Minister of Public Works and Housing (PUPR) Basuki Hadimuljono, has stated that the construction of the 50 km-long Jayapura-Wamena segment … More
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Youtefa Bridge, Longest Arch Bridge in Papua, Cuts Travel Time to Only 15 Minutes
At the eastern tip of Indonesia, a new landmark has arisen. Youtefa Bridge, the longest steel arch bridge in Papua, … More
14th Lake Sentani Festival Opens with Lively Isosolo Dance Performance
The 14th Lake Sentani Festival (Festival Danau Sentani/FDS XIV) was officially opened at Kalkote Beach, East Sentani District, Jayapura Regency … More
MSG Team Visits Papua, Praises Conducive Situation and Border Management
A Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) team led by Director General Leonard Louma and Executive Advisor Christopher Nisbert has acknowledged the … More
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
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
Kampung Yoboi: the Women-Friendly Tourist Village in Papua
Tourism has become one of the most highly-sought sectors in Papua. Despite being quite remote, Papua has tourist villages that … More
The Rapid Development of Eastern Indonesia: The 5 Spectacular Mega Projects Built in Papua
In previous years, Papuan development lagged behind other regions. But now Papua is increasingly advanced with various infrastructure projects such … More
Athlete Lisa Rumbewas’s Passing, Jokowi: May Her Services Be Remembered and Inspire Indonesian Athletes
President Joko Widodo expressed his condolences for the legendary weightlifter from Papua, Raema Lisa Rumbewas, who died on Sunday (1/14/2024). … More
Archaeologist Finds Megalithic Statue in Srobu Site, Papua
By Alfian Rumagit / ANTARANEWS Jayapura, Papua (ANTARA News) – An archaeologist from Papua Archaeological Center, Erlin Novita Idje Djami, … More
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