Brunei News Gazette

Day: July 23, 2023

Solo parents in Albay town gain new livelihood opportunities

Fifty solo parents from Camalig town in Albay province will soon start a small home-based business after they finished a training on dishwashing liquid-making. Tim Florece, Camalig information office chief, said in a report over the weekend that the i…

Solon seeks creation of agency to tackle AI threats

A Mindanao legislator on Sunday called on the country’s policymakers to create an agency that would tackle issues confronting the rise of artificial intelligence. Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said the agency should be tasked …

DILG tells LGUs to heighten preparations for Egay

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged local government units to heighten their disaster preparedness efforts ahead of the onslaught of tropical cyclone Egay. Secretary Benhur Abalos reminded local chief executives (LCEs) to …

House assures MUP pension resolution this year

The House leadership assured the military and uniformed personnel (MUP) that the PHP120 billion needed for the pension fund of soldiers, policemen, and other uniformed personnel will be resolved this year. In a press release Sunday, Speaker Martin Rom…

Salvino to lead PH swim squad in World Junior Championships

Cambodia Southeast Asian (SEA) Games gold medalist Teia Salvino will lead the Philippine campaign at the 9th World Aquatics Junior Championships scheduled on Sept. 4 to 9 in Netanya, Israel. The announcement was made Sunday by the Philippine Swimming,…

PENTARAMA Performance

Various events and activities continue to enliven festive stages in all district in conjunction with His Majesty’s 77th Birthday Celebration. The PENTARAMA performance was held on 22nd July night, in Temburong District.Organised by the Information Depa…

Upcoming Get-Together Ceremony Preparations

Several preparations are underway to ensure the smooth running of the upcoming Get-Together Ceremony with Citizens and Residents in Tutong District. Held in conjunction with His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s 77th Birthda…

Islamic Syair continues to grow

Islam is an all-encompassing religion, and its teachings cover every aspects of life. In Brunei Darussalam, Islamic syiar or eminence continues to grow, and this was proven in 2022, when the number of mualaf or new converts recorded an increase by 450 …

International Merchandise Trade Statistics March 2023

The total trade recorded a year-on-year decrease of 39.9 per cent in March 2023 compared to March last year. The Department of Economic Planning and Statistics, Ministry of Finance and Economy in media release stated the decrease was due to a drop in b…

Junjung Kasih II’ Book Launching and Appreciation Ceremony

The publication of ‘Junjung Kasih II: Legasi Bersemi di Bumi Temasek’ book is a proof that the Brunei History Centre is an institution that is responsible for disseminating the country’s history by instilling Bruneian spirit of loving the religion, the…