A Russian national named Ekatrina Trubkina who previously assisted her boyfriend to escape from the Immigration Office detention has been deported back to Russia. As The Bali Sun previously reported, the incident occurred when Trubkina visited her boyfriend, Andrew Ayer, who was on the run from Russian Interpol. While he was being detained in Denpasar, …
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Officials from Denpasar city government begun vaccine distribution in Sanur on Monday (22/3). The campaign was spread across 12 locations in three villages in Sanur: Sanur Kaja, Sanur Kauh, and Sanur. An official from Sanur Kauh, Kadek Jambyantara said that he targeted to vaccinate at least 100 residents from Banjar on Monday. “We targeted to …
Bali government officials expect to reopen international borders by August of this year. The plan consists of three phases: The first is the mass distribution of vaccines; the second, preparing tracing and testing applications; and the third is arranging quarantine accommodations. The Head of Bali Health Agency, Dr. Ketut Suarjaya, spoke about the three phases …
Government officials have extended the community-based partial lockdown in Bali for another two weeks. The new date for the lockdown will last at least until April 5. The Head of COVID-19 Handling Committee and National Economic Recovery, Airlangga Hartanto made the announcement during a virtual press conference on Friday (19/3). “We decided to extend the …
Buleleng COVID-19 Handling Task Force has reported the first case of a child who has died from COVID-19 on the island. The Spokesman of Buleleng Covid-19 Handling Task Force, Nyoman Genep explained that he received a report about the death of a child from COVID-19 on Saturday (20/3). “It was the first time we had …
Officials from Badung regional government have said that they will distribute Covid-19 vaccines to the people who live within the tourism areas of the district. They plan on starting the campaign in April in an effort to expedite the reopening for international tourists. In support of the president’s plan to reopen the international travel corridor …
A 40-year-old man named I Nyoman Kumbadi has died after allegedly drinking diesel fuel at his house on Jalan Siulan, Penatih East Denpasar. The Head of Denpasar Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), Ida Bagus Joni Ari Wibawa said that the incident occurred as a relative of Kumbadi’s found him unconscious on the floor on Thursday evening …
D’Vesta Restaurant and Bar located on Jalan Raya Seminyak, Badung has burned down due to the fire dance performance at their grand opening celebration. The festive event that began with cheers quickly turned into a disaster when the fire from the hula hoop spread to the stage and burnt the entire first floor. The Head …
Indonesian Tourism Minister, Sandiaga Uno is planning to operate a direct flight between Bali and India when the international travel corridor reopens. The plan aims to increase bilateral relations between the two countries. Sandiaga said that the plan to open the direct flight between India and Bali will be realized in near future. “We have …
Two ATM machines located on Jalan Uluwatu II 112X Jimbaran, South Kuta were broken into by an unidentified foreign national on Monday (15/3). The suspect took an estimated USD 5880 (IDR 8.5 mil). The case is under investigation as officers search for the man seen in the CCTV footage from the scene. The incident occurred …
Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has stated that the reopening of international borders is expected this summer. He said if Bali continues vaccine distribution consistently and residents comply with protocols, Bali will fully reopen its borders by June or July. Jokowi made this statement during his visit to Bali while reviewing the vaccination campaign in …
A 54-year-old police officer named Aiptu Anak Agung Gede Putra who was securing the President during his visit in Ubud has died while on duty. The police officer reportedly died from a heart attack. The police officer who had been stationed at Catus Pata guardhouse on Ubud intersection died while working with other several institutions …