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The Land Transport Department, Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications informed that the vehicle licence and driving licence renewal in the TransportBN application are inaccessible following changes in configuration for ongoing system upgrade.
The public are advised to use other online services such as the GOV.BN portal or contact Talian Darussalam 123 until TransportBN upgrading works are completed.
Source: Radio Television Brunei
The Universiti Brunei Darussalam School of Business and Economics, UBDSBE hosted the 3rd International Conference on Business, Economics and Finance, ICBEF for three days which ended yesterday. The virtual conference carried the theme, New Business Paradigm during Economic Uncertainties’. The conference was officiated by Datin Doctor Hajah Anita Binurul Zahrina Binti Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Wijaya Dato Seri Setia Haji Awang Abdul Aziz, Vice Chancellor of UBD. Professor Wim Vanhaverbeke, Professor of Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship at University of Antwerp, Belgium shared ways to develop an innovative ecosystem for businesses. While, Professor Mohammad Kabir Hassan, Professor of Finance in the Department of Economics and Finance at the University of New Orleans, United States deliberated on challenges faced by the Islamic finance industry.
The closing ceremony ended with a Best paper award session. For the Finance stream, Jason Lih Cheng Kok from Brunei Darussalam Central Bank was awarded the Best paper for his paper titled ‘Reviewing the Returns for Brunei Darussalam’s Pension System’. While for the Economics stream, the best paper was awarded to Doctor Hazwan Haini from UBDSBE with his paper titled ‘Examining the Spatial Spillover Effects of ICT on Economic Growth: Evidence from the ASEAN Economies’. The 4th International Conference will take place in August 2023.
Source: Radio Television Brunei
Implementation of safe transition from pandemic to endemic for Brunei Darussalam is the goal of the National COVID-19 Recovery Framework. Announced by the COVID-19 Steering Committee on the 25th of October, the framework will take into account the country’s overall vaccination coverage status and critical cases, especially cases in Categories 4 and 5.
The transition phase under the said framework will be carried out in phases. The framework contains 4 phases namely the Containment Phase, Preparation Phase, Transition Phase, and Endemic Phase.
Source: Radio Television Brunei
150 Mukim Liang residents received the COVID-19 vaccine injection through the Mobile Vaccination Service held for 2 days at the Sungai Liang Health Centre. The second dose vaccination will be held in the next two months.
According to Doctor Haji Airwan bin Dato Paduka Haji Mohd Kassim, Medical Officer, for those who have not yet been vaccinated, they can do so by contacting the Sungai Liang Health Centre directly for appointments.
Source: Radio Television Brunei
PHOENIX, Nov. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. (“WillScot Mobile Mini” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: WSC), the North American leader in innovative flexible workspace and portable storage solutions, today announced the appointment of Rebecca L. Owen to the WillScot Mobile Mini Board of Directors, effective October 29, 2021. Ms. Owen will serve as a member of the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board.
“We are pleased to welcome Rebecca Owen to the WillScot Mobile Mini Board,” said Erik Olsson, Chairman of WillScot Mobile Mini. “Ms. Owen’s appointment furthers the Company’s goal of enhancing and diversifying the skills and expertise of its Board. Ms. Owen is a proven leader and brings a wealth of strategic knowledge including experiences with end market clients in the hospitality, residential, retail, commercial real estate, storage, and construction industries. Ms. Owen also further strengthens our corporate governance given her unique background and prior public company board experiences.”
“I have great trust in and respect for Rebecca,” added Brad Soultz, Chief Executive Officer. “I am confident that her addition to our Board will make an immediate and meaningful impact on our Company as we continue to scale, deliver superior results and create value for all of our stakeholders.”
About Rebecca L. Owen
Rebecca L. Owen, age 59, has served as chair of the board of directors of Battery Reef, LLC, a commercial real estate investment and management company she founded in January 2019 and has also been a member of the board of Public Storage (NYSE: PSA) since January 2021.
Previously, Ms. Owen has served on the boards of directors of WillScot Corp. (Nasdaq: WSC), Jernigan Capital, Inc., and Columbia Equity Trust, Inc. Ms. Owen has also served on the board of directors of Carr Properties, a private real estate investment trust, since 2013, and on the Real Estate Investment Advisory Committee of ASB Capital Management, LLC, an institutional real estate investment firm since January 2017.
Ms. Owen has also served on the boards of directors of Horizons National Student Enrichment Program Inc., since January 2017, and the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington, from 2006 to 2020.
