(Cover Photo: Illustration) While being homeless and asking for money is not a crime, Bali officials are trying to give those in poverty more skills so they are able to find employment. 8 people were detained after they were caught begging for money on the streets of Bali including one beggar with a toddler. The …
In order to survive the pandemic, many hotels in Ubud, Bali have been offering up big discounts for rooms with some as low as $10.50 a night and $0.35 meals. The Head of Ubud Homestay Association (UHSA), Ida Bagus Wiryawan said that there has been no tourists in the Ubud area, especially the tourists who …
In an effort to help the Bali economy recover in the future, the provincial government is planning to develop and promote medical tourism. During a meeting with Bali Vice Governor, Cok Ace on Friday Nov 20th 2020, The General Manager of Indonesia Medical Tourism Board (IMTB), Putu Deddy Suhartawan said that he wants to diversify …
The Bali Vice Governor, Cok Ace has projected that Bali will make a full economic recovery by 2022. According to the Vice Governor many steps have already been taken by both the Central and Provincial Governments to bring Bali out of the economic crisis once the island reopens. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan …
Bali is preparing to reopen its schools after the Indonesian government gave the go ahead for each province to make their own decision. Indonesian Education And Culture Minister, Nadiem Anwar Makarim has said that it is up to each province in the country to weigh the risks of reopening. Bali is planning to reopen schools …
Authorities are waiting one more week to see if the last holiday caused an increase in COVID-19 cases before cancelling New Year’s events. The Covid-19 handling task force has been observing transmission rates after the last holiday at the end of October brought an estimated 16,000 domestic tourists to the island. (Image: ©The Bali Sun …
The tourism industry in Bali is has been the hardest hit sector during the pandemic and is expected to take the longest amount of time to recover. During a press conference on Wednesday Nov 18th 2020, the Executive Director of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Secretary, Rebecca Sta Maria said the tourism industry would be the …
Authorities have confirmed that the original plans to begin distributing the vaccine in Bali in December have been delayed. Head of Food and Drugs Supervising Office, Penny Lukito said that the plan to distribute the Covid-19 vaccine will be delayed until at least the beginning of 2021. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) …
The Bali Vice Governor has commented on the rumors that Bali will reopen for international tourists on Dec 1st, saying it’s unlikely. The rumored plan to reopen for international on December has given lots of hope to the tourism industry in Bali but apparently the Provincial Government is not releasing any official statements regarding the …
A 25-year-old man named Rama Putra Sakti Pratama has been arrested on Thursday Nov 12th 2020 after breaking into a military dormitory in Denpasar. The perpetrator was arrested by South Denpasar Police Officers while he was on the run in Solo, Central Java after breaking into Praja Raksaka Dormitory in Kepaon, South Denpasar. He was …
An 11-year-old girl named Putu Ayu Mita Sari has died allegedly from food poisoning after eating a crackers made out of puffer fish in Buleleng, North Bali. Putu Ayu and her family were visiting her cousin’s (Ketut Alisya Tini Putri 5) house in Pemuteran North Bali on Tuesday morning Nov 17th 2020 at 7:00 am …
Bali police are warning the public that ATM skimming is on the rise as the holiday season approaches. The Bali Police Department has multiple reports regarding ATM skimming mainly in the South Kuta area. (Illustration) Several victims who want to stay anonymous said that they have lost money from their accounts after using ATM’s in …