September 2005

NEWS ARCHIVE 2005

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Saturday, 10th September 2005

Brunei Ex-Minister’s
Court Saga Continues

Ex-Minister of Development, Pengiran Dr Haji Ismail

Bandar Seri Begawan - The hearing into the corruption trial of the former Minister of Development, Pengiran Dr Haji Ismail and businessman Wong Kim Tai resumed mid last month and continued until early this week.
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Brunei's Cutting Edge In
Smart Field Technology

Installation of the top deck at Champion West.

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei has emerged on the global front as a leader in smart field technology after Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn Bhd successfully installed one of the world's advanced smart field platforms, the Champion West in 70 metres of water off the coast of Brunei.
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3G Registrations Pass 40,000 Mark As Show Ends
Bandar Seri Begawan - B.Mobile wrapped up its exhibition at The Mall last night after a week of promotional activities that have attracted thousands of people. ...FULL STORY

Take It Easi – Call Midnight
Bandar Seri Begawan - DST recently introduced new call tariffs for subscribers of their Easi service that came into effect yesterday. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Iraq rebuilding under threat as U.S. runs out of money
Washington - Key rebuilding projects in Iraq are grinding to a halt because American money is running out and security has diverted funds intended for electricity, water and sanitation.

SPORTS

Crown Prince Joins 9-Ball Invitational Cup
Bandar Seri Begawan - HRH Crown Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah fought a valiant battle with Danial Idraki bin Abd Halim of Malaysia in a nail biting game in the first round of the Brunei 9-Ball Invitational Cup at the National Indoor Stadium, yesterday evening.

YOUR HEALTH

Study: Breakfast, cereal keep girls slim
Baltimore - Girls who regularly ate breakfast, particularly one that includes cereal, were slimmer than those who skipped the morning meal, according to a study that tracked nearly 2,400 girls for 10 years.

OTHER REPORTS

Scuba couple move into underwater home
Ponza - Black netting over the beds keeps them from floating away at night.

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