Tabanan District in Bali Province is planning to boost its ecotourism sector by developing a tourist village based on the Green Development Integrated Farming Tourism concept, the district’s head, Ni Putu Eka Wiryastuti, stated. “This is aimed at preserving the environment to enhance green development based on agriculture as the essence of Tabanan District,” Wiryastuti …

 A total of 10 drug suspects have been arrested by Buleleng police including two former police officers. The suspects were arrested in a sweeping drug operation at different locations from June to mid-July. I Nyoman Suarsana aka Jon, 55 and I Ketut Agus Hendrayasa alias Gus, 37. Both were arrested in Sukasada Village. Head of …

Canggu is known for being one of the best destinations in the world for digital nomads and backpackers, but it has also attracted more crime. Now it appears that the Bali government is stepping up to help with much needed infrastructure.  Over the last two years as Canggu grew in popularity, violent  snatchings have become …

Sara Connor has arrived home in Australia after serving almost four years in a Bali prison over the death of a local police officer. Connor landed at Byron airport last night wearing a face mask and boarded a bus under police guard.The Byron Bay local was given an early release from her five year sentence last …

A terrifying video has surfaced on social media of residents in Karangasem, Bali trying to escape large waves and strong currents.  The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Balai Besar Region III Denpasar issued a large wave warning on Saturday (7/18/2020). BMKG urged people to be aware of 1.25-2.5 meter sea waves that are likely …

A foreign national has gone missing after being swept away by large waves and strong current at Batu Balong beach in Canguu. The Denpasar search and Rescue office was dispatched to the beach on Friday (7/17) after getting reports of an unidentified foreigner that went missing. “A total of 13 personnel have been dispatched to …

An American woman who calls herself ‘Corona’ has been detained by police in Bali after residents complained she was making them nervous.  39-year-old Julian Ann Dirgin was detained in Canggu, Badung, according to North Kuta Sector Police officer I Gusti Agung Ketut Suryanegara. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Info Badung Bali …

16 market sellers have been shut down after they refused to get tested for Covid-19 after one of the sellers tested positive.  The vendors at the Abiantimbul market in Denpasar have been forced to close temporarily while they undergo a mandatory 14 day isolation period in their homes.  Spokesperson for the Covid-19 Denpasar City Accelerated …

One of Bali’s favorite luxury beachside retreats is excited to announce its reopening. The recently revamped Karma Beach is now open again for business. The luxury venue perched on the iconic Uluwatu reef will be celebrating its return with a special ‘Golden Hour’ to mark the occasion. The evening treat for all guests will be …

A 27 year old woman could face up to 15 years in Bali prison after caught allegedly dealing methamphetamine in North Kuta. Ni Kadek Sutarmi born on May 5, 1993 was secured by police in a Denpasar boarding room in possession of 4.84 grams of methamphetamine packaged for sales.  Police had received information from the …

The Governor of Bali said that international tourists will need to bring a negative Covid-19 test when Bali reopens on September 11th, 2020. The ‘new normal’ began in Bali on July 9th with the first stage allowing for only local tourists within Bali.  On July 31st the island will open to domestic tourists and then …

A Russian tourist who has been sleeping in a park outside the airport is now facing deportation under Bali’s ‘new normal’ immigration rules.  The Russian tourist was apprehended by police after he went viral on social media for allegedly living in the park for the last month.  Head of the Bali office of Immigration, Jamaruli …