An Indonesian Officials is advising travelers to follow all health protocols in Bali as the island continues its reopening for domestic tourists in hopes of saving the battered economy. National Development Planning Minister Suharso Monoarfa assured the public on Tuesday that the island is safe for tourists and that the local officials and businesses are …

Around two dozen green turtles were released back to the wild in Bali on Wednesday after the endangered creatures were rescued from poachers on the Indonesian holiday island. Marine officials carefully guided the giant reptiles as they thrashed their flippers in the sand to propel themselves toward the water. The turtles were among 36 seized …

A sister and brother both drown at Seminyak beach in Bali on Monday after being overcome by large waves according to police.  “After getting information there were two students who were swept away by the current, we immediately came to the scene,” said officer Wayan Kesuma Jaya yesterday. 20-year-old Natasha Kristanday and her brother Joel …

All of the technology and money in the world hasn’t been able to slow down Covid-19 but Bali had a trick up their own sleeve when it came to slowing the spread of the virus. Using their traditional culture and social structures, Covid-19 so far has not been able to take over the island as …

59 tourists have been deported from Bali in the first half of the year with Russians leading the list. The Bali office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights released the list on Monday revealing the number of citizens from each country that have been deported.  Head of Bali Public Relations, I Putu Surya …

Bali immigration officials have officially deported two yoga teachers who were detained on July 24th for illegally selling yoga classes for profit without a proper work visa.  40-year-old Albina Mukhamadullina and Rodion Antonkin both boarded Turkish airlines on Saturday to return them back to Russia. Both tested negative for Covid-19 by rapid test before departing.  …

Bali has been rated as one of the top tourist destinations in the world by Tripadvisor’s ‘Travelers Choice Awards”. Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award for the World’s Best Destination has ranked bali #4 out of a list of 25 top destinations. In a statement on Saturday, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Wishnutama Kusubandio, welcomed news …

Police reported that 6 tourists have been secured in July after they ran out of money due to the Covid-19 pandemic and have been living on the streets of Bali.  The homeless tourists have been unable to purchase tickets home after staying in Bali much longer than originally intended due to border closures.  “There were …

Bali will welcome back domestic tourists in its second phase of reopening beginning this Friday July 31st.  Bali Governor Wayan Koster released a circular letter on the entry requirement for tourists. “The basis of this requirement is the aspect of health and tourism quality for visitors amid the pandemic,” said Gede Pramana, the province’s head …

Western Australia health officials are preparing for thousands of Australians to return home after visa changes in Bali forced many to leave. On July 12th, the Indonesian government announced that emergency visas would expire for thousands of Australian travelers who sheltered in Bali during the coronavirus lockdown. 10 days later, the government announced changes that …

Two foreign citizens were arrested in Ubud by Bali Immigration officers for illegally working and earning an income on the island.  40-year-old Rodion Antonkin and his 31-year old friend, Albana Mukhamadullina are facing deportation after holding Yoga classes for personal financial gain.  They are now being detained temporarily at the Denpasar Immigration Detention House while …

Authorities in Bali have arrested an American fugitive Marcus Beam who is accused of investment fraud in the United States,  involving hundreds of thousands of dollars, police said Friday. (Image: Firdia Lisnawati, AP) Bali police chief Petrus Reinhard Golose said the suspect, Marcus Beam, had been making and selling sex videos in Bali to support …