Previously, Ms. Owen served in various roles at Clark Enterprises, Inc. (“Clark Enterprises”), a private investment firm, and its affiliated companies, including as Senior Vice President and as Chief Legal Officer of Clark Enterprises, Chief Investment Officer of CEI Realty, Inc., and President of CEI Realty, Inc. Ms. Owen received a Juris Doctorate from University of Chicago Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Hamilton College.
Corporate Governance Enhancements Announced
As a further move to enhance its corporate governance provisions, the Board also approved amendments to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation to fully eliminate its classified, or staggered, Board of Directors as of its 2022 Annual Meeting. The effectiveness of this change is subject to stockholder approval, which the Company intends to seek at its next Annual Meeting in 2022. Additionally, the Board has amended the Company’s Bylaws and Board Committee Charters to make further enhancements and eliminate certain provisions that were unique to the merger with Mobile Mini. These changes are described in a Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
About WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings
WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings trades on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol “WSC.” Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the Company is a leading business services provider specializing in innovative flexible workspace and portable storage solutions. WillScot Mobile Mini services diverse end markets across all sectors of the economy from a network of over 275 branch locations and additional drop lots throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements (including the guidance/outlook contained herein) within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The words “estimates,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “forecasts,” “plans,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “shall,” “outlook” and variations of these words and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which are generally not historical in nature. Certain of these forward-looking statements include statements relating to: the acceleration of synergies; our ability to continue to improve results; create value; deliver returns and execute business performance. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside our control, which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, they are predictions and we can give no assurance that any such forward-looking statement will materialize. Important factors that may affect actual results or outcomes include, among others, our ability to acquire and integrate new assets and operations; our ability to achieve planned synergies related to acquisitions; our ability to manage growth and execute our business plan; our estimates of the size of the markets for our products; the rate and degree of market acceptance of our products; the success of other competing modular space and portable storage solutions that exist or may become available; rising costs adversely affecting our profitability; potential litigation involving our Company; general economic and market conditions impacting demand for our products and services; our ability to maintain an effective system of internal controls; and such other risks and uncertainties described in the periodic reports we file with the SEC from time to time (including our Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2020), which are available through the SEC’s EDGAR system at www.sec.gov and on our website. Any forward-looking statement speaks only at the date on which it is made, and the Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
Additional information can be found on the company’s website at www.willscotmobilemini.com.
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The Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Religious Affairs, schools and private education institutions as well as international schools is preparing schedules to facilitate the schools, students and parents as well as guardians to be present at vaccination centres at the set date and time.
Details on the vaccination schedule for the schools and students will be informed through the respective schools. It will also be uploaded to the Ministry of Education’s website and social media platforms. Apart from that, during the implementation of the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Religious Affairs, private and international schools will assign supervising officers and teachers to accompany and work together with staff at the stipulated vaccination centres.
Source: Radio Television Brunei
Measures to strengthen disaster risk prevention and improve emergency management capacity through enhanced coordination amongst the ASEAN Sectoral Bodies, ASEAN Shield, are among the ASEAN’s efforts towards enhancing the community’s well-being and life in facing the regional and global challenges. The Minister of Home Affairs highlighted the matter at the Ministerial Forum on International Cooperation in Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Management held virtually organised by the People’s Republic of China, late yesterday afternoon.
Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia Doctor Haji Awang Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong said that the efforts are in line with the Belt and Road initiative which is to improve capacity and strengthen sustainability in the field of disaster risk prevention. During the forum, Yang Berhormat also expressed appreciation to the People’s Republic of China for exchanging view on collaboration development with the People’s Republic of China in supporting the strategic establishment of disaster management, by improving the safety and well -being of the people while contributing to the building of resilient communities. This year, the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Management, AMMDM welcomed the inaugural Meeting of the AMMDM Plus China in signifying the objectives of ASEAN in embracing new partnerships.
With the theme, Strengthening Disaster Risk Prevention and Improve Emergency Management Capacity, the forum focused on the importance of the Belt and Road Initiative as well as consensus on cooperation in sustainability.
Source: Radio Television Brunei
Parents must inform the school if there are students who do not possess transportation to attend the vaccination centre.
According to the Minister of Education, transportation will be provided if there is a requirement to bring students from the school to the vaccination centre. The Minister also explained that for students with special needs, the Special Education Department is working with the Ministry of Health to give priority to the students to undergo the vaccination process.
