November 2003

NEWS ARCHIVE 2003

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Tuesday, 18th November 2003

Bandar Seri Begawan – Many Bruneians are finding themselves penniless in paradise. ...FULL STORY

Bruneians Who Fail To Pay
Compulsory Zakat Could
Be Fined Or Jailed

Bandar Seri Begawan – About 23.5 per cent of people in Brunei failed to pay the compulsory Zakat Fitrah or tithes last year. And they could be fined up to $1,000 or jailed for 14 days. ...FULL STORY

	Royal Palace Open To Public For Three Days On Hari Raya Bandar Seri Begawan – The Istana Nurul Iman will be opened for three days to everyone during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri 1424 Hijrah. ...FULL STORY

	Brisk Business For Soft Drinks Manufacturers This Raya Festival Bandar Seri Begawan – Soft drinks manufacturers in Brunei are experiencing a massive increase in demand as preparations for the Hari Raya festival is gathering momentum. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Protests begin ahead of Bush visit
London - A lone protester scaled the gates of Buckingham Palace and activists delivered a petition to Tony Blair's office as police prepared for U.S. President George W. Bush's state visit to Britain.

SPORTS

Denmark fight back to beat England
Manchester - Substitute Jon-Dahl Tomasson scored an 82nd-minute winner as Denmark beat fellow Euro 2004 finalists England 3-2 in a thrilling friendly international at Old Trafford on Sunday.

YOUR HEALTH

Skin cancer, more serious cancers linked
Chicago - Women with common, usually nonfatal forms of skin cancer face double the risk of having unrelated cancers, according to a large study.

OTHER REPORTS

Woman accused of having more than 20 husbands
New York - Dezerrie Cortes, 40, is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to perjury, lying about her marital status when she applied for licenses to marry 27 men, court sources said.