BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah has consented to the establishment of the National Intervention Centre for Early Childhood Education (NICEe), which will provide early educational intervention for children aged two to four from 2027. In a titah in conjunction with the 36th National Teachers’ Day celebration at the International Convention Centre in Berakas…
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on Monday (Aug 24) called for immediate reforms to the management of zakat in the Sultanate, ordering responsible agencies to draw up clear plans, targets and effective monitoring mechanisms with tangible results to be achieved within four months. The Sultan made the call during a meeting with the Brunei…
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – A total of 654 individuals received their Certificates of Brunei Citizenship at the 45th Citizenship Certificate Presentation Ceremony held at the Main Conference Hall of the International Convention Centre on Thursday. The certificates were presented by the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Manpower and Minister of Home Affairs Dato Seri…
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Xinhua): Brunei is ramping up efforts to attract high-value tourists as it prepares for Visit Brunei Year 2027, aiming to encourage longer stays, higher spending and more unique travel experiences, a government minister said on Wednesday. Abdul Manaf Metussin, Brunei’s coordinating minister of economic policies and minister of economy, trade and industry,…
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Air quality across all four districts remained at moderate levels Saturday morning (Sept 26), according to the Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation (JASTRe). At 9am, the Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) stood at 51 in Brunei-Muara, 55 in Belait, 58 in Temburong and 51 in Tutong. The readings showed an overall improvement…
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): Prince ‘Abdul Mateen, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei, has called for a permanent ceasefire, unhindered humanitarian access and stronger international action to advance a just and lasting peace in Palestine. His Royal Highness reaffirmed Brunei Darussalam’s support for an independent and sovereign State of Palestine based on the…
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (BKISHHB) Guides took part in a storytelling training workshop to strengthen communication, presentation and storytelling skills among BKISHHB officers and Gallery Coordinators. Conducted in-house, the six-day workshop is divided into two group sessions, with Group ‘A’ attending the workshop on September 23, 24 and 26,…
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Royal Patron of the Royal Brunei Polo Association (RBPA), led a recreational horse ride on Sunday (July 19) in conjunction with His Majesty’s 80th birthday celebration. The event, organised by the RBPA, marked the fourth edition of the recreational ride. Upon arrival at the Jerudong Park Polo and Riding…
