On October 20, 2025, marking the 1st year of Prabowo’s Presidency, academic from the University of Papua (UNIPA) Manokwari, Danni … More
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Papua Takes Center Stage: As Prabowo Swears in New Development Authority Leaders
On 8 October 2025, President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated the Executive Committee for the Acceleration of Papua Development, marking a renewed … More
Kasuari Coffee Launches as a Cultural Emblem of South Papua
A new coffee known as Kopi Kasuari, or Kasuari Coffee, has been officially launched in Merauke, South Papua, 23 September … More
The Vice President Gibrans’s Visit to Papua
In mid-September 2025, Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka embarked on a two-day working visit across Papua with a clear mission: … More
Papua Coffee Festival 2025 Draws 38,000 Visitors, Boosts Local Economy
More than 38,000 visitors attended the 8th Papua Coffee Festival in Jayapura over the weekend, held under the theme “From … More
Papua’s Traditional Cuisine: More Than Just Taste
Papua is celebrated not only for its breathtaking landscapes with towering mountains, lush rainforests, and pristine seas, but also for … More
Papuan Farmers Strive to Develop World-Class Perfume Business
Mama Siti (52) is one of hundreds of Papuan women who are also farmers, carrying on the tradition of nutmeg … More
The Story of Brigadier Batias Yikwa and his Reading House for Children in Papua’s Baburia Village
The limited access to education in Baburia Village, Keerom, Papua, did not dampen the spirits of Police Brigadier Batias Yikwa. … More
Baliem Valley Cultural Festival Opens with Record-Breaking Performance by 1,500 Pikon Players
The Baliem Valley Cultural Festival officially opened on Thursday, August 7, 2025. The opening ceremony of the festival, which was … More
Government Committed to Providing Free Healthcare Services in Papua
The Indonesian government is committed to providing free healthcare services to the people throughout the Papua region. Various free healthcare … More
Getting to Know Tourist Attractions for Nature Lovers in Wondama Bay
Wondama Bay Regency in West Papua is surrounded by conservation areas. Its sea is located in Cenderawasih Bay National Park, … More
Lanny Cultural Festival and Noken Batik as Symbols of Local Identity’s Revival
That morning in Tiom was greeted not only by bright weather with white clouds, a blue sky, and the green … More
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