Brunssum: Vacancy at AFNorth

For an application form please see this link.

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.

Brunei: CAAS Banding for SFA Charges

Dear All SFA Occupants,

During the Summer Stand Down period, a CAAS Banding for SFA Charges letter will be delivered to your address.

Please review the letter carefully, as your SFA charge may change following the assessment. If you have any concerns or believe the information is incorrect, please follow the guidance and appeals procedure outlined within the letter.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Information provided by Brunei HIVE.

BRUNEI: BFPO - Reduced Opening Hours during Summer Leave and General Accounting Rate (GAR) for July 2026

Exchange Rate:

July - £1.00 = $1.7205

REDUCED OPENING HOURS FOR POST OFFICE - SUMMER LEAVE

The following amended opening times will be with effect from 20 July to 31 August 2026 and have been adjusted to accommodate summer leave commitments whilst still providing sufficient opportunity for personnel to withdraw cash and collect mail.

These revised hours will ensure continuity of service during the stand down period while reflecting the anticipated reduction in demand as a significant number of personnel will be on leave.

Please click the image to enlarge.

Normal 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

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) bulk recruitment: 272 Dispute Resolution Service Decision Maker roles across the UK – closing date 12 Aug

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have a total of 272 Executive Officer (EO) roles across the UK within their Dispute Resolution Service. These vacancies may be of interest to Service leavers, veterans and Service community members looking at Civil Service roles.

Civil Service Jobs link with further information on the role and locations available, and application details:

Dispute Resolution Services – Universal Credit Decision Maker - Executive Officer - National (Ref 772) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK

The closing date is 12 Aug.

DIO: Families First Issue 40 Published

To read this issue online, and any back issues, please go to: Families First newsletter – Defence Homes

Don’t forget that you can also sign up to receive Families First and other email updates from DIO Defence Homes, direct to your own inbox – please go to this link to subscribe: https://defencehomes.mod.gov.uk/newsletter-landing-page/

Gibraltar Government Statement on Entry Requirements & Travel

 

His Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar is aware of commentary circulating on social media suggesting that persons who have been refused a UK visa, or who do not otherwise have the necessary documentation to enter the Schengen Area, can fly into Gibraltar and then enter Spain without immigration controls or the necessary documentation. 

This is incorrect. 

The arrangements governing movement across Sir Joshua Hassan Gibraltar Airport do not provide a means of circumventing visa or immigration requirements applicable to travel to the United Kingdom, Gibraltar or the Schengen Area. 

The arrangements agreed in connection with the UK-EU Treaty concerning Gibraltar are designed to facilitate the movement of people across Gibraltar-Spain while maintaining the necessary immigration and security controls. They do not create a general right for individuals who do not otherwise meet the relevant entry requirements to enter Spain or the Schengen Area.

In particular, any person who is a visa-required national must obtain the necessary visa to enter Gibraltar before travelling. A person who requires a visa but does not hold the required visa upon arrival will not be permitted to enter Gibraltar.

Additionally, the refusal of a UK visa does not create a right to enter Gibraltar or the Schengen Area via Gibraltar, nor does travelling by air to Gibraltar provide a means of circumventing the applicable visa or immigration requirements. Any person seeking to travel in this way will remain subject to the relevant entry requirements and immigration checks and where they do not meet those requirements, will again not be permitted to enter.

The Government therefore strongly advises members of the public to rely on official information concerning visa and immigration requirements and not on unverified information circulating on social media. 

Anyone who is unsure about the documentation or visa requirements applicable to their particular circumstances should seek advice from the relevant immigration authorities before travelling.

Gibraltar: International Art Competition 26

National Art Competition

Gibraltar Cultural Services (GCS), on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, is inviting entries for the 53rd Gibraltar International Art Competition. Entries will be exhibited at the Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery from 21st October to 31st October 2026.

The competition is open to anyone aged 16 and over as on 20th October 2026. A maximum of two paintings and two sculptures may be submitted by each artist with a £10 entry fee applicable per work. Works must be original and not previously entered in any GCS competition.

Prizes are:

• 1st Prize The Gustavo Bacarisas Prize £5,000
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• 2nd Prize The Jacobo Azagury Prize £2,000
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• 3rd Prize The Leni Mifsud Prize £1,500
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• Best Gibraltar The Rudesindo Mannia Prize £1,000

Theme

Best Young The Mario Finlayson Prize £1,000

Artist (16-24 yrs)

All the above listed winning artworks will become the property of the Ministry of Culture.

Entry forms and rules are available from:

culture.gi/forms
The John Mackintosh Hall, 308 Main Street
The Fine Arts Gallery, Casemates Square
GEMA Gallery, Montagu Bastion, Line Wall Road

Entries must be handed in at the Gustavo Bacarisas Galleries from Wednesday 7th to Friday 9th October 2026 between 3pm and 7pm.


For any queries, please contact GCS’ Events Department via email info@culture.gi or on Tel. 20067236.

BRUNEI: AWS Community Support - Summer Programme 2026

BRUNEI: AWS CS - *CANCELLED* Movie Session Friday, 30th July 2026, 1230 hrs @ Chit Chat Community Centre

The Movie Day on 30 July 2026 at Chit Chat Community Centre has been cancelled.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

New date will be announced soon. Thank you for your understanding.

BRUNEI: DIO(B) - August Scheduled Work and Notification of Scheduled External Painting Works – J16 Flat C

Notification of Scheduled External Painting Works – J16 Flat C

As part of this financial year’s painting programme, the DIO(B) contractor will commence work at J16 Flat B starting Monday, 03 August 2026, for a duration of approximately 8 - 10 weeks.

Please inform the occupant of the following important points:

• Curtains must remain closed at all times while contractors are working outside the flat to maintain privacy and safety.
• The veranda is included in the scope of the painting works. Contractors will access it externally using a cherry picker lift.
• Work will be carried out during the following hours:
• Monday to Friday: 0800 – 1700
• Saturday: 0800 – 1700

For any concerns or issues related to the proposed works, please contact the DIO(B) Helpdesk in the first instance.

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.