September 2003

NEWS ARCHIVE 2003

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Tuesday, 9th September 2003

Violent Deaths On
Brunei Roads Claim
Two More Youths

Bandar Seri Begawan – Carnage on Brunei roads continues with more youths killed on the Sultanate’s highways. On Friday, a 19-year-old was burnt to death when his car skidded and caught fire in Tutong.
...FULL STORY

Brunei Doubles Foreign
Direct Investment In Startling
Turnaround

Bandar Seri Begawan - Despite a global economic downturn, Brunei received a significantly higher foreign direct investment (FDI) flow at US$1.04 billion last year, compared to $526 million in the previous year, an increase of almost 100 percent, the World Investment Report revealed.
...FULL STORY

Crown Prince Graces Marine
Cadet Officers’ Graduation Rites

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince consented to attend the convocation ceremony for the Brunei Marine Cadet Officers, Class of 2000 at the Jerudong Park and Country Club yesterday morning. ...FULL STORY

Telecom Giant Invades
Brunei Market

Alcatel Space Satellite

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei’s flourishing telecommunications industry was given a boost of fresh confidence from international players when Alcatel (Paris: CGEP.PA and NYSE: ALA), the world’s largest telecom infrastructure provider, decided to strengthen its presence in the country.
...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Lawmakers Backing Bush's $87B War Request
Washington - Republicans and Democrats predicted Monday that Congress will approve the $87 billion President Bush wants for Iraq and Afghanistan.

OTHER REPORTS

Who wants to be a licensed trash scavenger?
Pennsylvania - One person's trash is another's treasure -- reason enough to license trash scavengers, according to the former mayor of this Pittsburgh suburb.