The Island

August 21, 2009

Expat Retiree Admits Visa Breach

DENPASAR ~ A retired British-born Australian public servant pleaded guilty at the Denpasar District Court on Tuesday to operating a – Read More...
August 21, 2009

Leader Slams Dumping of Waste

NEGARA ~ Jembrana Vice Regent I Putuh Artha has said he is annoyed with investors who damage the environment by – Read More...
August 21, 2009

Villagers Call for Urgent Road Repair

MENDOYO ~ People in Mendoyo, Jembrana, have voiced concern at the poor quality of access roads to the village, saying – Read More...
August 21, 2009

Corrupt Official Ordered Back to Jail

SEMARAPURA ~ A former transport chief in Klungkung regency, Made Budiarsa, and two other co-defendants in a corruption case involving – Read More...
August 13, 2009

More Illegal Tappers Take Klungkung Water

SEMARAPURA ~ More businesses than ever are suspected of illegally tapping public water supplies in Klungkung regency, but the local – Read More...
August 13, 2009

Fishermen Reject Breakwater Project

NEGARA ~ Fisherman at Pebuahan, a coastal village in Banyubiru, Jembrana, have complained that a project to construct a breakwater – Read More...
August 13, 2009

Village Loan Officer Jailed for Rp76m Theft

GIANYAR ~ A former village supply officer has been found guilty of stealing Rp76 million (US$7,600) from funds invested by – Read More...
August 13, 2009

Singaporean Drowns at Seminyak Beach

SEMINYAK ~ A 39-year-old Singaporean man drowned while swimming at Seminyak Beach on Sunday, police said. Bali Police spokesman Budi – Read More...
August 7, 2009

Island Fisherman Missing at Sea

SEMARAPURA ~ A 31-year-old fisherman from Nusa Penida, off the southern coast of east Bali, is believed to have been – Read More...
August 7, 2009

Bike Riders Told to Turn on Lights

DENPASAR ~ A community campaign will educate motorcyclists about national riding safety laws passed on June 22 which require motorbikes – Read More...