January 2005

NEWS ARCHIVE 2005

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Tuesday, 11th January 2005

Hands-On for civil servants As Brunei Readies For E-Govt

Bandar Seri Begawan - As Brunei stands on the threshold of implementing e-government, ministries and departments are gearing up to gain knowledge and the know-how to reap benefits from it. ...FULL STORY

Rba's engineering To spin off third party business by April 1

Bandar Seri Begawan – Royal Brunei Airlines (RBA) Board of Directors has approved the spin-off of its engineering organisation as a separate, self-sustaining entity. ...FULL STORY

BB Version: Royal Brunei Airlines To Spin Off It Engineering Organisation

Brunei’s Black Hawk Choppers Deliver Aid To Aceh Today
Bandar Seri Begawan - Two Royal Brunei Air Force Black Hawk helicopters are expected to leave the country today (Tuesday) to deliver relief supplies and donations to tsunami-stricken Aceh.
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	A PR And Two Malaysians Fined For Smuggling Booze, VCD Bandar Seri Begawan – A permanent resident and two Malaysians were found guilty of smuggling alcoholic drinks and VCDs in separate occasions yesterday. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Abbas elected Palestinian President
West Bank - Mahmoud Abbas was elected Palestinian Authority president by a landslide, partial results showed Monday, giving the pragmatist a mandate to resume peace talks with Israel.

SPORTS

9-Ball Cueists Raise Over $1,000 For Tsunami Victims
Bandar Seri Begawan - Around 64 top local 9-ball pool cueists did their bid to raise fund for the Tsunami Disaster Relief Fund on Sunday afternoon when they took part in the Master Alim Tsunami Relief Charity 9-Ball Pool Tournament.

YOUR HEALTH

Eye disease predicts heart failure
New York - A common type of disease that involves the back of the eye, known as retinopathy, is a risk factor for heart failure.

OTHER REPORTS

China men hiring girlfriends to stop family nagging
Beijing - Agencies in China's Chengdu city are offering rented girlfriends to bachelors who need someone to show off to relatives during the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, state press said.