Two African nationals have been deported for violating several Indonesian laws during their stay in Bali. The Head of the Bali Law and Human Rights Minister, Jamaruli Manihuruk confirmed that two African nationals who were identified as Ernest Okechukwu Okanya from Nigeria and Soulaymane Konate from Cote d’Ivoire were officially deported by the Immigration office …

A 28-year-old woman named Anastasiia Savidskaia from Russia will potentially face 12 years of imprisonment for drug trafficking in Bali. The Prosecutor, I Wayan Sutarta confirmed that the suspect could potentially be charged with the maximum jail time for getting involved in drug trafficking during her stay on the island. Anastasiia admitted that she was …

Bali Hotel Association (BHA) has officially launched the first BHA Sustainable Food Festival with 30 participating member hotels across Bali. The festival that started on the same day as World Tourism Day on September 27th and ends on October 16th 2021 will showcase the innovative work of BHA’s member hotels to shift to a more …

Authorities of Gianyar Prison have warned inmates to avoid attempting to bribe the officers in order to smuggle cell phones and drugs inside the prison. The Head of Gianyar Prison, M. Bahrun stated that he would implement harder punishments for inmates who are caught attempting to bribe the prison officers during their jail time. “Prisoners …

Bali officials have planned to reopen the international travel corridor for 4 countries once the border reopens in the near future. Bali Vice Governor, Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati (Cok Ace) confirmed that as a response to the latest statement from the central government about the reopening plan on October 2021, Bali provincial government has …

A 26-year-old man named Koffe Christian Tao (a.k.a Harry) from Nigeria has been arrested after a month of investigation. The Head of the North Kuta Police Department, Iptu Made Purwantara confirmed that the suspect who previously assaulted and extorted his ex-girlfriend in Canggu was arrested from a house in South Kuta on Friday (24/9). “The …

The Badung Tourism Agency has proposed the central government to reduce the quarantine period for international travelers once the border reopens. The Head of the Badung Tourism Agency, Cokorda Raka Darmawan stated that the Badung regional government through the Tourism Agency proposed that the central government give some leniency on their entry requirements for international …

Sanglah Public Hospital has recently cremated 25 neglected and unclaimed dead bodies that had been stored inside the hospital’s forensic room. The General Organizational Planning Director of Sanglah Public Hospital, Dr. Ni Luh Dharma Kerti Natih confirmed that the hospital decided to cremate the neglected dead bodies to prevent over capacity inside the hospital’s facility. …

Bali officials have confirmed that the influx of domestic visitors have significantly increased since the government has lifted some restrictions on the island. The Head of the Bali Tourism Agency, Putu Astawa said that Bali began to record an increase of domestic visitors since the central government gave some leniency for both tourist attractions and …

Officials from the central government have confirmed that the majority of disabled people in Bali have received the Covid-19 vaccine. The President’s Staff for Social Field, Angkie Yudistia confirmed that 94% of Bali residents who suffer with disabilities have received the Covid-19 vaccine. “The second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine is currently being rolled out …

The Indonesian Tourism Minister has announced Bali will reopening for international tourism in October. After multiple plans have to reopen have been delayed, the central government says Bali will be ready to receive international tourists. After finishing a meeting that took place at the Bali Tourism Polytechnic on Friday (24/9) that was attended by several …

The majority of local vendors inside the Tanah Lot Temple area chose to remain closed despite the reopening of tourist attractions for domestic visitors. The Tanah Lot Public Relation Staff, Kadek Niti confirmed that despite the leniency that was given by the central government to reopen businesses and tourist attractions in Bali, the number of …