Generic and local information for the UK Military Community, including Serving Personnel, their Families, Veterans, and MOD Civilians, when considering an overseas post or already based overseas
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Brunei: NAAFI Car Park - For Customers Only
Brunei: PCRF - Please return loaned physio equipment to the PCRF
Brunei: Location of Blue Tanks Provided by JKR at H15 & J16 Flats
BRUNEI: Land Transport Department
Jalan Setia Diraja
Belait KA1931
Brunei Darussalam
Tel : 3332 272
Services:
i) Registration and Licensing
Register of new vehicle
Issue / Renew of Vehicle Licence / Driving Licence
Endorsement of Foreign Driving License
ii) Processing applications:
Change of ownership
Finance (loan)
Ceased
Copy of the Registration Book
Change: colour, address and engine of vehicle
Retention of registration number (Identification mark)
Issuance of duplicate Registration Card/ Blue Card
Non-use and others related with vehicle license.
iii) Driving Test
High Way Code (HWC) Test
Test Drive (on the Road)
Road Safety Briefing (Endorsement and Just Passed)
BRUNEI: Motors
The company started with used and reconditioned cars, in 1973. It is now the franchise distributor of Mitsubishi, Daihatsu, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Alfa Romeo, MG and Maxus vehicles in Brunei Darussalam.
Contact number: +673 242 3423
Happy Motoring (Honda)
It was one of the first car distributors to renovate a fully air-conditioned glass showroom located in Jalan Gadong back in 1991.
Later in 2005, the Gadong showroom was upgraded in line with Honda's new corporate identity. A new branch was opened in Kuala Belait in February 2007. A service centre is being planned to set up in Kuala Belait to serve the increasing Honda owners in Belait District.
Contact details: +673 242 8328
Address: Jalan Gadong, Bandar Seri Begawan BE3519
Opening Hours: Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat - 8:00 am to 12:30 pm
Sun - Closed
Visit: Website, Facebook & Instagram
Roshjaya Motor (used cars)
Sale of Import & Local Used Cars
Contact details: +673 873 7778
Address: Lot 7421 no23 block B, Jalan jaya negara, Kuala Belait, kA1931, Brunei
Opening hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat: 08:00 am to 17:30 pm
https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=928476170545920&ref=content_filter
BRUNEI: PRI Vehicle hire
Brunei: Spousal National Insurance Credits for Civilian Staff Working Overseas
Please note civilians are not covered under the Armed Forces Covenant, and are therefore not eligible for spousal NI credits, the same applies to all Civilian staff working for UK Governments overseas. It is purely for Armed Forces Personnel see: DWP and the Armed Forces Covenant.
Monday, September 29, 2025
Welcome to International HIVE
If further information is required, please contact your nearest HIVE or the iHIVE, details below:
iHIVE Email: RC-Pers-HIVE-iHIVE-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Call: +44 (0)7974 287738
Welcome to International HIVE
If further information is required, please contact your nearest HIVE or the iHIVE, details below:
iHIVE Email: RC-Pers-HIVE-iHIVE-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Call: +44 (0)7974 287738
Welcome to International HIVE
iHIVE Email: RC-Pers-HIVE-iHIVE-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Call: +44 (0)7974 287738
Brunei: Sexual Offending and Unacceptable Sexual Behaviour
SEXUAL OFFENDING AND UNACCEPTABLE SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR
Brunei: Bullying Policy and Guidelines Policy and Legal Definitions
BULLYING POLICY AND GUIDELINES POLICY AND LEGAL DEFINITIONS
BRUNEI: BFB Run Club - Tuesdays & Thursdays 0630 - 0730 @ Mumong running track & Seria Park
Running training sessions:
Tuesdays 0630 @ Mumong running track
Thursdays 0630 @ Seria Park
Friday, September 26, 2025
BELGIUM: Calling all Gluten-Free shoppers….
