Thursday, July 2, 2026
BRUNEI: DIO(B) - Scheduled work for July and Water tank cleaning
DIO Scheduled Work
DIO contractors will be carrying out inspection works as shown in the table below. Utilities may be affected during the work, but DIO contractors will try to minimise disruption.
Water tank cleaning that was previously planned for X1 Flat 620/61 on 23 June 2026 and 24 June 2026 have been postponed to 6 July 2026 to 8 July 2026 due to unseen circumstances.
Apologies for any inconvenience it may have caused.
DIO contractors will be carrying out inspection works as shown in the table below. Utilities may be affected during the work, but DIO contractors will try to minimise disruption.
Water tank cleaning that was previously planned for X1 Flat 620/61 on 23 June 2026 and 24 June 2026 have been postponed to 6 July 2026 to 8 July 2026 due to unseen circumstances.
Apologies for any inconvenience it may have caused.
DIO Scheduled Work
DIO contractors will be carrying out inspection works as shown in the table below. Utilities may be affected during the work, but DIO contractors will try to minimise disruption.
To reschedule, please kindly contact DIO(B) Helpdesk either via phone Calls Ext.3375 or 3224130 or Email: BRUNEIGAR-DIO-HelpDesk@mod.gov.uk during office hours.
Inappropriate Contractor Behaviour
Please report any further instances to the DIO Brunei WSM:
WO1 David Passarelli RE MAPM
Works Services Manager & Works Contracts Officer
DIO (Brunei)
Email: David.Passarelli572@mod.gov.uk
Your cooperation with the above request is greatly appreciated
Hornbill School Access Road Work commence announcement
Pleased be informed that construction works will be carried out in the vicinity of H16 Spg 121.
Scope of works
Work Schedule
Expected Disruptions During Construction
Apologies for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience as these improvement works are carried out.
We appreciate your understanding. For any enquiries, please reach out to the DIO(B) Helpdesk.
Phone Number: 3224130 or military ext 3375
Email: BRUNEIGAR-DIO-HelpDesk@mod.gov.uk or DIORDOSTrg-BruHelpdesk@mod.uk
DIO(B) SCHEDULED WATER TEMPERATURE MONITORING AND CHLORINE TESTING.
1. In Order to Comply with the UK standard, DIO contractor Marsee will be carrying out the scope of works as shown below:
a. Check temperature reading of hot and cold water at the very sentinal point.
b. Check chlorine level in water using site test kit.
c. Visual check and small adjustment of water heater.
d. To record water analysis
e. Duration of work will take 10mins to 15mins.
Pleased be informed that construction works will be carried out in the vicinity of H16 Spg 121.
Scope of works
- Excavation and removal of existing road surface in front of house H16/42A&B, 43A&B,89A&B and 88A&B as indicated in Figure 1 below.
- Extension of laybys
Figure 1
Work Schedule
- Mobilisation Works: Commencing on 1st July 2026
- Excavation commencing on 16th July 2026
Expected Disruptions During Construction
1. Road Access Disruptions
- Temporary road closures and traffic diversions will be implemented
- Access to certain areas may be restricted during excavation and road works
2. Noise disturbance
- Residence in the surrounding area may experience increase noise levels due to hacking, excavation, and other construction activities.
3. Heavy machineries operation
- Loading and unloading of materials will be carried out periodically throughout the construction period.
4. Temporary parking and pedestrian access
- Temporary parking spaces and pedestrian walkways will be designated and made available for residents of the affected houses.
5. Safety measures
- Safety barricades, warning signs, and directional signage will be installed around the work area throughout the construction period.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience as these improvement works are carried out.
We appreciate your understanding. For any enquiries, please reach out to the DIO(B) Helpdesk.
Phone Number: 3224130 or military ext 3375
Email: BRUNEIGAR-DIO-HelpDesk@mod.gov.uk or DIORDOSTrg-BruHelpdesk@mod.uk
DIO(B) SCHEDULED WATER TEMPERATURE MONITORING AND CHLORINE TESTING.
1. In Order to Comply with the UK standard, DIO contractor Marsee will be carrying out the scope of works as shown below:
a. Check temperature reading of hot and cold water at the very sentinal point.
b. Check chlorine level in water using site test kit.
c. Visual check and small adjustment of water heater.
d. To record water analysis
e. Duration of work will take 10mins to 15mins.
Planned renovation works at H16 Building 1, 2, 7, and 8
As per agreed renovation or refurbishment programme, DIO(B) contractor will start work at H16 Building 1, 2, 7, and 8 for 6 month from next week for the mobilisation works.
