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Collection of papua island news, found 47 news.

Border security task force foils attempt to smuggle drug from PNG

The border security task force of the Army Strategic Command (Kostrad) has foiled an attempt to smuggle two kilograms ...

Indonesia`s economy grows 5.27 percent in second quarter of 2018

Indonesia`s economy has grown 5.27 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2018, slightly higher by 0.26 percent ...

Indonesia, Micronesia sign visa-free agreement for diplomatic, service passport holders

Indonesia and the Federated States of Micronesia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on providing free ...

Optimizing West Papua`s abundant natural resources

The Indonesian province of West Papua is known for its agriculture, mining, forestry products, and tourism that should ...

Overcoming challenges in developing "Bay of Paradise"

In the development of tourism sector in the "Bay of Paradise," better known as the Cendrawasih Bay National Park area ...

Promoting tourism attractions of Biak

Biak Numfor District was a popular tourist destination in Papua in 1990s, before Raja Ampat was "discovered." ...

Preparing brighter future for Papua Island

Some 2.7 million families living in 12,569 villages across Indonesia reportedly still have no access to electricity ...

Magnitude 4.8 aftershock jolts Bintuni, West Papua

An aftershock measuring 4.8 on the Richter Scale jolted Bintuni District in West Papua Province on Wednesday at 13.30 ...

The Best of Raja Ampat To Be Revealed

Raja Ampat is a crown jewel, thanks to its crystal clear turquoise sea waters and several isles covered by a thick ...

Indonesia empowers communities to prevent forest fires

The traumatic experiences due to forest fires and the consequent haze disaster are still fresh in the minds of ...

Cendrawasih Bay National Park center preserves six turtle species

The Cendrawasih Bay National Park (TNTC) Center continues to preserve six species of endangered sea turtles living in ...

Online media used to spread wildlife poaching: activist

Wildlife poaching in Indonesia in 2014 is spreading through online media, according to the environmental ...

Distribution of election supplies in Papua challenging

Some 185.8 million out of Indonesias population of about 240 million will go to polling stations to cast their votes ...

First lady delivers three smart ships for remote areas

First Lady Ani Yudhoyono has delivered three smart ships for remote areas to operate in Tanjung Pinang for ...

news focus - govt trying to "bring Papua in harmony with unitary state of Indonesia"

The situation in Jayapura city, in particular, and Papua Province, in general, seems to be peaceful, after being hit ...