The Island

March 9, 2007

Australia Helps Bali, Lombok Communities

DENPASAR ~ The Australian Consulate General here has announced funding for impoverished communities in Bali and Lombok worth just over... Read More →
March 9, 2007

Kite Causes Total Blackout

DENPASAR ~ The entire island of Bali was plunged into darkness on Sunday evening, with the blackout caused by a... Read More →
March 9, 2007

She Sells Seashells by the Seashore

JIMBARAN BAY ~ “Business is picking up,” Nyoman Susi, 63, who has been selling shells at Jimbaran Bay for the... Read More →
March 2, 2007

Airport Security Gets Once-Over

By Rian Dewanto The Bali Times RENON ~ Ngurah Rai International Airport held a two-day emergency preparedness exercise this week,... Read More →
March 2, 2007

Garuda Adds Flights from Oz

National airline Garuda Indonesia has increased seat capacity from Perth to Denpasar, providing a boost to the island’s tourism fortunes.... Read More →
March 2, 2007

Celebrity Chef’s Brother Arrested

DENPASAR ~ The brother of British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has been arrested for possession of heroin in Bali, police... Read More →
March 2, 2007

More Fish Washed Up

Thousands of fish were washed up on Kedungu Beach in Tabanan this week, possibly because of the rapid grown of... Read More →
February 22, 2007

Turtles Released into Sea

SERANGAN ~ Denpasar Major Puspayoga and other local officials attended a turtle-releasing event at Laguna Beach on Serangan island on... Read More →
February 22, 2007

Australia Launches Speedy Visa Service

DENPASAR ~ Australia opened a new visa application center here this week, making it faster and easier for applicants to... Read More →
February 22, 2007

Breeding Success

By Neil Case The Bali Times SANUR, Bali ~ Last week’s article dealt with the task of preparing the garden... Read More →