BRUNEI: Employment Fair - Thursday, 04th June 2026, 1000 - 1230 hrs @ Chit Chat Community Centre

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Employment Fair – To encourage employment for our spouses in Brunei, an Employment Fair has been organised and will take place on 4 Jun 26 from 1000 - 1230 hours at Chit Chat Community Centre. Various employers from Health and Education sector situated within KB and Seria will be attending to deliver information about employment opportunities. All spouses are strongly encouraged to attend as this Employment Fair is organised for them. Spouses will have the opportunity to speak to the employers from KB and Seria in person.

Everyone is welcome to attend!

information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: Charity Horse Race Night - Friday 12th June 2026, 1800 - 2300 hrs @ CCCC

 

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Please scan the QR code above or follow the link to book a table. 

BFB CHARITY HORSE RACE NIGHT on Friday 12 June 2026

You are cordially invited to attend the upcoming Charity Horse Race Night taking place on Fri 12 Jun 26 at the Chit Chat Community Centre.

The event is being held in support of our Hornbill School and Tree Tops. The evening will include horse racing games, refreshments, raffle prizes, food and music throughout the night.

Event details are as follows and also can be found at Flyer attached.

• Date: Fri 12 Jun 26
• Venue: Chit Chat Community Centre
• Gates Open: 1630 hrs
• Event Timings: 1800 – 2300 hrs
• Dress Code: Comfortable attire (Dress to impress / fancy dress encouraged)

Ticket information:

• Entry Ticket: $10 (Incldes Burger/chips and raffle draw)
• Use QR code to book VIP Table: $50 (Includes 8 seats and 1 beer tower)

Transport will be available for personnel requiring it. Timings and location on pick up and drop off will be informed in due time.

Your support and participation would be greatly appreciated and will contribute towards a worthwhile cause for the community. Please feel free to share the information far and wide as possible; the more the merrier.

If you have any question/queries on the event please do me or @Gurung, Kalyan Sgt (BRUNEIGAR-ASD-DepSup-SNCO) know.

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE. 

Brunei: Darts Competition Saturday 13 June 2026 1500hrs @ Flying Kukris Clubhouse, Mumong

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BRUNEI: Bingo Night - Friday 26 June 2026, 1900 hrs @ Patio Bar

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Brunei: Hornbill School National Sports Week 6 - 10 July 2026

Are you a qualified coach or are you just passionate about sports? Then PLEASE offer up your time!

Between 6-10 July 2026 Hornbill School will be running with National Sports Week.

This is an annual event and the aim is to provide the children in each year group with 60 minutes of sports and exercise each day.

Hornbill School is looking for willing volunteers to help support this upcoming national sports week. The school wants to create a programme that includes a wide range of sports and experience throughout the entire week.

Please could any willing volunteers complete the following form: - Hornbill School's National Sports Week – Form

Information provided by Brunei HIVE.

BRUNEI: DIO(B) - J16 Play Equipment Out Of Service and Scheduled Work for June

NOTICE - J16/001 PLAY EQUIPMENT OUT OF SERVICE

This play equipment at J16/01 has been barricaded due to safety concerns and is not safe for use.

Do not remove, move or tamper with the barricades. Parents and guardians are advised to ensure children do not enter the restricted area.

Management will not be responsible for any injuries for any injuries resulting from unauthorised use of the barricaded equipment.

Thank you for your cooperation and apologies for any inconvenience it may have caused.

DIO Scheduled Work for June

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.

Fault Reporting Priority Matrix 

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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.

On-going works X1 Playground

Please be advised that the construction work at X1 playground has extended and it is expected to be completed by end of this week.

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

X1 Playground Temporary Closure 

A section of X1 Playground will be closed from Tuesday 7 April 2026 to Friday 17 April 2026 to allow for equipment replacement.

Planned sunshade installation to H16 Splash pool - Closure extended

As per proposed, DIO(B) contractor will commence work in the area mentioned above according to the schedule provided below.

