The Island

January 28, 2020

Bali Police Arrest Russian Couple for Farming Marijuana in their Jimbaran Home

Two Russian nationals, identified as Iurii Chernov and Mishel Kvara Tskheliya, were arrested for allegedly farming marijuana in their rented – Read More...
January 25, 2020

Brit who Left ‘Suicide Note’ by Bali Cliff Top May have Faked Own Death

A British businessman who mysteriously vanished may have staged his own suicide to avoid a string of fraud charges, according – Read More...
January 24, 2020

Bali Set to Have 5 New Toll Roads

The Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) Ministry announced that Bali will see five new toll road sections after Pulau Dewata (the Island of Gods) last – Read More...
January 19, 2020

Erick Thohir Targets Bali's Benoa to Be World Class Port

State-owned Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir says he plans to make Benoa Port in Bali as the “world-class port” by integrating the port service, – Read More...
January 13, 2020

Seminyak Villa Goes Viral for Allegedly Catering to Gay Men, Local Authorities Express Disapproval

A villa in Seminyak is taking the spotlight and making headlines in Bali after allegations surfaced that it exclusively catered – Read More...
January 11, 2020

Village Head Wants Canggu Shortcut Widened

The Canggu shortcut is an unfortunate example of what is happening overall in the now popular tourist hotspot on the – Read More...
January 7, 2020

BMW left at Ngurah Rai International Airport since 2016 accrues more than IDR70 million in parking fees

A BMW sedan parked at Ngurah Rai International Airport has been the subject of much discussion online lately in Bali, – Read More...
December 30, 2019

Road access to Kuta Beach will be closed for New Year

Road access to Kuta and particularly, the Kuta Beach area will be temporarily closed on Tuesday starting at around 4pm. – Read More...
December 20, 2019

I Ketut Sudikerta sentenced to 12 years in prison for IDR150 billion fraud

I Ketut Sudikerta, a former deputy governor of Bali, was sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty – Read More...
December 15, 2019

Man caught with crystal meth at Denpasar Airport arrivals

A Chilean man, 57, was secured by Customs officers when he landed at Ngurah Rai Airport last Wednesday (27/11). The – Read More...