July 2005

NEWS ARCHIVE 2005

[ Back to Archive Menu ] [ Back to Brudirect Main Page ]

Wednesday, 13th July 2005

A Chop In Britain For
Bruneians Surprise Many

Tony McNulty MP

Bandar Seri Begawan – More than six-month stay in Britain? Well, Bruneians will now need a special chop for that. ...FULL STORY

Heat On In Brunei For
Immigrants On The Run

A foreign worker is questioned by officials.

Bandar Seri Begawan – The heat is really on for those who try to escape Brunei’s strict immigration laws. ...FULL STORY

Vigil As Eight Falls To Food Poisoning This Year
Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei has recorded eight food poisoning outbreaks this year. A family, six schools and another victim fell victim to food poisoning, officials from the Health Services Department revealed. ...FULL STORY

Vietnam Praises Brunei’s Recent Reforms In Royal Greeting
Bandar Seri Begawan – Vietnam is one of the first countries to sent greetings to His Majesty on his 59th birthday on Friday. The message from President Tran Duc Luong and Prime Minister Phan Van Khai, praises Brunei’s recent reforms.
...FULL STORY

President Tran Duc Luong

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Police 'to detail bomb probe'
London - British police are expected to give details in the next few hours of their progress in the investigation into the four bombs which killed at least 52 people in London.

SPORTS

Brunei For Asian U-19 Rugby Meet
Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei will be sending a squad of 25 players to compete in the upcoming Asian Rugby Union Under-19 Championships in Pakistan in December.

YOUR HEALTH

Study: Drivers on cells more likely to crash
London - A study released Tuesday said drivers who use cell phones -- even hands-free models -- are four times as likely to be involved in wrecks involving a serious injury than are drivers who do not use cell phones.

OTHER REPORTS

Cattle wed in 2,000-guest Thai ceremony
Bangkok - Farmer Amphol Wangboon was hesitant to give up his beloved Thong Khaow for marriage until he found her the perfect match and a dowry he couldn't refuse: truckloads of fresh grass, hay, maize and $2,400.

Brunei's Fastest Growing Website with VIEWS. Visit us Again.