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 …

To make Sanur a Green Zone, all residents will be vaccinated, said Denpasar Mayor IGN Jaya Negara. This includes those who have Denpasar ID cards or work/live in Sanur. His party is considering extending the vaccine program to expats as well.  The Mayor said he plans to accelerate the green zone program that was initiated …

Indonesian President, Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has stated that Indonesian borders will reopen for tourism when Covid-19 transmission in Bali is reduced. President Jokowi made a trip to Ubud Palace on Tuesday (16/3) to review the vaccine distribution and plan for the reopening. He said that the reopening of international travel will be possible if Bali …

Authorities from the Police Department restricted access in Ubud to welcome the Indonesian President on Tuesday (16/3). His visit to the Ubud Palace was held to review vaccine distribution progress in Ubud. The current vaccination phase is targeted at tourism workers as Bali has appointed Ubud as one of the green zones for international tourists. …

Indonesian Tourism Minister, Sandiaga Uno has received mass support from the Law and Human Rights Minister to distribute vaccines to at least 2 million people in Bali by July 2021. Sandiaga announced this news during a meeting with Bali Vice Governor, Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati along with the Head of Bali Tourism Agency and …

36 officials from Kuta village were on standby along Kuta Beach to prevent hotel guests from visiting the beach during the Nyepi Day of Silence celebration. The Nyepi Day is a holiday in the Hindu tradition in which people take the day to meditate and refrain from external activities. The Head of Kuta Beach Operation …

Officials confirmed that more than 1,000 expats currently residing in Bali have gone to Gili Trawangan, Lombok to avoid the Day of Silence celebration in Bali. As a predominantly Hindu island, the people of Bali will celebrate the Day of Silence (Nyepi Day) by meditating and staying home, while the provincial government shuts down businesses …

A storage warehouse housing valuables in Busingbiu Village, Buleleng has been burned down after someone allegedly burned rubbish next to the building. The fire destroyed the entire building along with vehicles and other property. The Head of Busungbiu Police Department, AKP Gede Budiarta said that the incident occurred on Friday afternoon (12/3) at around 5:30 …

Tabanan Regional Government plans to send farmers and agricultural workers to work abroad in an effort to reduce the unemployment rate due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Vice Regent of Tabanan District, I Made Edi Wirawan said that this plan was initiated to provide more job opportunities for residents as many have been laid off …

A year from the first reported COVID-19 case in Bali on March 11, 2020, 1000 people have died after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Updated data pertaining to COVID-19 stats was announced by the provincial government on Thursday (11/3). The cumulative cases as of Thursday were 36,545 total cases with 33,696 recoveries that equal a 92.2 …