Uniformed personnel praise Sultan’s call to upgrade knowledge
| Abdul Hakiim Yakof | UNIFORMED personnel in the country yesterday praised His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien...
View ArticleMinister hosts Hari Raya open house for KACA
| Lyna Mohamad | PEHIN Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, yesterday hosted a Hari Raya open...
View ArticleSultan hosts royal banquet for uniformed personnel
| Hakim Hayat | THOUSANDS of uniformed personnel, dressed up in ceremonial attire gathered at the banquet hall of the Istana Nurul Iman yesterday, to celebrate the 70th birthday of His...
View ArticleGolden opportunity for Girl Guides
| Lyna Mohamad | IT WAS a dream come true for a group of young Girl Guides from the Berakas Secondary School when they were invited to join in the 70th birthday celebration of His Majesty...
View ArticleBrunei students in Leeds celebrate Hari Raya
| Azlan Othman | BRUNEI students studying in Leeds, United Kingdom, and their family members celebrated Hari Raya at an open house organised by Haji Halim Saim, Brunei Chair for Asean Food...
View ArticleSuperhero charity run extends registration until July 27
| Aziz Idris | ONLINE registrations and payments for the upcoming Batman V Superman Run has been extended to July 27 due to popular request from the public. This was announced yesterday at...
View ArticleBAG Networks holds Tahlil, thanksgiving prayer
| Aziz Idris | IN CONJUNCTION with its 15th anniversary, BAG Networks held a Tahlil and thanksgiving prayer ceremony yesterday at the main auditorium of the Design and Technology Building,...
View ArticleGreat leap in Chinese investments in Brunei
| James Kon | DIRECT investment from the People’s Republic of China to Brunei Darussalam has witnessed an impressive growth from B$12.9 million in 2015 to B$116.1 million in the first quarter...
View ArticleTimor-Leste delegation visits LegCo Speaker
| Fizah HAB | FOURTEEN representatives from the Committee C-Finance and Economy of the Republic of Timor-Leste, led by its President Virgilio Maria Dias Marcal, paid a courtesy call on YB...
View ArticleBelait prepares to welcome His Majesty
| Faza Suraj | A FULL-DRESS rehearsal was held at the Padang Bandaran, Kuala Belait yesterday, in preparation for the upcoming Junjung Ziarah by His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah...
View ArticleCredit card surcharge is prohibited: BAB
The Brunei Association of Banks (BAB) stated yesterday that standard agreements between businesses and card associations prohibit retailers from imposing any additional charges, such as a surcharge on...
View ArticlePMO hosts Doa Kesyukuran to celebrate Sultan’s birthday
| Azaraimy HH | THE Prime Minister’s Office held a Doa Kesyukuran ceremony in conjunction with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar...
View ArticleNew organisation floated to boost China-Brunei biz ties
| James Kon | TO PROVIDE further impetus to the already robust economic ties between Brunei Darussalam and China, 27 Chinese-owned, or joint venture, enterprises registered in the Sultanate...
View ArticleDST holds Hari Raya celebration
| James Kon | GUESTS who included senior government officials and corporate associates from various industries were treated to a feast at DST’s ‘Social Media’ themed Hari Raya Open Office...
View ArticleTimor-Leste delegates visit MoD, Lugu National Housing Scheme
| Lyna Mohamad | PRESIDENT of the Committee C-Finance and Economy Affairs, Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Virgilio Maria Dias Marcal made a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Development...
View ArticleSocial media info on impending storm ‘unfounded’
| Danial Norjidi | THE Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department (BDMD) has stated that information spread through social media of an impending storm over the country are “unfounded”. BDMD...
View ArticleTotal E&P Borneo BV celebrates Hari Raya
| Rokiah Mahmud | TOTAL E&P Borneo BV yesterday celebrated its Hari Raya open house for its partners, stakeholders, industry players, clients and guests at Tarindak D’Seni, Bandar Seri...
View ArticleBrunei deflation moderating as growth picks up: ADB
| Azlan Othman | THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) has forecast Brunei Darussalam’s deflation to be slightly moderate in 2016, as economic growth picks up. However, subsidies and price...
View ArticleRoad closures for royal get-together in Temburong
| James Kon | THE roads leading to the Community Hall Complex in Pekan Bangar in Temburong District will be temporary closed on Thursday morning due to the get-together ceremony with the...
View ArticleHis Majesty receives pesambah at Tutong meet
| Syazwani Hj Rosli | 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...
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