02Mar 2016 by greenbru

More solutions and less talk, LegCo members told

Green Brunei News
MORE solutions and less talk. Non-government organisations expect Legislative Council (LegCo) members to think ahead and offer solutions rather than engage in unnecessary discussions when they start convening for the 12th session on Saturday. Iswandy Ahmad, president of Brunei Darussalam AIDS Council (BDAC), said LegCo members need to focus on actions that will be taken to improve Brunei’s development. “I think there should be more of a “thinking ahead and solving issues mentality”, instead of just “discussing about issues”, he said in an interview. He went on to say that foreign policy and Brunei’s role in the global arena should be on the agenda at the LegCo proceedings. “It would be nice if there are programmes that educate and create awareness for Bruneians on regional and international relations, such as…
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23Feb 2016 by greenbru
M’sian Uni students in Brunei to promote volunteerism

M’sian Uni students in Brunei to promote volunteerism

Green Brunei News
THE International Relations Student Society of Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (IRiss UniSZA) is looking forward to collaborate with Bruneian organisations and institutions in advancing volunteerism programmes in both countries. Head of the IRiss UniSZA’s delegation, Ahmad Sharif Heron said this on the sidelines of a welcoming ceremony for the Malaysian delegation at Seri Begawan Religious Teachers University College (KUPU SB) yesterday. Since its arrival in the country last Saturday (February 20), the UniSZA’s group comprising two lecturers and 18 students has been visiting Tamu Kianggeh and Kampung Bebuloh to carry out its volunteerism programme, said Ahmad. He told The Brunei Times that the group has been collaborating with Green Brunei — a local NGO — to deepen their understanding of volunteerism in Brunei and jointly conduct volunteering activities in the…
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02Feb 2016 by greenbru

Run and be more green

Green Brunei News
BLOCK your calendar on March 13 as the Remarkable Green Race (RGR), organised by Green Brunei, will return to challenge participants physically and mentally on environmental issues while raising awareness on the matter at the same time. The race will take place at the Bio-Innovation Corridor (previously the Agrotechnology Park) in Rimba. Online registration is still open until February 14. The race is opened to only 30 teams in which one team will consists of four participants, aged from 15 to 35 years old. The registration fee is $20 per person. “Since this is a green-edutainment event, we expect the participants will develop long-lasting awareness and appreciation towards nature and the surrounding environment. And at the same time, having fun,” said Project Manager for RGR, Ak Md Dinie Hafizuddin Pg…
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18Jan 2016 by greenbru
NGOs face financing issues

NGOs face financing issues

Green Brunei News
FUNDING problems continue to hinder non-governmental organisations in Brunei from carrying out effective programmes that fight for the causes they believe in. There has never been a study on the effectiveness of Brunei NGOs in contributing to the community or shaping national policies. No research has also been published on the number of NGOs that did not stay afloat because of financial issues. According to United Nations policy watchdog Global Policy Forum, often what an NGO can and cannot do is tied to where the money comes from, dramatically affecting the effectiveness and neutrality of NGOs. It added that NGOs rely on money from various sources, including individual donors, foundations, corporations, and governments. Iswandy Ahmad, the president of Brunei Darussalam AIDS Council, said there is a misconception in Brunei that…
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05Dec 2015 by greenbru

An evening of wildlife, art and fun

Green Brunei News
IF YOU’RE the type of person who absolutely love animals and appreciate art, then the Endangered Wildlife of Borneo Art Festival is a must-go. Open to the public today from 4pm to 8pm today at the The Collective’s Maker Space, the event – organised by Green Brunei with the support of The Collective – will feature art installations based on the concept of light and animals created by students from International School Brunei, Duli Pengiran Muda Al-Muhtadee Billah College and Universiti Brunei Darussalam. Also slated in the programme is a talk by the organiser about the endangered wildlife, the threats that they are facing and a question and answer session after. In addition to this, there will be a special long dinner table set up for people who attend to…
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