By Amin Hosni FOR years, the media has played a vital role in disseminating information to the public. In a show of appreciation, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Saturday held a media appreciation night for personnel of the English, Malay and Chinese newspapers, as well as numerous bloggers. Held at the Royal Brunei Recreational Club, .
By Aziz Idris MORNI Nayan yesterday walked away with a Nintendo Wii after taking pole position in the final race of the Red Bull F1 Time Trial at the International Convention Centre (ICC) during the last day of the Consumer Fair 4 (CF4). Following the race, prizes were handed over by Valentine Hon, the General .
By Sahrol Daud A LOCAL man was fined $900 or in default three months’ imprisonment by the Bandar Seri Begawan Magistrate’s Court after he pleaded guilty to having in possession 48 cans of uncustomed beer and a kilo of bishop nose. Marzuni Hj Mohd Rais, 28, was given two months grace period to pay the .
By Achong Tanjong UNITY and harmony among people of various races and ethnic groups are invaluable assets in enhancing the stability of the nation. The spirit of unity should be instilled in the younger generation. This was stated by Minister of Home Affairs, Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awg Haji Adanan, at .
By Aziz Idris SIXTY children from the Children Development Centre (CDC) in Kiarong visited the Is’ Ornamental Fish Exhibition & Pet Show 2009 that opened June 6. The children, accompanied by six staff from the centre, were greeted on arrival by the organisers of the exhibition. Located at Seri Qlap Mall, between the exhibition is .
By Aziz Idris THIRTY participants took part in the Red Ribbon Human Chain in the hope of raising awareness of HIV/AIDS during the Consumer Fair 4 (CF4) held last Saturday night at the International Convention Centre (ICC). The Red Ribbon Human Chain was organised by the Brunei Darussalam Aids Council (BDAC). The participants included Penyinar .
By Syafiq Affendy AFTER 10 days of intense test of endurance, patience, skills and strategies, Zombies and Legends emerged as the champions in the men’s and ladies’ categories respectively of the first-ever MB Invitational Cup Softball Tournament held at Royal Brunei Polo Club in Jerudong yesterday. The champions brought home medals, a trophy as well .
By James Kon FOUR new confirmed cases of Influenza A (H1N1) in Brunei Darussalam surfaced yesterday, bringing the total of cases in the country to 29. The Ministry of Health in a press statement yesterday revealed the 26th and 27th cases are sisters who were passengers on flight B1098 that arrived in Brunei Darussalam on .
By James Kon and P. Marilyn STUDENTS in all schools in the country will not be attending classes from today Monday June 29, 2009 for one more week as a precautionary measure against the highly contagious Influenza A (H1N1), it was officially announced yesterday. The Ministry of Education in a press statement on Sunday declared .
The Japanese Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam, HE Itsuo Hashimoto, hosted a farewell luncheon for the Philippine Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam, Virginia H Benavidez, on Friday, June 26, 2009. Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin Views :269