For safety reasons, please avoid entering the construction site at all times. During working hours, the surrounding area may experience increased noise levels, ongoing loading and unloading activities, and restricted access due to safety measures.

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.

16 February 2026 to 30 March 2026

Work description: Installation of new Sunshade

Location: H16 Splash pool

Working hours: 0830hrs to 1700hrs

Working days: Monday - Saturday

X1 Works Commence Announcement

We would like to inform the community in the X1 area of the upcoming works in supplying treated water to the estate. The work scope consists of digging works to lay a new water pipe and associated electrical cables to a new plant room (indicated in Figures 1 and 2 below). Works are expected to be completed by the end of April 2026.

The following disruption may occur during the on-going works:

• Road disruption. There will be road disruption as per indicated and DIO will try to minimise the issue by having the contractor to assist on site.

• Digging works. Due to the safety concern, the contractor will undertake excavation works and patch up the soil once new waterpipes/cables are laid into the ground. Hoarding will be provided at the area to avoid the public from entering the area.

• Noise pollution. Upon construction, the area will be affected by the noises from site. Contractors will be working from 0800 - 1700 Hrs daily, works are not planned to be undertaken during the weekends.

• Heavy vehicles. We are expecting heavy vehicles to enter the area for the loading and unloading of materials on site.

Your cooperation throughout the construction phase is highly appreciated. Should you have any issues with the ongoing works planned please contact the DIO (B) Delivery Manager, SSgt James Hollingworth (James.Hollingworth197@mod.gov.uk)

DIO Helpdesk Reports

1. From Wednesday 10 September 2025, DIO Brunei will be amending the way

in which they process works request, due to the unprecedented and unsustainable
volume of works requests being received. After detailed analysis of the current issues
DIO Brunei are facing, the following changes are being enacted:

2. The DIO Helpdesk will only be accepting EMERGENCY and VERY URGENT
works request via telephone on Mil: 94193 3375 & Civ: +673 322 4130.

3. All other work requests are to be sent via email to BRUNEIGAR-DIO-HelpDesk@mod.gov.uk, and are to include the following information:

a. Location (building, room, asset).
b. Full name of customer, if not SP, SP details must be included.
c. Contact details of customer, both email and telephone.
d. Description (as clear and precise as possible).
e. When fault happened/ how long has it been a fault.
f. Photo.

4. These details are imperative to increasing the efficiency of processing works,
reducing the time taken to triage, and ultimately the issue being resolved

5. If these details are not provided the works request will not be raised. Should
anyone have issues or concerns with the above direction they are to contact the DIO
WSM via email.

Click HERE for information on Infrastructure Fault Reporting - DIO(B) Help Desk

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: BFPO - Temporary closure of Post Office 4 June 2026 and General Accounting Rate (GAR) for June 2026

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:

June - £1.00 = $1.7157

NOTICES 

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF POST OFFICE

The Post Office located in Chat Chat Community Centre will be closed on Thursday 4 June 2026 for Diplomatic Mail Collection from the British High Commission. 

Forces Cars Direct: June Offers

Take advantage of fantastic savings on a range of brand-new vehicles, including the all-new Toyota RAV4 with a saving of £6,047, and the impressive Ford Explorer with a saving of £11,668, including the EV Grant. 

Here’s a link to the Forces Cars Direct June special offers:

https://www.forcescarsdirect.com/special-offers/monthly-offers

There's never been a better time to upgrade your car and make the most of these exclusive offers.

JPMorganChase: ACCESS Empower & Connect - Military Spouse Experience, London 23–24 June 2026

Empower & Connect: Military Spouse Experience
JPMorgan are delighted to be hosting their final in-person event for the 2026 ACCESS Programme, taking place on 23–24 June in London.

This two-day experience is designed to recognise the unique strengths, resilience and potential of military spouses, bringing together a supportive community focused on connection, insight and growth.

