Yance Rumbino, composer of the song “Tanah Papua”, has passed away at the age of 76 at the Biak Numfor … More
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Exploring the Natural and Cultural Beauty Around Papua’s Lake Sentani
Among Jayapura’s captivating mountain ranges lies Lake Sentani, an oasis that exudes natural and cultural charm. Lake Sentani is not … More
New Orchid Species Discovered in West Papua, More Potential Discoveries in the Future
As many as 23 new species of orchids have been discovered in West Papua. This was the result of a … More
Investment Minister Praises Papuan Coffee Going Global in Australia
Minister of Investment/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia expressed his appreciation for the presence of a coffee … More
Papuan Batik Goes International: Manokwari Designer’s Works Reach Malaysian Market, Showcased at Fashion Festival
The creations of Desirianingsih Haryati Parastri, a batik designer from Manokwari, West Papua, has successfully reached the international market, specifically … More
Papuan Students Graduate from US University, Show Outstanding Achievement
Seventeen Papuan students have graduated from Corban University, Oregon under the Papua Special Autonomy Scheme scholarships, with some achieving Magna … More
Hano Wene: Bringing Knowledge to Papua’s Remote Regions
Usually, the school complex owned by the Muliama Integrated Education Foundation is quiet after school hours, but a new attraction … More
Jayapura Unfurls 10 Kilometre Indonesian Flag to Mark Integration of Papua
The Jayapura City Government, Papua, unfurled the national flag along 10.76 kilometers on Hamadi Holtekamp Road, Muara District, Wednesday (1/5/2024). … More
A Look at the Magnificent Kali Biru Genyem in Papua
Papua never ceases to amaze visitors. In addition to its cultural wealth, Papua also possesses a plethora of fascinating tourist … More
Agriculture Minister Launches 500.000 Hectares of Rice Fields in Papua
Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman together with the South Papua Provincial Government has launched rice fields covering an area … More
Tolerance a Philosophy of Life for Papuans
In Papua, the spirit of inter-religious harmony has become a strong foundation for everyday life. Diversity in religion and traditional … More
Merauke Looks to Biomass as Major Source of Power Generation
Biomass refers to renewable organic materials from agricultural, and forestry waste that are converted into electricity. They produce less greenhouse … More
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