Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Travel News

If What two tourists told The Brunei Times recently holds true, Brunei is not easily accessible to the independent tourist and needs much improvement in public transportation services and in dissemination of tourist information.

Bandar Seri Begawan - "We are part of a global village and crime has taken on a global dimension.

The Department of Municipal's "Cabaran Joran 2009" held in conjunction with the changing of Bandar Brunei to Bandar Seri Begawan received an overwhelming response as roads leading to the Handicraft Centre, the venue of the event, was packed with spectators and participants alike.

The design and implementation of a Bandar Seri Begawan Development Master Plan is hoped to be able to revive the Sultanate's city status as a popular and interesting destination for both the local population and tourists.

Airasia's maiden flight from Kota Kinabalu to Bandar Seri Begawan touched down yesterday afternoon with a big load of passengers, to mark a new direct route introduced by the low-cost Malaysian airlines to boost its East Malaysia connectivity.

Jubli Anduki Recreational Park, situated 80 kilometres from Bandar Seri Begawan, was donated by Brunei Shell Petroleum to commemorate His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam's Silver Jubilee's accession to the throne.

The Marine Department under the Ministry of Communications yesterday informed seamen and users of Brunei's waters, particularly residents of Kampong Ayer and the Sungai Brunei area, that a high tide, which began yesterday, will continue until July 26 from 8am until 2pm, at a depth of 2.4-2.6 metres.

The Embassy of Kuwait announced that its office has officially moved from the Empire Hotel and Country Club to new premises in Kiarong effective July 1. The new office is located at Lot No 41444, Kiarong Villa, JIn Elia Fatimah, Spg 40, Kg Kiarong, Bandar Seri Begawan, BE 1318.

More than half of all the people confirmed with Influenza A have recovered from the virus so far.

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN a ' Ahmed bin Abdulnabi Macki, minister of national economy and deputy chairman of the Financial Affairs and Energy Resources Council and the delegation accompanying him, arrived here yesterday on an official visit to Brunei Darussalam within the framework of a tour including China.

Bandar Seri Begawan a ' Swine flu outbreak in Brunei bounced back to double digits today after seeing a sharp plunge temporarily yesterday.

Bandar Seri Begawan a ' Brunei has apparently beaten off the swine flu threat, at least for the time being, with the fewest cases recorded since the last four days.

A picture of Bandar Seri Begawan in the 1950's then known as Brunei Town. Bandar Seri Begawan now with its waterfront.

Royal Brunei Airlines and Malaysia Airlines will codeshare on flights between Bandar Seri Begawan and Kota Kinabalu as well as between Bandar Seri Begawan and Kuching effective 1 July 2009.

Despite some concerns on the health safety from travelling abroad following Friday's report on two Bruneians who have been found infected with Influenza A virus in Saudi Arabia, many Bruneians however, are still ignoring warnings from the Ministry of Health against going to countries which have been affected by the virus.

Two Bruneians have been found infected with Influenza A virus in Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Health said.

Brunei does not fully comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking in human s, although it is making significant efforts to do so, stated an annual report on global human trafficking published by the US Department of State.