December 2005

NEWS ARCHIVE 2005

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Wednesday, 21st December 2005

BEDB’s Assistant CEO Aziz Latif(R) with Japan Premier Junichiro
Koizumi during the recent East Asia Business Expo in Kuala Lumpur

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) has high-profiled its two-pronged strategy to prospective investors at the recent East Asia Business Expo (EABEX) 2005 held in conjunction with the 11th Asean Leaders' Summit and Asean +3 economic fora. ...FULL STORY

Local May Face
Death Penalty

Brunei High Court

Bandar Seri Begawan - A local man, 38, will face the death penalty if convicted of the charge to having in possession more than 100 grammes of Methylamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking. ...FULL STORY

SMS! Then Two Missing At Sea
Bandar Seri Begawan - It was a dramatic SMS -'boat capsize!' One of the two people who went fishing off Jerudong beach on Sunday, managed to send a text message to his family. ...FULL STORY

Over 1000 Unlicensed Businesses in Brunei
Bandar Seri Begawan - Over 1,000 business establishments in the country do not possess a miscellaneous licence and this has resulted in the issuing of warning letters, an official revealed recently. ...FULL STORY

Brunei Capital

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Iraq announces initial election results
Baghdad - Iraq's electoral commission has released partial and preliminary results from the 15 December elections that show Shia and Kurdish parties dominating in provinces where they are the predominant group.

SPORTS

IBB At-Tamwil Beat IDBB And Win Inter-Bank FA Cup
Bandar Seri Begawan - IBB at Tamwil won this year's Brunei Inter-Bank Football Tournament FA Cup when they hammered Islamic Development Bank of Brunei Berhad (IDBB) 9-1 in the final at the Padang Kebaj ikan Berakas on Monday night.

YOUR HEALTH

How sweet it is dulls pain for some kids
Philadelphia - Normal-weight kids with a sweet tooth find that a sugary solution held in the mouth takes the edge off pain.

OTHER REPORTS

Asia celebrates Christmas with a twist
Singapore - Few Asians are Christian but people across the vast continent are embracing the holiday as a great excuse for shopping, partying and even romance.

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