Leaders in Bali have responded to proposed ideas for building a casino in North Bali. The idea has caused quite a stir on the island since gambling in almost all forms is illegal in Indonesia, and there are no legal casinos operating anywhere in the country. The conversation hit the headlines last week, when the …
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The Bali Urban Railway Network is one of the most anticipated development projects in the province. Talk of the initiative has been happening for well over a decade, and this coming September, the first phase of construction will start on the railway that is set to change Bali forever. The Bali Urban Rail Network will …
Yes, you read that correctly! There are plans on the table to develop a casino in Buleleng Regency in Bali. For those unsure as to why this is such shocking news, let us explain…gambling in pretty much all forms is illegal in Indonesia. The Chair of the BPC HIPMI, Putu Bayu Mandayana, has responded to …
Hotel managers, guesthouse owners, and villa hosts in Bali have been called on to urgently review health and safety standards at their properties. The calls came after two major fires devastated three hotels in busy resort areas in just two weeks. While there were no reported casualties in either instance, the fires have decimated buildings …
Leaders in Bali have confirmed that they are waiting for approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to permit the opening of a new Russian Consulate General in the province. Russia already has an embassy in Jakarta, but a Consulate General and their office would serve commercial affairs and support citizens in conducting immigration-related processes …
A second helicopter in Bali has had to make an emergency landing after getting tangled in kite strings. The news comes just days after a helicopter carrying tourists on a scenic flight over Uluwatu crashed after kite strings got caught in the rotor. The Head of the Regional IV Airport Authority Office, Agustinus Budi Hartono, …
Police in Jembrana Regency have reprimanded meat vendors in connection with selling hundreds of dog meat skewers. Bali Police seized over 50kg of raw dog meat and have committed to cracking down on the practice. Bali Police have seized hundreds of skewers and 56kg of raw dog meat from vendors in Jembrana Regency in West …
A huge fire has devastated a villa complex in the heart of Bali’s busy resort of Seminyak. On Thursday evening the fire broke out around 10 pm and within 30-minutes flames had engulfed the entire villa complex with the scene visible throughout the resort of Seminyak and beyond. There have been no reported casualties. While …
Indonesia’s National Narcotics Agency has confirmed the arrest of three foreigners who are believed to have been operating a drugs lab in a village just outside of Ubud. The National Narcotics Agency, known as the BNN, has confirmed that Bali has become the primary target for international drug kingpins. This is not the first clandestine …
Top officials in Bali have spoken out about their commitment to improving aviation safety after a helicopter carrying tourists on a scenic flight over Uluwatu crashed on Friday, 17th July. While none of the passengers were injured in the incident, the situation has prompted leaders to revisit aviation safety policies and identify areas for improvement. …
Hotel owners, guests, and the community of Padangbai have been left reeling after a fire broke out at the Padangbai Beach Inn Hotel late on Sunday, July 21st. The fire is believed to have started around 11.30 pm local time, and while there are no reported injuries, the hotel and neighboring restaurant have been decimated …
Over the last 18 months, tourism leaders in Indonesia have been working on ways better to connect West Bali and East Java as travel destinations. With far fewer tourists visiting West Bali and East Java than South Bali, but home to incredible culture and natural wonders, leaders want to make it easier for international and …