Ambassador remarks on World IP Day
April 26 - Ambassador Shields encourages public to think about how to help protect Brunei's innovative and creative industry during the screening of National Geographic documentary 'Illicit.'
Ambassador Shields speaks at UBD
On April 25, Ambassador Shields was invited to speak at the Insitute of Asian Studies's Wednesday Seminar Series at Universiti Brunei Darussalam
Ambassador praises Bruneian youths
On January 30, Ambassador Shields visited Sekolah Rendah Kg. Pintu Malim where he was invited as Guest of Honor for the Dillenia Water Awareness Project to award prizes and over 100 certiciates to participants of the competition led by alumni of 2010 SEAYLP.
Supporting Brunei's Biodiversity Conservation
On February 1, Ambassador Shields visited the Turtle Conservation and Management Center at Serasa to gain a deeper understanding on the Center’s activities and continue USG engagement with Brunei on sustainable development. At the Center, Ambassador got the opportunity to tag one of the protected species, a Hawskbill.
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News from the Embassy
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2012 International Women of Courage Awards
This year's winners of the prestigious International Women of Courage Award come from Afghanistan, Brazil, Colombia, Libya, Maldives, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, among other places.
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New IRS Form For Overseas Taxpayers
The Form 8938 (Statement of Specified Foreign Financial Assets) should be filed by taxpayers with specific types and amounts of foreign financial assets or foreign accounts. It is important for taxpayers to determine whether they are subject to this new requirement because the law imposes significant penalties for failing to comply. More information and instructions available on IRS website.
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Worldwide Caution, January 24, 2012
The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. U.S. citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated July 26, 2011, to provide updated information on security threats and terrorist activities worldwide.
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Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Thailand, Possible Terrorist Threat
This message alerts U.S. citizens in Thailand that foreign terrorists may be currently looking to conduct attacks against tourist areas in Bangkok in the near future. U.S. citizens are urged to exercise caution when visiting public areas where large groups of Western tourists gather in Bangkok.
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2012 Election Cycle - Begins Now
Be an active voter. Start thinking about your participation in the U.S. 2012 elections today! The Consular Section staff at U.S. Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan is ready to assist with completing your Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) -- the form you need to complete this year to participate in the 2012 elections as an overseas absentee voter.
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New Visa Announcement for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
For any U.S. traveler to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, please note that the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia announced on November 23, 2011 that commencing from the end of year of Hajj 1432H (November 26, 2011), machine readable passports are required when applying for visas to enter the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Non-machine readable passport holders will not be granted visas.
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Brunei Government Scholarships to Foreign Students Announcement
The Government of Brunei Darussalam is offering scholarships under the program, “Brunei Government Scholarships to Foreign Students Tenable in Brunei Darussalam for the 2012/2013 Academic Session.” Deadline for the application submission is no later than 14 January 2012.
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