First Cruise Ship Arrives in Tanah Ampo

As a tourist destination, Bali continues to build infrastructure for the benefit of the tourists. The newest is a special dock large cruise ship in the Village Land ampo, Karangasem regency. Today, the yacht of an international company first arrived in this port by bringing thousands of passengers.

Pier or harbor a special international yacht is located in the Village Tanah Ampo, Manggis District, Karangasem regency. Before the cruise ship pier, the beach is located 60 kilometers east of Denpasar city is known for its beautiful natural beaches and traditional fishing life.

Today (25/03/2011) a large cruise ship docked at the first time this dock area. Cruise ships from Holland America Line company was brought in 1300 the Dutch-flagged more foreign tourists from various countries.

Because the harbor is still not 100 percent complete and only has a length of 150 meters, then cruise along the 240-meter can not rely on the dock port. Thousands of tourists who want to travel, transported with dozens of small boats that were brought directly by a jumbo cruise ships.

Some tourists who arrived at Pier Land ampo new claims first came to Bali. They claimed fascinated with the local natural beauty.

“Fantastic, beautiful scenery. In contrast to the sights I have ever visited before in other parts of the world, “said Lars, a tourist from Denmark.

Regent of Karangasem, Wayan Geredeg, hoping to dock the yacht is quickly completed in order to disandari more large cruise ships.

“We hope the central government would help for quick completion of this pier. Unlike today, where large ships can not rely on the pier because the pier length is shorter than the length of the yacht, “said Wayan Geredeg, on the sidelines of the welcome the tourists on the pier.

During his stay in Bali, this cruise ship tourists will visit some tourist areas like Kintamani and Ubud. In addition they will also visit local attractions like Pura Besakih Karangasem, Tenganan, and Taman Ujung.

Cruise ships dock along the 154-meter ampo Land was built in 2006 the government at a cost of Rp 104 billion. Pier is expected to become fully operational next year (2012) is still in the process of improvements, including increasing the length will be disandari pier for cruise ship giant size. (Beritabali[dot]com – Bob)

Rumors about the bombing in Bali

Issues bomb hit parts of Indonesia. Bali as a tourist town also got rumors of the bomb. Middle of the night (March 22, 2011) filled with lively social networking news about the bombs precisely in the region Panjer and Jalan Diponegoro.

After checked by the police team the suspected object was only a plastic garbage. And for the car that allegedly contained explosives just a car that was parked too long.

90 Prisoners Kerobokan get Remission

On the last day of Nyepi, Head Penitentiary II Class A Kerobokan, Siswanto states, according to the nomination of remission there are about 261 prisoners who received remission Nyepi.

The details are recited, as many as 256 inmates get special remission and 15 rest get free direct remission.

“The amount we release it to nine Technical Implementation Unit in Bali,” said Siswanto, on Thursday (10 / 3).

He continued, of the total 256 inmates, specifically noted Kerobokan Prison Class IIA there is a 90 prisoners who received remission. Ie, 87 inmates received special remission and the remaining three prisoners again declared live free.

The rest was again spread across the region, namely prisons Singaraja many as 23 people, as many as 50 people Karangasem, Gianyar Child Prison by 8 people, Tabanan prisons as many as 24 people, the State as many as 31 people, as many as 5 people crease Gianyar, Bangli crease as many as 27 people, and Klungkung crease as much as 3 people. (Spy-Beritabali[dot]com)

Bali Tax Evaluation

The government provincial of Bali was asked to re-evaluate the tax amount of wetland that is charged to the farmer owners of rice fields. Because of high taxes that led farmers field thinking to sell the lowland rice fields.

Chairman of SPI Henry Saragih on his testimony in Nusa Dua, on Thursday (10 / 3) states there should be a tax difference of wetland with soil the hotel, although the same location. It is to be able to keep the agricultural sector and agricultural land in Bali.

Henry Saragih even recommend to Bali to stop the construction of tourism facilities, in order to restrain the rate of land use in Bali.

“And indeed prohibit industry-wide scale hotel industry. For example playing golf, there need not be in Bali, then look for another island to play golf. Not necessarily in Bali to play golf, I frankly say, that illicit industry,” said Henry Saragih.

Henry Saragih hope that Bali is still able to maintain the agricultural sector and not dependent on the tourism sector. Moreover, the tourism industry is very sensitive to the situation. (MIT-Beritabalicom. Nusa Dua)

The government of Denpasar gave awards to the best taxpayer of 2010

Denpasar (Bali Antara) – The government of Denpasar gave awards to the best taxpayer of 2010, with the hope it can motivate employers to comply with obligations to pay taxes.

“What we are prioritizing the hotel and restaurant business, because this sector is very big role in supporting the development of this city,” said City Secretary Denpasar Anak Agung Rai Iswara in Denpasar, on Wednesday.

After the hand over the award, he said most of the funds derived from taxes derived from Denpasar City Government tourism sector.

“Therefore, naturally we give awards to these entrepreneurs, because after all funds raised from the hotel and restaurant taxes really support development programs in the city,” he said.

