SEVERAL government officials from Brunei Darussalam boarded the `MV Shuttle Hope’ vessel for a trial run of the Serasa-Menumbok ferry service yesterday to ensure that everything was in order ahead of its December 30, 2009 maiden voyage. According to a representative of PKL Jaya Sdn Bhd, the local company that owns the vessel, there will .
Public reaction to IMF’s call to increase pay of private sector employees
A BUYER who bought three water bottles and a set of underwear for his children was up in the arms over the tactic used by an unscrupulous store in Kiulap which, he claimed, duped him with inconsistent price tags. The uniformed personnel told the Bulletin yesterday that he bought a underwear set for $6.90, only .
AFTER weeks of isolation with only their group members accompanying each other, they are entering the Piccadilly Circus of the Last Degree. A popular route for shorter ski trips and a reason for keeping their eyes peeled and pointed south at the horizon for the first signs of the finish line. Reena (India) updated us .
THE Asia versus Europe Men’s 9-Ball Team Challenge will be held at Sutra Hall, Rizqun International Hotel from Jan 15-17. This event is co-organised by the Brunei Darussalam Cue Sports Association supported by the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports and sponsored by GHK Motors Sdn Bhd. The event is sanctioned by Asian Pocket Billiard .
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Shopping under one roof at budget prices for new school term
ALL roads led to the ATMs and counters yesterday as the government servants received their year-end bonus resulting in traffic build-up, especially at the Kiulap and Beribi’s Sumbangsih areas. A survey by the Bulletin around the capital yesterday also showed that some bank customers also received free calendars, while others expressed grievances that an ATM .
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cabin luggage to be checked
BRUNEI-MUARA THE Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has urged Bruneians to stay alert against international drug syndicates that are now operating in Brunei, preying on susceptible individuals to smuggle drugs for them. Acting Assistant Director for NCB’s Preventive Drug Education Section, Osmawi Hj Osman told The Brunei Times during the Bureau’s roadshow to educate the public .
BRUNEI-MUARA THE Bruneian vehicular ferry bound for Menumbok, MV Shuttle Hope, will be fully operating on December 30 after the finalisation of details by the Malaysian counterparts on the operations of the vessel within the terminal. The final meeting among Malaysian officials, according to the Malaysian Port and Harbour officers, had discussed on the timetable .