The first store to open will be at the Marche aux Herbes in the îlot Sacre district of the city. A second store is planned for Rue Jean Stasby by Avenue Louise and a third store, which is going to be a bread-making workshop, is set to open on Chaussée de Charleroi. The final bakery is due to open in December/early-2026 in Place du Châtelain in Ixelles and will be a flagship store.
At these delightful boulangeries you will be able to purchase a full range of gluten-free and vegan bakes.
Find out more here
BRUNEI: Brunei - Kampong Ayer Walking Trail
BRUNEI: Brunei - Mini maps - four main areas to explore in Bandar Seri Begawan
Brunei: PCMF - Impetigo In The Community

- By touching the sores or fluids from the wound
- By sharing towels, bedding or clothes
- Through close contact such as co-sleeping
- Contact PCMF through e-Consult as it allows sharing images to help us with assessment and reduce exposure
- Alternatively, parents can call PCMF reception desk to arrange a routine appointment with a nurse or doctor.
- Please don’t let children share towels and clothes
- Wash the towels, clothing and bedding
- Try to stop them touching or scratching the wound
- Give them a shower twice a day and keep their nails short and clean
- Keep the wound clean and covered, especially when they’re outside or around others
- No swimming until the skin has fully healed
Coming back to school:
- If your child has been given cream (topical antibiotic) or medicine (oral antibiotic) from the nurse or doctor, they need to stay at home for the first 2 days after starting treatment. This gives the medicine time to start working and reduce the infection from spreading.
E-Consult: https://seria.webgp.com/
PCMF Reception Desk: Through Operator +6733224101 ext 3226 Direct line: +6733224893
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Welcome to International HIVE
If further information is required, please contact your nearest HIVE or the iHIVE, details below:
iHIVE Email: RC-Pers-HIVE-iHIVE-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Call: +44 (0)7974 287738
NAPLES: Fitness Classes available at Support Site
So much on offer - if youre looking to get fit for the New Year - why not try out the classes.
Theyre FREE
Welcome to International HIVE
If further information is required, please contact your nearest HIVE or the iHIVE, details below:
iHIVE Email: RC-Pers-HIVE-iHIVE-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Call: +44 (0)7974 287738
Welcome to International HIVE
If further information is required, please contact your nearest HIVE or the iHIVE, details below:
iHIVE Email: RC-Pers-HIVE-iHIVE-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Call: +44 (0)7974 287738
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Building Heroes: Supporting the Salute.
We will continue to offer our Multi Trades Qualifications at our London, Wales, Basingstoke, Colchester, Salisbury and Plymouth Academies.
Additionally, we will be offering a brand-new qualifications Level 3 in Retrofit Assessor/Energy Domestic Assessor. These combined qualifications will run for 5 weeks. This level 3 qualification will ensure straight employment routes and we have plenty of opportunities available. (see attached flyers)
The location for Retrofit will be in Barnet but a couple of the cohorts may be in Enfield. This is all to be confirmed but for now encourage your service leavers to get onto the Waitlist so not to miss out!
For further information on how to collaborate with Building Heroes, please click on flyers here and here.
All applications to be made at www.buildingheroes.org.uk
The Forces Employment Charity - Military Families & Young People Programme.
The Forces Employment Charity Families Programme exists to provide life-long, life-changing support, job opportunities, and training to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families, irrespective of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.
Their Families Programme supports spouses and partners of still-serving personnel and veterans, including divorced, separated, and bereaved, on their journey into employment; regardless of whether you are in the UK or overseas.
SafeLives: Service community domestic abuse - Welfare staff interviews request.
If you are interested in taking part in an interview, please scan the QR code on the poster to find out more.
Alternatively click on this link: Army Personnel ABF
SafeLives: Service community domestic abuse victims/survivors interviews request.
Survivor Interviews
SafeLives, with support from the Army Benevolent Fund, is looking to improve the domestic abuse response for victim/survivors from serving and veteran families.
