SOME 50 students from Institute of Brunei Technical Education Sekolah Vokasional Sultan Bolkiah (IBTE SVSB) campus yesterday held a beach cleanup campaign at Lumut Recreational Beach. Dubbed ‘Project FBS Clean’, the drive saw groups of students, who were accompanied by volunteers and instructors, assigned to different areas. Using gloves and carrying large plastic bags, they worked their way to rid the coastlines and beach of plastics and debris. Organised by the National Technical Education Certificate (NTEC) students from Business and Office Administration (BNA) programme, the campaign was part of their practical assessment under a module called Fundamental Business Study (FBS). One of the topics taught and assessed under the FBS programme is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), which discusses proposition of CSR to business organisations. “This environmental-focused programme is also part…

GREEN Brunei is once again at the forefront of interactive events to promote environmental awareness by holding a second Green Race on December 13 at the Berakas Forest Reserve. Aimed at individuals aged between 15 and 25 years old, the race has opened its doors for online registration. The race is only open to 30 teams of four members. Interested applicants may register at rgr.green-brunei.com and will be open until November 20. The race will feature multiple obstacles created to challenge and encourage participants to think outside the box and solve a variety of green-based problems with various resources and strategies to support the environment, sustainable commuting and healthy living. Youths will participate in fun and engaging green activities that will also help them recognise the benefits of using the…

REGISTRATIONS are now open for Brunei’s second Remarkable Green Race, a race with multiple obstacles created to challenge and encourage participants to think outside the box, with the aim of solving a variety of green-based problems with various resources and strategies to support the environment, sustainable commuting and healthy living. This year’s race will take place at the Berakas Forest Reserve on December 13. According to a press release from race organiser Green Brunei, registrations are open for individuals aged between 15 and 25 years old, with places available for 30 teams of four members at the cost of $25 per person. Interested applicants may register at rgr.green-brunei.com, and will close on November 20. Through this event, the Green Brunei team hopes to develop cooperation between the participants, as well…