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TAUZIA Hotels in Bali Donate Hotel Rooms to Accommodate Returning Indonesian Migrant Workers
Hospitality chain, TAUZIA Hotels, has announced a collaboration between its network in Bali and the local Bali government to help manage the Covid-19 pandemic by providing accommodation for Indonesian Migrant Workers in several of its hotels. Indonesian Migrant Workers, such as those who had been working on cruise ships, have been allowed to return to
Bali Still Safe? 2,291 People Enter Bali from East Java
For those of us who live on the island, it has been blatantly visible that people are beginning to relax on social distancing and staying at home. 2 months of frustration, and the seemingly positive news surrounding Bali’s Covid-19 situation has created the perfect recipe for this. However, we urge to stand fast because outside
‘Plastic For Rice’ : Providing Sustenance by Keeping Bali Clean
A new barter scheme conceived by an Ubud restaurateur is helping a village in Tabanan stay afloat amidst the pandemic. Trading trash for food, or ‘Plastic for Rice’, is an effort to reduce waste problems in villages, whilst keeping families in need nourished and healthy. In the midst of every crisis, lies great opportunity. When
Fundraising: Help to Provide Clean Drinking Water to Bali Families in Need
The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic in Bali has led to many locals losing their jobs and livelihoods. To help those affected by the pandemic, Social ImpaKt launches a crowdfunding campaign to provide families in need with water filters for clean drinking water. Founded in 2014 by Jeroen van Overbeek, Social ImpaKt is an organisation
Bali Provincial Government Extends ‘Work From Home’ Until Mid May
In a Circular Letter released by the Bali Regional Government (Pemertinah Provincial Bali), signed and confirmed by Bali Governor I Wayan Koster, it has been stated that the ‘Work From Home’ mandate has been extended until 13 May 2020. Below we have done a direct translation of the official Circular Letter from Indonesian to English,
Food, Supplies and Shelter Support That Need Your Help in Bali
It has almost been a year since Bali went into its first official lockdown, which took place after Nyepi Day of Silence on 26 March 2020. Since then, Bali’s economy has entered the single worst period it has ever experienced, far beyond the Bali bombings or Agung Eruption. The real tragedy is of course the
How a School in Bali Has Adapted to Online Teaching Due to COVID-19
When a child hears that “school’s out”, the immediate, knee-jerk reaction is often a jump for joy. “No more work! No more study! Yay!” Whatever it is amongst children, it just seems to be the go-to emotion, that is, until they realise what a life without school really means… Yes, with the need for social
On the Ground: Covid-19 in Bali Discussion with Kopernik
Kopernik is a research and development lab for social and environmental issues; they have 10 years of experience in dealing with disaster response. Director of Kopernik in Bali, Arvin Dwiarrahman, is interviewed by Halim Ardie in this insightful broadcast. Halim Ardie is from Club Conscious, an intelligent discussion and music selections podcast. Last week, at
Calling for Community Support: Food Donations
It isn’t only Bali’s economy that depends heavily on the tourism industry; the majority of networks and business infrastructures around the island are tied into to tourism as well. This includes suppliers (food and beverage, homeware, contractors, media, logistics etc) but on the other end of the spectrum many organisations depend on the generosity of
3-Day Nyepi Lockdown Not Going Ahead
After proposed plans circulating the news of an additional 3-days of ‘Nyepi’ Day of Silence, the Majelis Desa Adat (Customary Village Assembly) and Parisada Hindu Dharma Indonesia (PHDI) of Bali announced today (8 April 2020) that these plans would not go ahead. – This article is based on several published sources, taken from Indonesian news
For the Attention of All British Nationals in Indonesia
On behalf of the British Embassy in Jakarta, NOW! would like to share this important message to all all British Nationals currently in Indonesia. If possible, please share to a friend if relevant to their situation. “Since 16 March The Foreign Office has advised against all but non-essential travel outside the UK. Other countries are
COVID-19 in Bali – Essential Information and Numbers
COVID-19 Cases in Bali Island 1900 CONFIRMED 974 RECOVERED 23 DEATH For live update about Covid-19 cases in Indonesia, visit https://www.covid19.go.id/situasi-virus-corona. Get informed, take percautions, and help to contain the virus from spreading. Like the rest of the world, people are now also being hit by the effects of COVID-19 in Bali. Whilst the tourism
Update: Balinese Government Limits Nyepi Ceremonies to Curb Covid-19 Spread
On an island deeply-rooted in its religion and culture, the Balinese calendar is filled with religious ceremonies and rituals all year round. But what will happen to these events while we are amidst the Covid-19 pandemic? The Balinese government has issued statements regarding the limitations of the upcoming Ogoh-Ogoh Parade and Melasti Ceremony to isolate
