More awareness on eco preservation

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…

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Environmental awareness increasing

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…

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Deputy minister launches Green Xchange

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…

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Launch of the 5th Green Xchange Project

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…

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Teaching English in Cambodia: A Personal Commitment

    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…

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SCOT mission to Cambodia: Teaching English to poor kids

  SCOT founder Anwar Mohammad (L), and members (2nd from L - R) Abdul Adi Hakim Mohd Yakob, Sharifah Mashhorina Malai Shahran, Hjh Siti Nurnajiah, and Muhammad Hazimi prior to their departure to Cambodia. Picture: BT/Amir Noor   THE Society for Community Outreach and Training (SCOT) dispatched yesterday its second batch…

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BIBD fetes clients and partners

BIBD yesterday treated its clients and partners to a wonderful time as it hosted a Hari Raya open house at the Indera Samudra Grand Hall of The Empire Hotel & Country Club in Jerudong. Guests were treated to a variety of traditional cuisine ranging from an assortment of Raya cakes and…

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