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James Spooner — tattoo artist, graphic novelist, and creator of the “Afro-Punk” documentary and festival — unpacks the cultures that made him.

James Kon The night sky was illuminated by two infernos over the weekend, with no casualties reported in either incident. At Kampong Pasai, Fire and Rescue Department (FRD) personnel spent 10 minutes taming a fire that ravaged through an extension area of a rented home. DSO Yusof bin Bujang led a team of 15 firefighters […]

James Kon Over 1,000 students and staff of Chung Hwa Middle School Bandar Seri Begawan (CHMS BSB) joined a walkathon held in conjunction with the school’s 100th anniversary celebration yesterday morning. The walkathon raised over BND200,000 for the school and another BND100,000 personal donation from Chairman of the Board of Directors Ong Tiong Oh. Permanent […]

James Aranas loses to Ko, finishes second in Asian 9-ball

James Kon Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) yesterday honoured excellent students in a ceremony at the university’s Chancellor Hall, who recalled the hard work they dedicated to their achievements. This year, the illustrious Vice-Chancellor’s Medal went to Zheng Jia Hui, a Chinese national who studied in the Sultanate under the government scholarship for international students. She […]

James Kon Recipients of medals and book prizes can continue to improve their knowledge by instilling a lifelong learning attitude to ensure that they are future-proof, industry-ready and have a high chance of gaining employment or are able to independently create job opportunities. Echoing His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan […]

James Kon The importance of developing and maintaining effective capacity and systems in preventing, detecting and responding to public health emergencies was underscored by Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd Isham bin Haji Jaafar at the 12th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) on Health and the Economy held in Bangkok, Thailand from August […]

James Kon Total trade between Brunei Darussalam and Thailand in 2021 has grown 25.7 per cent to USD611.87 million, compared to 2020, said Ambassador-Designate of Thailand to Brunei Darussalam Boosara Kanchanalai during the opening ceremony of the ‘Thailand Bazaar’ at the OneCity Shopping Centre yesterday. This made Thailand among the top 10 trade partners of […]

James Kon Concepts Commercial Suppliers (Concepts Computer) recently welcomed Epson Singapore Regional Managing Director Siew Jin Kiat and Epson Malaysia Head of Marketing Hanson Ong at its premises. Siew said, “Epson is very appreciative of the brand expansion support by Concepts Commercial Suppliers for the Brunei market. We look forward to our strong continued partnership.” […]

James Kon The Weights and Measures Unit (SDT), Industry and Business Ecosystem Division (IBE) under the Ministry of Finance and Economy will continue to carry out verification of accuracy readings on fuel dispensing pumps at selected fuel stations from September 6-13. In ensuring the safety and well-being of the public as well as the workforce […]