May 2005

NEWS ARCHIVE 2005

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Tuesday, 7th June 2005

Sultan Begins Historic
State Visit To Russia

His Majesty inspects a Russian honour guard during
an official welcome ceremony after his arrival
at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport, Monday. REUTERS

Bandar Seri Begawan - Rising oil prices and the growing popularity of low-cost carriers in the region are some of the challenges faced by Brunei's national carrier, Royal Brunei Airlines (RBA). ...FULL STORY

Crown Prince Visits
More Medical Facilities

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Royal Highness Prince Hj Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office yesterday visited National Dental Centre, Child Development Centre and the Community Psychiatric Day Care as part of a series of visits to vital sectors under the Ministry of Health. ...FULL STORY

Cigarette Prices Hiked As Import Duty Goes Up Bandar Seri Begawan - Beginning June 1, 2005, cigarette prices of two specific brands have gone up. ...FULL STORY

Oz War Veterans To Visit Brunei
Bandar Seri Begawan - Some 11 World War II veterans from Australia will be travelling to the island of Borneo this Saturday to mark the 60th anniversary of the battle, in which more than 590 Australian lost their lives. ...FULL STORY

Indonesian Woman Fined Over Possession Of Prohibited Goods

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Violence erupts outside Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque
Jerusalem - Israeli police faced off against Palestinians throwing rocks at Jews outside Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque during Israel's annual celebration of its capture of all of Arab East Jerusalem 38 years ago.

SPORTS

Singapore Swimmers Champions
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Singapore under-I7 swimming team showed they are the powerhouse in swimming in the region when they were crowned the best swimming team by bagging 32 gold, 34 silver and 21 bronze medals in the 29th SEA Age-Group Swimming Championship which ended on Sunday.

YOUR HEALTH

High death rates among troubled youth - study
New York - Young people in serious trouble with the law are four times more likely to die violent deaths before reaching adulthood than their peers -- and eight times more likely if they are girls.

OTHER REPORTS

Indian village marries off toads in bid for rains
New Delhi - Two giants toads were married in a traditional Hindu ceremony in eastern India at the weekend by villagers hoping to propitiate the rain gods and end a dry spell.

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