Kiulap - Kolej IGS is currently having the last day of their Open Day and Exhibition 2013 at the college's premises in Kiulap, where the two-day event was held to showcase the creativity and innovativeness of the students in applying the knowledge that they have acquired and learnt at the college, as the CEO of Kolej IGS (KIGS), Pg Hjh Fatimah PSJ Pg Hj Abd Momin officiated the event yesterday.

Babdar Seri Begawan - The foundation laying ceremony for the proposed Defence Academy was held yesterday at the project site in Kg Tanah Jambu, according to a press release from the Ministry of Defence.

In conjunction with the 52nd anniversary celebration of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), a blood donation campaign was held at Bangar Camp, Temburong involving personnel from the 2nd Battalion of Royal Brunei Land Force. The campaign has also been extended to all units under the RBAF at all military camps. The blood donation campaign aims to render support and illustrate RBAF concern towards the local community in contributing to the national blood bank. It also serves to instil the charitable attribute in each of the military personnel that donating one pint of blood would save lives. Since the campaign was held until now the RBAF personnel has successfully collected 215 pints of blood. The campaign is not only open to RBAF personnel but RBAF families and ex-service personnel are most welcome to donate in the goodwill campaign. The next blood donation campaign is scheduled to take place next Tuesday, May 21 at the Royal Brunei Malay Reserve camp in Rimba.

Bandar Seri Begawan - Since 2006, the leaders of East Asian countries responsible for the advancement of women have been discussing and sharing ideas about women's participation in the economy and society.

Tutong - Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam Berhad (BIBD), in their efforts to improve its reach & service to their valued consumers, have completed the installation of an Auto Teller Machine (ATM) located at the Hua Ho Department store in Tutong.

Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei Darussalam continued their commitment to protect the ceasefire in Mindanao by deploying an additional of five Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) personnel and Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) personnel to participate in the 9th group of the International Monitoring Team (IMT) to the Republic of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) has pledged to continue its commitment in facilitating the peace process in conflict-torn Mindanao, the Philippines following the peace pact that was signed in October last year between the Philippine's Government (GPH) and Muslim rebel group the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) that called for a cease fire.

Bandar Seri Begawan - Lexus customers packed the NBT (Brunei) Sdn Bhd Lexus Showroom yesterday for the launch of the all-new Lexus IS250, the latest sporty edition to the Lexus family of cars.

Bandar Seri Begawan - Toyota sports car FT86 is currently on display at The Mall, Gadong for this weekend.

Jerudong - DST hosted a get together Hi-Tea for members of the media and bloggers at Tarindak D'Cafe in Jerudong.

Bandar Seri Begawan - A Mosque is a place for 'Ibadah' (means a place to submit to Allah the Almighty such as praying). For Muslims it is a place not just for praying to Allah the Almighty, but for 'Berzikir' (enchanting words as remembrance to the greatness of Allah the Almighty) and also various other 'lbadah'.

Bandar Seri Begawan - The 37th Panaga Triathlon will be held tomorrow (May19) from 6.30am onwards.

Bandar Seri Begawan - Today is another big event for Sultan Bolkiah Vocational School as the Department of Trade & Commerce organised the "Business Projects" presentations for final year students majoring in National Diploma in Trade & Finance 2013. The presentation is taking place in the Lecture Room, Mechanical Block at 8am this morning (Saturday, May 18).

Bandar Seri Begawan - Lotus Light Charity Society recently donated $2,000 to the Tutong District Office Welfare Fund, which was handed over by LLCS Chairman, Yeo Tiong Lok to the Tutong District Office's representative. The chairman was accompanied by Lim Sam Lee, the vice chairman, Peng Eng Lee, the secretary and three Executive Committee members.

Bandar Seri Begawan - Times Square Third Series Lucky Draw campaign will be holding its fourth draw tomorrow, May 19, at 2pm at Times Square Atrium.

Bandar Seri Begawan - Forty four medical and staff personnel at the Pengkalan Batu Health Centre yesterday attended a briefing on how to prevent fires and how to use fire extinguishers.

Japan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha yesterday left Tokyo, Japan, after a Working Visit.

But foreign workers fill most in convenience, hardware, textile & stationery shops

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam through the National Immigration and Registration and Labour Departments, which handle the entry of foreign workers into the country, the district offices and Municipal Departments, which are authorised to issue Miscellaneous Licences, will work hand-in-hand with the Local Employment and Workforce Development Agency to make sure that all businesses will open employment opportunities for citizens and residents of the country.

His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Her Royal Highness Pengiran Anak lsteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Zariah, yesterday left for Doha, Qatar to attend the 13th Doha Forum, at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabr Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar from May 20 to 22. Photo above shows His Royal Highness greeted by the Ambassador of Qatar to Brunei Saleh bin Mohammed Al Nesef and photo at right shows HRH Pengiran Anak lsteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Zariah is bid farewell. 

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Public Works Department (PWD) has informed road users that the department will temporarily close the road at Jalan Kilanas/Mulaut for the launching of truss bridge for the construction of Pusat Tingkatan Enam, Sengkurong project.