Fence remains at Laing Lewe Beach amid public-access dispute
A wire fence remained at Laing Lewe Beach on 3 November after residents protested restricted shoreline access.
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Travel feature profiles Komodo National Park’s area and biodiversity
A travel feature published on 1 November 2026 profiles Komodo and Kelimutu national parks, citing Komodo’s area, islands and wildlife without announci…
Student futsal tournament opens in Labuan Bajo
Lembunai Cup II opened at GOR Labuan Bajo on 28 October 2026, bringing together student teams from Labuan Bajo and surrounding areas. Organisers said…
Funding cuts stall bridge and road projects in West Manggarai
Funding reductions have halted the Wae Impor Bridge and left the Hita–Bari road unfinished in inland West Manggarai, with officials pointing to lower…
Police prepare prosecution file in alleged drug case on Komodo Island
West Manggarai police are preparing a prosecution file after arresting a Komodo Island fisherman in an alleged methamphetamine case involving 16 packe…
Komodo Airport rearranges facilities as future land needs await review
Komodo Airport is rearranging facilities on its existing certified land as officials await a master-plan review that will determine whether future exp…
Prosecutors open free legal-service desk at Labuan Bajo Marina
West Manggarai prosecutors introduced free legal consultations and a Halo JPN service at Marina Port, with a service post at the harbourmaster’s integ…
Labuan Bajo officials promote Wae Lolos beyond Komodo Park
A 3 October 2026 report identifies Wae Lolos as a village-tourism destination promoted beyond Komodo National Park, adding nature, culture and religio…
West Manggarai promotes village attractions alongside Komodo National Park
West Manggarai tourism authorities are presenting village-based nature and cultural experiences, including Wae Rebo, as complementary attractions alon…
Ombudsman reports shelter and learning-tent gaps after Flores earthquake
Indonesia’s Ombudsman said earthquake-affected communities in Manggarai and West Manggarai still lacked some temporary shelters and emergency learning…
Labuan Bajo transport: what official data can confirm
Official data places Labuan Bajo at the centre of West Manggarai’s transport statistics, but airport and port figures are recorded in separate systems…
How large is Komodo National Park, including its surrounding sea?
Komodo National Park is a land-and-sea protected area, not only a chain of dragon-inhabited islands. Official records explain its 173,300-hectare boun…
Labuan Bajo school resumes classes after light earthquake damage
SMK Stella Maris in Labuan Bajo resumed normal classes on 29 September after an evaluation found lightly damaged buildings suitable for teaching, with…
West Manggarai to hold village-head elections across 64 villages
West Manggarai will hold village-head elections on 29 September across 64 villages, involving 181 candidates, 62,787 registered voters and 138 polling…
BMKG forecasts clear to partly cloudy weather in Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo is forecast to have clear to partly cloudy conditions on Monday, 28 September 2026. Temperatures are expected at 22–28°C, with humidity of…