For safety reason, please avoid entering and parking surround the construction site at all times. During working hours, the surrounding area may experience increased noise level, loading and unloading activities, and restricted access due to safety measures. All road access to PCMS, accommodation areas, and the thrift shop will remain available. However, all road users are advised to exercise caution at all times when using these routes.
If you have any concerns or issues related to the works, including health and safety matters, please contact the DIO(B) Helpdesk as you first point of contact.
As per agreed renovation or refurbishment programme, DIO(B) contractor will start work at H16 Building 1, 2, 7, and 8 for 6 month from next week for the mobilisation works.
For safety reason, please avoid entering and parking surround the construction site at all times. During working hours, the surrounding area may experience increased noise level, loading and unloading activities, and restricted access due to safety measures. All road access to PCMS, accommodation areas, and the thrift shop will remain available. However, all road users are advised to exercise caution at all times when using these routes.
If you have any concerns or issues related to the works, including health and safety matters, please contact the DIO(B) Helpdesk as you first point of contact.
- Mon – Sat: 0800 – 1700
- Start mobilisation date: 13 June 2026
- Start construction works: 1 July 2026
- Target completion date: End of Jan 2027
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
NAAFI Fund 2026: Opens Today (1 July)
Since their launch in 2020, they have supported 541 projects totalling £4,844,227.
📅 Mark Your CalendarsTwo-month window: Applications open on Wednesday 1st July and close on Friday 4th September, meaning you have the whole summer to get your project ideas in.
One-Stage Application: No complicated stages, just one straightforward application to complete.
🚀 Get Ready to Apply
You can find the link to apply on the Giving Back page: NAAFI | The NAAFI Fund, there is also some application guidance and FAQ’s to help with your submission, if you get stuck. If you have any questions, please send to funding@naafi.co.uk.
The Ripple Pond Newsletter Summer 2026: Together, We're Shaping Better Support for Families
THINKING FAMILY Summer Edition
To find out more, please visit:
Thinking Family Resources | The Ripple Pond
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) bulk recruitment: 279 DWP Executive Officer roles UK-wide – closing date 15 Jul
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have a total of 279 Executive Officer (EO) Work Coach vacancies across the UK. These may be of interest to Service leavers, veterans and Service community members looking at Civil Service roles.
Civil Service Jobs links with further information on the roles available, and application details:
Universal Credit Review - Case Worker - Executive Officer (National) (Ref: 768) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK 200 roles available, UK-wide
Universal Credit Job Centre - EO Work Coach - Manchester and Cheshire (Ref: 767) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK 79 roles available, North West England.
Closing dates for both of the above is 15 July 26.
Serve & Protect Credit Union: 4% Fixed-Rate Saver - Available in July 2026
Serve and Protect Credit Union are pleased to announce a their latest Fixed-Rate Savings Account.
It’s free to join the credit union and members can open a fixed-rate savings account and lock in a guaranteed rate of 4% AER.
Key details:
✅ 4% AER fixed for 12 months
✅ Balances between £1,000-£10,000
✅No fees or charges
✅Available between 1st to 29th July 2026
If you’d like to learn more about eligibility, terms, or how the account works, please visit: Fixed Rate Savings Account | Serve and Protect Credit Union
For any questions, please contact Serve and Protect Credit Union
Germany: Sennelager Weekend Guide
Welcome to your weekly Sennelager HIVE update. Time for the Summer Fete on Saturday with plenty of things to do in the Paderborn area on Sunday too. The weather should be cooler over the weekend.
Garrison Events
Zumba Class: Join Sylvia at the Normandy Bks gym this Thursday at 12:15 PM. Send her a Facebook message or email to sign up.
The Summer Fete: This is the massive summer event for our families! Head over this Saturday, July 4th, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Kids can enjoy a carousel, bouncy castles, and bungee jump trampolines. There will be prizes, food from the fabulous Taste of the world tent.
Quick Garrison Reminders
Garrison Events
Zumba Class: Join Sylvia at the Normandy Bks gym this Thursday at 12:15 PM. Send her a Facebook message or email to sign up.
The Summer Fete: This is the massive summer event for our families! Head over this Saturday, July 4th, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Kids can enjoy a carousel, bouncy castles, and bungee jump trampolines. There will be prizes, food from the fabulous Taste of the world tent.
Plus food from NAAFI available for purchase with drinks (Card only payments). No dogs allowed.
What's On in Paderborn This Weekend
- Sunday, July 5th is full of festival fun with the HNF Summer Festival: The Heinz Nixdorf Museum meadow turns into a giant playground from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Kids can race on an 85-meter inflatable obstacle course. Enjoy human foosball, face painting, and crafts. Entry is free. Only 10 mins drive
- International Festival at Schloss Neuhaus: Taste amazing food from around the world from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Enjoy live music, kids' choirs, and drum concerts at the Fountain Theatre.
