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Here we go again, another fire in Kampong Ayer! Curious onlookers gathered at the walkways surrounding Brunei's famous water village yesterday after word of mouth had spread around town that smoke was billowing above Kampong Ujong Tanjong.
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It's Now The Department Of Agriculture And Agrifood
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah , The Sultan And Yang Di-Pertuan Of Brunei Darussalam Trying Out The Chinese Method Of Broadcast Planting During The Opening Of The Agriculture And Agrifood Expo 2009.
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Milestones In Brunei-Oman Ties
The establishment of a joint investment company by Brunei and Oman is a testament of the strong relationship between the two countries.
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`New Dredging Machine To Prove Itself'
As Heavy rains continued to deluge the capital yesterday, work continued on clearing silt and sediment from Sungai Menglait and Sungai Kedayan so the rivers could channel rain runoff quickly and avoid flooding in the area.
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The Association of Brunei Timber Factories , with the cooperation of the Forestry Department will be organising a Bukit Shahbandar Challenge on December 6, at the Bukit Shahbandar Recreational Park.
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APEC leaders conclude first-day meeting, resolved to complete Doha Round negotiations
Leaders and representatives of the 21 APEC economies Saturday concluded a retreat session of the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting held at the Istana, the office of the Singapore President.
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Japan reassured of stable gas supplies from Brunei
SINGAPORE: Brunei reassured Japan at a bilateral summit here on Saturday that it will receive stable long-term supplies of liquefied natural gas from the sultanate, a Japanese foreign ministry statement said.
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Mahad Islam Brunei Holds Malay Speech Competition
Mahad Islam Brunei held a Malay speech competition for students in Years five and six from Arabic Schools throughout the country recently.
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HRH Crown Prince Meets Brunei's Three New Ambassadors
Bandar Seri Begawan - His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, yesterday received in audience three new ambassadors, Brunei's Ambassador to Indonesia Brigadier-General Dato Paduka Hj Mahmud Hj Saidin, Brunei's Ambassador to Kuwait Pg Hj Mustapa Pg Hj Aliuddin and ...
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One Voice' To Fight Transnational Crimes
Bandar Seri Begawan - "We are part of a global village and crime has taken on a global dimension.
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Great Eastern Grants Education Awards To Four Students
With the theme "Inspiring the Dreams of the Young", Great Eastern Life Brunei announced the recipients of the Education Award.
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Tonga establishes closer diplomatic relation with Brunei
HRH Crown Prince Tupouto'a-Lavaka with His Majesty The Sultan Haji Hassananal Bolkiah Muizzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam HRH CROWN PRINCE TUPOUTO'A-LAVAKA presented his Letter of Credence as Tonga's Non Resident High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Brunei to His Majesty The Sultan Haji Hassananal Bolkiah Muizzaddin ...
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RBPF Issues Statement On Penalty Reviews
Following the publication of the article entitled "Assault Cases: Call to review penalty" in Ignatius Stephen's column of the Borneo Bulletin on October 30, 2009, the Royal Brunei Police Force through their Public Relations Unit have issued a statement and have acknowledged the concerns expressed for local authorities to review back the penalty for ...
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MBB To Host Unique Workshop For Youths
The Brunei Youth Council will host a unique workshop activity on Tuesday where youths nationwide and from abroad will be grouped and sent to all four districts to discuss matters with key figures and communities.
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Brunei Holds Preparatory Meeting For 31st Amaf
Bandar Seri Begawan - Asean members hope to enhance regional cooperation enabling the regional bloc to produce quality food products for niche markets and create employment opportunities for its increasing population Brunei also underscored the importance of cooperation in agriculture and food, that could assist the Sultanate in developing ...
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ASEAN adopts BIMP-EAGA as 'test bed' for regional economic integration
BANGKOK Southeast Asian leaders have adopted the Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines-East ASEAN Growth Area as "test bed" for the region's ongoing economic integration initiatives.
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Brunei's aristocrats call in German expert for a palace make-over
Juergen Broda from Hamburg in Germany is an expert on palaces- which is hardly surprising since he is a welcome guest at the elegant homes and residences of princes and members of the aristocracy in the oil-rich sultanate of Brunei in south-east Asia.
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Books Detail Brunei's Rich Marine Life
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources yesterday launched two books - Coral Reefs of Brunei Darussalam and Reef Fishes of Brunei Darussalam - which provide information of the marine biodiversity, especially coral reefs and reef fishes found in Brunei waters, as well as promoting marine ...
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The Country With No Poverty Interested in Buying Russian Arms
The Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, made an official visit to Russia on October 12-17. The relations between Russia and Brunei have been developing very fast recently.
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Laila Sari And Ar-Raudah Win Poetry Recital Contest
Twelve groups battled it out in the final round of the Group Patriotic Poetry Declamation Competition last night organised by the Islamic Da'wah Centre.
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