BELGIUM: Free Museums Sunday this Sunday

This Sunday is the first Sunday of the Month which can only mean one thing....

FREE Museums Sunday! Over 160 museums are available to visit at no charge whatsoever, so this is a perfect opportunity to explore everything from history and art to the weird and wonderful that makes Belgium a great place to live! So whether its rain or shine this weekend, enjoy your downtime and make the most of this brilliant cultural initiative.

Some popular museums still require you to book online to guarantee entry but entry will be free on the first Sunday of every month.

Check out the participating museums HERE. And do check their website for any reservation requirements.

Happy Exploring!

Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

Brunei: Unannounced Entry to SFA Premises

Unannounced Entry to SFA premises

It has been reported that a civilian wearing overalls had entered SFA premises without prior notification or permission to collect fruits from trees. Unannounced entry to back garden or SFA premises is prohibited as it creates both privacy and security concerns for the occupants and their families.

DIO Brunei has directed all DIO contractors and personnel to arrange an appointment with occupants prior to attending for any official business. No contractor or representative should enter an SFA property without prior notification and agreement. Should occupants observe or experience any unauthorised or unannounced entry onto their property, they are advised to:

• Remain vigilant and challenge the purpose of the visit where appropriate.
• Contact the Duty Officer, Duty SNCO or DIO immediately.
• Report any concerns regarding suspicious activity or breaches of privacy and security.

Information provided by Brunei HIVE.

BRUNEI: On Government Service (OGS) Stamp and Special Pass

1. All permanently assigned service personnel, UKBC and MOD contract civilian staff (including family members) require a valid On Government Service (OGS) Stamp in their passport.

2. It is the responsibility of the head of household to ensure that new applications, extensions, Special Pass, Special Pass extension and OGS cancellations are submitted to the LEC Pay & Personnel Office (LPPO) for him/herself along with their family members. All service personnel (including family members) must submit through the Regimental Admin Office (RAO) first.

BRUNEI: DIO Helpdesk - Operating Hours and Information

DIO Helpdesk Telephone Operating Hours

Monday to Thursday 

 0730 to 12:30; 13:00 - 1630

Friday 

0730 to 12:30; 13:00 - 1400

CLOSED on Saturday and Sunday

• Occupants and building custodians are encouraged to email to bruneigar-dio-helpdesk@mod.gov.uk for all non-urgent faults. Please continue to report all emergency faults to your respective Duty Officers during out of hours and closure of Helpdesk.
• All fault reports are to be directed to either Ext. 3375 or 3224130.
• All fault report emails are to be directed to BRUNEIGAR-DIO-HelpDesk@mod.gov.uk or DIORDOSTrg-BruHelpdesk@mod.uk.
• All out of hours emergencies are to be directed to the Duty Officers as shown below.

a. RGR Duty Officer +673 833 0220
b. Garrison Duty Officer +673 833 0230
c. Duty Military Engineer +673 820 0853

For any urgent matter regarding Planned Preventative Maintenance or compliance, please contact

DIO Garrison Engineer

DIO Compliance Manager

For routine fault, please contact

DIO Helpdesk contact:

Phone number - 3224130/ or Ext.3375

Email - BRUNEIGAR-DIO-HelpDesk@mod.gov.uk

DIORDOSTrg-BruHelpdesk@mod.uk

Or Duty Engineer (Out of hours only) can be contacted via the Duty Officer.

RGR Duty Officer - 833 0220

Garrison Duty Officer - 833 0230

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

Brunei: OGS Request and Cancellation During Summer Leave

OGS REQUEST AND CANCELLATION DURING SUMMER LEAVE

1. The LPPO Department will remain operational during summer leave. Duty MPA will be responsible for submission of the Passports to the LPPO department.

However, collections are to be made by the individuals directly from the LPPO Office.

At least five working days must be given for all routine OGS requests. All BFB personnel are to arrange their movement plans adequately and submit their requests adhering to the timings below:

a. Passport Submission:

(1) Monday and Wednesday 10:00hrs to 12:00hrs

b. Passport Collection:

(1) Tuesday and Thursday 14:00hrs to 15:00hrs

(2) Wednesday 08:30hrs to 11:00hrs

2. Only requests accompanied with compassionate or medical documentation will receive urgent priority by Brunei Immigration Department with no exceptions. Duty MPA will remain contactable on +673 833 0233.

Information provided by Brunei HIVE.

Career Transition Partnership: Employment Fair in Salford on 10 Sept

CTP Employment Fairs are open to:

Service leavers
Veterans
Reservists
Partners and spouses

Service leavers/veterans/Reservists: To find out more and to reserve a place, please visit: https://www.modctp.co.uk/home/list-events

Family members: Register via email to CTP.events@reed.com

Alternatively register via the Forces Employment Charity (FEC): Link and click 'REGISTER' from the menu.

Next upcoming dates are:

Bournemouth - 24 Sept
Belfast - 14 Oct
Cardiff - 5 Nov
Telford - 19 Nov

To view all 2026 CTP Employment Fair locations and dates, please go to: https://armyhiveinfo.blogspot.com/2026/01/career-transition-partnership-2026.html

BRUNEI: AWS Community Support - Summer Programme 2026

BRUNEI: AWS Community Support - *NO* Families Club during July and August 2026

NOTICE

Please note that there will be *NO* Families Club at Mumong Community Centre during July and August 2026 due to the Summer Break.

Families Club will resume in Saturday, 26th September 2026. 

Email BruneiGar-SpSvcs-AWS-Mailbox@mod.gov.uk for more information.

Ext: 3785

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: Drone Light Show - Saturday 25th July 2026, 8 PM Onwards @ Bangar Waterfront, Temburong

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Celebrate His Majesty's 80th Royal Birthday with the imagine Drone Show Tour! Exclusively brought to you by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Brunei Darussalam and Hengyi Industries.

Watch the night sky come alive as spectacular drone performances travel across Brunei. Bring your family and friends and be part of this unforgettable celebration. 

Locations:

• Belait - 18 July | Tudong Saji

• Temburong - 25 July | Bangar Waterfront

• Tutong - 1 August | Civic Centre

Time: 8:00 PM onwards

Note: For the safety of the public and the drones, the show is subject to weather conditions.  

No personal drones allowed within the vicinity.

Please check the Instagram stories on the day for event updates.

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: NAAFI - Notice of Closure

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