- Skate & BBQ at Goldgrund Park: Watch professional and amateur skaters compete from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Grab some tasty barbecue while you watch.
- Blueberry Picking: You can pick fresh Blueberries starting Friday at 8:00 AM. Head to Bioland Hof Herber in Salzkotten, just 30 minutes away
Quick Garrison Reminders
- Conserve Water: Please be mindful of your hose pipe and indoor water usage.
- Get Your Fridge Magnet: Missing your Emergency Contacts magnet? Pick one up at Brydon House. It has all the vital numbers for you.
BELGIUM: Social Dinner, Venue TBC, Friday 17th July 2026
This month is the Social Dinner...
WHERE: TBC
All welcome.
Information provided by SHAPE HIVE
BRUNEI: BFPO - General Accounting Rate (GAR) for July 2026 and Temporary Closure
Opening Hours:
Monday - Wednesday
08:00 - 12:00
Thursday
10:30 - 14:00
Friday
08:00 - 12:00
Unit's Post Orderly Mail collection and drop-off
Monday - Wednesday
08:30 - 11:30
Thursday
10:45 - 13:30
Friday
08:30 - 11:30
Exchange Rate:
July - £1.00 = $1.7205
NOTICES
Temporary Closure
COMD BFB DIRECTION ON THE BFPO SERVICE
The use of the British Forces Post Office by SP across the globe is a huge privilege. Changes in the UK’s trading and customs regulations over recent years have created uncertainty around what constitutes acceptable fair use of the system.
Here in Brunei, we have a very limited capacity per week to send consignments via BFPO, and recent inspections have shown that up to half of this allocation has been used for dried goods. This has drawn attention at BFPO HQ, where similar patterns in other regions have triggered intervention from HMRC and resulted in permanent reduced allowances and referral to the Customs Compliance Team. I want to avoid that happening here. Particularly over the unit move, we must protect and prioritise access to the BFPO service, something that remains a privilege, not a right.
In line with guidance from BFPO HQ, I have temporarily suspended the consignment of dried goods via BFPO 11 to prevent excessive gifting and avoid triggering customs scrutiny. I recognise that sending gifts is a valued tradition in our community, but until the move is complete, I ask that you consider more appropriate alternatives to safeguard the system for all.
We kindly ask all customers to treat our Post Office staff with courtesy and respect. If you have any concerns or queries, please direct them to the SO3 Logistic Support, Capt Dan Knott RLC.
Proof of ID Card
With immediate effect, BFB personnel who wish to send a parcel through the British Forces Post Office MUST present a valid ID Card at the counter. The name on the ID must correspond exactly with the senders name stated on the Customs Declaration Form. Unfortunately, parcels will not be accepted for dispatch without valid identification.
The use of the British Forces Post Office by SP across the globe is a huge privilege. Changes in the UK’s trading and customs regulations over recent years have created uncertainty around what constitutes acceptable fair use of the system.
Here in Brunei, we have a very limited capacity per week to send consignments via BFPO, and recent inspections have shown that up to half of this allocation has been used for dried goods. This has drawn attention at BFPO HQ, where similar patterns in other regions have triggered intervention from HMRC and resulted in permanent reduced allowances and referral to the Customs Compliance Team. I want to avoid that happening here. Particularly over the unit move, we must protect and prioritise access to the BFPO service, something that remains a privilege, not a right.
In line with guidance from BFPO HQ, I have temporarily suspended the consignment of dried goods via BFPO 11 to prevent excessive gifting and avoid triggering customs scrutiny. I recognise that sending gifts is a valued tradition in our community, but until the move is complete, I ask that you consider more appropriate alternatives to safeguard the system for all.
We kindly ask all customers to treat our Post Office staff with courtesy and respect. If you have any concerns or queries, please direct them to the SO3 Logistic Support, Capt Dan Knott RLC.
Proof of ID Card
With immediate effect, BFB personnel who wish to send a parcel through the British Forces Post Office MUST present a valid ID Card at the counter. The name on the ID must correspond exactly with the senders name stated on the Customs Declaration Form. Unfortunately, parcels will not be accepted for dispatch without valid identification.
1. Sold goods. Commercial postage of clothing, apparels and services for personal gain through the BFPO is strictly prohibited.
2. Any misuse of BFPO services, such as using them for personal business purposes, constitutes an abuse of resources and is subject to disciplinary action. Misuse compromises the integrity and efficiency of services intended to support BFB’s Directives.
Prohibited items
The Following items are not to be sent via the BFPO mail system, for further advice, please contact the Post Office located in the Chit Chat Community Centre.
