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Heightened Middle East Tensions

There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists. Review your ...
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By | 7 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert

U.S. Embassy Hosts American Bluegrass Band as Arts Envoys

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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By | 21 November, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Events, News | Tags: , ,

Amb Matthews donates book at primary school library

Book Donation and Frisbee Demonstration at Local Primary School

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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By | 28 October, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Press Releases | Tags: , , , ,

Gender Equality Workshop - Winners

Winners Announced at the YSEALI Regional Workshop on Advancing Gender Equality

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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By | 22 October, 2019 | Topics: Alumni, Ambassador, Events, Gender Issues, Human Rights, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: , ,

U.S. Embassy Launches YSEALI Regional Workshop on Advancing Gender Equality

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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By | 9 October, 2019 | Topics: Alumni, Ambassador, Events, Gender Issues, Human Rights, Press Releases | Tags: , ,

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