HEADLINES

November 14, 2011

US Secret Service Arrives for Summit Preps

DENPASAR An American Secret Service team has arrived in Bali ahead of a visit by US President Barack Obama for – Read More...
November 14, 2011

Security Tightened at Gilimanuk

NEGARA Police at Gilimanuk Port in Jembrana have begun to increase security measures against illegal migrants ahead of the ASEAN – Read More...
November 14, 2011

Beggars Swept Up

DENPASAR The Bali authorities have ordered a clampdown on beggars in the run-up to the ASEAN Summit and US President – Read More...
November 11, 2011

Three Months’ Jail Sought for Aussie Drug Teen

Prosecutors recommended on Friday a three-month jail sentence for an Australian teenage boy charged with drug possession on the resort island of Bali.
November 7, 2011

Drug Teen’s Parents Deny Media Deal

The parents of an Australian teenager on trial in Bali for drug possession have denied selling rights to his story to a media network for a six-figure sum.
October 31, 2011

Australian Teen to Stand Trial Next Week

DENPASAR A 14-year-old Australian being held in Bali for alleged drug possession is facing three charges, and may stand trial – Read More...
October 31, 2011

Six Arrested over $1.5m Drugs Seizure

TUBAN Customs officials arrested six people after they foiled another two attempts to smuggle crystal-methamphetamine worth Rp13.6 billion (US$1.5 million) – Read More...
October 31, 2011

More Blackouts in the New Year

DENPASAR Following power cuts in southern Bali last week, the state electricity provider, PT PLN, has warned businesses and householders – Read More...
October 31, 2011

Foreigners Targeted in Immigration Sweep

DENPASAR Two foreign nationals are facing investigation for suspected immigration offences. American Philipe Escane was visited by immigration officials at – Read More...
October 24, 2011

Bali Scrambles to Battle Bird Flu

DENPASAR The authorities are stepping up measures to guard against bird flu as the disease continues to spread among poultry – Read More...