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‘Satu Baju, Satu Senyuman’ launched
| Wani Roslan | THE ‘Satu Baju, Satu Senyuman’ charity bazaar, the third instalment of Bazar Amal, organised by Battle Pro Event Management (BPRO) in collaboration with Brunei-Muara District...
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Brunei sees alarming rise in divorce cases
| Azlan Othman | BRUNEI, known for its cherished family values, is witnessing a worrying trend – the number divorce cases is growing rapidly. The Syariah Court of Appeal recorded 524 cases...
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Crown Prince graces military exercise
| Azaraimy HH | A HEART pounding military exercise involving deployment of sophisticated military assets of both land and air for capturing heavily armed terrorists and rescuing hostages was...
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Attempt to stir ‘national upheaval’ foiled
| Siti Hajar and Nuri Sufri | THE sleepy town of Muara, home to the Royal Brunei Navy, was aroused from its peaceful sedation as a band of rioters marched towards the naval base carrying...
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Crown Prince lauds RBAF’s capabilities
| Hakim Hayat | HIS Royal Highness Prince General Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the...
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HSBC to wind down its operations in Brunei
HSBC has decided to wind down its operations in Brunei, which comprise retail, commercial and global banking services, as part of the group’s global review of businesses, the bank said in a press...
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Her Majesty receives audiences
| Azrol Azmi | HER Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam received three separate audiences yesterday. Her...
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Crown Prince observes military exercise
| Nuri Sufri and Hakim Hayat | A SERIES of mock attacks on land, sea and air were observed by His Royal Highness Prince General Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal...
View ArticleTowards development of football in Brunei
The Acting General Secretary of National Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (NFABD) Pengiran Mohd Amirrizal bin Pengiran Haji Mahmud said the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) ‘C’ Certificate...
View ArticleBarcelona recover to beat 10-man Atletico
BARCELONA (AFP) – Atletico Madrid were left to rue Fernando Torres’ first-half red card as Luis Suarez’s double handed Barcelona a 2-1 lead on Tuesday heading into the second leg of their Champions...
View ArticleCruz’s Wisconsin win damages Trump’s chances
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Republican Donald Trump emerged from Wisconsin as a damaged frontrunner following a crushing primary loss to rival Ted Cruz, deepening questions about the billionaire businessman’s...
View ArticleVietnam PM steps down after 10 years in office
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) – Vietnam’s prime minister stepped down Wednesday after 10 years in office, leaving behind a mixed legacy of promoting failed state enterprises but at the same time attracting...
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‘Shining Shore 2016’ exercise prepares for the worst
| Faza Suraj | A DESKTOP exercise, dubbed as ‘Shining Shore 2016’, was held yesterday, with the Brunei Shell Recreation Club (BSRC) as its base. Among those involved was the National Oil...
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New tools to fight obesity in schools
| Wani Roslan | THE rise of obesity, as well as lack of physical activity among children and adults, is becoming a major concern. According to the Global School Health Survey 2014, 17 per...
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AMBD says HSBC robust
| Hakim Hayat | GLOBAL banking giant HSBC’s decision to exit the Brunei market has prompted several observers yesterday to call for a careful re-evaluation of the financial regulatory...
View ArticleKean calls for ‘aggressive start’
DPMM FC head coach Steve Kean has called on his charges to build a strong start with conviction against Garena Young Lions in the S-League on Friday night at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium to...
View ArticleCrucial tests for Tottenham and Arsenal
LONDON (dpa) – Tottenham and Arsenal face crucial tests this weekend as they try to chase down Leicester City at the top of the Premier League. More details in Friday’s Borneo Bulletin. The post...
View ArticleSanders questions if Clinton ‘qualified’ to be president
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Bernie Sanders questioned whether Democratic rival Hillary Clinton is “qualified” to be president after she spent much of the day criticising his record and his preparedness for the...
View ArticleFive charged over deadly Taiwan quake building collapse
TAIPEI (AFP) – Five people were charged Thursday over the deadly collapse of an apartment block in Taiwan during an earthquake, including the building’s owner, with prosecutors saying “corners were...
View ArticleMalaysia inquiry cites murky fund payments
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) – A Malaysian parliamentary inquiry presented on Thursday said a state-owned fund linked to Prime Minister Najib Razak made more than $3 billion in unexplained overseas payments,...
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