It is no secret that Bali’s waste management systems are under increasing pressure, there is arguably as much plastic pollution washing up on the beaches along the island’s coastline as there is waste flowing downstream from the inland regions. This week leaders of the Canggu Traditional Village, who are responsible for the management of Bali’s …
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The launch of Bali’s new beach club has been much anticipated. The grand opening of the Holywings Bali Beach Club had the potential to be spoiled by the company’s recent blasphemy scandal but thanks to high-profile stakeholders, new management, and a whole new brand image the launch has gone ahead without any further publicity disasters. …
A major gas explosion has destroyed the restaurant of a luxury villa resort in Bali. Lalasa Villas, on Jalan Pemelisan Agung, Tibubeneng Village in Canggu, experienced a gas explosion in the early hours of Thursday 30th June. Police have launched an investigation into the situation but have told local news reporters that they believe …
The bar and nightclub chain, Holywings, has found itself in the middle of a public scandal this week after a drinks promotion has been branded as religiously blasphemy. Holywings has bars across Indonesia, mainly on Java, and are in the process of opening a new venue in Bali. The new Holywings venue in Bali is …
Residents, visitors, and authorities in Bali have been shocked by a viral video of a foreign couple having sex on what is believed to be Pererenan Beach, Canggu. Badung Police have launched an investigation into the incident and are inviting anyone who has any information to come forward. The video is 2-minutes and 50-seconds long …
Bali beaches are famous for their informal, slightly ramshackle yet charming beach bars. The beach huts of beaches like Berawa have become the life and soul of tourist hotspots, providing visitors with cheap bars and epic views, and local vendors with a place to run their small businesses. On the 15th of May, Berawa beach’s …
Dozens of dogs have been poisoned across multiple beach areas in Canggu, causing them to pass away. Videos and photos of poisoned dogs around Canggu, North Kuta have gone viral on social media, causing the majority of residents, expats, and animal lover communities who live in the area to get mad and condemn such behavior. …
A man has attempted to flee police by pretending to have a mental disorder when he was caught breaking into an ATM machine in Canggu. The Director of the Bali Criminal Investigation Bureau, Kombes Pol Ary Satriyan confirmed that a 22-year-old man with initials FDB has been arrested by officers from the North Kuta Police …
A 59-year-old man named Raymond from Australia has been rescued after losing consciousness while surfing in Bali. The Coordinator of Badung Balawista, Marshello Aryafara confirmed that Raymond was rescued by several other surfers after being spotted going unconscious while playing in the surf on Berawa Beach, Canggu on Tuesday morning (24/8). “We thankfully managed to …
A 32-year-old man named Adi Naila Buana has been arrested by Bali police after breaking into a villa and stealing electronic devices from a Swedish man. The Head of the North Kuta Police Department, AKP Putu Diah Kurniawandari confirmed that the suspect was arrested after breaking into a villa that is located on Jalan Pura …
A 62-year-old man named Purwadi from Banyuwangi, East Java has been arrested after breaking into a villa in Pererenan, Canggu. The Head of Mengwi Criminal Investigation Bureau, Iptu I Ketut Wiwin Wirahadi said that the suspect was arrested by Mengwi Police Department at his parent’s house in Singotrunan Village Banyuwangi, East Java on Tuesday (30/3). …
A 31-year-old man named Hutton Gav Hutton from South Africa has been found dead inside his room in Canggu, North Kuta. The Head of the North Kuta Police Department, Kompol Marzel Doni said that Gav had hung himself and was found by his neighbour, Bodene Cruickshank around 5:20am on Wednesday (7/4). “One of his neighbours, …