A tourist boat used for parasailing excursions caught fire in Tanjung Benoa in Bali on Friday 6th May. Fortunately, all travelers and staff aboard the boat escaped without serious injury. The boat was offering domestic tourists a parasailing trip on the waters of Tanjung Benoa in South Kuta. The area is famous for its water …
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In perhaps the most significant update for international travel to Bali since the reopening of Ngurah Rai airport in February, the Visa on Arrival program for Indonesia has been resumed in full. The Head of Bali Law and Human Rights Minister, Jamaruli Manihuruk, confirmed that the central government has resumed the VOA program for a …
The headmaster of a high school in Karangasem has been fired for pressing his foot on a student’s shoulder while making him do push-ups. The Head of Bali Educational Youth and Sports, Ketut Ngurah Boy Jayawibawa, confirmed that the headmaster of Karangasem Public High School 3, I Komang Sudiana, was dismissed from his job for …
Bali officials have prohibited students from talking to each other during the in-person classes that have recently started in Denpasar. The Head of the Denpasar Educational Youth and Sports Office, AA Gede Wiratama, confirmed that policies had been implemented for the in-person classes that started on Monday (4/4). These classes are for elementary and junior …
A businessman in Bali plans to develop a motorbike racing circuit in the Northern Bali area by 2023. A Balinese businessman named Gusti Ngurah Anom (Ajik Krisna) was named as the newly appointed Head of the Indonesia Motor Association (IMI) for Bali on Saturday evening (19/2) in Benoa, Denpasar. He then announced that he plans …
The headmaster of an elementary school in Karangasem tested positive with Covid-19 after receiving the vaccine booster. The Head of Karangasem Educational Youth and Sports, I Wayan Sutrisna, confirmed that the headmaster of a public elementary school in Karangasem was confirmed positive with Covid-19, two days after receiving the vaccine booster. “He tested positive with …
Bali Governor, I Wayan Koster, has stated that the in-person learning that started on Monday (3/1) must continue despite the Omicron variant transmission in Indonesia. “All our activities such as in-person learning at schools and the upcoming international events scheduled in Bali won’t be affected by this Omicron variant as long as all the prevention …
The Bali provincial government has announced that Bali will host several big events once the international travel corridor reopens in near future. Bali Governor, I Wayan Koster confirmed that both national and international big events are planned to be held in Bali once the border and the international terminal of Bali Ngurah Rai Airport begin …
Hundreds of foreign nationals have participated in a swimming competition that took place on Kuta Beach on Sunday (3/10). The competition that was organized by a non-profit organization called Bali Sports Foundation (BSF) was held to raise money to support disabled children on the island. The Director of BSF, Rodney James Holt said that this …
Bali officials have confirmed that they will start distributing the Covid-19 vaccine to Bali children once 70% of Bali residents are vaccinated. Bali Regional Secretary, Dewa Made Indra confirmed that children from the age of 12 to 17 years old will start receiving the Covid-19 vaccine in the near future. “Children in Bali are expected …
Following the extension of the partial lockdown in Bali, Jembrana regional government has decided to postpone the in-person learning plan that was set to resume on Monday (26/4). The Head of Jembrana Education Youth and Sports Agency, I Nyoman Wenten confirmed that despite all preparation to restart in-person learning at schools in Jembrana District, the …
Dozens of both expat and local women were partaking in a surf event called ‘Kartini Go Surf’ on Kuta Beach on Friday morning (16/4). This event was initiated as a tribute to Raden Ajeng Kartini, an Indonesian woman who contributed to fighting for gender equality in Indonesian history before celebrating the Kartini Day on Wednesday …