Heroes working overtime for public safety
| Faza Suraj | THE spread of the Belait peatland fires is now wider and heading further inland adding difficulty and danger to unyielding firefighting efforts. Even with the increase of the...
View ArticleNation needs a ‘Civil Service Framework’ for vibrant future
| Danial Norjidi | A CIVIL Service Framework (CSF) is needed to help achieve a dynamic and progressive civil service and facilitate economic growth for the country, while a positive mindset...
View ArticleMemorable Aussie experience for Kia lucky drive winners
| James Kon | IT WAS a truly memorable Aussie experience for the winner of the Kia Lucky drive to Australia promotion, Sia Pik Hee and his uncle Sia Kie Ek. Both winners watched the epic...
View ArticleWu Chun attends New York Fashion Week
| James Kon | BRUNEIAN celebrity, Wu Chun recently attended the 2016 New York Fashion Week at Pier 76 in New York City that was filled with A-list celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Blake Lively,...
View ArticlePromotion for 13 SPSS officials
| Abdul Hakiim Yakof | A PROMOTION ceremony was yesterday held for personnel of Setia Protective Security Services (SPSS) Sdn Bhd, held at the SPSS Headquarters in Kampong Jerudong. SPSS...
View ArticleBetter career prospects exist for RBAF personnel fulfilling criteria
| Siti Hajar | PROMOTION opportunities within the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) are within the grasp of those who satisfy a certain number of criteria set forth by the country’s military...
View ArticleBeach Bunch’s trail challenge on Sunday
| James Kon | THE Beach Bunch’s 21 and 42 kilometre trail challenge, set to take place this Sunday at Tungku Beach, has put Brunei on the map of trail running events. The Sultanate will be...
View ArticleMOPS holds Doa Selamat, inauguration ceremony
MASHHOR Offshore Painting Services (MOPS) Sdn Bhd, a fully owned subsidiary of the Mashhor Group of Companies held a Doa Selamat at Kuala Belait Wharf on board a vessel ‘Salvin Topaz’ to commence this...
View ArticleBrunei Wedding Festival begins
| Izah Azahari | THE 6th instalment of the Brunei Wedding Festival is now in session with 100 vendors to choose from in the largest such event ever to be held by Songket Wedding at the...
View ArticleISB celebrates National Day
| Fizah HAB | THE secondary and primary students of International School Brunei (ISB) held a National Day Assembly to celebrate the 32nd National Day yesterday at the Auditorium of the new...
View ArticleLegCo session to open on March 5
| Danial Norjidi | THE 12th session of the Legislative Council (LegCo) Meeting will be officially opened at the Department of Councils of State on Saturday, March 5. As it was announced in a...
View ArticleUS$4B Hengyi refinery to go on stream in ‘19
| Danial Norjidi | WORK on Hengyi Industries Sdn Bhd’ multi-billion dollar refinery and petrochemical plant project at Pulau Muara Besar (PMB) is progressing on schedule, with site...
View ArticleNFABD conducts AFC ‘A’ Coaching Certificate course
The National Football Association (NFABD) is currently conducting the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) ‘A’ Coaching Certificate which takes place at the NFABD House. More details in Monday’s Borneo...
View ArticleJustice served with penalty miss: Kean
DPMM FC head coach Steve Kean believes justice was served when Warriors FC striker Jonathan Behe missed his spot-kick in the 90th minute in the 3-1 home victory in the S League at Hassanal Bolkiah...
View ArticleBangladesh’s ‘Tree Man’ may need more operations
DHAKA (AFP) – A Bangladeshi father dubbed ‘Tree Man’ for massive bark-like warts on his hands and feet may need a dozen more operations to remove the growths, a hospital director said Sunday. More...
View ArticleMining to dining: Australia becomes China’s land of milk and honey
SYDNEY (AFP) – Asian consumers determined to improve their lifestyle are boosting the fortunes of Australian producers of premium baby milk formula, vitamins and honey, as the region’s burgeoning...
View ArticleBuffett: US economy better than presidential hopefuls say
OMAHA (AP) — Billionaire investor Warren Buffett said Saturday that the nation’s economy is in better shape than the presidential candidates make it seem, though businesses like his still face...
View ArticleCar bomb in Thailand injures 9
PATTANI, Thailand (AP) — A roadside police patrol camp in southern Thailand was attacked Saturday by an improvised car bomb that left seven officers and two civilians injured, police said. More details...
View ArticlePhilippines wants to ban Madonna after flag furore
MANILA (AFP) – The Philippines said Sunday it was looking to ban Madonna from performing in the country after the US pop diva “disrespected” the country’s flag during her concert in Manila last week....
View ArticleBaiduri CEO optimistic amid global challenges
Amidst world challenges due to low oil prices, Baiduri promised its customers to consistently find opportunities for mutual growth. This was said by Pierre Imhof, CEO of Baiduri Bank Group, during the...
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