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Royal Brunei Navy's Newest Patrol Boat Commissioning Ceremony
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The Royal Brunei Navy's fleet has grown in strength with the addition of a new patrol boat. His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Muizzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the Minister of Defence and the Supreme Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, this morning consented to commission the newest addition to the navy's patrol boats of Darussalam class, KAPAL DIRAJA BRUNEI DARULAMAN,KDB DARULAMAN. The ceremony took place at
the Royal Brunei Naval Base jetty in Muara.
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Country:Brunei
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NewsSource:pmo.gov.bn
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Publishdate:
15-December-2011
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Prince Charles to visit Australia
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The British royal family will celebrate 60 years of the Queen's rule next year by touring the globe in celebration, with Prince Charles to head to Australia.
Queen Elizabeth II will be only the second British monarch to celebrate a Diamond Jubilee.
There will be a special bank holiday for Britain to mark the occasion in June, and the Queen will tour the UK.
Senior members of the royal family will be visiting 15 countries where the Queen is the Head of State.
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwell, will be visiting Australia, which may be a challenge after the very popular visit by the Queen this year.
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Country:Australia
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NewsSource:abc.net.au
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Publishdate:
14-December-2011
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National Heroes Day Activities Planned
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The National Heroes Day committee will hold a commemorative church service at the Ebenezer Methodist Church on December 9th 2011 commencing at 8am.Secretary of the committee Valerie Gonsalves-Barriero said during the service there will be contributions on the five national heroes from Lionel “Max” Hurst, who will be speaking on Sir VC Bird; David Massiah will talk about Sir George Walter; Junior Prosper will discuss King Court; and Principal of TOR Memorial School Hyacinth Matthew will be speaking on Dame Nellie Robinson.
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Country:Antigua & Barbuda
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NewsSource:ab.gov.ag
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Publishdate:
12-December-2011
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Independence Ceremonial Parade Moves to the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium
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Ceremonial Parade marking the 30th Anniversary of Antigua and Barbuda’s Independence will be held at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium on November 1.
In making the announcement of the change of venue, Chairman of the Ceremonial Parade Committee Lieutenant Colonel Edward Croft said that the move from the Antigua Recreation Grounds to the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium was occasioned by the current condition of the field.
Lieutenant Colonel Croft pointed out that although the format for the parade remains the same, this year will see an increased number of platoons taking part with special attractions in keeping with the 30th anniversary celebrations.
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Country:Antigua & Barbuda
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NewsSource:ab.gov.ag
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Publishdate:
18-October-2011
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Australia to aid European recovery
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As a leading world economy, Australia will take a front seat in forging recovery plans for the European financial crisis.
It is a position that does not carry substantial cost, Treasurer Wayne Swan insists.
At the G20 finance ministers meeting in Paris on Saturday there was consensus among delegates for 'an ambitious reform of the European economic governance'.
The approach has the full support of Mr Swan, who agreed that Australia is among the 'advanced economies' mentioned in a draft communique released at the close of Saturday's meeting.
'Advanced economies, taking into account different national circumstances, will adopt policies to build confidence and support growth, and implement clear, credible and specific measures to achieve fiscal consolidation,' the communique read.
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Country:Australia
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NewsSource:skynews.com.au
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Publishdate:
17-October-2011
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18th Civil Service Day Celebration
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His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, in a sabda, has stressed the need for the Civil Service to continuously prepare itself towards realising the National Vision 2035. To this end, His Royal Highness outlined various initiatives that can be adopted effectively, such as modern technology facilities including a one-government portal called "e-Darussalam", enhancement of human resources, and by reviewing and updating the Civil Service's Scheme of Service. His Royal Highness delivered the sabda while officiating at the 18th Civil Service Day Celebrating Ceremony this morning. The ceremony was held at the International Convention Centre, ICC in Berakas.
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Country:Brunei
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NewsSource:pmo.gov.bn
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Publishdate:
15-October-2011
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Teachers and Principals receive laptops and broadband service under the Technology for Education 20/20 Programme
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Government, in partnership with Telecommunications Company LIME, officially launched the first phase of the Technology for Education 20/20 programme at the Multi-purpose Cultural and Exhibition Center on Wednesday.
During a brief ceremony one hundred registered principals and teachers received their laptops on Wednesday, October 12th and a remaining three hundred will receive their laptops on Thursday, October 13th. The Technology for Education 20/20 programme will provide teachers in the State of Antigua and Barbuda with a modern, high-speed laptop computer and broadband Internet access.
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Country:Antigua & Barbuda
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NewsSource:ab.gov.ag
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Publishdate:
13-October-2011
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Congressman Steve Chabot calls on Professor G.L. Peiris, Minister of External Affairs
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United States Congressman Steve Chabot called on Professor G.L. Peiris, Minister of External Affairs, at his official residence for a discussion of current developments in the country and bilateral relations with the United States.
Mr. Chabot is Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Sub Committee on the Middle East and South Asia and has served as Congressman in Ohio’s First Congressional District for 15 years. Mr. Chabot, who is one of the leading advocates in Congress for fiscal responsibility, is undertaking a visit to Sri Lanka for the first time.
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Country:Sri Lanka
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NewsSource:mea.gov.lk
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Publishdate:
12-October-2011
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AfricaRice – Canada To Sponsor Rice Post-harvest Project in Cameroon
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The Cameroon component of the project called “AfricaRice” programmed to last up to 2016, was launched in the capital city, Yaounde on August 24, 2011, the Buea-based newspaper reported.
The General Manager of the Cameroon Institute of Agricultural Research for Development (IRAD), Dr Jacob Mbua Ngeve, said the project will improve rice post-harvest handling, marketing and develop new rice-based products.
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Country:Cameroon
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NewsSource:news.cameroon-today.com
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Publishdate:
10-October-2011
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'Climate fund to be Dhaka's top agenda in Durban summit'
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DHAKA, Oct 4 (BSS) - Global climate fund release for adaptation and mitigation of climate change impacts would be the main agenda for Bangladesh in Durban climate summit in South Africa in December next, said State Minister for Environment and Forest Dr Hasan Mahumd.
Speaking at a discussion here on Expectations from Durban: UK and Bangladesh Perspective, he said in the Durban summit Bangladesh will demand immediate release of US dollars 30 billion which was pledged in the COP-15 as global climate fund for the period of 2010-12.
Referring modern technology to face the climatic impacts, the state minister said transfer of required technologies to the vulnerable countries will another agenda during the Durban climate meet.
While much of the focus for the Durban climate change conference was on getting the institutions under the Cancun Agreements, he said and added that Bangladesh will also push for an outline of the process towards a legally binding climate change agreement.
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Country:Bangladesh
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NewsSource:bssnews.net
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Publishdate:
05-October-2011
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