Dr. I Nyoman Sutedja MPH, president director of Puri Raharja Hospital, died of COVID-19 at the University of Udayana’s hospital (PTN Unud) in Bali Province on Saturday night. Dr. I Nyoman Sutedja MPH, president director of Puri Raharja Hospital “That’s right. He was treated at Unud PTN Hospital, after being first hospitalized at Wangaya Hospital, …

Bali conducted mass prayers on Sunday as the Indonesian resort island prepares to reopen to tourists shut out due to the Covid-19 pandemic. More than a thousand people attended a prayer at Besakih Hindu temple in the town of Karangasem, expressing gratitude for the handling of the new coronavirus on the island and seeking blessings …

An elementary school in Tabanan, Bali was completely destroyed by a large fire. The blaze broke out at the Bejera State Elementary School  Saturday (07/04/2020) afternoon around 5:30 pm according to officials.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by INFORMASI DENPASAR dan BALI (@infodenpasar) on Jul 4, 2020 at 3:45am PDT The entire …

A British man has been found dead in a Bali hotel room after reportedly suffering from ‘shortness of breath’. The body of 49-year-old Gavin Miller was discovered in a Legian, Kuta hotel room on Friday July 3rd, 2020 according to Bali police. Denpasar Public Relations officer, Iptu Ketut Sukadi confirmed the discovery of the deceased …

A man who admitted to burning vehicles in Bali has been apprehended saying he was frustrated with the economic situation caused by Covid-19. 25-year-old, Ahmad Baihaqi from Banyuwangi, East Java was apprehended by Denpasar police at his Denpasar boarding house on Wednesday. Ahmad Baihaqi from Banyuwangi, East Java was apprehended by Police after burning vehicles …

Qatar Airways resumed daily flights to Bali from Doha on Wednesday.  The daily flights depart from Doha’s Hamad International Airport (HIA) at 12:45 a.m. and arrive at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar at 3:45 p.m. Meanwhile its QR961 flight will take off from Bali at 10 p.m. and land in Doha at 2:35 …

A 51-year-old American woman has been found dead in her rented room in Bali.  The rental was located at No 28A. on Jalan Siligita Gang Jambu, Benoa, South Kuta, Badung. Police reported that the victim may have died from an illness as there were a number of medications found at the scene. “We do not …

The Governor has announced that Bali will be reopening to domestic tourism starting on July 31st as planned. Governor Wayan Koster made the announcement in a virtual meeting held Wednesday, July 1st, 2020 with all village heads in Bali. “For more than three months we have forbid people to travel and close their businesses. This …

4 suspects were arrested in Bali after killing a dog in broad daylight then stealing the carcass and bringing it home for food.  The men caused outrage on social media after a video went viral of the violent act.  The disturbing video shows a man walk up to a sleeping dog and bashing it with …

A student went missing while fishing in Bali’s Benoa Bay on Tuesday. 19-year-old Kadek Dika went missing after his boat was turned upside down in the ocean.  The joint search and rescue team (Basarnas Bali) were immediately dispatched to the area to help hunt for the missing student.  Head of the Bali Basarnas Office Gede …

Seven doctors in Bali Province have been admitted to the Udayana University Hospital after testing positive for the novel coronavirus disease, the hospital’s director, Dewa Putu Gede Purwa Samatra, revealed on Tuesday. “The condition of the infected doctors is stable,” Samatra told Antara  The doctors, who include specialists such as an obstetrician and an internist, …

With no tourists and no income due to the pandemic, struggling hotel owners in Bali are being forced to sell their properties at almost half of regular market prices. Given the collapse of the market, some investors may have to experience a big loss. For investors with a long view, it’s a chance to grab …