Articles tagged ‘News’
Bali bombing anniversary in Kuta Bali
By BootsnAll | October 12th, 2007 |
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Today is October 12th 2007, the 5th anniversary of the bombings at the Sari Club and Paddy’s bar. This morning I rode down to Kuta to see how things were developing. A police officer told me a ceremony was to take place at the memorial site at 5pm.
Bali bombers curtain about to fall
By Nick | October 9th, 2007 | 3 Comments »
The 5th anniversary of the Bali Bombing is coming up this week. The people convicted of planning and executing the bombing which killed 202 innocent people and maimed dozens more, are still alive. Their death sentence being subject to seemingly endless appeals.
Myanmar unrest in Indonesia news
By Nick | September 30th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
The current Myanmar unrest has been in the Indonesian news, (newspapers, TV and internet) with news of current unrest being reported daily.
Tourists drown on Kuta Beach Bali
By Nick | September 1st, 2007 | 5 Comments »
Three older tourists have drowned on Kuta Beach. This is another example of the power of local currents and the need to be careful. Here’s more from the Jakarta Post.
Bali restaurants nervous about ayam kampung
By Nick | August 24th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
The recent bird flu outbreak in Bali and caused some restaurants to remove ayam (chicken) from the menu. People who contract avian flu tend to be the people who keep the chickens rather than eat them, which is good news for fatties in KFC, bad news for granny in the kampung. Here’s more from the [...]
Bali bird flu news
By Nick | August 23rd, 2007 | 6 Comments »
Balinese council members have recommended that the island build a dedicated hospital for tropical diseases, after the 2nd bird flu death in a week. Here’s more from the Jakarta Post.
