July 2004

NEWS ARCHIVE 2004

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Tuesday, 20th July 2004

Brunei's Global Partner Search
For US$1.7 Billion New Port

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei launched a global campaign yesterday to find a partner for its planned US$1.7-billion-dollar deep-water port, which is a major plank in the tiny Asian nation's nascent economic diversification plan.
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BB Version: BEDB Inks Agreement With Halcrow

Related News: Brunei To Go Ahead With Studies For Mega Port At Pulau Muara Besar | BEBD Upbeat Over Feasibility Of Pulau Besar Project

His Majesty Stresses Importance
Of Knowledge Oriented Events

His Majesty Sultan of Brunei

Bandar Seri Begawan – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei today highlighted the importance of giving knowledge oriented events more priority in national celebrations. ...FULL STORY

BB Version: Mosques’ Crucial Role In National Development

State Mufti Expresses Worry Over Failing Marriages In Brunei
Bandar Seri Begawan – Growing alarm has been expressed as record number of marriages fails in Brunei. ...FULL STORY

Five Thousand Smuggled DVDs Land Salesman In Jail
Bandar Seri Begawan – A Malaysian was brought before the Bandar Seri Begawan Magistrates Court for smuggling 5,870 pieces of DVDs and went to jail six months for it. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Israeli missile strike on Gaza leader
Gaza - Israeli helicopter gunships have fired missiles at a refugee camp in the occupied Gaza Strip in a second attempt to assassinate a resistance leader in as many days.

SPORTS

Historic Win For Brunei
Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei created history in Kuching on Sunday when they won the Borneo Cup for the first time since 1980 in the men's team event which is considered the crown jewel of the tournament.

YOUR HEALTH

Elderly who exercise some, live longer
New York - It doesn't matter whether you walk fast, ski, swim, cycle, or jog. It doesn't even seem to matter if you do it only once a week.

OTHER REPORTS

HK animal lovers can now give pets a proper send off
Hong Kong - Pet-mad Hong Kongers can now keep the memories of their dearly departed companions alive in the city's first-ever pet cemetery, media reports said.

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