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
Tuesday, 28 May 2024
Brunei: GHK Motors (Daihatsu, Jeep, Mitsubishi)
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
Brunei: 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
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)
Please Click HERE for more information.
Click here for more info.
Monday, 27 May 2024
Female Veterans' Transformation Programme Focus Groups
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The Female Veterans' Transformation Programme seeks to transform service provision for female veterans
Please click the link for more information: www.fvtp.org.uk/get-involved
Friday, 24 May 2024
Strengthening Parents Programme
The only eligibility criteria is that one or both parents/carers are serving or have served recently, are experiencing parental conflict and have children under 18 (or 25 if disabled).
Click HERE for more information.
Click HERE for more information.
The Armed Forces Families Fund: Early Years programme is now accepting new applications!
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (The Trust) are offering grants of between £5,000 and £50,000 for projects that will help to enhance early childhood education and childcare settings to meet the specific needs of young children from Armed Forces families.
What is the Early Years Programme all about?
The Early Years programme is designed to help Armed Forces families access good quality early childhood education and childcare provision close to where they live or Serve.
The programme will address specific needs that early childhood educators have identified and will award projects that will contribute to one of three outcomes.
* Increased capacity at the setting to allow more Service children to attend.
* Providing better learning environments for Service children.
* Providing appropriate training and development of staff to support Service children.
Who can apply?
Applications are now open for early childhood education and childcare providers serving Armed Forces families near where they live or work. To be eligible, your setting will need to offer group-based childcare where children from Armed Forces families comprise at least 50% of the children on roll.
Have a smaller number of Service children than this? Settings with less than 50% Service children on roll can form ‘clusters’ of two or more settings. As a cluster, you can apply for funding for:
* staff training with an Armed Forces focus.
* funding for a shared resource, such as a roving Armed Forces Early Years Support Worker.
Local authorities and organisations providing specialised training for staff to support Service children can also apply.
What type of projects are we looking to support?
The Trust are looking for projects that can significantly benefit Armed Forces families with children under 5 years by improving access to good quality childcare. You’ll need to show that your project will address existing support gaps, deliver sustainable change, and be developed in partnership with Armed Forces communities.
Sonia Howe, Director of Policy at the Trust, said “We are delighted to once again be able to offer opportunities for Early Years settings to build on the provision they can offer for Service children. The three core outcomes of this programme represent a positive future for Armed Forces families with children under 5 years. We are excited to see how settings interpret the programme outcomes, and we’re looking forward to receiving some great applications for support.”
The first application deadline is 12pm on 24 July 2024. A second round will close at 12pm on 20 November 2024.
Find out more
You can find full details of the programme, eligibility and how to apply on the Trust website.
Join the ‘Early Years’ webinar
The Trust are inviting you to a Lunch & Learn webinar for the Early Years programme to learn in more detail about the application process for this exciting grant and a chance to meet the team and ask any questions you have.
The webinar will take place on Wednesday 12 June 12pm-1pm.
Sign up HERE.
Tuesday, 21 May 2024
Brunei: PRI Vehicle hire
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You can also contact +673 833 0281.
Monday, 20 May 2024
Veterans Gateway
Alternatively, click HERE to visit the Veterans' Gateway website.
Thursday, 16 May 2024
Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Cadets: Sign Up for Defence Discount Service Savings!
Are you a cadet over the age of 16? Sign up to Defence Discount Service and start saving!
Tell your friends too!
Just follow these simple steps on our website or app to sign up:
- Click register on our home page
- Select 'Cadet Forces'
- Fill in your details, including the name of your cadet unit
- Hit register
Tell us how Wraparound Childcare has impacted your family
How has Wraparound Childcare (WAC) impacted your family? If you are claiming, or have previously claimed WAC since it launched in September 2022, we want to hear from you.Defence is evaluating the impact of the WAC scheme on serving families, since the scheme was launched.
Your responses will help inform future policy, tell us what impact it has had on your lives as Serving families and be used to determine the effectiveness of the scheme.
Who can complete the survey?
Any Serving families that are claiming, or have claimed WAC, since it was launched.