Compressed gases – butane, oxygen, propane, camping gas cylinders, gas lighter refills, aqua lungs, aerosol (including medicinal and toilet articles including aerosols such as hairsprays, perfumes, shaving foams, medicines, drugs and nail varnish.
Corrosive – acids, alkaline, wet-cell batteries, Bluetooth speakers, power banks and remote controllers vinegar, photographic chemicals, mercury or any items containing mercury.
Infectious substances – bacteria, viruses, medical and pathological specimens, except under the IPBS rules
Oxidising materials – bleaching agent, peroxides and chlorate
Poison – Arsenic, Cyanides, insecticides and weed killers.
Explosives - fireworks, sparklers, flares, toy caps and ammunition
Perishable foods - Dried Fish of any kind, Dairy Products of any kind, Any perishable food items.
Weapons - Knives, Khukuris, Ninja throwing stars (any sharp instruments are not to be sent via the post).
For more information visit: www.gov.uk/bfpo
International Driving Permits (IDPs)
International Driving Permits (IDPs) can be issued from the Post office at no cost to authorised BFB personnel and families.
Please note the following:
The validity periods of IDPs remain extant, only request, as required.
A passport sized photo and valid driving license is required for IDP issuance.
More information about IDPs can be found at https://www.gov.uk/driving-abroad/get-an-idp, https://internationaldrivingpermit.org/what-is-an-idp/ or on the Royal Mail website.
Forces Post Office (FPO) Chip & Pin Service
Customers are reminded of the upper limit when withdrawing or depositing cash at the PO is the local equivalent of £250 per day, and a maximum limit of £1000.00 per month respectively. This cash limit also applies to MoneyGram services.
Please do not approach the counter staff requesting more than the afore stated amounts. If you require a larger withdrawal, you must first seek permission from SO3 Log Sp or the DCOS, through your CoC if appropriate, in the first instance. Also, a 5 days’ notice must be given in order to ensure enough cash is available at the counter.
Post Office Ration Card 2025/26
QR Code for Post Office Ration Card 2025/26 Renewal
Please be advised, the issuance of the 2025/26 cash transaction cards is through a request system.
Please click HERE for the link or scan the QR code below is the mode of requesting new cards.
Upon submission a message will be displayed, indicating the date for collection.
Address Format for Service Personnel/ Garrison Support Personnel:
Service/Staff number, Title/Rank, Full Name
Unit (1 or 2 RGR, HQ Brunei Garrison, BFB)
Sub Unit (HQ, A, B, C Coy/Department)
Tuker/Medicina Lines
BFPO 11 or BF1 3AG
Address Format for Families:
Title, Full Name
(C/O) Service/Staff number, Title/Rank, Full Name
Unit (1 or 2 RGR, HQ Brunei Garrison, BFB)
Sub Unit (HQ, A, B, C Coy/Department)
Tuker/Medicina Lines
BFPO 11 or BF1 3AG
BFPO Price/Size Guide
Please click the image to enlarge.
When customers come to the Post Office with parcels to send, please make sure the items are already correctly addressed and securely sealed.
When Posting Parcels please ensure they are clearly addressed properly and within the dimensions of Depth (460mm) x Length (610mm) x Width (460mm) and no heavier than 20Kg.
Use of BFPO to Operate a Business
‘Customers who are operating a business overseas for personal gain, are not authorised to use the BFPO facilities to forward or receive mail items connected with that business. The MOD pays for the transportation of mail to and from overseas by air or surface means. To allow customers to use the BFPO to operate a business for personal gain would constitute an abuse of public funds.
Individuals, who are authorised or choose to operate businesses overseas, are advised to use local civilian post offices to receive or send goods connected with their business, whereby full international rates of postage will be paid.
Should a violation of this Guidance & Direction be suspected, the Chain of Command will be notified and disciplinary action may be taken against offenders’.
Contact information:
For general BFPO enquiries please use the following information
Email: bfpoenquiries@gmail.com
For BFPO mail tracking/ issues, please contact service desk
Email : desbfpo-enquiries@mod.gov.uk
Tel Military: 94676 3450
Tel Civil: +44 (0)345 769 7978 (calls are charged at local rate in the UK)
Alternative: +44 (0)20 8589 3450
Post Office, Chit Chat Community Centre:
Email: BruneiGar-HQ-Post-SNCO
Christopher.Locke173@mod.gov.uk
Phone – (+673) 3224101 ext. 3218
Duty mobile – (+673) 9330239
Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.
BRUNEI: BFBS Job Vacancy - Full-Time Office Administrator
Full-Time Office Administrator
Click here for Job Advert.
Please send your CV and covering letter to Lal.Shahi@bfbs.com
Closing date: Friday, 10th July 2026.
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