Happenings

Saturday, 19 February 2011

US Embassy donates furniture to local NGOs

THE United States Embassy has in collaboration with the missions of the UK, Australia, Canada, Germany and France celebrated the International Human Rights Day recently. The event has offered an opportunity to shine a positive light on the works of...

Marine Awareness at Rainforest Gallery

RAINFOREST Gallery is currently featuring a solo exhibition, Marine Awareness, by Nick Coburn Phillips, a marine scientist and underwater photo artist who is also showcasing his documentary entitled "Colours of The Gulf".During the opening...

Manchester Utd legend meets and greets fans

IT was a memorable day for football fans in the Sultanate especially Manchester United fans as they get to get up close and personal with the club's legendary midfielder Bryan Robson during the B-Mobile and TelBru customers Meet and Greet with Bryan...

EPL Masters organisers link with event partners

S-TEAM Solutions Event Management and Ad Sports Event Management, the organisers of the upcoming Telbru & B-Mobile EPL Masters Football Brunei Cup 2011, held a press conference and signing ceremony with event partners at the Orchid Garden Hotel...

Chung Hua Middle School celebrates 'Chap Goh Meh'

THE last day of Chinese New Year, "Chap Goh Meh", was celebrated by Chung Hua Middle School Kuala Belait's staff and students in a grand ceremony on Thursday.That day, lion dancers, wushu practitioners as well as traditional dancers took...

Friday, 18 February 2011

St. John's School recognised for fundraising effort

ST. JOHN'S School in Kuala Belait recently received a surprise visit from the representatives of the Special Education Unit of the Ministry of Education who brought a good news.The school was the highest collector for the "International Day of...

Prancing lions fascinate shoppers at The Mall

LARGE crowds gathered and cheered as they watched a spectacular lion dance performance at The Mall, Gadong on February 16.The sounds of thundering drums and crashing cymbals can be heard throughout The Mall as two lions danced and performed...

Man Utd legend Bryan Robson is in town

MANCHESTER United fans in the Sultanate were ecstatic as they got a chance to meet and dine with one of the club's living legend, Bryan Robson, during a dinner and meet the fans session at Orchid Garden Hotel, Anggerek Desa last night. Present...

Hijab styling workshop and more at Wedding Festival

LADIES, be sure to make a date with Wedding Festival that is happening at The Mall, Gadong today until Sunday, February 20. For you would not want to miss the chance to learn the various ways of wearing and styling a hijab from Fara Zainal, a...

Cultural showcase at Shikai's 'Chap Goh Meh'

IN celebrating the 15th and last day of the Chinese New Year or commonly known as "Chap Goh Meh", Shikai Restaurant had put together a Cultural Night for its customers and guests. Yesterday night, diners at the restaurant were entertained...

Thursday, 17 February 2011

Mi Sedaap mid-draw winners rewarded

WINNERS of the mid-draw for the "Mi Sedaap All The Way" lucky draw campaign walked away happy as they received their rewards on Monday morning during the prize pesentation ceremony that was held at Secret Recipe Café in Serusop....

Let's celebrate 'Chap Goh Meh' at Shikai

TODAY is the 15th day of the Lunar New Year that also marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations.On this day, family members of the Chinese community in the Sultanate will gather for "Chap Goh Meh" that is also the first full moon...

Learn about studying in Canada at education fair

GOOD news for "A" and "O" level students who have just received their results and are looking at options to further their studies in overseas universities.The High Commission of Canada is organising a three-day Canadian Education...

CNY festivity at Chinese Chamber official's house

THE booming sounds and colourful displays of fireworks and drumbeats filled the night air in Kampung Kiarong as the Chinese Chamber of Commerce Bandar Seri Begawan Head of Member Service Lim Ting Chai treated his guests to a spectacular lion dance...

CNY celebration at United Overseas Bank

THE United Overseas Bank Limited welcomed the new Lunar Year of the Rabbit together with its customers and staff in an open house held at the bank's premises in Kg Kiarong yesterday.The beating of the drums coupled with the crashing sounds of the...

Wednesday, 16 February 2011

Search for Times Square Next Top Baby is on

TIMES Square Shopping Centre is currently holding a competition to search for Times Square Next Top Babies 2011. The photography competition is encouraging parents and relatives to send in pictures of their little ones. To enter, all you have to do...

S'pore and Taiwan's best boutiques to feature in Wedding Festival 2011

THE most anticipated bridal event of the year is here once again! Following the astounding success in 2010, the annual Wedding Festival 2011 will be back at The Mall from 18 to 20 February, 2011.Jointly presented by top bridal boutiques from Taiwan...

Newly opened Brunei Hotel promotion until March

THE Brunei Hotel has been turning heads ever since its soft opening and its change into a boutique hotel.They have redecorated their 65 lush rooms in bright colours, and armed themselves with an all new look on their facade, which by night brings a...

Lion dance at Foodzone Gadong

PEOPLE who were having their lunch at Foodzone Gadong on Sunday were given a pleasant surprise as the Chinese Chambers of Commerce Lion Dance Troupe made an appearance, mesmerising the crowds with a catchy lion dance performance which started around...

Filipino woman converts to Islam

IT WAS a special day for Farah Khan Abdul Rahman Lusterios formerly named as Rebeca Renzalez Lusterios as she proudly recited the Salawat and successfully converted to Islam during a conversion ceremony on February 15, 2011 organised and overseen...


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