May 2005

NEWS ARCHIVE 2005

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Thursday, 30th June 2005

Bandar Seri Begawan - In an effort to increase security in tackling illegal trafficking, Brunei has invested in two more X-ray monitoring systems - Z-Backscatter Van (ZBV) - from the American Science & Engineering Incorporate (AS&E). ...FULL STORY

'Witch-Doctor' Jailed For
Deceiving Restaurant Owner

Brunei High Court

Bandar Seri Begawan - A 43-year-old citizen of Ghana was sentenced to one-month imprisonment by the Bandar Magistrate's Court yesterday after he pleaded guilty to using sortilege (witchcraft) to deceive an owner of an Arabic food restaurant in Kiulap. ...FULL STORY

Prince Sufri Graces ISB Celebration Bandar Seri Begawan - His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah and Datin Hajah Faizah last evening graced the International School of Brunei's (ISB) Council of International School (CIS) Accreditation Celebration at the International Convention Centre, Berakas. ...FULL STORY

Brunei Capital

Ministry And BEDB Aim To Reduce Job Mismatch
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Ministry of Education (MoE) is working closely with the Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) in gearing up human resources for future job opportunities created by the economic diversification plan in a bid to reduce any job mismatch. ...FULL STORY

Filipino Woman Fined $500 For Passport Offence

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Bush evokes 9/11 to bolster Iraq war
Washington - George Bush last night rallied Americans to the cause of the Iraq war, urging them not to forget the lessons of September 11" and arguing the fight was vital to future U.S. security.

SPORTS

Winners Of Khoo Kim Char Golf Meet
Bandar Seri Begawan - LT Col (R) Hj Aziz Abdullah and Dato Roderick Yong were the overall gross and overall nets champion respectively in the Khoo Kim Chas golf tournament 2005 at the RBA Golf Club yesterday.

YOUR HEALTH

Straws may save soda lovers' teeth
New York - People who savor their soft drinks may save their teeth some wear and tear by using a strategically placed straw, according to a new report.

OTHER REPORTS

Forest guards terrorised by women strippers
New Delhi - Indian forest guards fighting timber thieves are being frightened off by women who start stripping and yelling for help when their male accomplices are arrested, media reports said.

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