September 2005

NEWS ARCHIVE 2005

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Thursday, 15th September 2005

ASEAN-UN Cooperation
Encouraging Says Sultan

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday called for the Asean-United Nations relationship to be based on values which the United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, has actively promoted instead of the old-fashioned, donor-recipient kind of relationship. ...FULL STORY

Brunei Tightens
Immigration Laws

Bandar Seri Begawan - HRH Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Deputy Sultan raised concern on whether the current services scheme can accommodate career advancement of legal advisers and officers during HRH's visit to the Attorney General's Chambers yesterday. ...FULL STORY

Brunei Takes Precautions Against Bird Flu
Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei's Ministry of Health, taking heed of the World Health Organisation's (WHO) advice on bird flu, has set up an Influenza Pandemic Committee to put in place a plan of action to handle the avian influenza pandemic and safeguard the health of the citizens of the country.
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BSP Buys New Helicopters
Bandar Seri Begawan - A signing ceremony was held yesterday morning between Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn Bhd (BSP) and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to seal the purchase contract for three offshore-equipped Sikorsky S-92A helicopters and associated spares. ...FULL STORY

Sikorsky S-92A

Visitor Jailed For Forged Pass

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Wave of violence in Iraq kills more than 100
Baghdad - Deadly violence rocked central Iraq early Wednesday, killing at least 104 people and wounding 186 others, police said.

SPORTS

All Set For Tehran Test
Bandar Seri Begawan - A flag handing over ceremony was held yesterday at Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex for the 13-member Brunei contingent which will be taking part in the 4th omen's Islamic Games in.

YOUR HEALTH

What's that? Headphones linked to hearing loss?
Illinois - Everywhere she turns, Angella Day sees people carrying portable music players, often with the ear buds stuffed firmly in place.

OTHER REPORTS

Baby alligator hunts for food on Cyprus sidewalk
Nicosia - A baby alligator was spotted scavenging for food on a busy Cyprus sidewalk, apparently after being smuggled onto the Mediterranean island and then abandoned.

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