Category: Local News

Visas….again a Question Again the government has changed it’s mind and delayed the start of the proposed Visa on Arrival. According to the latest version, it may start in December. In addition the government is studying whether to allow tourists of certain rich nations (USA, Japan etc.) to be given visa free entry while poorer […]

A sarcophagus was found by laborer Ernadi Sukir, 25, in an irrigation canal in Banjar Lebih, Gianyar. The sarcophagus is estimated to be 5,000 years old. The 165 x 65 cm sarcophagus is now being kept in the Office of Prehistoric Property Bali-West Nusatenggara-East  Nusatenggara. It is in the form of a megalithic turtle. (Nusa […]

Kerobokan Correctional Institution will Isolate Amrozi The Kerobokan Correctional Institution will give special treatment to Amrozi bin H. Nurhasyim, convicted for the Bali bombing. To avoid any threats from other prisoners and any effort to  escape, Amrozi will be closely watched and isolated from the other prisoners. (Nusa Aug. 10)   Gilimanuk Harbor be Equipped […]

Death Sentence Asked for Imam Samudra In the Bali bombing trial on Monday (28/7), general prosecutor I Nyoman Dila demanded the death sentence for suspect Imam Samudra. In the 301 page charge, the prosecutor said that Samudra was proven to have planned the Bali bombing, the bombing in Batam on Christmas Eve, a gold shop […]

Explosives Carrier Arrested Bali Police in Padangbai arrested La, 55, who was found to be carrying 50 small finger-size explosives. Chief of Karangasem Police AKBP Drs Martanto made the announcement on Monday (14/7) in Amlapura. Rp. 8 million cash was also found on him. La said he got the explosives from a man on the […]

Nusa Penida Needs Obstetrician Residents of Nusa Penida urged Klungkung Regency Government to post an obstetrician or a midwife in the Nusa Penida Community Health Center. The birthing process on the island is handled by only one general practitioner and a midwife. Often, patients with serious problems need to be transferred to Klungkung General Hospital. […]

NGO Coalition Demands Governor Fluent in English NGOs, including the coalition Krama Tresna Bali gave to the Bali Representative Council their criteria for Bali Governor candidates. They listed general and special requirements for the governor candidates. The requirements include speaking Indonesian very well and speaking English fluently. “How can a governor be involved in the […]

World Peace Music Awards and Concert The first annual World Peace Music Awards ceremony and concert will be held at Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) in south Bali on Saturday evening June 14, 2003. An international guest and performer list includes many international performers who through their art have promoted world peace. Besides 5,500 free tickets, […]

Deception Increases in Denpasar Deception and embezzlement are increasing in Denpasar. On Sunday (18/5), Nyoman Sriani, 57, reported to the police that she was deceived by “S” who pretended to purchase goods in her shop. “S” bought 1.5 tons of rice and jewelry and said she would pay in installments. Sriani reported that “S” has […]