Trade balance recorded BND283.1M in Sept
FOR the month of September 2016 Brunei Darussalam’s trade balance was BND283.1 million. Total exports amounted to BND548.4 million while imports were valued at BND265.3 million. According to a press...
View ArticlePrince Haji Sufri Bolkiah attends ANOC meet
| James Kon | HIS Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah, President of Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council (BDNOC), attended the two-day XXI Association of National Olympic Committee...
View ArticleUBD appoints new student body representatives
| Izah Azahari | UNIVERSITI Brunei Darussalam (UBD) marked the change of leadership of the UBD Students’ Association (PMUBD) yesterday by appointing members of the new Student...
View ArticleSEAMEO Voctech concludes two-week training on impact study
| Wani Roslan | A TOTAL of 27 participants from SEAMEO (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organisation) member countries received their certificates of completion yesterday, during the...
View ArticleJati Transport rolls out Mercedes Benz E-Class
| Wani Roslan | THE recently launched Mercedes Benz E-Class is now available at Jati Transport Sdn Bhd, the authorised distributor of Mercedes Benz at both its showrooms in Gadong and...
View ArticleMPRT, CSPS sign service agreement
| James Kon | THE Tourism Development Department under the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT) yesterday officially appointed the Centre for Strategic and Policy Studies (CSPS)...
View ArticleMoE awards education scheme students
| Rokiah Mahmud | THE Ministry of Education yesterday organised a thanksgiving and appreciation ceremony to mark the completion of the Bursari Riayah Wa Mahabbah Scheme at the Pusar Ulak...
View ArticleMinisters discuss key security challenges
| James Kon | REPRESENTING 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...
View ArticleUS, RBAF bands entertain ISB Students
| Fizah HAB | SOME 800 students enjoyed an electrifying performance by the US Navy 7th Fleet Band, supported by the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Band, yesterday at the International...
View ArticleACC works to ensure cosmetic products are safe for consumers
| Danial Norjidi | THE Asean Cosmetics Committee (ACC) works to ensure that cosmetic products used by people in the region are safe, as well as to help maintain the right balance between...
View ArticleIndera SC brush aside Wijaya in DST FA Cup
| Fadhil Yunus | INDERA SC eased to the quarterfinals of the Brunei DST FA Cup 2016 after cruising to an emphatic 5-1 victory over fellow league rivals Wijaya FC in a blockbuster tie at the...
View ArticleHousebreaking offender’s appeal dismissed
| Fadley Faisal | THE Court of Appeal recently dismissed the application of a housebreaking offender to have his sentence of 30 months’ imprisonment and two whippings reduced. Justices John...
View Article3-day BELTA International Fest opens
| Lyna Mohamad | THE Brunei English Language Teachers’ Association (BELTA) International Festival was officially opened yesterday with a conference event at the Badi’ah Hotel’s Bahtera Hall,...
View ArticleSafe-riding course for motorcyclists
A UNITED Kingdom veteran motorcyclist conducting safety courses in Brunei is emphasising safety as the priority for motorcyclists and that riding defensively is the best way to prevent accidents. Peter...
View ArticleCARAT exercise ends on high note
| James Kon | THE 22nd annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise ended on a high note yesterday following the successful execution of a five-day exercise by marines and...
View ArticleISB celebrates diversity, multiculturalism
| Wani Roslan | THE International School Brunei (ISB) held celebrations for its second International Day yesterday, at its new campus in Sungai Hanching. Present at the event were Yang...
View ArticleDBP hosts PSB to celebrate 48 years of Malay Literature
| Lyna Mohamad | THE Sixth Brunei Literature Gathering (PSB) has been scheduled for November 29, at the Sarmayuda Hall of the Language and Literature Bureau (DBP) in Berakas. This was announced...
View ArticleHis Majesty leaves for Peru APEC Summit
| Azrol Azmi | 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...
View ArticleTVET has pivotal role in realising Vision 2035
| James Kon | TECHNICAL and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) plays a very important role in producing skilled human resources that can enhance the development of a nation. “TVET is a...
View Article‘Bicara Syariah’ participants receive certificates
| Wani Roslan | ABOUT 40 participants from the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, Royal Brunei Police Force, Prisons Department, the Immigration and National Registration Department and the Ministry of...
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