Sunday, 9th April 2006

NEWS:- Sunday, 9th April 2006

Princess calls on Nursing College to be more competitive

Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah urges the Pengiran Anak Puteri Hajah Rashidah Nursing College to be more competitive in uniting nurses and midwives all over the world especially in handling current issues. Among the issues, Her Royal Highness said, were the existences of diseases such as Avian Influenza and Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease that threaten the world. Her Royal Highness made the remarks at the 12th Convocation of the Pengiran Anak Puteri Hajah Rashidah Nursing College, Saturday.

In the speech, Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah touched on the attachment programmes outside the country for this year’s nursing diploma students. Such programmes, Her Royal Highness believed, would provide appropriate exposure to the students towards producing more open-minded nurses and midwives who would be sensitive to the comprehensive development of nursing, midwifery and health fields overseas. In the meantime, students should grab the opportunity to upgrade their self-capacity to together uphold the country’s health goal.

Her Royal Highness also urged the graduates to prepare themselves in facing the world’s threat. In this context, Her Royal Highness said history has learnt of the threat that the bird flu could kill millions of people across the globe, and this phenomenon requires greater responsibility from all nurses to assure the safety and protection for the citizens. In regard to this, Her Royal Highness called on all graduates to be prepared to co-shoulder the responsibility as nurses particularly, and as members of the community as a whole in facing this new threat.

Her Royal Highness’ arrival at the International Convention Centre in Berakas was welcomed by the Acting Minister of Education, Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Doctor Haji Mohammad and the Principal of the Nursing College, Dayang Hajah Thaibah.

The ceremony began with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah. In her welcoming speech, the Principal of the college, among others touched on the college’s achievement in nearly 20 years in supporting the country’s aspiration especially in educating locals into becoming nurses and midwives with capabilities to give health care to the people.

Two hundred and six graduates received their Diplomas in nursing and badges at the function. Out of that, seventy-eight registered nurses received diplomas in several specialised and diplomas and badges in Midwifery. They include ten graduates from the first group of the Community Health Nursing and Diploma Programmes which was introduced in 2004. One hundred and twenty-eight more graduates received diplomas in nursing and badges for the 17th intake Session 2002-2005. They include twelve graduates received basic nursing conversion Session 2004-2005.

Her Royal Highness also consented to present awards to seven best graduates. Awang Muhammad Aminol Azrin bin Haji Maideen was selected as the best student in overall performance.The college has, in twenty years, successfully produced one thousand two hundred and fifty graduates in basic nursing diplomas and three hundred and seventy-two graduates in specialised advance nursing and midwifery. The college has contributed skill human resources in the field of nursing and midwifery to the Ministry of Health for the need to nurture the health community in the country.

St. Margaret’s School celebrates its Golden Jubilee

AThe root of success lies upon the quality of education provided by the schools, and the success itself can be achieved through the provision of quality educational programmes, quality teachers, good infrastructure and consistent high attainment at public examination.The Director-General of Education, Dayang Hajah Nurjum binti Haji Yusof was speaking as the personal representative of the Minister of Education, Pehin Dato Seri Setia Haji Abdul Rahman during the Golden Jubilee Celebration of St. Margaret’s School, Seria, Saturday.

In the Minister’s text of speech, the Pehin said meeting the strategic goals of the national education system, educational institutions, government and private schools have to play their roles by providing quality education for all. It is vital for all educational institutions in the country to see themselves as significant contributors to the socio-economic development and human resource needs of the country.

In celebrating the 50th anniversary of the school, various programmes and activities have been arranged. St. Margaret’s School is one of the earliest established private schools in the Belait District and in Brunei Darussalam. The school has produced many quality and dedicated citizens, some of them hold high positions either in the government or private sector. Also present at the function were the Deputy Minister of the Industry and Primary Resources, Dato Paduka Haji Hamdillah and the Belait District Officer.

BINA conducts cleaning campaign at Beribi Light Industry Complex

It is crucial for entrepreneurs to keep their business premises and the surrounding areas clean and comfortable for the visitors. The Department of Brunei Industry or BINA, in this matter, has the responsibility to ensure the environment at business complexes is always clean and safe for the public.

The department conducted a cleaning campaign Saturday at the Light Industry Complex One in Beribi. Among those taking part in the campaign was the Acting Director of BINA, Pengiran Sariffuddin bin Pg. Haji Matali as well as officers from the business community, government and private agencies. Works included the clearing of unused vehicles parked along the roadsides. The proper use of industrial containers at the Light Industry Complex was also taken into account.

According to BINA, it is an offence for entrepreneurs to use the containers to accommodate their workers. BINA has provided more than ten industrial sites at all the four districts. Meanwhile, entrepreneurs are reminded to wisely use the approval given to them to run business activities at the complex and must apply for another approval for any changing of activities including the modification of building.

Pusat Ehsan hosts Japanese visitors

AThe Pusat Ehsan in Kampung Bengkurong, Saturday received visitors from the Konohana Gakuin High School of Japan. The visit was part of the school’s activity and to obtain general information of Brunei Darussalam’s welfare institution. The visitors who are in the country for two days comprised 41 students and 3 teachers led by its Chairman, Mr. Hiromichi Hirai.

The school earlier donated four hundred Brunei dollars to the Pusat Ehsan. Pusat Ehsan in Kampung Bengkurong is a non-government charity organisation that provides both physically and mentally disabled members with services and necessary trainings so as to enable each individual to reach their full potential. Currently, the centre which has 30 staff members and 12 teachers, trains around ninety-one children and adults as young as 2 and a half years old with the eldest being 56 years old. Their programmes include academic skills and communication skills.

Filipino couple embrace Islam

The propagation of Islam in Brunei Darussalam has been very influential and the beauty of the religion has attracted more non-Muslims to embrace it. Last night, a Filipino couple embraced Islam as their new faith. Celerino Bofill Dela Cruz Junior is now known as Junaidi bin Abdullah Dela Cruz and his wife Cheryl Delacruz is now known as Saradia binti Abdullah Palliorina.

The conversion ceremony was conducted by officers from the Islamic Dakwah Centre and was held at the residence of the Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs, Pehin Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin in Kampung Sungai Besar off Jalan Kota Batu.

Brunei's DPMM FC shares one point with Johore in M’sian Premier League

Brunei’s DPMM FC shared one point with Johore after both sides finished two-all in a match held last night at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Berakas. His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince, was present to watch the match. Also there was His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Malek.

Johore opened their account in the thirty-sixth minute of the first half through their import player, Ahmad Latif Kamaruddin. In the 62nd minute, Brunei were awarded a score when Johore made a mistake header into its own net. Two minutes later, Brunei’s DPMM FC extended their score with another goal through Brunei’s import player, Mathew Mabota. Johore equalised through Mohammad Rizal Roslan in the 86th minute.

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