BALI NEWS HEADLINES

Sail Indonesia anchors in Lovina - About one hundred sailing ships visited Lovina during the month of September. The ships stayed for a period of 10 days (September 20-30) and were the highlight of a cultural festival with traditional dance, music and art along the beach of Central Lovina. (Sep 2007)

Emerald Starr visits Singaraja - Invited by the RC of Bali Lovina, Al Gore's official representative in Indonesia, Mr. Emerald Starr, presented the latest information on the effects of Global Warming for Indonesia for an audience of hundreds of students in Singaraja. (Sep 2007)

Rotary Bali Lovina installed as the 100th Club of Indonesia - At August 1st, 2007, the Rotary Club of Bali Lovina has officially been installed as the 100th Rotary Club of Indonesia. More information can be found at their website, www.rotary-bali-lovina.org
(Aug 2007)

Conference on Global Warming in Ubud - In june 2007 Ubud hosts a 7-day international conference on global warming with many international speakers on the program. More information can be found at, www.baliinstitute.com . (Feb 2007)

International Convention Global Warming in Bali - Indonesia will host the annual UNFCCC convention, the United Nations Framework Convention Climate Change, this year. The Convention will be held at the Bali International Conference Center of the Westin Resort in Nusa Dua. Conference date, 3-12 December 2007. (Feb 2007)

Safety on the Balinese roads - to guarantee a better safety on the roads, in Bali motorbikes now also during daylight time must drive with lights on. (Feb 2007)

Visa on arrival - The government of Indonesia has plans to extend the maximum stay permit for tourist visa on arrival to 4 months. If and when these plans will be effectuated however is uncertain. (Feb 2007)