He hopes that the future revenue from this sector can be improved so that the outcome of this tax can also be used to increase social welfare of Denpasar.

Revenue Dept. of Denpasar Ida Bagus Subrata said, until recently the number of taxpayers in Denpasar reach 1267.

He said besides the hotel and restaurant tax heading, Denpasar PAD also sourced from the post area and the levy equalization funds.

“For 2011, Denpasar PAD target of Rp286 billion,” he said.

According to Subrata realization of hotel tax revenue in 2010 amounted to Rp82 billion, exceeding the set target of Rp76 billion. As for restaurants target Rp29 billion to Rp32 billion realization.

Subrata said, to the best taxpayer assessment criteria include obedience, orderliness and licenses owned by the taxpayer.

Besides, there are criteria such as cleanliness of the hotel environment support, security, labor relations and employee management and employee attitudes and behavior.

Penghargaarn taxpayer for five-star hotel category, ranking first achieved Hotel Sanur Beach, ranked second and The Grand Bali Beach Hotel Puri Santrian Rank III.

For category hotels ranked I to III respectively achieved by the Ganga Villa, Hotel Cianjur and Villa Waka Maya.

While the restaurant or restaurant category rankings I achieved Gubug Eating Engking Mang, ranked second and third ranked Subak Warung Cafe Stone Jimbar UD. (*)

Again, Rabies kill a victim in Buleleng

Buleleng-Detik.com Rabies re-claimed the lives of citizens in Bali. An elementary school teacher died due to suffering from rabies in the district, Buleleng, Bali.

Victim named Luh Sri Reksen (48), SDN 1 was a teacher Bubunan Village, District Seririt, Buleleng, Bali. He died though was rushed to General Hospital (RSU) Kertha Husada Hospital on Wednesday (09/03/2011).

Victim of this malignancy rabies before his death experience, sore throat, unable to swallow, chest pain or shortness of breath and convulsions and frothing from his mouth.

The victim died after being found infected with rabies symptoms. Strong suspicion that the victim had died from rabies from a number of symptoms that occur when the victim was rushed to hospital Santhi Graha Seririt until then referred to the RSU Kertha Husada Singaraja.

“The victim was bitten by a dog but had not given an injection of anti-rabies vaccine. Before my child had died, sore throat, shortness of breath, convulsions until afraid that the wind, from the mouth of excess salivation like foam,” said the victim’s parents, Ketut Wirata.

Made Putra Jaya victim’s sister also said, the victim was bitten by a dog at the heel of his left leg seven months ago. But because it was considered not dangerous for the victim does not take the initiative in VAR injection.

While the dog that bit the victim died several days later. “My sister was bitten by a dog but was not given VAR,” he explained.

Indonesia security tighten Government Gateway to Indonesia

National Narcotics Agency (BNN) to ensure immediate for the improvement of traffic safety in the Indonesian border areas in an effort to anticipate the increase in amphetamine trafficking in psychotropic species, such as ecstasy to Indonesia. Also raids and search efforts will be more frequently done in airports and ports in Indonesia.

The government is also preparing a rule of law against deviations type of amphetamine drug trafficking in Indonesia with the threat of punishment 20 years in prison.

The abuse of amphetamine type drugs has increased from year to year, but did not mention the average amount of deviation increase in amphetamines in Indonesia. But sophisticated drug syndicates operating mode causes the difficulty of combating international narcotics trafficking in this type of amphetamine.

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Export Silver Jewelry Bali Increasing

Asian markets like Japan, Vietnam quite good, as well as Malaysia and Australia. Despite the monetary crisis but the international world, fashion world still have a very big chance.

Based on data from the Association of Silver Bali (APB), the export growth rate of silver Bali until September 2009 this has increased to reach 5 percent, with major export markets the U.S. and Europe.

The conditions of economic crisis in America and Europe did not affect the export of Bali silver. Moreover with the silver export market development in Asia, causing an increasing demand for silver Bali.

The average production value of silver in Bali reached Rp. 150 Billion per-month. Of the value of about 80 percent of the Bali silver for the export market and only 20 percent is absorbed by the domestic market.

The demand for silver Bali basically high enough, but because of limited raw materials resulting in high demand can not be met. For information, now the silver in Bali pengerajin only get the silver raw material supplies for 5-6 tons per month.

Bali Dreamland Beach

dreamland-baliDreamland Beach is a tourist place, located in the south of Bali in the area called Pecatu. Dreamland beach surrounded by cliffs, cliffs that rise high, and surrounded by coral reefs in the rather large around the beach. Location This beach is located in the complex Pecatu Graha Bali (Kuta Golf Resort Link) which is about 30 minutes from Kuta beach.

Dreamland beach itself is almost similar to the Kuta beach. White sand and coral crevice pitched into the scene so that the bait to be seen. Locations in the clean white sandy beach right in the narrow bottom of the steep wall of rock suitable for enjoying the sun or simply witness the sinking of the attractions peselancar. Ombaknya that many large and high demand by the fans of water sports surfing (surfing), and Dreamland has made such surf spot for the new area of Bali.