Across the event, participants will:
✅ Gain insight into careers at JPMorgan Chase
✅ Build meaningful professional networks
✅ Develop practical skills through CV and interview workshops
✅ Explore opportunities across AWM, CIB and Technology
✅ Understand the role and impact of data in today’s workplace

To close the event, attendees will hear from a panel of incredibly experienced military spouses who will share their personal journeys, career experiences and practical advice. This session offers an honest and inspiring perspective on navigating military life, building resilience, and creating meaningful career pathways alongside service commitments.

This programme continues to be incredibly important in supporting military spouses with the confidence, tools and connections to take your next steps.

If you or someone in your network would benefit from joining us, we would love to hear from you.

🔗 Registration is required – please get in touch via email to military.veterans.affairs@jpmorgan.com for more information, or scan the QR code on the poster to secure your place.

DIO Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update - 29 May 2026

HomeHub
Following the recent downtime, there has been some updates on how you access HomeHub and an extra security step has been added. This means you may be asked by GOV.UK One Login to prove your identity when you log in. You may have already done this when using other government services, such as:
• Renewing a passport
• Updating a driving licence
• Using some HMRC services

What this means for you
• If you’ve already proved your identity, you don’t need to do anything. Your details are saved by GOV.UK One Login and will be recognised when you log in to HomeHub.
• If you haven’t proved your identity to GOV.UK One Login yet, you’ll be asked to do this the next time you log in.

How to prove your identity
You only need to do this once and can do so in one of three ways:
• Using the GOV.UK One Login app
• Answering security questions online
• Going to a Post Office

What you can use will depend on your device and the ID you have. For step-by-step help, click here.

Please note, Pinnacle does not verify your identity and does not receive or store any of your information. Your identity is checked by GOV.UK OneLogin, which securely validates and stores your details.

Summer safety guidance
Summer is just around the corner, and we want to share with you some of our best tips to keep you, your family and your home safe while enjoying the sunshine.

Check your window restrictors
As it gets warmer, it may be tempting to open windows wide to let in a cool breeze. However, there is a risk of children or vulnerable adults falling from open windows and being injured if restrictors are not engaged. Please do not remove your window restrictors and ensure they are operating correctly. They should not allow the window to open further than 100mm when engaged. If they are missing, or not working, please contact Pinnacle to get this remedied.

Practice BBQ safety
BBQs should be in a well-ventilated outdoors space, away from flammable objects like fences, sheds and shrubs. If you have a gas BBQ, make sure the gas bottle is turned off and removed safely. If you use a disposable BBQ (or coals), do not throw it away until it has cooled down completely.

Keep your garden tidy
Create a safer space for your children to play by keeping your garden well maintained over summer. Regularly mow lawns and clear litter, food and pet waste to discourage pests and remove trip hazards. For any larger jobs that present a safety risk, such as unstable trees, contact Pinnacle.

If you require any further advice, please contact your local Housing Officer or Pinnacle at 0800 031 8628. You can also find more summer safety tips on the Pinnacle website.

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Ministerial visit to Woolwich
Families living at Woolwich Barracks recently welcomed Defence Secretary John Healey MP and local MP and Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook, who visited the site to see first-hand the improvements being made to SFA.

The properties visited have been refurbished recently as part of a £10 million investment to Woolwich. This includes refurbishments to 130 homes, ahead of the return of the Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment from deployment in Cyprus.

Read more about it on Defence Homes.

AFCAS results
Yesterday the results of the 2026 Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey (AFCAS) were released. We are pleased to see that satisfaction with the overall standard of SFA has improved slightly since last year at 52%. Satisfaction with responses to requests for repairs and maintenance works within SFA has also increased for the third year in a row to 39%, an increase of 5%.

This year’s results are encouraging, but we know there is more to do and work to reshape, redevelop and modernise the Defence housing estate is already being driven forward through the Defence Housing Strategy.