February 2007

NEWS ARCHIVE 2008

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Saturday, 9th February 2008

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei's second university, the Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) will soon introduce a bachelor of law degree, a first for Brunei, its Deputy Rector informed the Weekend. ...FULL STORY

Allegedly Drunk Driver
Smashes Police Property

The generator and lamp post that were smashed

Bandar Seri Begawan - A motorist who smashed police property while allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol was detained along with a host of others nabbed for traffic offences. ...FULL STORY

The boy being carried into a vehicle on his way to the hospital

Boy Escapes Death After Hit-And-Run
Bandar Seri Begawan - A young boy had a lucky escape after being hit by a car yesterday morning at Jalan Bengkurong Masin. ...FULL STORY

Keeping Old Traditions Alive
Bandar Seri Begawan - Chinese New Year revolves around the family. The reunion dinner, giving out red packets (ang pows) exchange of oranges during house visits, paying respects to one's ancestors and visiting friends and relatives are some Chinese New Year customs that are still being practiced. ...FULL STORY

Red packets (ang pow), are normally given to children and unmarried family members

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Probe: Bhutto killed by blast not bullet
Islamabad - Scotland Yard said in a report released Friday that Pakistan's opposition leader Benazir Bhutto died as a result of a suicide bomb blast, not a gunshot — findings that support the Pakistani government's version of the events.

SPORTS

Prince Gets SEA Games Feedback
Bandar Seri Begawan - His Royal Highness Prince Sufri Bolkiah, the President of the Brunei National Olympic Council, yesterday met with a number of athletes and officials who went to the 24th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games held last year in Korat.

YOUR HEALTH

Health Tip: Pain Isn't a Normal Part of Aging
New York - Some seniors accept chronic pain as part of getting older.

OTHER REPORTS

Thai referee gets a beating by entire soccer team
Bangkok - A Thai soccer referee was beaten up by an entire team after sending off three of their players during a match to decide promotion to country's second division, local media reported on Friday.

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