Serving personnel or their partners can respond using a token/access code, which is the Service number of the Serving person. This is for security and to control access.
All responses will remain anonymous, and responses will not be linked to Service numbers in any way.
If you would be interested in taking part in focus groups to delve deeper into the effectiveness of the scheme, please indicate this at the end of the survey or email the Analytical Evaluation team.
Click here to complete the survey now
Not sure what Wraparound Childcare is?
Find out more information and if you are eligible by visiting the Childcare Information page on defnet or Defence Connect.
Families can also visit the Discover My Benefits Army, RAF, Navy or Marines webpage.
Have a question?
If you have any questions or issues with the survey, you can contact Defence’s Analytical Evaluation Team or for questions about WAC itself, contact the Wraparound Childcare team.
UK Health Security Agency advice - be tick aware
Ticks can be active all year round, but they are most active in the months April to July, and sometimes later in the autumn.
Don't let ticks stop you from enjoying the outdoors but reduce the chance of acquiring a tick bite by:
1. Using a repellent that prevents ticks
2. Wearing long sleeves and long trousers to reduce direct skin exposure
3. Keep to clearly defined paths and avoid brushing against vegetation
4. Regularly check for ticks and brush off any you find immediately
5. When you’re back indoors, check for any ticks on you, your children and pets
6. If you find a tick, remove it as soon as possible with a removal device
Find out more, including what to do if you're bitten
Friday, 10 May 2024
Thursday, 9 May 2024
Brunei: Taekwondo Club Consultation
For those interested in Taekwondo classes within BFB, please scan the QR code above or click HERE to complete the consultation.
Monday, 6 May 2024
Brunei: Discipline - Road Traffic
DISCIPLINE - ROAD TRAFFIC
1. Driving Whilst Under The Influence Of Alcohol Or Drugs. It is an offence to drive or be in charge of a motor vehicle whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Motor vehicles are defined as any mechanically propelled vehicle, including motorcycles. All drivers should be aware that they may still be over the legal limit the morning after.
a. Penalties under Brunei Law
(i) First Offence: Fine B$ 10,000 and/or 24 months imprisonment
(ii) Second Offence: Fine B$ 20,000 and/or 48 months imprisonment
b. Driving within barracks. As per BFB Standing Order 1007, Officers,
NCOs and duty personnel who have reasonable grounds to suspect that a
vehicle is being driven within barracks by a person under the influence of
alcohol are authorised to stop the vehicle. If they have reasonable grounds
to believe that the driver is a person subject to service law or a civilian
subject to service discipline and is under the influence of alcohol (e.g. smell
of alcohol, slurred speech, unsteadiness etc) they are to order them to drive no further, including the distance from the place the vehicle has stopped to the barrier, if deemed necessary. The driver is to comply with such an order. Failure to do so, and any attempt by a person subject to service law or a civilian subject to service discipline to drive whilst unfit through drink or drugs, is an offence and may lead to an arrest (as permitted by sections 67 and 69 of the Armed Forces Act 2006).
2. Seat Belts And Child Car Seats. The wearing of vehicle seat belts where fitted by all vehicle drivers and all vehicle passengers is a legal requirement, without exception. This includes the correct fitting and sizing of child seats. The Royal Brunei Police Force conduct regular checks and anyone found not wearing a seat belt or with children not correctly restrained will face an on the spot fine and or prosecution. The maximum penalty for failure to comply is a fine up to B$ 2000.00.
3. Driving Licences. BFB personnel with a full UK driving Licence are
permitted to drive in Brunei; BFB personnel with any other nationality driving licence are to apply for a Brunei Driving Licence from the Land Transport within 90 days of arrival.
4. Vehicle Insurance and Registration. All drivers of private vehicles are
reminded of the requirement to obtain adequate insurance for their vehicles. Contrary to popular mistaken belief, if you purchase a vehicle it must be re-registered in your name with the Land Transport Office within 14 days and the sellers insurance is not valid for you until either the policy has been changed with the insurance provider over to your name or you obtain your own insurance policy. Additional drivers of the vehicle must also be named on the insurance policy for that vehicle.
