Community Bleeds For a Cause in support of World Blood Donor Day

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172 successful volunteers bled for a cause during BGC’s Blood Donation drive held on 20th and 27th June 2020 at the McDonalds Drive-Thru Jerudong and Lambak branches respectively.  

The 8th Annual Blood Donation drive which was organized in collaboration with the Blood Bank RIPAS and McDonalds Brunei was held in conjunction with World Blood Donor Day and as part of BGC’s Social Investment initiatives. 

With the overwhelming response from the public, it was hoped that the initiative would help boost the nation’s blood bank supply during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

As a thank you, all successful donors received a free meal voucher courtesy of BGC. 

From Our Shipping Front Liners to Yours: BGC Staff Donate to MOH

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Dire times due to COVID-19 proved challenging not only for Brunei but the world at large. Our BGC front liners are no exception as they continue to ensure the nation continues to safely deliver LNG to Brunei’s international customers under these challenging conditions.

As we adjust to a new norm, BGC has also had to adjust many ways of working especially when it came to how we carry out events. This year under the umbrella of our annual Project Amali and as part of BGC’s Social Investment (SI) initiatives, BGC staff came together to raise money for the COVID-19 cause. A donation of $13,555.20 worth of medical items was presented to the Ministry of Health (MOH) to support Brunei’s efforts in curbing the spread of COVID-19 in Brunei Darussalam.

Present to receive the donation from BGC was the Minister of Health, Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr. Hj Md Isham bin Hj Jaafar, and handing over on behalf of BGC was Second Engineer, Hj Nor Mahadi Hj Hosaini.

The donation contributed by BGC staff was enough to supply a total of 86 boxes of respirators masks; 198 packs of shoe covers; 1026 face visors; 174 boxes of aprons; and 236 packs of head covers.

BGC would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who joined in solidarity to contribute towards this effort.

BGC Reach Out to Help MOH in Fight Against COVID-19

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In light of the current developments of COVID-19 in the country, BGC stepped up to play their role in assisting to alleviate some of the burdens the Ministry of Health may be facing.

A donation of much needed equipment was handed over to the Ministry for deployment to the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hjh Saleha Hospital (RIPAS). Handing over the equipment on behalf of BGC was Deputy Managing Director, Pg Shamhary Pg Dato Paduka Hj Mustapha.

BGC would like to take this opportunity to thank the Ministry of Health, all healthcare workers, administrative staff and volunteers who are working tirelessly to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and keeping us all safe. We wish them all strength and success during this challenging time.

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Doa Kesyukuran and Mass Prayers in conjunction with BGC’s 22nd Anniversary

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After 22 years of establishment, BGC celebrated its anniversary with an annual mass Maghrib and Isyak prayer at the Masjid Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam in Kampong Jerudong on March 11, 2020.

Leading the event was BGC’s Deputy Managing Director, Pg Shamhary bin Pg Dato Paduka Haji Mustapha, with members of BGC staff in attendance to join the celebration.

Also, in attendance were external stakeholders from various government sectors, grassroot leaders, representatives from Brunei Shell Joint Venture Companies (BSJV) and members of the Jerudong community.

The event began with a mass Maghrib prayer followed by a Doa Kesyukuran led by BGC’s Employee Relations Advisor, Asril Amin bin Ahmad. The event ended with a mass Isyak prayer.

This year, the celebration was toned down as at the time of the event, Brunei had just recorded its initial cases of COVID-19. As a responsible company, BGC put in place physical distancing and other measures to ensure the safety of all guests and congregants to the mosque.

Goodie bags made up of packed food and drinks were handed out to all those present as a thank you from the company.

Fire Drill and First Aid Exercise with Fire and Rescue Department

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Today, on 6th March 2020 BGC collaborated with the Brunei Fire and Rescue Department to conduct an emergency fire and first aid drill. BGC regularly conducts these kind of drills as a refresher and to ensure all staff, first aiders and fire wardens are well versed on their roles efficiently in the event of emergencies.



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A Sea of Bright Blue Marches in Pride for King and Country

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National Day is one of Brunei’s most anticipated events that is held annually on February 23rd – the day Brunei gained its independence. It is no surprise that thousands of citizens and residents flocked into the capital to show their patriotism and loyalty to King and country.

 

Dressed in a sea of bright blue, this year’s uniform was made especially for the contingent incorporating maritime elements into the finished fabric design. The ladies wore bright mustard yellow scarves making the contingent stand-out among the crowd.

 

“Left, right, left, right”, were the commands you heard coming from the BGC contingent’s pacers. The team worked hard before the actual day to ensure our march was in unison – practicing almost everyday for a whole week – It was a good pay-off, as the contingent received several waves from His Majesty and numerous recognitions from those who watched.

 

Led by Managing Director, John Douglas Cook and Deputy Managing Director Pengiran Shamhary Pengiran Dato Paduka Hj Mustapha, a total of 60 employees participated in the march-past which was BGC’s 8th consecutive year in participation.

 

Happy 36th National Day to our beloved country, Brunei Darussalam! BGC was honoured to be a part of such a memorable event and we look forward to continuing a strong presence in the years to come.

BMA Visits Arkat

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On January 27, 2020, BGC welcomed 7 students and 2 instructors from the Brunei Maritime Academy (BMA) onboard BGC’s A-Class vessel ARKAT. The main purpose of the educational visit was to familiarize themselves with onboard ship operations and to witness the activities carried out. The crew onboard gave the visitors a warm welcome and were given a brief tour of the vessel providing an educational and memorable experience. We hope everyone had a great time and we look forward to welcoming you onboard again in the future.