December 2005

NEWS ARCHIVE 2005

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Monday, 26th December 2005

Royal Brunei Police Force personnel during the operation.

Bandar Seri Begawan – As part of a continued effort to maintain peace and security in the Sultanate, a joint operation led by the district crime officer of Bandar Police Station was conducted Saturday night. ...FULL STORY

earch Op Ongoing

The wife of Awang Said, Siti Sarah with her children Saiful and
Suhaimi, and his mother waiting patiently at Jerudong Beach.

Bandar Seri Begawan – The search and rescue operation for Awang Sopihan bin Hj Tamit and Awang Said bin Chuchu, two locals lost at sea after their boat capsized last Sunday, Dec 18, is still ongoing. ...FULL STORY

Related Stories: Search, Rescue Operation For Missing Fishermen Enters Third Day | Two Missing On Fishing Trip | SMS! Then Two Missing At Sea | Search Still On For Missing Man | Another Boat Mishap Off Jerudong | Search & Rescue Ops Intensify | Keep Off Rough Seas | Boat Tragedies: Now A Stiff Warning From Marine | Body Recovered

15 Arrests Made From Roadblock
Bandar Seri Begawan – Fifteen people comprising locals as well as Malaysians were arrested following a roadblock operation by police personnel of Limau Manis Police Station. It was led by Limau Manis OCS. ...FULL STORY

500 ‘Masterudins’ Under One Roof
Bandar Seri Begawan – For most people, a family get-together means' an annual picnic in a park or a party at someone's house. However, organising a gathering for the whole Matserudin family is a bit more complicated as they number more than 1,000 and are scattered across the country. ...FULL STORY

A girl from the Omar Group belting
her favorite song

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Iraq strikes off 100 poll candidate
Baghdad - Iraq's electoral commission is striking off 100 candidates who ran in the 15 December general elections for links with the banned Baath party.

SPORTS

Brunei U-19s Do Nation Proud In Pakistan
Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei rugby is on the map and this is due in no small part to the efforts of our Under- 19 squad at the recently completed tournament in Lahore, Pakistan.

YOUR HEALTH

Drug Expiration Dates: Take Them Seriously
New York - You grab an aspirin or uncover a prescription drug that used to soothe your back pain -- and then notice the expiration date is long past.

OTHER REPORTS

Woman Swallows Cell Phone After Argument
Blue Springs - A lovers' dispute over a cell phone ended suddenly when the woman swallowed the phone whole, police said.

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