AMBD cuts interest rate for credit cards

THE Monetary Authority Brunei Darussalam (AMBD) has reduced the rate of interest applicable to credit cards from the current rate of two per cent, to not more than 1.5 per cent on the total outstanding amount.

Brunei to take part in Malaysia's National Youth Day celebration

BRUNEI Darussalam is sending a youth delegation to participate in the 2012 National Youth Day celebration, scheduled from May 23 to 27. The Sultanate's Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Laila Diraja Dato Seri Setia Hj Hazair Hj Abdullah (pic) said the move was to provide opportunities for youths in Brunei to gain new experience.

BISAM sees biggest participation this year

THE Tenth Brunei International Skill at Arms Meet (BISAM) is the largest held since its inauguration in 1985, said its chairperson yesterday.

Response to New Year Titah 2012

MoE considers licensing programme for school heads

THE Ministry of Education (MoE) is exploring the possibility of introducing a formal licensing programme through which all school heads will undergo a series of leadership training and eventually get the International Professional Qualification for Headships (IPQH).

Be mindful of health, adopt healthy lifestyle, sermon urges

THE Friday sermon yesterday underscored the importance for Muslims to stay in good health and reduce the risks of falling sick by adopting a healthy diet and lifestyle.

AITI offers subsidised ICT competency training

BRUNEI'S Authority and Info-Communications Technology Industry (AITI) is offering an ICT Competency training programme at minimum of 50 per cent subsidy to employees of non-government agencies and jobseekers.

'Many solutions for sustainable dev't'

THERE are several mechanisms that can be enabled by a university to pave way towards sustainable development.This was addressed by Professor Mark Spearing from University of Southampton during the Brunei International Conference in Engineering and Technology (BICET) on January 25, 2011.

Destined to become Muslim

FILIPINO Hope Prado Camantes now known as Noor Amal Farhana Camantes Abdullah embraced Islam yesterday in a ceremony held at the residence of Hjh Norsiah Md Salleh in Kampung Perpindahan Mata-Mata Gadong.Having lived in Brunei for almost four years, the 26-year old who works at CoffeeZone said that it was her destiny to become a Muslim.

'Girl guides must foster spirit of volunteerism'

THE Girl Guides Association of Brunei Darussalam (PPPBD) aims to conduct programmes to encourage girl guides to be creative in volunteering through community-based activities.