Bandar Seri Begawan - With the world's economy still considered volatile following a number of financial incidents that have placed many nations under a certain degree of monetary concern, the relevant authorities in Brunei Darussalam continue to take the initiative to equip its human resource with knowledge as a means to counteract the effects of future economic concerns.

Bandar Seri Begawan - A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed yesterday between the Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, represented by the Survey Department under the Ministry of Development, and Brunei Press Sdn Bhd for the production and publication of the updated Brunei Darussalam Street Directory 2013.

Chiang Mai, Thailand - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam consented to leave Chiang Mai, Thailand, yesterday afternoon after attending the 2nd Asia-Pacific Water Summit (APWS).

Bandar Seri Begawan - A Senior Brunei official yesterday admitted that the abilities of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations would be tested over the next two, years as the region' moves towards an Asean Community and he is confident it can address the challenges together as one through continuous support and strong collaboration.

Bandar Seri Begawan - A permanent resident was sentenced to jail for four years and eight months with four strokes of the cane and a fine of $1,500 or serve in default two months jail for multiple charges of housebreaking, theft and immigration violation, to which he pleaded guilty. An alleged accomplice denied all the charges.

Bandar Seri Begawan - A 41-year-old Indian national was fined by the Bandar Seri Begawan Magistrate's Court $3,600 or in default, four months' imprisonment, for possession of smuggled cigarettes and booze.

Bandar Seri Begawan - The defence, tourism as well as the food and agribusiness sectors are the areas in which Brunei Darussalam and Australia can work more closely together in.

Bandar Seri Begawan - A business luncheon was hosted by the Australian High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam, Todd Mercer, at his residence yesterday.

Bandar Seri Begawan - Land Rover owners have a chance to both consult an expert from the manufacturing side of Jaguar Land Rover and have their vehicles checked by the Indera Motors Sdn Bhd service team for free.

Bandar Seri Begawan - The PTA of the International School Brunei had its car boot sale a few Sundays ago at the car park in front of the school. Around 50 volunteers - parents, teachers and students - worked hard to make sure everything ran smoothly.

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam consented to confer honorary medals to 563 people from both the public and private sectors in recognition for their long and faithful service to the government and contribution to the country More are scheduled to be conferred today and on Wednesday.

Bandar Seri Begawan - Among the 563 recipients of the honorary medals conferred by His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday included 50 people from the private sector, who received the 'Pingat Indah Kerja Balk' (PIKB).

Bandar Seri Begawan - LiveWIRE Brunei recently conducted a Bright Ideas Workshop, which was also followed up by the Business Plan Series Workshop this week.

Jerudong - QAF Brunei group of companies treated its staff to a dinner last Saturday (May 18) at the Indera Samudra Grand Hall, The Empire Hotel and Country Club.

Bandar Seri Begawan - Peugeot distributor in Brunei, TCY Motors Sdn Bhd, through its press release yesterday announced the new release of Peugeot's three-wheeled "Metropolis". The name is derived from the Greek words `meter' which means 'mother' and 'polls' which means.

To attend Water Summit today

Chiang Mai, Thailand - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam safely arrived in Chiang Mai, Thailand yesterday to attend the Second Asia-Pacific Water Summit (APWS) held here May 19 and 20.

Two doctors perform first atrial fibrillation ablation procedure in Brunei

Bandar Seri Begawan - Gleneagles JPMC yesterday performed the first atrial fibrillation ablation treatment in Brunei using a revolutionary technology, its doctors said was being used for the first time on the island of Borneo and is one of the only few implemented in the region.

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) Family Carnival Day was held yesterday in commemoration of the second National Family Day.

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Labour Department is currently working with the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) to come up with regulations governing compulsory medical insurance that all employers must guarantee their foreign workers.

Bandar Seri Begawan - According to a statistics disclosed by Dr Hjh Lailawati binti Hj Jumat, Acting Director General of Medical Services at the Ministry of Health, out of 29,160 students screened by the School Health Services, 47 per cent of them were medically examined. It was revealed that children constitute 15 per cent of the workload of Department of Otorhinolaryngology (ORL), RIPAS Hospital.