Mask Art project raises over BND10K for COVID-19 Relief Fund
James Kon Rainforest Gallery owner Dato Haji Shofry bin Haji Abdul Ghafor handed over BND10,180 in donations to Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd Isham bin Haji Jaafar, to be donated to...
View ArticleDaycare centres welcome Phase 2 of de-escalation plan
Wani Roslan Daycare centres in the country rejoiced at the news that their industry has now advanced to Phase 2 of the de-escalation plan. Following the announcement on July 6, the capacity has now...
View ArticleRoadshows on new Exit and Entry System begin
Daniel Lim With the consent of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of...
View ArticleMinisters tour Belait flood-hit areas
Aziz Idris Minister of Home Affairs Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia (Dr) Haji Awang Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong, the Chairman of National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) resumed the tour of...
View ArticleNine local firms appointed consultants for RKN11 projects
James Kon Nine local companies were appointed by the Public Works Department (JKR) under the Ministry of Development (MoD) as consultants for eight separate projects in the 11th National Development...
View ArticleWebinar focusses on real estate investment trusts
Baiduri Capital organised a webinar titled ‘Three investment strategies by choosing the best Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)’ yesterday, to educate investors on the global financial market. REITs...
View ArticleNational flag hoisted
Wani Roslan Mukim Serasa and Mukim Mentiri under Zone II organised a national flag hoisting ceremony at the Community Hall of Kampong Mentiri recently. It was held in conjunction with the celebrations...
View ArticleOutgoing envoy shares Brunei memories
James Kon The outgoing Australian High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam Nicola Rosenblum will be leaving Brunei Darussalam after completing her tenure of nearly four years. In an interview, Rosenblum...
View ArticleCOVID-19 impact on economy, financial sector moderate: AMBD
Azlan Othman The outbreak of COVID-19 represents a risk to economic growth this year as it disrupted sectors including air transport, restaurants and hotels, following the imposition of containment and...
View ArticleFabulous prizes await lucky winners
James Kon Eleven lucky individuals stand a chance to win fabulous prizes in the ‘Test Drive and Win’ and ‘Purchase and Win’ promotions organised by Indera Motors Sdn Bhd, the sole distributor and...
View ArticleNew Temburong centre for imagine
Syazwani Hj Rosli With continuing development taking shape in Temburong, Imagine Sdn Bhd (imagine) has taken the opportunity to also elevate its physical presence in the Green Jewel of Brunei by...
View ArticleConstruction for BSP’s solar plant begins
Izah Azahari Construction for Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn Bhd’s (BSP) solar plant is officially underway, after a ground-breaking ceremony at the G11 site on Jalan Tengah, Seria. The 3.3 MWp...
View ArticleSquash joins other sports in 3rd phase of de-escalation plan
Fadhil Yunus Squash became one of the latest sports to make a return in the recreational scene following the announcement of updated guidelines for indoor sports facilities as part of the third phase...
View ArticleQiblat stickers distributed to Muslim converts in Ulu Belait
Daniel Lim The Islamic Da’wah Centre (PDI) under the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) and the Survey Department at the Ministry of Development (MoD) visited Muslim converts’ residences in Ulu...
View Article40 undergo Refresher Tourist Guide course
Azlan Othman Tourism Development Department of the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism and Laksamana College of Brunei (LCB) is organising the fifth and sixth Refresher Tourist Guide course from...
View ArticleForwarding company receives award
Rokiah Mahmud BT Forwarding Sdn Bhd was awarded with the Safe Guard version 1-04/2020 assessed by the Bureau Veritas Brunei Darussalam Branch at its office in Kampong Madang. Certification Manager – BV...
View Article355 undergoing self-isolation at monitoring centres
Azlan Othman Brunei Darussalam recorded no new COVID-19 cases yesterday, keeping the national tally at 141 cases. Information on the latest COVID-19 situation in the country was shared by the Ministry...
View ArticleCaP roadshow continues in Temburong District
Izah Azahari The roadshow to disseminate information on Caj Perkhidmatan (CaP) continued in the Temburong District yesterday at the Community Hall Complex of the Temburong District Office for mukim...
View ArticleDelegation makes working visit to Tutong sites
Lyna Mohamad Officials from the Tutong District Office (JDT) led by Tutong District Officer Shamsul Bahrain bin Haji Mohd Hussain visited Kampong Batang Mitus and Kampong Kebia yesterday. Village...
View ArticlePublic welcomes implementation of exit, entry charges
Azlan Othman The public yesterday welcomed the move made by the government where from August 1 all citizens, residents and foreigners travelling through land border control posts or checkpoints in...
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