May 2005

NEWS ARCHIVE 2005

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Friday, 24th June 2005

South African Foreign Affairs Minister,
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma

Bandar Seri Begawan - South Africa is discussing with Brunei on the possibilities of investment from the Sultanate into its growing tourism industry. ...FULL STORY

Related Story: Prince Mohamed Hosts Luncheon South African Minister

$10 Million Worth
Of Property Saved

Bandar Seri Begawan - A staggering $9,719,000 worth of property was saved from being gutted last year by the Fire Services Department. ...FULL STORY

Brunei’s Child Death Rate Plunges Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei's infant death rate decreased to 8.8 per 1,000 live births, while deaths among mothers giving birth were 0.1 per 1,000 births in 2004. ...FULL STORY	Minister of Health, Pehin Dato Haji Suyoi bin Haji Osman

t	Government Revenue Up By 6 Per Cent Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei's total government revenue registered a 6.1 percent increase in the fourth quarter of 2004 with a reported total of $1,704.0 million whilst its expenditure went up by 29.1 per cent to $1,380.8 million. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Iraq creating new breed of jihadists, says CIA
Washington - The war in Iraq is creating a new breed of Islamic jihadists who could go on to destabilise other countries, according to a CIA report.

SPORTS

Chia Soars In Birdie Fest
Bandar Seri Begawan - Malaysia's Danny Chia kept his promise to his fans as he carded an eightunder-par 63 to lead after the opening round of the inaugural 2005 Brunei Open golf tournament yesterday at the par 71 Jack Nicklaus-designed Empire golf course.

YOUR HEALTH

Yes, bigger brains mean higher IQ, on average
Virginia - People with bigger brains tend to score higher on standardized tests of intelligence, according to new study findings.

OTHER REPORTS

Miss World to sue surgeon?
Lima - Miss World says she may sue a plastic surgeon who claims he gave her buttock implants and trimmed her ears.

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