Om Swastiastu ...

Three-days of kite flying fun at the Bali International Kite Festival have ended on a note of tragedy with the death of a young spectator hit by a kite.

Other news stories include the final appeal against a death penalty by Myuran Sukumaran of the “Bali Nine.”  There’s been an historical firing of a sitting judge at the Denpasar District Court for unethical behavior. And news of a protest outside the coal-powered power plant project in Celukan Bawang, North Bali.

Bali’s governor is projecting 5 million foreign tourists to Bali by 2015; more report surface of a “planned” new international airport in North Bali; the FAO sends desperately needed 130,000 vials of anti-rabies vaccine to Bali; the trade in protected turtles is down dramatically as Bali adjusts its religious practices; and ProFauna calls on Bali residents to stop consuming the meat of monitor lizards.

A provincial official blames rules on regional autonomy for Bali’s inability to implement a moratorium on new hotels.

In development news: The new toll road Benoa to Nusa Dua is scheduled for completion on April 25, 2013. Governor Pastika blames traffic congestion on the estimated 100 new motorcycles and 35 new cars launched on Bali’s roads every day. And the wife of Bali’s governor, Ayu Pastika, salutes the ladies of the Bali Pink Ribbon project for making a significant difference in the health of Bali’s women.

There’s dramatic shifts if the ranking of the world airlines; we examine the results.

A US guided missile warship has just concluded a visit to Bali.

Those in search of a chic Bali life style – visit the Mozaic Beach Club just opened on Batubelig beach.

Hotel News: We cover new top appointments at hotels in Pecatu and Sanur; a birthday party for a temple at Nusa Dua; and the elephant in the room at the Pullman Legian Nirwana Resort.


Looking Ahead:

• Sip, Play, Flirt. Internaitonal DJ Festival at W Retreat & Spa Bali July 18-21, 2012.
• An Exhibition of Sketches by Miguel Covarrubias at the ARMA Museum in Ubud through August 8, 2012.
• “Adi’s Art” by Adi Bachmann at Adi’s Gallery in Ubud through July 29, 2012.
• Marijke Lambregtse Solo Exhibition at the Ganesha Gallery through July 30, 2012
• Spiritual Tourism in Bali – a half-day seminar on July 28, 2012
• Join a traditional “Megibung” Dinner at Uma Ubud on July 28, 2012 and support local community causes.
• Yale University Whiffenpoofs are back! Catch their performance at Laguna Luxury Collection in Bali on August 11, 2012.
• Visual Symphonies – an exhibition by Erizal AS at Ganesha Gallery August 2 – October 1, 2012
• Michelin Starred Chef Frank Seyfried at Banyan Tree Ungasan, Bali - August 3-10, 2012
• Bali International Choir Festival August 3 – 9, 2012.
• “It’s Raining Men” a painting exhibition celebrating the male form August 27 – September 11 at  Bali Mystique Hotel
• 3rd Indonesia E-Tourism Summit in Bali, September 13-14, 2012.
• The International Bali Meditators Conference September 20-23, 2012
• Ubud Writers and Readers Festival October 3-7, 2012.

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