5. Hire Vehicles. Any reputable hire car agency within Negara Brunei
Darussalam may be utilised in order to rent or hire a vehicle. These agencies must have ‘MTLA’ or ‘KSPS’ displayed on the vehicle registration card (blue book), this signifies that they are registered with Motor Transport Licensing Authority. Insurance documents from these agencies will be annotated as ‘Any person with the vehicle owner’s permission is permitted to drive’, or words to that effect. This statement is explained below:
a. The ‘Vehicle Owner’ is the hire agency.
b. The ‘Vehicle Owner’s permission’ is restricted to those named on the
hire agreement. Should a member of BFB and his/her spouse wish to drive
the vehicle, they must both register their driving licenses with the hire
agency. Any individual driving the vehicle other than those named on the hire agreement invalidate the insurance. Any damage or loss caused by
unauthorised use will result in liability being transferred to the hirer.
c. A registered Hire Vehicle will have a 12 month permit stamp by the
Brunei Land Transport Department on the vehicle registration card (Blue
book).
d. A registered Hire Vehicle insurance cover note will be registered under the hire agency’s name and not that of a private individual.
6. It is illegal under Bruneian Law to hire vehicles from private individuals and you should be aware that the insurance will be invalidated, for which you can receive a fine up to B$ 2,000.00. You should also be aware that if you are involved in an accident you may be liable for the cost of all repairs. Furthermore, you will have no legal rights to that vehicle and there have been many recent incidents where the vehicles have been reprocessed by the finance companies/banks as the repayments have not been maintained by the legally registered owners.
7. Hiring or rental of a vehicle from an unrecognised agency or private individual is prohibited and contrary to this SO; those approached to hire a vehicle from private individuals or unrecognised agencies are to seek advice from the RMP Det prior to taking possession of the vehicle. Failure to ensure the legality of a private hire agreement may result in one or more of the following occurrences:
a. Civil prosecution by the Bruneian authorities.
b. Disciplinary and/or administrative action by the Chain of Command.
c. Loss of the vehicle.
d. The hirer being responsible for any outstanding finance.
e. No insurance cover.
8. MOD Forms 90 are to be treated securely and are NOT to be used for surety.
6. It is illegal under Bruneian Law to hire vehicles from private individuals and you should be aware that the insurance will be invalidated, for which you can receive a fine up to B$ 2,000.00. You should also be aware that if you are involved in an accident you may be liable for the cost of all repairs. Furthermore, you will have no legal rights to that vehicle and there have been many recent incidents where the vehicles have been reprocessed by the finance companies/banks as the repayments have not been maintained by the legally registered owners.
7. Hiring or rental of a vehicle from an unrecognised agency or private individual is prohibited and contrary to this SO; those approached to hire a vehicle from private individuals or unrecognised agencies are to seek advice from the RMP Det prior to taking possession of the vehicle. Failure to ensure the legality of a private hire agreement may result in one or more of the following occurrences:
a. Civil prosecution by the Bruneian authorities.
b. Disciplinary and/or administrative action by the Chain of Command.
c. Loss of the vehicle.
d. The hirer being responsible for any outstanding finance.
e. No insurance cover.
8. MOD Forms 90 are to be treated securely and are NOT to be used for surety.
Friday, 3 May 2024
Brunei: NAAFI - Pricing Update
The Shelf Edge Label (NAAFI Store) will now show the Non-Entitled price, Garrison Customers (Entitled) will receive 25% discount when paying for there shopping.
These are not price increases we are just displaying the Non-Entitled price where before we displayed the Entitled price
Please ensure you have your ID with you to receive the discount.
