Cebu Pacific Commences Bali Service
Twice Weekly Service by Cebu Pacific Creates Direct Flight Connection Between Philippines and Bali
(3/22/2013)
Philippine low-cost airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) commenced service between Manila on Bali on Saturday, March 16, 2013.Flights between the two cities will operate on Tuesdays Continue Reading
Bars to Freedom That Will not Bend
Bali’s Kerobokan Prison Warden Doubts Schapelle Corby will be Granted Parole without First Demonstrating Remorse for her Crimes
(3/17/2013)
The Jakarta Globe reports that the chief warden at Bali’s Kerobokan Prison has publicly cast doubts of any possibility that Schapel Continue Reading
Here Comes the Sun
Indonesian Minister of Energy Jero Wacik Inaugurates Indonesia’s First Solar Power Plant in East Bali
(3/3/2013)
A solar-energy generation project worth Rp. 26 billion (US$2.6 million) was inaugurated in Kubu, Karangasem, Bali on Monday, February 25, 2013
The Solar Energy Generation Continue Reading
Don't Fence Me In
Bali Foundation Seeks to Make Religious Site Accessible to Handicapped People
(1/14/2013)
Bali Daily (The Jakarta Post) reports that Bunga Jepun Bali Foundation is working to make Balinese religious sites fully accessible to people with disabilities.
Kadek Karya Dewi (33), a woman Continue Reading
Park and Stop on New Years Eve
Central Kuta to Be Closed to All Vehicle Traffic on New Years Eve 2012-2013
(12/27/2012)
After initially announcing that three different areas in South Bali would be closed to all vehicular traffic on New Years Eve, the Bali police have relented and decided that, as in years past, a “c Continue Reading
A Darwinian Evolution
Garuda Examining Resumption of Bali to Darwin, Australia Flights in 2013
(12/24/2012)
Garuda Indonesia Airline is reported to be exploring a resumption of service between Bali and Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.The announcement comes after discussions in Jakarta between Northern Territ Continue Reading
Match Your 10 and Raise you 5!
Bali Officials Predicting 15% increase in foreign arrivals in 2013
(12/24/2012)
The total number of foreign tourists “officially” expected by the province of Bali is officially predicted to increase 15% - despite more modest predictions of only 10% being put forth by members Continue Reading
We Think We Can, We Think We Can
While National Experts Say Bali Rail System is Not Economically Viable, Governor Pastika Remain Adamant on the Benefits of a Round Bali Rail System
(12/8/2012)
The provincial government of Bali remains committed in its desire to build a rail system as a means of spreading the benefits of tourism d Continue Reading
Pausing the Pump
No Subsidized Premium of Solar to Be Sold at Bali Gas Stations on December 2, 2012
(11/25/2012)
Detik.com reports that the Gas and Oil Distribution Agency (BPH-MiGas) has decided to set Sunday, December 2, 2012 as a day “without subsidized fuel.”
On that day all gas sta Continue Reading
Conserving Energy and Resources in Bali
Former Indonesian Tourism Industry Says Water and Energy Conservation are Now Keys to Sustainability of the Tourism Sector
(11/25/2012)
Former Indonesian Minister of Tourism are keen observer of the national tourism industry, I Gede Ardika, has declared that the development of sust Continue Reading
A Blossoming Friendship with Japan
People of Osaka Give 300 Cherry Blossom Trees for Planting In Karangasem Regency Bali
(11/16/2012)
The Bali Daily (Jakarta Post) reports that The Japan Sakura Exchange Association has given 300 Japanese “Sakura” cherry blossom trees to the regency of Karangasem in Bali.
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Bali Beaches: Free Access for All
Some Hotels in South Bali Accused of Barring Public Use of the Beachfronts
(11/11/2012)
A number of hotels in Nusa Dua are being accused of expropriating their beachfronts, turning these areas into private beaches off-limits to non-hotel guests.
The Bali Post highlights the problem, reportin Continue Reading