The Island

March 13, 2009

Man Attacked with Sickle for Urinating at House

DENPASAR ~ A Denpasar homeowner attacked a man after catching him urinating in front of his house and turned himself... Read More →
March 13, 2009

Two Arrested over Eight Villa Robberies

BADUNG ~ North Kuta Police announced this week the arrest of two suspected thieves specializing in robbing villas, after the... Read More →
March 13, 2009

Tourist Robbed While Changing Tire

SINGARAJA ~ A Dutchman was robbed of Rp123 million (US$10,250) while changing a flat tire in Banjar, Buleleng, on Monday,... Read More →
March 6, 2009

Billabong Pro Junior Series Event Announced

KUTA ~ Surfing-apparel firm Billabong is taking junior surfing back to Bali in 2009, with the announcement this week of... Read More →
March 6, 2009

‘Sham Sweepstakes’ Reported to Police

GIANYAR ~ A fake sweepstakes was reported to Gianyar Police on Monday, by a man who sent money thinking he... Read More →
March 6, 2009

Candidate Accused of Illegal Logging

NEGARA ~ A legislative candidate was caught red-handed carrying 50 pieces of illegally cut timber in his truck on Monday,... Read More →
March 6, 2009

Italian-Owned Villa Destroyed by Fire

KUTA ~ A villa owned by an Italian man was badly damaged in a fire early on Tuesday morning, officials... Read More →
March 6, 2009

‘Illegal Kerosene’ Seized in Buleleng

TAMBLANG ~ Some 2.6 tons of kerosene was seized by Buleleng Police in Tamblang, Kubutambahan, on Tuesday, an official said.... Read More →
March 6, 2009

Lovina Fishermen Protest Concreting of Beach

SINGARAJA ~ Fishermen in Buleleng have written a letter of protest to the regent of Buleleng about the concreting of... Read More →
February 27, 2009

Rare Besakih Ceremony Nears

AMLAPURA ~ Thousands of Hindu faithful have begun flocking to Bali’s holiest Besakih Temple in Karangasem to help prepare for... Read More →