Fighting With Pride guide to help & support 2024
Three of the pillars of action for Fighting With Pride (FWP) are Direct Support, Community Building and Capacity Building. In partnership with The Veteran UK we have produced a resource to showcase our community, highlight the direct support we are gaining from partner organisations, government and service chiefs and list the many organisations joining our Pride in Veterans Standard (PiVS), expanding our capacity to reach LGBT+ veterans, serving members, reservists, adult cadet force members and their families.This is our inaugural digital version, focusing on the community and listing the rapidly growing number of organisations joining PiVS and offering services and support to you. It shows organisations, local and national, that offer support from housing to employment, education to therapy, social networks to physical and mental health services and so many others, and who, as members of PiVS, have shown a commitment to the particular help and support needed for LGBT+ veterans and families.
https://www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/fwp-directory/
Army Cadets mental health
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Are you struggling with your #MentalHealth ? Do you need someone to talk to? Click here to check out Kooth.Kooth are a service that allows you to get help by both talking to someone and accessing advice.
Thursday, 2 May 2024
Brunei: RMP - Road Traffic Act (Chapter 68) Road Traffic Regulations (Sunshade)
(1) The glass of all windscreens and windows fitted to any motor vehicle shall be safety glass, that is to say, glass so constructed or treated that if fractured it does not fly into fragments capable of causing severe cuts.
(2) All glass and any transparent material fitted to a motor vehicle shall be maintained in such condition that it does not obscure the vision of the driver while the vehicle is being driven on a road. LAWS OF BRUNEI p. 16 [CAP. 68, Rg 1 Road Traffic [Subsidiary] 2007 Ed.]
(3) No tinted glass shall be used as part of or fitted to the windscreen or window of a motor vehicle except with the prior written permission of the Commissioner of Police or the Director. [S 16/88]
(4) For the purpose of sub-regulation (2), a windscreen or window of a motor vehicle shall be deemed to be obscured if any curtain, blinds, stickers, any material or thing whatsoever whether similar or not are fixed to the windscreen or window whether or not such curtains, blinds, stickers, material or thing do in fact obscure the vision of the driver while the motor vehicle is being driven on a road:
Provided that this sub-regulation shall not apply —
(a) to a licence which is required by regulation 75 to be fixed on the windscreen of a motor vehicle; or
(b) to any curtains, blinds, stickers, material or thing whatsoever fixed on the windscreen or window of a motor vehicle with the permission of the Commissioner of Police or the Director. [S 16/88]
To access is the full document, please CLICK HERE
Wednesday, 1 May 2024
Brunei: SSAFA - Role of Health Visitors and Health Visitors Assistant
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'Anxiety Unravelled' - a free course for military parents from Bounce Forward
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This programme is funded through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust for military parents and carers.
Anxiety Unravelled will support you to understand you are not on your own - if you are in the midst of a growing cycle of worry and concern you would like to be able to unravel, this programme is for you!
We look forward to seeing you across three 1-hour sessions -
June 05th - Session 1: What is anxiety?
June 12th - Session 2: How we talk about anxiety
June 19th - Session 3: Helping my child deal with anxiety
Brunei Time:
June 06th 2024 03:00 AM
June 13th 2024 03:00 AM
June 20th 2024 03:00 AM
June 13th 2024 03:00 AM
June 20th 2024 03:00 AM
Register for your FREE place HERE
Togetherall: Maternal Mental Health Month
Maternal mental health can be hard to talk about.“The biggest takeaway I would want new moms to think about in terms of their mental health is that there is power and comfort in connecting with others. It’s okay to reach out for support even if you are nervous about opening up.” Togetherall Senior Clinician.
If you need support or more information, here are a few resources that could help. You can also join the @Togetherall community today, FREE to anyone in the UK Military, Veterans & Family members aged 16+ at togetherall.com, talk to others who understand.
FREE to anyone in the UK Military, Veterans & Family members aged 16+
Building Heroes: Supporting the Salute
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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!
The dates for both multi trades and Retrofit are:
16/09/2024
18/10/2024
11/11/2024
11/11/2024
13/12/2024
13/01/2025
13/01/2025
14/02/2025
24/02/2025
24/02/2025
28/03/2025
22/04/2025 (Tuesday Start)
22/04/2025 (Tuesday Start)
23/05/2025
09/06/2025
11/07/2025
All applications to be made at www.buildingheroes.org.uk
09/06/2025
11/07/2025
All applications to be made at www.buildingheroes.org.uk
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