March 2006

NEWS ARCHIVE 2006

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Friday, 10th March 2006

A student passes a poster announcing the closure of classes
due to HFMD. Photo: Rudolf Portillo

Bandar Seri Begawan – The hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) cases in Brunei have shot up to 140 and 99 of them were reported on Wednesday alone. ...FULL STORY

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Two Schools Come Under
Royal Scrutiny

A teacher waves at her colleague to join a group photo
with His Majesty. Photo: Rudolf Portillo

Bandar Seri Begawan – Two educational institutions in the capital came under close scrutiny by His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday. ...FULL STORY

Dato Paduka Hj Mohd Hamid bin Hj Mohd Jaafar delivers his speech

Ministry, Oz Firm Ink Deal For Brunei Premium Halal Brand
Bandar Seri Begawan – The Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Elders Limited, Australia on the commercial development of the "Brunei Premium Halal" brand. ...FULL STORY

Public Swimming Pools Ordered Closed
Bandar Seri Begawan – In the wake of rising hand-foot-and-mouth disease cases in the country, the Department of Youth and Sports under the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports has ordered all public swimming pool complexes in all the four districts to be closed temporarily until further notice.
...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

West will suffer more than Iran, Ahmadinejad says
Tehran - President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Thursday Western countries were vulnerable and would suffer more than Iran if they continued to try to impede its attempts to develop nuclear technology.

SPORTS

FOBISSEA Games Open In Style
Bandar Seri Begawan – Yesterday saw the opening of the FOBISSEA Games which are being hosted by Jerudong International School (1IS).

YOUR HEALTH

Short sprint prevents low blood sugar post exercise
New York - A 10-second maximal sprint after moderate-intensity exercise reduces the risk of postexercise hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in young people with insulin-dependent (type 1) diabetes.

OTHER REPORTS

'Fake monks' blamed over Thailand protest
Bangkok - Four Thai Buddhists filed a complaint with police, saying a sect that wants Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to resign has damaged the reputation of monks.

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