Bali Governor, I Wayan Koster has ensured the Australian Ambassador that Covid-19 transmission in Bali has been properly handled and the island will be ready to welcome Australians back once the central government allows it. When welcoming the Australian Ambassador for Indonesia, Penny Williams at the Governor’s office that is located in Renon, Denpasar on …

Three men from Tabanan, Bali have been arrested by the Tabanan police department for consuming and potential trafficking of Marijuana and could face up to 12 years in prison. The Head of Tabanan Narcotics Investiation Bureau, AKP I Gede Sudiarna confirmed that the 3 men were identified as a 34-year-old man named I Gede Ari …

An American national with initials RLB has been detained for wearing a police uniform while singing at a cafe in Sanur, Denpasar. The Head of Denpasar Profession and Internal Security Division, Iptu Harun Budiyanto confirmed that officers detained RLB and demanded an explanation regarding his act during a Halloween celebration on October 31st. “The suspect …

The Ambassador of Sweden for Indonesia, Timor Leste, and ASEAN, Marina Berg confirmed that many travelers from Europe have planned to visit Bali. Only time will tell if the current entry requirements prevent most from doing so. “Many of potential international visitors from Europe, including Sweden are enthusiastic about returning to Bali and believe it’s …

Officials from the Tabanan Educational Agency have planned to vaccinate all elementary school students in the Tabanan, Bali region. The Head of Tabanan Educational Agency, I Gusti Ngurah Darma Utama confirmed that the are collecting data of elementary school students in the Tabanan region, before the schools will begin distributing vaccines in the near future. …

A 28-year-old Anastasiia Savidskaia has been sentenced to 4 years in Bali prison for possession of Methamphetamine. During a trial that was led by the Judge, I Wayan Sukradana stated that the suspect was guilty and violated Indonesian law for possessing an illegal substance during her stay in Bali. “We have decided to sentence the …

The Karangasem Bali Tourism Association has confirmed that hotels in the region haven’t received a single booking for the upcoming year-end holiday. The Head of Karangasem Hotel and Restaurant Association, I Wayan Kariasa confirmed that despite all the preparations the hotels have done in Karangasem, they still haven’t received any bookings from international visitors. “We …

The Bali provincial government plans to limit the amount of international visitors during the upcoming holiday season but has yet to see any significant amount of international tourists. The Head of Bali Tourism Agency, Tjok Bagus Pemayun confirmed that the provincial government plans to limit the amount of international visitors as a prevention to avoid …

Officers from Gianyar Police Department have provided scholarship programs for children who lost their parents due to Covid-19. The Head of Gianyar Police Department, AKBP Made Bayu Sutha Sartana confirmed that he collected donations from all the police officers across the Gianyar region to provide a scholarship program for a total of 9 orphans in …

The Founder and Chairman of Karma Group, John Spence has stated that the Karma Kandara Resort and its facility are still operating despite the recent fire at Karma Beach Restaurant. One of the fine dining restaurants, Karma Beach Restaurant caught on fire on Saturday evening (13/11), destroying the entire building at the bottom of the …

A 60-year-old woman named Sumiati has decided to take care of 56 stray dogs that have been dumped by their owners on Padang Galak Beach. Sumiati who has been scavenging unused items around Padang Galak Beach for a living admitted that she has been taking care of dozens of dogs that were dumped by their …

A Bali virologist has warned the community about another potential wave of Covid-19 transmission in Bali. Virologist from the Bali Udayana University, I Gusti Ngurah Kade Mahardika stated that despite a significant reduction of Covid-19 transmission in Bali, people still need to be more aware of the transmission of the new Covid-19 variant that has …