The Island

December 12, 2008

Protects over Bali Kuta Residence Complex

DENPASAR ~ The Bali Kuta Residence Apartment Complex on Jl. Majaphit in Kuta is being subject to protests by local... Read More →
December 12, 2008

Crackdown on Illegal Transport Companies

DENPASAR ~ Illegal transport companies operating in Bali now outnumber legal ones, an official said. “The illegal companies have no... Read More →
December 12, 2008

Suicides Rise Slightly

DENPASAR ~ The number of suicides in Bali has increased this year, with economic issues often a root problem, an... Read More →
December 12, 2008

Cellular Tower under Scrutiny

SANGGULAN ~ Residents of Perean Tengah, Tabanan, questioned officials last week about a cellular tower erected in the village, an... Read More →
December 12, 2008

Traditional Market Shoppers ‘Decreasing’

DENPASAR ~ One factor in a decrease in shoppers at traditional markets is the lack government promotion, an official has... Read More →
December 12, 2008

Fuel Shortage Hits Ubud Again

UBUD ~ Locals and tourists in Ubud were forced to search for petrol last week after petrol stations ran dry... Read More →
December 12, 2008

Villagers Protest against Their Chief

JEMBRANA ~ Last Thursday residents of Dangin Tukadaya village demonstrated against their village chief for nominating himself as a legislative... Read More →
December 12, 2008

Karangasem Seeks Out Cruise-Ship Investors

SANUR ~ Starting next year, Karangasem will be visited by hundreds of cruise ships, bringing 2,000 to 3,000 passengers per... Read More →
December 5, 2008

Jay-R Esquivel Claims Philippines Top Grommet Title

LA UNION, Philippines ~ Twelve-year-old La Union local Jay-R Esquivel used his local knowledge and aggressive forehand attack to put... Read More →
December 5, 2008

Kintamani’s Forests ‘Shrinking’

KINTAMANI ~ Wooded areas of Kintamani, Bangli, are decreasing in size due to illegal logging, an official said. According to... Read More →