Universal Pictures has released the trailer for their fall romantic comedy set in Bali. The film stars George Clooney and Julia Roberts, as well as Kaitlyn Denver and a host of Indonesian stars too. The trailer has been well-received online and is set to be one of the biggest films this fall. Ticket To …
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Bali’s Jembrana Police Department has arrested and charged an ex-police officer with serious drug offenses. I Ketut LW, aged 39, was a serving police officer for Jembrana until he was fired in 2016. He was fired on the grounds of deserting his post. Jembrana Police Narcotics Sergeant AKP I Komang Renta, told local reporters on …
One of Bali’s most famous and much-loved beach clubs has reopened its doors after a major redevelopment that not only dazzles guests but is going above and beyond with its eco-credentials. Potato Head Beach Club in Seminyak is one of the island’s most popular venues. The Indonesian-owned club also has venues in Hong Kong and …
A major gas explosion has destroyed the restaurant of a luxury villa resort in Bali. Lalasa Villas, on Jalan Pemelisan Agung, Tibubeneng Village in Canggu, experienced a gas explosion in the early hours of Thursday 30th June. Police have launched an investigation into the situation but have told local news reporters that they believe …
The case of a British man who was charged with theft and violent assault in Bali in May 2022 has hit headlines again as he heads to trial. Gregory Lee Simpson, 36 was found guilty of violent theft on Wednesday 11th May, and has been back in court this week awaiting sentencing. At the conclusion …
On Friday 17th June a Russian national was arrested by Bali police for stealing a motorbike in Kenderan Village in Tegallalang. The Chief of Giyanar Police AKBP I Made Bayu Sutha Sartana, told the local press that a Russian citizen with the initials GR, aged 31, has been detained by police after stealing a Honda …
The coastal village of Sanur is preparing to host two festivals this weekend celebrating yoga, music, and Bali culture. Sanur is celebrating the return of the Sanur Village Festival and Unique Bali Festival both of which are returning after a 2-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Speaking on behalf of the Unique Bali Festival at …
Leaders in Bali’s coffee export business are celebrating the success of the sector during the pandemic. At the ‘Acceleration of Increasing Coffee Exports’ conference held by the Denpasar Agriculture Centre at Kuta Central Park Hotel on Wednesday 29th June, industry leaders shared data that was gathered from 2020-2021. While many other sectors in Bali were …
Temples in Bali are the latest organizations to begin the transition to removing single-use plastics. On Tuesday 28th June. The Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple in Pecatu Traditional Village in South Kuta handed out over 1,000 reusable woven pamedek baskets to worshippers. The woven bamboo baskets, known locally as pamedek, were given to Balinese Hindus attending …
The bar and nightclub chain, Holywings, has found itself in the middle of a public scandal this week after a drinks promotion has been branded as religiously blasphemy. Holywings has bars across Indonesia, mainly on Java, and are in the process of opening a new venue in Bali. The new Holywings venue in Bali is …
The director of Seminyak’s newest tourist sports bar has been arrested for soliciting gambling on his premises. Michael Jerome Le Grand, 47, who is thought to be a long-time resident in Bali, was arrested on Saturday 29th June. Following days of questioning and investigation, police in Bali have released details of the arrest to local …
Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, holds a press briefing every Monday morning. Last week Minister Uno announced his tourism targets for Bali for the rest of the year and spoke about how an increase in flight availability will be important to ensure that demand for travel to Bali is met during …