February 2003

NEWS ARCHIVE 2003

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Sunday, 23rd February 2003

Sultan Says Strong
Private Sector Curbs
Unemployment

His Majesty Sultan of Brunei

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei highlighted the importance of strengthening the private sector as an alternative to curb the current unemployment problem. ...FULL STORY

HRH Prince Mohamed At
NAM Summit In Kuala Lumpur

HRH Prince Mohamed Bolkiah with Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, the Right Honourable Donald McKinnon

Kuala Lumpur - Brunei Foreign Affairs Minister His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah is in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to attend the 13th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit at the Putra World Trade Centre.
...FULL STORY

His Majesty Joins Residents
At Keshukuran Rites

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty Sultan of Brunei joined the residents of the sultanate at the Keshukuran ceremony last night held for the 19th National Day of Brunei. ...FULL STORY

Retiree Gets Contributions
From Ministry, Islamic
Religious Council

Bandar Seri Begawan - A Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) retiree received contributions from the Islamic Religious Council yesterday.
...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Iraq faces deadline to destroy missiles
United Nations - Iraq faced a new test of its willingness to disarm after U.N. inspectors ordered Baghdad to begin destroying dozens of illegal missiles and their components by March 1.

OTHER REPORTS

Brazil city bans 'forced kisses'
Recife - Seeking to protect female festival-goers from rebel male smoochers, the Brazilian city of Olinda has banned "forced kisses" in this year's Carnival.