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 …

Three cars have allegedly been burned by an arsonist in the same area of Denpasar over the last week.  Unconfirmed reports have gone viral on social media of a perpetrator purposely setting fires to cars in the early morning hours.  The most recent fire occurred early Monday morning at a car storage on Jalan Karang …

Popular tourist beaches in Bali are officially reopening according to the Badung Regency Government.  Head of the Badung Tourism Office I Made Badra confirmed on Monday that restrictions will be loosening in the coming days and that beaches in Badung will be open to the general public.  “After Melasti Beach, in Ungasan Village which has …

Bali set a new record for a one day high adding 106 confirmed covid-19 cases on Saturday.  102 of the cases were from local transmission which indicates the virus is quickly spread in the community. Only 4 of the cases were imported from outside of the island.  The 106 news cases set a one day …

A Jimbaran resident has been arrested in possession of 12 sea turtles he was processing for meat sales.  I Wayan Kayun was apprehended by police at Jalan Bukit Hijau II Number 1 Banjar Mekar Sari, Jimbaran Village, South Kuta, Badung. Kayun was illegally selling processed meat made from green sea turtles. Head of Bali Police …