Happenings

Sunday, 30 January 2011

A night of culture at Seameo dinner

PARTICIPANTS of the 46th Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organisation (Seameo) Council Conference and Sixth Asean Education Minister's (Ased) Meeting were treated to a dinner reception and Cultural Night held at The Empire Hotel and...

Saturday, 29 January 2011

Seameo delegation visits Pusat Ehsan

PUSAT Ehsan Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam (Pusat Ehsan) received a visit from a delegation of wives of the Education Ministers and participants of the 46th South East Asia Ministers of Education (Seameo) conference on Friday morning at the Bengkurong...

Learn about study in Malaysia at EMIC

THOSE looking to further their studies in neighbouring Malaysia, Rexpo Central Sdn Bhd has the solution. The company is currently conducting the Education Malaysia Exclusive Interview & Consultation (EMIC) from 11am to 6pm at the Grand Ballroom...

JIS student golfers leave for Bangkok

A TEAM of 12 Jerudong International School (JIS) student golfers and two teachers left for Bangkok, Thailand recently to compete in the second annual Federation of British International Schools in South East Asia and East Asia (Fobissea) golf...

HSBC recognises and rewards long service staff

HSBC Brunei recently recognised and awarded their long service staff for their ongoing commitment, dedication and loyalty to the bank. There were two recipients for the 10 years service award and 13 recipients for the 20 years service award. On hand...

Fun activities at RTB Carnival, Brunei trade fair

NO plans for the weekend? Treat yourself to a funfilled weekend at the RTB Media Carnival and the 6th Brunei International Trade and Consumer Exhibition (BITC) that are being held at the International Centre (ICC), Berakas until Sunday. There are...

Chung Hua initiates the first phoenix

BRUNEI'S lion and dragon dancing scene saw a new addition to their ranks on Wednesday night when a phoenix, the first in Brunei, was initiated during the Chung Hua Middle School Kuala Belait's initiation ceremony.Throughout the period before...

BHC explores research collaborations with ITB

BUTRA Heidelberg Cement Sdn Bhd (BHC), producer of Brunei Cement, explored the potential of research collaborations with Institut Teknologi Brunei (ITB) in a sponsorship handing over ceremony of the Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge (UTG) equipments to the...

3 companies aid Tutong flood victims

THREE generous companies: Syarikat Malar Setia, Syarikat Aliaa Sdn Bhd and Ibic Sdn Bhd (Sehat water) opened their hearts and doors to Norhayati Abu Bakar, Brunei's very own intrepid global trekker, and lend their hands in her humanitarian...

Friday, 28 January 2011

Students learn about M'sian universities

ABOUT 160 students of Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Secondary School (YSHBSS) yesterday were exposed to the wide options available for them to further their education in Malaysia during a visit and mini expo on studying in Malaysia yesterday....

RBPF's blood donation campaign continues

THE Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) held its third blood donation drive yesterday in continuation of their blood donation campaign which is being held in conjunction with their 90th anniversary celebration.The third of 11-day blood donation drive...

Katakijau aids less fortunate students, Kg Biong fire victim

THE Katakijau Humanitarian Relief Group recently handed over school aids to four students from two primary and two secondary schools as part of their good works. The group is made of adults and youths that are inspired to carry out good deeds and...

Concepts holds end of month promotion

MAKE your way to Concepts Computers main branch in Kiulap today and take advantage of its first end of month promotion for the year 2011. Ongoing until January 30, the promotion was also held to usher in the Chinese New Year. Concepts is kicking...

ADJ official publication for BRIDEX 2011

THE host of the Brunei Darussalam International Defence Exhibition 2011 (BRIDEX 2011), Royal Brunei Technical Services (RBTS), on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Asian Defence Journal (ADJ). The event was conducted at the...

Thursday, 27 January 2011

SCB presentation at Infoday Expo@ITB

IN CONJUNCTION with the recent 2-day InfoDay Expo@ITB organised by Institute Technology Brunei (ITB) at the ITB premises in Tungku Link, Standard Chartered featured a presentation offering career insights and opportunities with the Bank. Irene Shim...

RBC awards winning diners

ROYAL Brunei Catering (RBC) recently held a prize presentation ceremony at Poolside Cafe for the winners of their many and varied promotions during the course of 2010.Three winners were selected for the "Baba Nyonya" and "The Best of...

BIBD holds financial planning workshop for Year 7 students

BANK Islam Brunei Darussalam Berhad (BIBD) recently held a workshop on Financial Planning for the students at Sultan Sharif Ali Secondary School in Kg Salambigar.Some 180 students from Year 7 attended the workshop as part of their orientation...

'Industry Day' for SMEs to join BRIDEX 2011

SMALL and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from all over the Sultanate attended the BRIDEX 2011 "Industry Day" on January 25, 2011 conducted at the Bridex International Conference Centre in Jerudong. Those who attended were briefed on the roles...

Wednesday, 26 January 2011

Thai Embassy donates to UBD Sawadee Club

THE Sawadee Club in Brunei Darussalam (UBD) received a generous donation from the Royal Thai Embassy in Brunei in a donation handover ceremony held at the Residential College premises in UBD.On hand to present the cheque was the Charge d' Affaires...

SCB holds mini-olympics

STANDARD Chartered Bank recently hosted an inter-team mini Olympic challenge as the first staff Super Series Challenge of the year.The inter-team challenge, aptly called the Super Series Challenge divided all staff of the bank into 4 teams (Jungle,...


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