The Island

July 13, 2009

Condotels Get a Tight Brief: Build Balinese

DENPASAR ~ Condotel developers have been given a wake-up call by Bali’s zoning authority Dinas Cipta Karya (DCK): they must – Read More...
July 13, 2009

Damaged Equipment Puts Hospital in Crisis

BANGLI ~ Half the vital medical plant at Bangli Public Hospital is either inoperative because of damage or needs repair – Read More...
July 6, 2009

Expert Claims to Solve Riddle of Beethoven’s Elise

VIENNA ~ Alongside the opening bars of his Fifth Symphony, Fuer Elise is one of Beethoven’s best-known melodies, prompting scholars – Read More...
July 6, 2009

Hit-Run Suspected in Gilimanuk Port Deaths

GILIMANUK ~ Police believe two unidentified men found with injuries at the port of Gilimanuk and who later died may – Read More...
July 6, 2009

Kuta’s Waterbom Park Faces Supply Threat

Popular tourist spot Waterbom in Kuta may have its access to groundwater turned off by the government if it does – Read More...
July 6, 2009

Australian on Trial over Marijuana

DENPASAR ~ A 33-year-old Australian man who was arrested while holidaying in Bali appeared in the Denpasar District Court this – Read More...
July 6, 2009

Illegal Tour Guides Arrested, Fined

TABANAN ~ Ninety-three people arrested for illegally operating as tour guides appeared in Tabanan District Court this week and were – Read More...
June 26, 2009

One Dead in Sanur Disco Brawl

SANUR ~ A government worker from Nusa Penida who went for a night out with friends at a Sanur disco – Read More...
June 26, 2009

Renon to Get Traditional Market

DENPASAR ~ A traditional market selling flowers and animals for religious ceremonies will be established at Pekraman in Renon following – Read More...
June 26, 2009

Free Glasses, Eye Checks Cause Stampede

TABANAN ~ A team offering free eye checks and glasses was overwhelmed by a crowd when it visited Lumajang Samsam – Read More...