PRIME Minister Laisenia Qarase yesterday appealed to the people to remain calm after the army issued an ultimatum to the Government to withdraw "unjust" Bills, or resign. Read more…

Suva lawyer Abhay Singh has pleaded guilty to attempting to pervert the course of justice Read more…

Fiji's President Ratu Josefa Iloilo has endorsed Government's request for a review of the military's constitutional role Read more…

In yesterday's post I wrote about what to expect from your caddie. In return, she will appreciate being treated with politeness and respect. It is normal to offer your caddies refreshment when you stop at a drinks kiosk. Find out... Read more…

In a city obsessed with shopping malls, Mike at bangkok.metblogs introduces the latest addition. Read more…

Smog levels in parts of Kalimantan and Sumatra, are so bad at the moment, that 5 airports are closed. Visibility is down to 50-100 meters in places, making landings impossible. Another factor greatly affecting Indonesian air travel right now is Ramadan. The closed airports include Sultan Thaha Airport in Jambi, Jambi; Supadio Airport in Pontianak, West [...] Read more…

Developing countries, such as Indonesia, often have recurring public health problems that are not related to disease, but to the lack of something very basic. One problem over here is the lack of use, of iodised salt. I didn’t know this until recently, but the salt sold in bulk is not iodised, meaning it does [...] Read more…

As far as tourism is concerned, Candi Dasa was a sleepy fishing village until it was discovered by the hippie in the 60’s. The village is laid out along the main road, with guest houses, small hotels, warungs and a few bars. Back in the 1990’s Candi Dasa enjoyed more business than it does now. [...] Read more…

Candi Dasa is located on Amuk Bay, which is a popular place to dive. The tiny islands in Amuk Bay (Gili Tepekong, Gili Biaha, Gili Mimpang) offer the best diving experience and that’s where the operators aim for. As any dive operator will tell you, currents are strong and unpredictable, making some places unsuitable for [...] Read more…

Candi Dasa has motorbike and car rental places, an ATM, money changers, some slow internet access, postal services. Candi Dasa is served by Perama Bus, around 35,000rp from Kuta. Perama Bus: (0363) 41114 Kuta office - (0361) 751875 You can take this option to get to Candi Dasa, but it will mean you have no transport when you [...] Read more…

Perama bus does a service all over Bali, hitting most of the touriat spots. It also can arrange trips to Lombok and Sumbawa. Perama is not a tour bus, in that it does not do guided tours or show you historical sites. Perama is a point to point bus service, aimed at tourists. It differs [...] Read more…

My problem with writing stuff for Baliblog, is that while I have been all over the island, I usually don’t stop in the places I’m blazing through, longer than it takes to snap a photo. Overnight trips are usually possible, but then again, I’m just bedding down for the night and hitting the road the [...] Read more…

If you thought cruise ship size would peak with the Queen Mary 2, well think again. Sailing through town this week was Rama Rebbapragada of Royal Caribbean International. From the "bridge" of the swank Level 41 restaurant overlooking Sydney harbour he proudly announced the cruiseline's return "down under" for the 2007-8 season* and also gave a tantalising glimpse into the future of cruising. Royal Caribbean already owns the largest cruise ship in the world but has an even bigger behemoth underway, given the sci-fi title of Project Genesis. Read more…

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A LANDOWNING unit in Naimasimasi, Tailevu, has blocked off the road which leads to the Nukurua hardwood station after talks with the Fiji Hardwood board ended in deadlock. Read more…

PRIVATE properties cannot be converted into dumps and rubbish or any other refuse should not be pushed into the river, warned Minister for Environment Poseci Bune yesterday. Read more…

POLICE will step up the search in the Yasawas in the days ahead for international conman Peter Foster, said Assistant Commissioner of Police Senior Superintendent Kevueli Bulamainaivalu. Read more…

Lawyer Abhay Singh pleaded guilty to attempting to pervert the course of justice in the High Court yesterday. Read more…

Two state witnesses in the trial of former Agriculture ministry permanent secretary Peniasi Kunatuba told the court they benefited from the farming assistance scheme. Read more…

The 2003 South Pacific Games Organising Committee Limited, a company formed by members of the organising committee, owes the Oceania National Olympic Committee $53,000. Read more…

The Naitasiri vanua meeting has expressed strong disappointment over statements made by military commander Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama and urged him to consider the consequences of his actions. Read more…

ANZ has reversed the fee increase announcement it made last week. Read more…

THE Government of India needs to become more mindful of the differing needs of the diaspora, said Fiji Labour Party leader Mahendra Chaudhry in Ba. Read more…