Minister leads tree planting effort
James Kon Minister of Development Dato Seri Setia Ir Awang Haji Suhaimi bin Haji Gafar as Co-Chairman of the Brunei Darussalam National Council on Climate Change (BNCCC) led the planting of mangrove...
View ArticleGallery launched to meet today’s needs
Rokiah Mahmud The Information Department, which has encountered a number of challenges, has expanded its effort in upholding the country’s vision – to channel governmental policies and activities to...
View ArticlePMO holds Khatam ceremony for N-Day
Lyna Mohamad The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and its departments held a Khatam Al-Quran ceremony at Ash-Shaliheen Mosque, PMO Complex yesterday, in conjunction with the 37th National Day celebration....
View ArticleNew citizens called to uphold peace, security
Lyna Mohamad It is the duty of every citizen to abide by the laws and regulations to preserve and maintain peace and security in the country, Minister of Home Affairs Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato...
View ArticleStudents attend motivational workshop
Rokiah Mahmud One hundred and sixty-two students of Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (YSHHB) Primary School yesterday joined a motivational workshop for Primary School Assessment (PSR) candidate...
View ArticleHealthy lifestyle leads to awards
Daniel Lim Seven senior citizens received the Anugerah Warga Emas Sihat award for living a healthy lifestyle at the Healthy Mukim Programme at Seria Energy Recreational Park yesterday. The senior...
View ArticleWorkshop focusses on future-ready youth
Izah Azahari Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Hajah Zohrah binti Haji Sulaiman on Saturday hailed the collaboration between two educational institutions in propelling...
View ArticleRewards galore in second monthly lucky draw
As part of Standard Chartered’s Pan Bank Campaign, the bank awarded another 10 of its clients with subscriptions to Regular Savings Plan (RSP) worth BND1,000 for the second monthly lucky draw. The...
View ArticleEnvoy lauds Brunei-China warm ties
James Kon Brunei Darussalam and the People’s Republic of China enjoy a long history of friendly exchanges and good relations for 30 years, said Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Brunei...
View ArticleBringing creativity to the table
Rokiah Mahmud Minister of Home Affairs Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia (Dr) Haji Awang Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong yesterday officiated at the launch of the ‘101 Tables: A Community Giveback...
View ArticleSultanate marks 340 days without local transmissions
James Kon Brunei Darussalam continued its streak of no new COVID-19 cases yesterday, keeping the national tally at 219. No local transmissions have been recorded for 340 days, while 10 active cases are...
View ArticleBig Wall brings splash of colour to capital
James Kon Members of the public will have more reason to visit the heart of Bandar Seri Begawan, following the completed third phase of The Pedestrianisation of Jalan Roberts and Adjacent Alleyways....
View ArticleFormer RBAF personnel reunite with Tahlil, Doa Arwah
Izah Azahari & Azlan Othman Some 60 retired Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) personnel and their trainers of the 76th recruitment intake gathered at a Tahlil and Doa Arwah ceremony at a restaurant...
View ArticleReligious events ahead of Ramadhan
Rokiah Mahmud, Izah Azahari & Azlan Othman The Girl Guides Association of Brunei Darussalam (PPPBD) held a Tahlil and Doa Arwah ceremony on Sunday, joined by its Chief Commissioner Hajah Siti...
View ArticleCollege appoints 41 new peer counsellors
Azlan Othman Duli Pengiran Muda Al-Muhtadee Billah College organised Peer Counsellors Investiture 2020/2021 on Wednesday. Deputy Principal (Administration) Dayangku Zalina binti Pengiran Haji Aliuddin...
View ArticleHackathon winners awarded for their ingenuity
Izah Azahari Team Pitchr was awarded BND2,000 on Sunday for their winning entry ‘Smart Compost Gamification’, in the Shell LiveWIRE Hackathon held in conjunction with Shell LiveWIRE’s 20th anniversary....
View ArticleIn vision of financial independence
James Kon The implementation of the Brunei Darussalam Financial Literacy Competency Framework for School Children and Adults will be carried out in stages said Permanent Secretary (Core Education) at...
View ArticleStepping stone for construction industry jobs for locals
Izah Azahari The Manpower Planning and Employment Council (MPEC) and the Ministry of Development (MoD) will support the Manpower Industry Steering Committee (MISC) in Construction in continuing to host...
View ArticleIslamic investment window launched
Azlan Othman Standard Chartered Securities, a subsidiary of Standard Chartered Bank, marked a milestone as the first capital market service licence holder in the country to be granted approval to...
View ArticleRamadhan begins tomorrow
Hakim Hayat & Lyna Mohamad 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...
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