Editorial

April 30, 2012

Sensibility on Arrival

The current visa arrangements are unfair on foreign visitors because they are restrictive. Many foreigners arriving in the country do – Read More...
April 16, 2012

Even the Spread

There is no good reason why the lion’s share of Bali’s tourism industry, the island’s main earner, has to continue – Read More...
April 10, 2012

Failure to Launch

The authorities, here and in Jakarta, are letting a crucial opportunity to develop this island slip through their fingers, and – Read More...
April 2, 2012

Skirting the Issues

Indonesian politicians in a flap is a common occurrence. Frequently, they work themselves into an oily lather over matters concerning – Read More...
March 26, 2012

Fears Stoked Again

It was with alarm that we learned at the weekend that suspected terrorists were plotting attacks again in Bali, according – Read More...
March 12, 2012

Hanging Up On Corruption

The world again this week got a taste of how things operate in Indonesia, with news reported on an American – Read More...
March 5, 2012

Beef Up Controls

It is most regrettable, if not entirely unsurprising, that further videoed evidence has emerged of wholesale cruelty at an Indonesian – Read More...
February 27, 2012

Out of Control

It is no secret that when many prisoners are sentenced to time at Kerobokan Prison, or await execution there, their – Read More...
February 20, 2012

Islamic Defenders Affront

Any person or organisation of faith who resorts to violent ways to either push their agenda, outright bully or instil – Read More...
February 13, 2012

Bad Tourism Practices

Those engaged in the tourism sector on this small island must work together to ensure the overall success of the – Read More...