Major Ash Eruption at Mount Lewotobi Laki‑Laki
JAKARTA – Mount Lewotobi Laki‑Laki, on Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara province, erupted on June 17, projecting an ash column up to 11 km (7 miles) into the atmosphere. The country’s volcanology agency immediately elevated the alert to Level 4 – … Continue reading Major Ash Eruption at Mount Lewotobi Laki‑Laki
Bali Cracks Down: New Rules for Tourists
DENPASAR – The Balinese government has introduced a new set of strict behavioral guidelines for foreign visitors, aiming to address rising concerns over disrespectful and environmentally damaging behavior by tourists. Governor Wayan Koster officially announced the measures this week, stating … Continue reading Bali Cracks Down: New Rules for Tourists
Health: Bali Monitors Arrivals from China and Malaysia
DENPASAR/BALI – Indonesian authorities on Bali are intensifying health monitoring for incoming passengers from China and Malaysia following concerns over a potential outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV). The island’s health authorities are requiring travelers from these countries to submit a … Continue reading Health: Bali Monitors Arrivals from China and Malaysia
Bali: Coronavirus hideout for many foreigners
Jakarta – When Chinese tourist Jingjing Zang arrived in the Indonesian holiday island of Bali last August for a scuba diving course, the 28-year-old did not expect to be stuck there almost a year later after a pandemic had closed borders … Continue reading Bali: Coronavirus hideout for many foreigners
Bali: Social distancing measures not enforced
Jakarta – The Indonesian resort island of Bali has declined to introduce strict measures to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, despite several other regions of the country doing so, raising fears it could rapidly spread and cause far more … Continue reading Bali: Social distancing measures not enforced
Bali: Flights canceled after Mount Agung erupts
Jakarta – A volcanic eruption on the Indonesian island of Bali has resulted in the cancellation of some flights overnight, Reuters reports. The eruption of Mount Agung on Friday lasted for four minutes and 30 seconds, the Indonesian National Board … Continue reading Bali: Flights canceled after Mount Agung erupts
Bali airport reopens after volcanic eruption
Jakarta – A change in wind direction has allowed Bali’s international airport to reopen after it closed temporarily Friday due to volcanic ash and vapor from the Mount Agung volcano. Several airlines delayed or canceled flights to and from Denpasar’s … Continue reading Bali airport reopens after volcanic eruption
Indonesia: Virgin Australia cancels Bali flights
Jakarta – Virgin Australia cancelled all flights to and from Bali on Wednesday after the return of a volcanic ash cloud. Ten flights to and from the Indonesian resort island were cancelled after the volcanic ash advisory centre said flying … Continue reading Indonesia: Virgin Australia cancels Bali flights
Bali: Dengue fever on the rise
Denpasar – The rainy season in Bali has begun to have an impact on health around the island with a number of private hospitals in Denpasar becoming overwhelmed with dengue fever patients.When asked, officers in private hospitals, Surya Husada and … Continue reading Bali: Dengue fever on the rise
Bali Hotels Association Participates in Staff Recruitment
Bali – The Bali Hotels Association actively contributes to the growth of the island’s tourism industry by nurturing the talents of young hospitality graduates and helping them gain employment. With this in mind, BHA associates recently participated in the Grand … Continue reading Bali Hotels Association Participates in Staff Recruitment