SafeLives want to hear directly from victim/survivors who have lived experience of domestic abuse in military families or relationships. Their voices are central to this work.
Victim/survivors who take part will also receive a £25 voucher as a thank you for their time.
If you are interested in taking part in an interview, please scan the QR code on the poster to find out more.
Alternatively click on this link: Survivor ABF
Scotland: Forces Children Scotland child friendly emotional cycle of deployment
The children and young people have developed the visual of a rollercoaster to help explain their experiences of the different stages of the cycle.
The Deployment Rollercoaster can be accessed here:
https://forceschildrenscotland.org.uk/the-deployment-rollercoaster/
The Deployment Rollercoaster allows children, young people and adults to see that all emotions are valid and it ok to feel different emotions throughout the deployment cycle. The rollercoaster is supported by accessible resources for children, young people and parents to help support their child’s mental health and wellbeing at each stage of the ride.
We invite you to explore this online resource and let us know your thoughts and would welcome an opportunity to meet with you to talk or discuss opportunities to promote the use of this resource in your setting.
NAPLES: New Arrivals, Base Services Quick Guide
Base Services Quick Guide
Official Documentation – NSE Building First Floor
NATO Passes – NSE Top Floor
Medical Appointments: Visit clinic on First Floor opposite
NSE
Dental Services: Register with iSmile Studio, Via Staffetta
143
DIO Housing Office: Help with house allocation, lease
guidance, maintenance, repairs and all associated services.
Finance Office: Based in NSE, Pay-related queries, living
allowance guidance.
Emergency Contacts:
Ambulance: 118
Fire Brigade: 115
Local Police: 113
Information provided by NAPLES HIVE
BRUNEI: Brunei - Kommunihub
All about the food
Our "Community Hub" is all about working together, so we look to invest in our community and share knowledge and skills, between each other and with our guests.
Sustainability is the key - whether it be in tourism, the environment or our culture, we are always working to develop our marketing, product development and responsibility to our natural surroundings.
This includes promoting local Talent, plus offering various Training & Development courses and talks on things dear to our heart.
If you want authentic cultural experiences such as foraging in the jungle for your lunch, making your own machete, fishing for freshwater prawns with indigenous people, or learning to weave traditional arts and crafts, then we hope you'll enjoy what we have to offer.
BRUNEI: Malaysia - Miri Crocodile Farm
Looking for a day out? Just across the border in Miri, you'll find Miri Crocodile Farm. Monkey's Sun Bears, Birds of Prey, Snakes and Crocodile feeding....
Please Click here for further details.
Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.
BRUNEI: Japan Travel Guide
Japan is truly timeless. From the majestic Mt. Fuji to the stunning temples in Kyoto, every corner is a postcard waiting to be explored.
Here are the some of the top tourist attractions in Japan:
1. Mount Fuji
2. Tokyo Disneyland & Tokyo DisneySea
3. Shibuya Crossing
4. Arayishama Bamboo Grove Kyoto
5. Imperial Palace Tokyo
6. Meiji-jingu Shrine
7. Itsukushima Shinto Shrine
8. Tokyo Tower
9. Osaka Castle
10. Universal Studios Osaka
For more information, please visit:
Japan Tourism Official Website | Visit Japan - Japan National Tourism Organization
Japan travel guide - Lonely Planet | Asia
Japan Travel Advice - Gov.UK
Visa Information
Check HERE if you need a visa or an eVisa (electronic visa).
Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.
BRUNEI: South Korea Travel Guide
South Korea boasts a wealth of historical sites, ancient palaces, and traditional villages, providing visitors with a glimpse into the country's fascinating past.
Here are some of the top attractions in South Korea:
1. Gyeongbokgung Palace. Gyeongbokgung Palace, was the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. Built in 1395, it is located in northern Seoul, South Korea. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon dynasty, Gyeongbokgung served as the home of the royal family and the seat of government.






















