Ocotber 2003

NEWS ARCHIVE 2003

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Monday, 27th October 2003

Bandar Seri Begawan - Lack of coordination among government institutions leading to slow decision making process and a lack of transparency have been listed as some of the challenges that Brunei faces in its drive to diversify its oil-based economy, AFP reported. ...FULL STORY

Police Raid Illegal Party,
Eight Detained

Bandar Seri Begawan - Police ‘gate-crashed’ into a get together function in the early hours of yesterday and detained eight Thais. ...FULL STORY

	Month Of Fasting Begins Today Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei begins the Ibadaih Puasa or fasting today. ...FULL STORY

	Australians To See Monkeys In Brunei Bandar Seri Begawan – In an effort to boost tourism in the country, the national carrier, Royal Brunei Airlines (RBA) has organized a familiarisation visit to Brunei for travel agents from Perth in Western Australia. ...FULL STORY

SPORTS

Goh Brothers champions
Bandar Seri Begawan - Goh Brothers Goldsmiths were the new champions when they beat holders Suncity Dragons 79-77 in the final of the 3rd Shell Rimula Ultra Invitational Challenge Trophy 2003 Basketball Tournament last night.

YOUR HEALTH

Gadget aims to protect knees on airplanes
Washington - Every cramped air traveler may have the right to lean his seat back, but Ira Goldman sees airplane justice from another perspective — that of the person behind — and he's found a way to even the score.

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Insurgents fire rockets at Baghdad Hotel
Baghdad - At least six rockets struck the Al Rasheed Hotel early Sunday, blasting holes in the front wall and causing an unspecified casualties in a building that is home to many Americans.

OTHER REPORTS

Accused Japanese stalker sues Spears's bodyguards
Los Angeles - A Japanese fan accused of stalking US pop princess Britney Spears claims in a lawsuit her bodyguards intimidated him at gunpoint and caused him "extreme emotional distress."