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Tuesday, 10th October 2006

Sultan Announces
Pension Rate Hike


HM Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah delivers his titah.


Bandar Seri Begawan -
The ceremony to commemorate the revelation of Al-Quran or Nuzul Al-Quran has brought blessings for the people of the country, in particular the elderly as His Majesty's government ensures their welfare is taken care of.                                               
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Brunei Times Version: Appreciating Our Elders

"2006 Best Buy: Nikon D80 Digital SLR with SB800 Speedlite & 2GB from $57.00/month"

Enough Meat, Chicken
For Festivities


Bandar Seri Begawan -
There is enough supply of local meat, chicken and eggs for Ramadhan and Hari Raya celebration, assured the Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources yesterday.            
                                                                                
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The car's side window was smashed during the theft.
 

$24, 000 Stolen In 2 Car Break-Ins
Bandar Seri Begawan -
A total of $24,000 was stolen when two cars were broken into in the past few days, prompting the police to warn the public not to leave their valuables in their cars.
                                                  
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Shrimp Farmers Eye Lucrative US Mart
Bandar Seri Begawan -
Brunei Darussalam's fisheries sector has the potential to earn $400 million in 20 years, with prospects of entering the lucrative US market for shrimp soon.                    
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BB Version: Prawn Entrepreneurs Lament Delays, Water Pollution And Marketing Issues


 

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Japan seeks to press N. Korea over nukes
Beijing -
Japan's prime minister tried Sunday to build diplomatic pressure on North Korea to abandon its threat of a nuclear test, meeting with Chinese leaders in the first summit between the Asian powers in five years.
SPORTS

Brunei may take part in 28 sports
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Department of Youth and Sports along with the Brunei National Olympic Council (BNOC) yesterday conducted a meeting with the country's sports associations regarding the 24th SEA Games that will take place in Thailand from Dec 6-15 next year.
YOUR HEALTH

Exercise alone will not prevent obesity in young
New York -
Exercise alone is unlikely to prevent obesity in preschoolers but it does improve their motor skills, may boost their confidence and can establish a healthy life-long habit, researchers said on Friday.
OTHER REPORTS

Vietnam flying boy survives typhoon
Danang -
A 13-month-old boy in Vietnam survived devastating Typhoon Xangsane after flying away in his cradle over a two-storey building, a local doctor has said.

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