booze Parties
In Brunei? Forget It
Says The Law

Bandar Seri Begawan - With the countdown to the New Year celebrations approaching, the law enforcement agencies have stepped up their surveillance to ensure that law breakers are swiftly brought to justice. ...FULL STORY

Related Story - Festive Booze Den Raided In Jalan Tutong

Kampong Ayer Strictly
For water villagers Only

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei's world-renowned water village has its own unique laws to protect its age-old character and image as well as ensure its longevity and harmony. ...FULL STORY

Mystery Murder Case In Serusop Still Baffles The Police
Bandar Seri Begawan - The police are appealing for public cooperation in their investigation into the alleged murder case in Serusop, Berakas last Thursday. ...FULL STORY

Related Stories: Mystery Surrounds Brutal Death Of Dusun Family In Serusop | Couple And Daughter Brutally Murdered In Serusop | Brutal Killing Grips Brunei | Brutal Murder Of Couple And
Child Shakes The Nation | Police Still Scouring For Information On Serusop Killing

Five Medicines Sold In Brunei Potential Killers Warns Ministry
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Health Ministry has warned that unregulated use of traditional medicines can cause unpleasant or potentially dangerous reactions. ...FULL STORY

Related Story - Ministry Warns Of Poisons In Medicine

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Tony Blair pays surprise visit to Baghdad
Baghdad - British Prime Minister Tony Blair arrived in Baghdad Tuesday for talks with Interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi in surprise visit to Iraq .

SPORTS

School holiday sports
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Brunei-Muara District Division of the Youth and Sports Department has been holding a series of sporting activities at the Youth Centre in the capital for holidaying schoolchildren.

YOUR HEALTH

NIH suspends study of Celebrex, Naproxen
Washington - An Alzheimer's disease prevention trial was suspended after researchers said there were more heart attacks and strokes among patients taking naproxen.

OTHER REPORTS

'Santa-Free Zones' created
St Wolfgang - A group of Germans are wanting to get rid of Santa saying he has become a symbol of the commercialisation of Christmas.