The Island

January 30, 2009

President Orders Restoration of Tampaksiring Temple

GIANYAR ~ Two buildings that were seriously damaged by a falling tree at Tirta Empul Temple, Tampaksiring, Gianyar, were visited... Read More →
January 30, 2009

Fiber Optic Cable to Link Bali, other Islands

LEGIAN ~ A German subsidiary of US firm General Cable Corp. and its technology partner has won a US$100-million contract... Read More →
January 30, 2009

Arrested Gambler Still Dealing: Police

SEMARAPURA ~ Police said they suspect a man jailed on January 19 for his part in organizing an illegal lottery... Read More →
January 23, 2009

Airport Renovation Plans Criticized

DENPASAR ~ Politicians have complained about designs for the renovation of Ngurah Rai International Airport, saying they do not reflect... Read More →
January 23, 2009

Balinese Chinese Celebrate New Year

DENPASAR ~ The Chinese Indonesian Society, Inti Bali, plans to celebrate the Chinese New Year in Bali’s capital next Monday,... Read More →
January 23, 2009

Legislators Push for Search and Rescue Helicopter

BULELENG ~ Minister of Culture and Tourism Jero Wacik has promised to push for the purchase of a search and... Read More →
January 23, 2009

People Warned Rabies Not only from Dog Bites

DENPASAR ~ So far rabies cases reported in Bali have all been due to dog bites, but the government wants... Read More →
January 16, 2009

Rabies Vaccinations Distributed by Govt

DENPASAR ~ Some 1,800 doses of an anti-rabies vaccine are to be distributed to 12 banjars in an attempt to... Read More →
January 16, 2009

President of Billabong ‘Hiding’ in Australia

DENPASAR ~ The president of surf-clothing firm Billabong, Chris James, is apparently avoiding the Indonesian courts by choosing to stay... Read More →
January 16, 2009

Preparations Begin for Massive Besakih Ceremony

AMLAPURA ~ Preparations for a ceremony at Bali’s holiest Hindu temple, Besakih, that takes place only once every 10 years... Read More →