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Tuesday, 21st March 2006

Vibrant Debate At
Budget Stage


Bandar Seri Begawan –
The urgent need to improve the infrastructure in rural areas of the Sultanate, expansion of facilities at the Kuala Lurah control post and preventive measures against frequent floods in the Tutong District came into focus during the deliberations yesterday at Legislative Council. 
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Related Stories: 4.5 Billion Budget Breakdown | Defence Budget And Staff Perks Highlighted

Crown Prince Begins
Visit To Vietnam


HRH Crown Prince and HRH Pg Anak Isteri during the
reading of the doa selamat prior to their departure.


Hanoi, Vietnam -
His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and the Senior Minister in the Prime Minister's Office and Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah, arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam for a three-day official visit on Monday.
                                                                                
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Related Story: Vietnam Greets Crown Prince


Brunei Capital
 

Brunei’s CPI Rises 1pc In 2005
Bandar Seri Begawan –
The Brunei Darussalam Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the year 2005 rose by 1.1 per cent from 2004 with an index of 102.3. This was stated in a press release by the Department of Statistics yesterday.    
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Taxi Drivers Call For Service Revamp
Bandar Seri Begawan –
The local taxi service industry is currently facing various problems which could affect the survival of taxi drivers as well as their performance in providing alternative transportation to the local population, foreign tourists and workers.                        
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WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Thousands around globe call for end of war
Baghdad -
Protesters marking the third anniversary of the Iraq war made their voices heard across the world over the weekend, with the largest marches in London, Portland and Chicago.
SPORTS

PM's Office Champions
Bandar Seri Begawan –
The Prime Minister's Office emerged as the champions of the 2006 Inter-Ministry Sports Championship when they bagged 22 gold, 22 silver and 13 bronze medals to finish on top of the standings followed by the Ministry of Defence in second place with 19 gold, 19 silver and 15 bronze medals.
YOUR HEALTH

Study looks at all the lonely people
London -
More than a third of adults say they are lonely, especially people in their 40s, a new study shows.
OTHER REPORTS

First Earth, now Mars for Google maps
Los Angeles -
Internet powerhouse Google, which has a hit on its hands with its "Google Earth" maps, this week took the mapping to another level on another planet: Mars.

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