Source: Radio Television Brunei
The Minister of Education explained that all adolescents aged between 12 and 17 in Brunei Darussalam are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, which is a vaccine approved in the country for use by adolescents aged 12 and above. The program will begin on MONDAY, the 8th of NOVEMBER 2021 for students aged between 12 and 17 at schools and educational institutions under the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Religious Affairs and private schools including international schools.
According to Yang Berhormat, 38,201 students under the Ministry of Education and Ministry Religious Affairs aged 12 to 17 will undergo the programme. The vaccination programme will take place at all districts. For the Brunei Muara District, the programme will be carried out at four locations namely, the Indoor Stadium, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, MRS Bolkiah, Royal Brunei Armed Forces and Jubli Emas Health Centre, Bunut. While in the Tutong District, the programme will be held at the Dewan Seri Kenangan, Tutong Town, Learning Centre, Suri Seri Begawan Hospital and Panaga Health Clinic for Belait District and Belalong Community Hall, Bangar Town for the Temburong District.
Source: Radio Television Brunei
99 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed yesterday, bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases to 13,545.
There are 29 additional new cases to 9 of the existing active clusters who were previously close contacts with several positive cases. Meanwhile, five new clusters were detected that involved 22 cases. All of the new clusters are accommodation clusters, in which one of the clusters, Pakiza Staffhouse Cluster is a housing cluster where the company’s employees are residing. Two clusters were closed following no new detected cases in the clusters for 28 days. The closed clusters are LOF Bakery and 7799. Therefore, the current total active clusters stand at 179.
48 new cases are still being investigated to determine the source of the infection. Meanwhile, One hundred and Seventy Five cases have recovered today, bringing the total number of recovered cases to 12,098 cases, with 1 thousand 355 cases remaining active. Among the cases, 5 are in Category 5 and are being treated at the Intensive Care Unit. All of them require assistance of artificial ventilation with 1 case requiring additional heart/lung machine, or ECMO. Thirteen cases in Category 4 require oxygen assistance and are under close monitoring. In the past 24 hours, 4,947 samples have been tested for the SARS-CoV-2 virus which brings the total number of lab tests carried out since January 2020 to 521,827.
Source: Radio Television Brunei
The Minister of Health also shared that on the 3rd of November 2021, 6,402 people have received COVID-19 vaccine injections. This means that, under the National Vaccination Programme, 82.3 per cent of the total population have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Meanwhile, 63.3 per cent of the total population have completed the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
With that, Yang Berhormat said, for those who have not been vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine due to the unavailability of the BruHealth application, these individuals are advised to immediately proceed to get the COVID-19 vaccine injection at vaccination centres via walk-in. However, they are required to return to their respective homes as soon as they have been vaccinated. The vaccination card can be shown to enforcement officers as vaccination verification, if required.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health took note of the difficulties faced by individuals who have obtained the COVID-19 vaccine abroad, but their vaccination status has not been updated on the BruHealth application. In this regard, the Ministry of Health informed that efforts are being made to enable proof of vaccination from abroad to be uploaded on the BruHealth application and subsequently have their vaccination status to be displayed on the application. The operation of this new feature will be able to start before the end of this year. While waiting for the BruHealth application to be updated with the new feature, those who have received the vaccinations abroad are advised to bring their vaccination card or book as proof of their vaccination verification. For the Operasi Pulih that was carried out from 8 last night until 4 yesterday morning, 12 violations of the directive nationwide were issued with compound fines, whereby 7 of them are violations of the out-of-house restriction directive.
Source: Radio Television Brunei
In a special talk in conjunction with the Knowledge Convention, the State Mufti explained that it is important for an ummah with faith to know or believe that COVID-19 is a lesson from Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala which certainly has its own wisdon or secret behind it. Hence, the people of this modern time still has the opportunity to realise their past mistakes by reciting istighfar or repenting.
According to Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia Doctor Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz bin Juned, during the pandemic, many individuals experience depression. Apart from carrying out physical activities such as exercising, recreational activities, spending more time with families, or pursuing hobbies that can rest one’s mind and relieve stress, the State Mufti reminded the people to be closer to Allah by reciting Zikir to treat diseases of the heart.
The State Mufti said when one’s chest feels tight, feeling restless or experiencing disturbance, stressed or in danger, seek Allah Subhanahu Wata’ala. By doing so, the individual is no longer alone as Allah is with them.
Source: Radio Television Brunei