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Wednesday, September 4, 2013 Dear Editor, I READ with interest the article "Green Xchange project in Kg Sg Kebun: Environmental awareness increasing" that appeared in The Brunei Times issue dated September 3. I have to agree that more efforts must be made to cultivate awareness among Bruneians on the importance of preserving the environment. I remember reading…
DANIEL WOOD BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Tuesday, September 3, 2013 Green Xchange project in Kg Sg Kebun FURTHER efforts must be made to cultivate awareness among Bruneianson the importance of preserving the environment. Nevertheless, recent undertakings have shown evidence of increased environmental awareness and positive habits among locals, such as during the 5thGreen Xchange project held in Kg Sg Kebun, Kampong Ayer, on September…
Source: The Brunei Times Author: Daniel Wood Published Date: 2 September 2013
DANIEL WOOD BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Monday, September 2, 2013 HUNDREDS of people gathered at Kg Sg Kebun, Kampong Ayer, as villagers exchanged 8.2 tonnes of recyclable w aste for 2,000 kilogrammes of rice as part of the 5th installation of the Green Xchange project organized by the Society for Community Outreach…
DATIN Paduka Hjh Adina binti Hj Othman, the Deputy Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, officiated a uniquely successful 5th Green Xchange project organised by the Society for Community Outreach and Training (SCOT), which aims to eradicate poverty through the exchange of rice with recyclable items in the water village. Since…
The 'Green Xchange' Project collected more than eighteen tonnes of recyclable goods for exchange with five thousand kilogrammes of rice since its inception. The amount of the recyclable material collected is big and if not managed properly could become an environmental problem that not only burdens the government but also impacts…
THEY looked tired. Still tired, actually. They'd just arrived two nights ago from Cambodia but their 10-day trip has taken its toll. Exhaustion didn't dampen their enthusiasm though; they were very willing to come out and meet me to talk about their experiences. I first met them at the…
Calling all charity enthusiasts to join SCOT on our 5th Green Xchange project by registering as a volunteer. Slots are limited to ONLY 100 volunteers, so register now before it's too late! To register; kindly email us your full name, email, contact number and whether you own a driving license or…
A GROUP of 10 young Bruneians yesterday left for Cambodia and Indonesia for 16 days as part of the new Asean Young Professionals Volunteers Corps (AYPVC) endorsed at the Asean Youth Ministers Meeting in May, a press release stated. The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports hopes the involvement of the…