Brunei in first phase of restrictions de-escalation plan
Rokiah Mahmud Despite no new cases of COVID-19 and no infections for about three weeks, Brunei Darussalam is observing precautionary measures as the virus is still considered a threat. The government...
View ArticleBrunei records no new COVID-19 cases
James Kon Brunei Darussalam continued its streak of no new COVID-19 cases yesterday keeping the national tally of cases at 141. Meanwhile, no recovery cases were recorded keeping the number at 138. It...
View ArticleRise in registration for BruHealth app
James Kon The BruHealth app yesterday saw an increase in the number of registrations by local business establishments, premises and members of the public. A total of 268,388 individuals have registered...
View ArticlePublic urged to pray for NIC patient
James Kon Brunei continued its streak of no new COVID-19 cases for 27 days straight yesterday, with the national tally of cases remaining at 141. No recovery case was recorded yesterday, and the public...
View ArticleLast respects paid to the late US Ambassador
James kon Cabinet Ministers, Legislative Council members as well as members of the Diplomatic Corps paid their respects to the late United States (US) Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Matthew J Matthews...
View ArticleBrave effort to put out fire recognised
Rokiah Mahmud The Fire and Rescue Department’s (FRD) Operation ‘E’ branch handed over a community service certificate to Muhammad Suhaibul Danial bin Dalim, who extinguished an electrical fire on May...
View ArticleCongregants attend online religious programme
Syazwani Hj Rosli Some 150 congregants and Muslimah of the Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah Mosque (MRSB) in Kampong Sungai Akar participated in the ‘One Week One Juzuk’ Programme through Zoom yesterday. The...
View ArticleMeasures to improve Friday prayers coordination
Azlan Othman Measures will be made to improve coordination for the next Friday prayers where mosques, suraus and religious halls will open half an hour earlier at 11.30am and will close once the Friday...
View ArticleRemain cautious during COVID-19 de-escalation, says minister
Azlan Othman As Brunei Darussalam is now in the de-escalation stage of COVID-19 with 27 days of no news cases as of yesterday, the public is urged not to get too excited or more complacent. “Keep in...
View ArticleStudents happy to return to schools, says minister
Azlan Othman Students rejoiced when schools re-opened on Tuesday as they met with friends again after staying at home for weeks following the outbreak of COVID-19. Teachers were also eager to teach the...
View ArticleSupport for needy patients
Local celebrity and entrepreneur Wu Chun presented hampers, face masks, hand sanitisers and exercise equipment to 18 underprivileged patients at the Pantai Jerudong Specialist Centre (PJSC) yesterday...
View Article12 fire victims receive BND181,567.26 in aid
Izah Azahari A total of BND181,567.26 collected by the Kampong Pengiran Bendahara Lama Fire Victim Charity Fund was handed over to 12 fire victims yesterday during a ceremony at the Brunei-Muara...
View ArticleCHMS KB conducts groundbreaking ceremony
Daniel Lim Chung Hua Middle School, Kuala Belait (CHMS KB) recently held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the construction of its new Art Multi-Media Learning Hall, which will enable teachers and...
View ArticleUNISSA resumes campus classes
Rokiah Mahmud Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) yesterday resumed teaching-learning sessions for programmes which require physical evaluation, such as mooting for students from the Faculty of...
View ArticleRestaurateurs flouting MoH guidelines will be brought to court
Azlan Othman Restaurants and cafe owners not complying with Ministry of Health (MoH) guidelines – such as permitting employees not to wear face masks, organising buffets or operating beyond the...
View ArticleSchools record 91.5pc attendance in first week
Izah Azahari The first week saw a 91.5 per cent attendance for face-to-face teaching and learning since schools reopened on June 2. This was stated by Minister of Education Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji...
View ArticleDonation presented to frontliners
As a show of support to the medical frontliners, proceeds from the recent fundraising drive organised by Brunei Methanol Company Sdn Bhd (BMC) were used to purchase 67 pairs of medical scrub suits for...
View ArticleFRD officer climbs career ladder
Izah Azahari Assistant Station Officer Jeffri bin Haji Said of Fire and Rescue Department was promoted to Deputy Station Officer during a rank insignia presentation ceremony at the Fire and Rescue...
View ArticleNine issued fines at police roadblock
Hakim Hayat A roadblock operation by the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) at the Muara-Tutong Highway on Tuesday night saw nine compound fines issued to drivers found in violation of the road and...
View ArticleJoining hands for a greener future
James Kon British High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam Richard Lindsay, in commemorating World Environment Day, underscored the important roles that Brunei Government and local NGOs (non-governmental...
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