A flash flood struck six villages in Nusa Penida on early Monday morning (13/12). An official from the Klungkung regional government confirmed that a total of 6 villages were struck by a flash flood that struck on early Monday when most people were asleep. The six villages affected were Suana, Ped, Sakti, Kutampi Kaler, Toya …
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Officials from the Bali Tourism Agency have recorded the entry of only 45 international tourists within the entirety of 2021. The Head of Tourism Development from the Bali Tourism Agency, Gunandika, confirmed that the number of international visitors in 2021 was significantly low. “We only received a total of 45 international tourists that arrived through …
Over 400 tons of garbage that have been left along Berawa Beach were collected on Saturday (11/12). The Head of Toxic and Dangerous Materials from Badung Environmental Agency (DLDK), I Putu Suantara, confirmed that 400 tons of garbage consisting of logs, tree branches, and plastic waste were stranded on Berawa Beach. He admitted that this …
Authorities from the Health Agency will start distributing Covid-19 vaccines to elementary school children by the 14th of December 2021. The Head of Bali Health Agency, Dr. Ketut Suarjaya, confirmed that the Bali provincial government would soon start distributing Covid-19 vaccines to elementary school children. “We will start vaccinating children 6 to 11 years old …
Authorities from the Badung Police department have arrested an expat who had been growing cannabis at his villa in Bali. The Head of the Badung Police Department, AKBP Leo Dedy Defretes, confirmed that a Spanish national with the initials GASV was arrested for growing cannabis at a villa in Jalan Gang Rambutan Tibubeneng, North Kuta …
The Judge of the Denpasar District Attorney has reduced the sentence for an American national who had possessed marijuana for medical purposes. Judge Rustanto decided to reduce the sentence for a defendant that was previously arrested for possessing marijuana that he ordered from the United States through the post office. Due to his medical reason, …
Danone-AQUA has officially established an Integrated Waste Disposal Facility (TPST) to solve Bali’s waste management problem. The Director of Sustainable Development Danone Indonesia, Karyanto Wibowo, stated that the TPST operation, which was just inaugurated a few months ago, is very important to reduce the waste that ends up in Final Disposal Sites (TPA) Suwung. These …
Pererenan Village officials have made a new policy that bans visitors from bringing more than one pet to the Pererenan Beach area. An official from the Pererenan Village, Ketut Sukerasena, confirmed that visitors are no longer allowed to carry multiple pets. This policy was put in place to keep the beach area clean from pet …
The tourism association in Bali plan to rally against the current travel requirements, which contribute to the tourism sector’s struggle to survive. The Head of the Bali Tourism Board, IB Agung Partha Adnyana, confirmed that he plans to rally against the travel requirements which hinder international travelers from visiting the island. “We’ve sent an open …
The Bali tourism union has asked the government to allow businesses to host new year’s eve celebrations. The Head of the Indonesian Tourism Industry Union (GIPI) for Bali, Ida Bagus Agung Partha Adnyana, submitted a proposal to the government, asking them to allow Bali tourism businesses to hold new year’s eve celebrations with strict regulations. …
Four flights scheduled to arrive at the Bali Ngurah Rai Airport on Sunday (5/12) failed to land due to bad weather. The Stakeholder Relation Manager of Bali Ngurah Rai Airport, Taufan Yudhistira, confirmed that four flights that were supposed to land at Bali Airport on Sunday were forced to land at other airports due to …
A Bali official has warned local vendors along the Kuta Beach area to stop extorting beach visitors. The Head of the Kuta Beach Handling Task Force, Wayan Sirna, confirmed that he warned all local vendors in the Kuta Beach area to stop their bad behavior towards tourists. “We told them last Saturday (4/12) to give …