Bali Immigration teams have issued updates about the latest round of deportations from the island. The deportations come as a warning to foreigners who may be unclear about immigration law to get up to speed, and as a deterrent to those considering breaking the rules. A British man, known by his initials KSM, has been …
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Bali has just announced that it will be developing a new port international port off Serangan Island in Denpasar. The port, to be known as Marina International, will be able to accommodate up to 140 luxury yachts. Serangan Island is a little-known destination located between Benoa and Nusa Dua. Serangan Island has been a traditional …
Bali has just welcomed its new Governor, Deputy Governor, and Regents for another five-year term. As the new cycle formally gets underway, leaders are committing to new promises and targets for the community of Bali. Naturally high on the list of priorities are waste management, traffic congestion, and tourism. The new Regent of Badung, Wayan …
Fly Bali, a commercial helicopter tour provider in Bali, has just obtained a new level of certification that will enable the company to offer a whole new range of services and activities. The company has its sights set on changing the game in Bali by introducing skydiving to the province. After receiving its Air Operator …
Leaders in Bali have issued updates on the highly controversial Uluwatu Sea Wall Project. The development was intended to help secure a crack in the cliff directly beneath the world-famous and deeply spiritually significant Uluwatu Temple. Yet, many local communities and Bali lovers feel that the project has done more harm than good. Initial project …
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism is working to map out the potential for further tourism development in East Bali. This is excellent news for Bali lovers who will soon find it easier than ever to explore the wonders of Karangasem Regency and the East of Bali. The Deputy Minister of Tourism’s, Ni Luh Puspa, spoke …
Private villa managers in Bali have come together to create the Bali Villa Rental Management Association. The organization is on a mission to tackle the rising number of illegally operating villas in Bali and protect tourists and local business owners. The Bali Villa Rental Management Association was formally inaugurated by the Deputy Governor of Bali, …
The latest travel figures have been released by Bali’s Ngurah Rai Immigration and the stats make for interesting reading. Immigration traffic at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in January 2025 showed an increase of 22% compared to the same period in 2024. Speaking to reporters the Head of Immigration Information and Communication Technology, …
Police are urging tourists in Bali to be extremely cautious while driving mopeds and motorcycles on the island following the arrest of a phone snatcher in Ubud. Bali Police arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with a series of drive-by phone robberies. The Police Chief of Gianyar, Kompol Gusti Nyoman Sudarsana, confirmed to reporters that …
Leaders in Bali are preparing for one of the busiest times of the year. In 2025, both the Balinese Hindu festival of Nyepi and the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr will fall on the weekend. With millions of Indonesian families on the move and international tourists in Bali, authorities must coordinate a lot. The Indonesian …
Tourists planning on visiting Bali this month are advised to book their accommodation as soon as possible. With the Balinese Hindu festival of Nypei falling on the same weekend as the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr, accommodation across the island is getting booked up quickly. Generally speaking, most tourists and holidaymakers heading to Bali book …
Bali’s Governor, Wayan Koster, has confirmed that he will introduce a new policy to protect the island’s coastline and beaches from privatisation. There are concerns from many leaders and communities in Bali that commercial interests are having too greater influence on the way in which areas of the coastline is managed. In his first few …