May 2006

NEWS ARCHIVE 2006

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Monday, 5th June 2006

Country Readies For His Majesty's 60th Birthday Celebrations

Bandar Seri Begawan - Preparations for His Majesty's 60th Birthday celebrations are underway nationwide for the Sultanate to mark the auspicious day in a grand fashion this year. ...FULL STORY

Related Story: Ready For Royal Birthday

Appointment Of Deputy
Permanent Secretary

His Majesty the Sultan and
Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei

Bandar Seri Begawan - By command of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the Prime Minister's Office in a press release announced that His Majesty has consented to appoint Awang Haji Bahrin bin Abdullah, Senior Assistant Managing Director, Brunei Investment Agency, as Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance.
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Sealinks in BIMP-EAGA

Brunei To Host First BIMP-EAGA Transport Ministers Meeting
Bandar Seri Begawan - The BIMP-EAGA Transport Ministers and Business Council Chairman are expected to discuss the development of transport linkages within BIMP-EAGA during a scheduled meeting in Brunei on June 5 and 6. ...FULL STORY

Minister Of Education Visits Tutong Schools
Tutong - Minister of Education Pehin Dato Awang Haji Abdul Rahman bin Dato Awang Haji Mohamed Taib visited Sekolah Pengiran Dipa Negara Pengiran Jaya, Sengkarai (PDNPJ Sengkarai School) and Muda Hashim Primary School in the Tutong District last Saturday as part of a working visit.
...FULL STORY

Minister and his entourage at a kindergarten classroom at PDNPJ Sengkarai School

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Iran's leader warns of disruption in oil
Tehran, Iran - Iran's top leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned Sunday that oil shipments from the Gulf region would be disrupted if the United States attacked his nation.

SPORTS

Super League Gets Top Priority
Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei DPMM FC have been drawn to play in Group D of the 2006 Malaysia Cup along with Perak, MPPJ and Melaka.

YOUR HEALTH

Dark soya sauce healthier than red wine: study
Singapore - Dark soya sauce, widely used in east Asia, may prove to be more effective than red wine and vitamin C in combating human cell damage, researchers in Singapore said.

OTHER REPORTS

Horses help wounded soldiers walk again
Arlington, Va. - Spec. Maxwell Ramsey made small kissing sounds as he tried to coax Wylie, a muscular black Percheron horse, over to the platform where the soldier stood. He swung the metal and plastic limb that is his new left leg over Wylie's back and sat down in the saddle.

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