Admiral John C. Aquilino, Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, concluded his three-day visit to Brunei Darussalam on August 9. The visit was focused on enhancing security cooperation between the United States and Brunei for the mutual benefit of both countries and in defense of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. On August 8, Admiral …
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The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) welcomed the U.S. Ambassador and other foreign dignitaries to Brunei onboard today. The U.S. Navy ship is berthed at the Muara Port from July 22 – 26, as she makes a port call to Brunei in honor of His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei’s 76th birthday. …
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The Embassy of the United States of America in Brunei Darussalam, through its EducationUSA advising service, held a pre-departure orientation for all U.S.-bound students today at the Cesar Hall in Mulia Hotel Brunei in Kg. Anggerek Desa. About 50 scholarship recipients and self-funded students who are preparing to travel to the United States to further …
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The Embassy of the United States of America in Brunei Darussalam hosted a celebration of the 246th Independence Day of the United States on June 15. The event was held at the official residence of U.S. Ambassador Caryn McClelland. The Independence Day reception was attended by the Minister of Health, The Honorable Dato Seri Setia …
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State Department Counselor Derek Chollet paid an official visit to Brunei on June 12-13. The Counsellor, accompanied by U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Caryn McClelland, met with several government officials and civil society leaders during his short trip to the sultanate. On June 12, Counselor Chollet met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs II The Honorable Dato Seri …
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The Embassy of the United States of America in Brunei Darussalam hosted a Sungkai, or Iftar, for U.S. exchange program alumni, colleagues from government agencies, NGO leaders, civil society representatives, educators and media representatives at De ‘Olde Cottage in Kiulap on April 20, 2022. United States Ambassador-designate Caryn McClelland welcomed guests to the event by …
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The Embassy of the United States of America is pleased to announce that Aminudin Zaki Dato Abdul Rahman, Deputy Senior Counsel and Deputy Public Prosecutor at the Attorney General’s Chambers, has successfully completed an International Visitor Leadership Program on combating trafficking in persons. Zaki was one of 29 law enforcement officers from across the globe to participate in the …
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From November 18 to 20, 2019, U.S. Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan hosted American bluegrass band the Henhouse Prowlers as Arts Envoys to Brunei. The Henhouse Prowlers are a quartet from Chicago that has performed on behalf of the U.S. Department of State since 2013 as “bluegrass ambassadors” to share the universal language and common love of music. They have …
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On October 28, 2019, U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Matthew J. Matthews visited Dato Mohammad Yassin Primary School in Mentiri to donate children’s books and English teaching resources to the school library. Ambassador Matthews was welcomed by Deputy Principals Mohammad Razaliegh and Hjh Rozita Hj Md Daud, along with 150 students and teachers from Preschool …
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October 11, 2019 – The Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) “Generation Workshop: Advancing Gender Equality” announced five winners who will receive funding for their transnational project proposals to improve their communities and the wider region. The central goal of the workshop was to create a network of emerging leaders working together across national borders to promote the advancement of women …
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October 8, 2019 – The U.S Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan launched the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Generation Workshop: Advancing Gender Equality, held from 7-11 October, 2019 with implementing partner Wedu , an organization specializing in women’s leadership development and mentorship. Bringing together 50 emerging leaders from all the eleven YSEALI member countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, …
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The Embassy of the United States of America in Bandar Seri Begawan is pleased to announce that the 2019 Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholars Program recipient is Dr. Mohd Hilmy Baihaqy bin Haji Yussof. As part of the program, Dr. Hilmy will spend four months furthering his research on the role of Islamic Education at Temple University …
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August 19, 2019 – U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam, Matthew J. Matthews, launched the American Shelf at Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) Library with Acting Vice-Chancellor Haji Ady Syarmin bin Haji Md Taib. Ambassador Matthews gave remarks at the event. “The goal of the American Shelf is to provide information and resources about the United States, …
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July 3, 2019 – U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Matthew J. Matthews hosted a celebration of the 243rd Independence Day of the United States with the theme of “People-to-People Connections,” illuminating the professional, educational, and cultural ties between Bruneians and Americans. The Independence Day reception was attended by Guest of Honor Dato Seri Setia Awang …
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U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Craig Allen hosted a celebration of the 242nd Independence Day of the United States on July 3 at the Royal Berkshire Hall at the Royal Brunei Polo and Riding Club in Jerudong. Highlighting creativity and progress, the Ambassador’s remarks focused on the theme of “American Innovation” from the Declaration of Independence …
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On Friday, May 11, the U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam, Craig Allen, hosted an alumni event at his residence attended by more than 80 alumni of U.S. government exchange programs from Brunei Darussalam. The event brought together alumni from various exchange programs, including the Fulbright Program, the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), the Southeast Asian …
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U.S. Embassy Celebrates 241st Independence Day of the United States of America
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The U.S. Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan recently organized the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Generation GR3EN Workshop which was held February 25 to February 28, 2017. The workshop was sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and funded through a Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Embassy in Brunei Darussalam to AGREA for administration of …
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On February 8, 2017, the U.S. Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan and EducationUSA hosted the fourth major U.S. Higher Education Fair in the Songket Hall of the Rizqun International Hotel in Gadong. The U.S. Higher Education Fair also took place the following day on February 9 at Sekolah Menengah Sayyidina Ali (SMSA) in Kuala Belait. …
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Season’s Greetings from the U.S. Embassy! As 2016 draws to a close, we would like to take a moment to reflect on U.S.-Brunei relations over the past year. We thank the His Majesty the Sultan, the Government of Brunei Darussalam and all Bruneians for friendship, warm hospitality and commitment to advancing peace and cooperation. This …
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September 21, 2016 – U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Craig Allen hosted an event to celebrate the 240th Independence Day of the United States with the theme of “Celebrating America: The Birthplace of Jazz.” The event was held in the Indera Samudra Hall at the Empire Hotel and Country Club in Jerudong. The Independence Day …
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July 16, 2016 – U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam, Craig Allen, visited Brunei’s iconic Water Village or “Kampung Ayer.” The tour included a visit to a number of local homes as a part of Hari Raya celebrations.
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July 15, 2016 – “On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States of America, it is my great honor to offer best wishes and congratulations to His Majesty, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam, on the occasion of His Majesty’s seventieth birthday. As the United States Ambassador to …
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