Florists in Denpasar this Valentine’s Day saw a significant drop in business in comparison to last year. Due to the 9:00 pm curfew posed by the partial lockdown, flower shops were required to close operations earlier than they hoped. Valentine’s day is typically the peak occasion for florists in Denpasar to earn income by providing …
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Russian national, Andrew Ayer alias Andrei Kovalenka, managed to escape while being detained at Bali Immigration Office on Thursday (11/2). The man is a fugitive of Interpol Russia and has yet to be found.
Eight officials from Buleleng Tourism Agency have been identified as suspects for exploiting the National Economic Recovery Grant (PEN) assistance for tourism.
After his visit to the Benoa Port on Saturday (13/2), Indonesian Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno decided to include the port inside the ‘Covid-Free’ Corridor program which is currently in preparation. The “Covid-Free Corridor” is a program being proposed to the central government to attract Chinese tourists once they are allowed back. The idea is to …
David James Taylor, a British national who was linked to the murder of a police officer in Bali, was discharged from the Class II Kerobokan Prison, Bali, on Thursday (11/2) morning.
The Denpasar government program, Development of Waste Management to Electric Energy (PSEL), drew objections from an environmental organization in Bali.
The adverse effects of COVID-19 on Bali’s tourism-based economy left many locals without a job. Among the victims of lay-offs, a 22-year-old man from Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Santa, finds himself working as a scavenger to support his family.
Indonesian Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno met the Governor and Vice Governor of Bali to discuss key economic issues in Bali, including the establishment of a COVID-free travel corridor. The meeting was held at the Governor’s official residence on Thursday (11/12). Among the solutions put forth by Minister Sandiaga is government aid for afflicted tourism businesses …
A 29-year-old model from Ibaraki, Japan named Masumi Suzuki is collecting donations to provide to the people of Bali. Masumi visited Bali in the past and was pleased to see the culture and hospitality extended to her.
The COVID-19 Handling Task Force in Pemogan Village confiscated fishing equipment from local fishermen after they were caught violating health protocols.
Once international travel restarts, Indonesia plans to provide incentives to international visitors wishing to stay long term by offering them a five-year visa. Indonesian Tourism Minister Sandiaga Salahudin Uno made the announcement on Monday (8/2). “The concept is a long term stay, second home visa for a 5-year term. They make a deposit of USD …
Made Yasa (41) from Keramas Village Blahbatuh, Gianyar was violently attacked after he entered a home without wearing a facemask. The attacker is currently under police investigation.