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 …

Bali officials have confirmed that vaccinated domestic travelers still need to present proof of a negative Covid-19 test to gain entry into the island. As there is no evidence of the vaccine stopping virus transmission, Bali aims to test all travelers, regardless of vaccination status, to control the spread of the pandemic. This will also …

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 …

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 …