A TRAINING programme for adults and children aged above 11 years, designed to help boost their memory retention to as much as 300 per cent, will be held from December 31 till January 2, 2010 at the SEAMEO VOCTECH Training Centre in Gadong. Two specially invited facilitators, Mr Lim Teck Hoe and Tengku Faizwa, will .
ABOUT 180 cyclists achieved a remarkable feat after completing the first red ribbon `Human and Bicycle Chain’ during the HIV Awareness Tour Bike Ride held at the Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium in Berakas yesterday. “Mission accomplished!” said Liyana Latif, the chairperson of the 50-kilometre bike ride at the conclusion of the event. Organised by the Brunei .
THE role of photography in life is obviously important. Aside from being mediums of communication, pictures also possess the elements of education, knowledge, reference, evidence and so on. They also serve to conserve and maintain the heritage that is reflected with various meanings depending on each person’s observation. In other words, a picture can tell .
MANY of us think that the Fire and Rescue Department’s responsibility is to put out fires. However, that is not the only thing they do. In fact, the department also carries out rescue works such as catching snakes, attedning to car accidents and many others. This was explained by the officers of the Tutong Fire .
OVER 1,000 people attended a cultural show by 30 orphans from the African Malawi Care Centre at Chung Hua Middle School in the Belait District recently. The show helped the orphans raise over $30,000 for the school as well as its centre. The orphans are in the country as part of their tour in the .
THE Cuti-Cuti Temburong 2009, themed “Bedudun Tah Ke Temburong”, came to a close yesterday, officiated by Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Home Affairs and guest of honour Mawardi bin Haji Abdullah, according to a press release. The guest of honour later presented certificates of appreciation to project handlers and committee members. The event, which .
THE Youth Fair, organised by KESUMA Association of Kampung Bukit Beruang, concluded yesterday with family activities ranging from sports and stage performances among others. The activities were not only meant for children or youths of the association but for adults and visitors alike. The event was organised by the association with the cooperation of the .
THE ‘Makan Tahun’ ceremony is a heritage of the Kedayan tribe that has been passed down from generation to generation. In the past, the Kedayans were known to be padi fanners and would hold a feast in celebration of their bountiful harvest. In preparation for the celebration, villagers would invite friends and families from other .
TO MARK the end of year 2009 and to usher in the new year of 2010, The Body Shop (TBS) is having another activity for its members with the one-day Members Holiday Special tomorrow. In addition to members discount, TBS is giving an additional discount of 20 per cent exclusively for its members for its .
TASEK Sarubing in Kg Belimbing has become one of the havens for recreation and fishing activities. The Belimbing Village Consultative Council wants to further develop the lake into a huge recreational area. The lake, which is located near the hall of the Municipal Board, attracted some 100 people who participated in a fishing competition organised .
