COVID-19 vaccination to continue, says MoH
James Kon The temporary pause in the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine for the National COVID-19 Vaccination Programme will not impact the target of vaccinating 70 per cent of the population by the end of...
View ArticleTapping into creative potential through Spectrum exhibition
Lyna Mohamad Universiti Brunei Darussalam’s (UBD) environment allows young artists to drive the economy while enriching the local cultural and social spheres, said its Assistant Vice-Chancellor...
View ArticleOrphans fund received over BND 300,000 in 2020
James Kon Over BND300,000 was collected in last year’s SMS Brunei Prihatin for Orphans Fund, a three-fold increase compared to previous years usually around BND100,000. This was stated by Minister of...
View ArticleDonations presented to associations, schools
Lyna Mohamad Tokong Cina donated BND36,900 to several associations and schools during the Tokong Cina BSB Charity Night hosted by the association at The Emperor’s Court, Manggis Mall yesterday....
View ArticleFoundation laid for 1,000 houses
Rokiah Mahmud A foundation laying ceremony for the Kampong Lugu National Housing Project Phase 2 was carried out yesterday by Minister of Development Dato Seri Setia Ir Awang Haji Suhaimi bin Haji...
View ArticleNationwide Khatam Al-Quran begins
Rokiah Mahmud & Daniel Lim Selected mosques across the country yesterday observed the commencement of the 75 times Khatam Al-Quran recitation for Mukim and Village Consultative Council (MPMK)...
View ArticleRBAF officers receive warm welcome home
A Doa Kesyukuran ceremony marked the return of two Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) officers at the Bolkiah Garrison yesterday. The two officers returned to the country on March 10 after serving 13...
View ArticleCall for adherence to Zakat duties
Azlan Othman Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs Pengiran Dato Seri Paduka Haji Bahrom bin Pengiran Haji Bahar has called on the local Muslim community to be mindful of the obligation to pay Zakat...
View ArticleHis Majesty receives United Kingdom’s first secretary
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 Brunei Darussalam yesterday received...
View ArticlePrince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, dies aged 99
LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died. He was 99. “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her...
View ArticleKampong Ukong residents vote for new penghulu, village head
Aziz Idris Some 436 Kampong Ukong residents cast their votes yesterday to elect a penghulu and village head to lead the community at Dato Pemancha Saging Ukong Primary School in Tutong. The objective...
View ArticleBaiduri Bank sponsors underprivileged students
Lyna Mohamad Baiduri Bank reached out to underprivileged students with two sponsorship drives for private schools in Belait, Tutong and Brunei-Muara districts. The bank sponsored school fees for...
View ArticleMaking heads turn with bespoke designs
James Kon The official importer and dealer of Porsche vehicles in Brunei Darussalam QAF Eurokars Sdn Bhd unveiled the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur – the Crayon 911 Carrera S and 911 Targa 4S Heritage...
View ArticleSpecial deals on offer at Ramadhan Roadshow
Lyna Mohamad Following good response at the last roadshow recently, QAF Auto returns with thrilling offers at its Ramadhan Roadshow in The Mall, Gadong. The three-day event, which will run until...
View ArticleMinister hosts United Kingdom’s first secretary
Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah received in audience First Secretary of State and Secretary of...
View ArticleKurma distribution in phases
Rokiah Mahmud With the approach of the holy month of Ramadhan, 154.5 tonnes of Safawy dates (kurma) will be distributed to all Muslims in the country, irrespective of their age and citizenship status....
View ArticleFormer RBAF commander awarded prestigious order
Rokiah Mahmud Former commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Major General (Rtd) Pengiran Dato Paduka Seri Aminan bin Pengiran Haji Mahmud was conferred ‘The Knight Grand Cross (First Class)...
View ArticleUK keen on exploring new opportunities with Brunei, says envoy
Aziz Idris First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom (UK) Dominic Raab is keen on exploring new opportunities with...
View ArticleDonations flow in run-up to Ramadhan
Azlan Othman, Rokiah Mahmud & Izah Azahari Donations are flowing into homes across the nation in the run-up to the holy month of Ramadhan. Brunei Darussalam Insan Seni Group handed over donations...
View ArticleMIB symposium expands audience reach
Izah Azahari The Malay Islamic Monarchy (MIB) Zikir Nation Education Symposium was launched at the Religious Teachers University College of Seri Begawan (KUPU SB) targetting a wider audience of civil...
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