A word from Vance: The countdown for year 2010 has just ended since 22 days ago and we’re now in the 22nd January 2010. See how fast time flies. There has been many happenings to reminisce as we move on with life, and surprises kept rushing in every time we do things. January is ending in a week and February is coming your way.

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His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the Minister of Defence and Supreme Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, bestowed ‘The Most Exalted Order of Paduka Keberanian Laila Terbilang’ First Class – DPKT – which gives the title Dato Paduka Seri – upon the Philippines’ Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Victor Sabio Ibrado at the Istana Nurul Iman yesterday.

General Ibrado is on a two-day introductory visit to strengthen bilateral relations and promote defence cooperation between Brunei Darussalam and the Philippines.

(Video by: Brunei Times, Picture by: Information Department)

Thirty-eight students from the Jerudong International School (JIS) was on a school’s trip to a few destinations around the heart of the capital yesterday morning.

The participating students included the prince of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam, His Royal Highness Paduka Seri Duli Pengiran Muda ‘Abdul Wakeel.

The visit commenced around the Sultan Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien mosque. A group photo taking was also being held. Amongst the supervising teachers was Carolyn Moran.

Throughout the visit, the group has an opportunity to witness the panoramic lives of the people in Kampong Ayer, one of the largest water village in Asia. Besides, the participating students also experienced the surroundings of the venues visited.

(Images by: Information Department)


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