July 2006

NEWS ARCHIVE 2006

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Friday, 28th July 2006

His Majesty with Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pg Anak Hajah Saleha
and HRH Pg Isteri Azrinaz Mazhar at the RBAF banquet last night.
At far left is HRH Prince General Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince.

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Supreme Commander of Royal Brunei Armed Forces, was last night feted in the RBAF banquet at Chancellor Hall of UBD.
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Related Story: RBAF Host Royal Birthday Banquet

Brunei-US Project
In Aceh

The temporary housing used before
the village reconstruction in Aceh.

Bandar Seri Begawan - The country's assistance to tsunami-ravaged Aceh will again be further enhanced as the US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is expected to announce a US and Brunei joint project to reconstruct a village in Aceh, Indonesia. ...FULL STORY

An immigration enforcement officer questioning foreign workers.

Six Held For Work Permit And Visit Pass Violations
Bandar Seri Begawan - Immigration officers from the Law Enforcement Section, Department of Immigration and National Registration, intensified their efforts to nab immigration offenders.
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CPI Rises Marginally After Prices Revert To Original Level
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in May 2006 rose marginally by 0.1 per cent over April 2006 with an index of 102.8.
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WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Hezbollah chief threatens a wider war
Beirut - The leader of Hezbollah has threatened a new phase in the war with Israel and said his fighters will not accept any "humiliating" conditions for a ceasefire.

SPORTS

Brunei Shell FT Champions
Kuala Belait - The Brunei Shell Football Team (BSFT)emerged as the champions of the Belait District Gemilang `60' Football League Championship 2006 after they defeated Bandaran KB 2-1 in the finals on Tuesday at the Brunei Shell Recreational Club football field.

YOUR HEALTH

Athletes should acclimatize to avoid heat illnesses
New York - As temperatures soar during these summer months, the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) advises that athletes follow their new recommendations for preventing and treating dehydration.

OTHER REPORTS

Group files complaint against Miss Indonesia
Jakarta - A militant Islamic group has filed a police report against Indonesia's Miss Universe candidate accusing her of indecency, a lawyer for the organization said Tuesday.

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