November 2007

NEWS ARCHIVE 2007

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Friday, 12th October 2007

Bandar Seri Begawan - Electricity-induced mishaps have been reported as the number one cause of fires in houses and buildings over the last three years during Hari Raya, which calls for the use of proper and approved electrical appliances. ...FULL STORY

Hari Raya Tomorrow As
New Moon Not Sighted

Officers from the Ministry of Religious Affairs
and Survey Department at Bukit Shahbandar

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei will celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri Saturday, October 13, after a month-long fasting during the holy month of Ramadhan, with the announcement made by Dato Seri Setia Ustaz Hj Awg Metussin bin Hj Baki, Syariah High Court Judge, over RTB and radio yesterday. ...FULL STORY

Related News: Hari Raya Falls Tomorrow

Fire officer warns

Celebrants Reminded Not To Overload Sockets
Bandar Seri Begawan - To ensure a safe Aidilfitri, the Electrical Services Department reminded celebrants not to overload sockets with extension plugs and to ensure that their electrical appliances and wiring are not faulty. ...FULL STORY

Fire & Rescue Dept On Standby Throughout Festive Season
Bandar Seri Begawan - As relevant authorities are concerned about the safety of houses, particularly those belonging to Muslims celebrating Aidilfitri, the Fire and Rescue Department will be on standby throughout the festive season. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

2 coalition force troops killed in Iraq
Baghdad - Two members of the U.S.-led coalition force were killed and 40 others were wounded in an attack at Camp Victory, a sprawling base near Baghdad's airport that houses the headquarters of U.S. forces in Iraq, the military said Thursday.

SPORTS

Futsal Website And Logo Launched
Bandar Seri Begawan - Event Management Anati (EMA) in cooperation with the Youth and Sports Department under the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, and the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (BAFA).

YOUR HEALTH

Health Tip: Say Cheers With Red Wine
New York - Red wine has been shown to help improve cardiovascular health, most likely because it is rich in antioxidants called flavonoids.

OTHER REPORTS

Shabani the gorilla learns the ropes
Tokyo - Sick of just hanging around, Shabani the gorilla has taken to walking the tightrope, delighting hundreds of visitors at a Japanese zoo.

Dog saves family from fire blamed on cat

Thou shalt not steal -- especially the Bible

High tech shop trolleys could help watch waistlines

I'm no marathon cheat, Mexican politician says

Polish police evict rebellious nuns from convent

Philippine police told to use whistles instead of guns

China's censors hot under collar over racy ads

London museum-goers fall for cracking new exhibit

Brunei's Fastest Growing Website with