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Wednesday, 15th March 2006

Brunei's Capital
Market Vision


Directors of Sukuk Holding Properties Inc and
Sukuk (Brunei) Inc exchange agreements.


Bandar Seri Begawan –
Brunei Darussalam took a step closer to establishing itself as an Islamic Capital market with the launch of the nation's first ever Islamic Bond, the Short Term Government Sukuk Al-Ijarah programme, yesterday morning at the Ministry of Finance.                 
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Boats Collide On
Rangau Waterway


Life jackets are thrown intro the water to help passengers to safety.


Bandar Seri Begawan –
A group of 25 students and teachers from Sekolah Menengah Sultan Hassan Bangar, Temburong had a close call when the boat they were travelling in collided with another boat on the Rangau waterway yesterday morning.                                        
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Rescue personnel at the scene of
the accident. Photo: Sha Zam
 

Army Personnel Dies In Road Mishap
Bandar Seri Begawan –
The Tutong-Jerudong highway claimed another life yesterday as uniformed personnel died on the spot in a self-accident. Slippery road conditions due to rain reportedly led to the accident at around 7.30am at Km 46 of the highway, near the Maraburong prison.
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Schools, Pools Remain Closed
Bandar Seri Begawan –
Public swimming pools throughout the country have been closed down following the outbreak of hand-foot-and-mouth disease in the country, which until March 12 had recorded 248 cases.                         
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Boys swim in the waters of Kampong Ayer, an alternative to the swimming pool.
 

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Bush expresses confidence in Iraq's future
Washington -
Despite the gruesome violence in Iraq last weekend, President Bush continues to emphasize the positive, saying, "Iraqis have shown the world they want a future of freedom and peace."
SPORTS

Wira Makmal Keglers Champions
Bandar Seri Begawan –
Wira Makmal emerged as the champion after three impressive games in the 2006 Ministry of Health Tenpin Bowling Tournament at Utarna Bowling Centre on Monday night.
YOUR HEALTH

Marijuana again tied to memory problems
New York -
People who regularly smoke marijuana may find their memories growing hazy over time, a study published Monday suggests.
OTHER REPORTS

India urges chicken-wary eaters to "go for it"
New Delhi -
A chicken stands proud in an Indian government newspaper advertisement, a speech bubble coming from its beak: "Chicken! Egg! Here we come again on the dining table!"

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