Infrastructure development in West Papua – 26th August 2016 Sorong, W Papua (ANTARA News) – President Joko Widodo has accorded priority to infrastructure development throughout the province of West Papua, … Continue Reading President prioritizes infrastructure development in West Papua
Papua`s community-based economy – 13th June 2016 “ParCiMon also supports the vision and mission of Jayapura District to strengthen indigenous rights …” Jayapura (ANTARA News) – The Embassy of the … Continue Reading EU supports Papua`s community-based economy
Wondama bay – 13th April 2016 “They could spot fish at a distance of up to 100 meters in the sea while standing on the beach.” Manokwari (ANTARA News) – … Continue Reading Papua`s Wondama Bay was first transit point for Austronesian people: Expert
West Papua is an integral part Indonesia. Commenting on the conduct of the whole process, Petrus Wettebossy, the representative of the Indonesian Christian Party of Manokwari, Papua and a local … Continue Reading West Papua is an integral part of the unitary state, the Republic of Indonesia
West Papua Power Plant – 2nd October 2015 “This power plant will have the capacity to generate 100 megawatts of power.” Manokwari (ANTARA News) – The West Papua provincial administration is … Continue Reading West Papua prepares to build thermal power plant
West Papua integration to Indonesia Indonesia’s first president, Soekarno once declared that Indonesia was incomplete without Papua. In his words: “West Irian must, can, and certainly will return to the … Continue Reading Papua is an integral part territorial integrity of Indonesia
West Papua Traditional Wisdom, Saturday, 1 August 2015, 11:22 amPress Release: Antara News Rabu, 29 Juli 2015 21:11 WIB | 675 Views Map of Tolikara district, Papua Province. (ANTARA) Jayapura (ANTARA … Continue Reading Tolikara incident to be settled by traditional wisdom
The United Nations in Papua Bernard J. Firestone: The success of the United Nations in Papua was extraordinary because, under the provisions of the New York Agreement and the subsequent … Continue Reading The success the United Nations in Papua
Bernard J. Firestone: The success of the United Nations in Papua was extraordinary because, under the provisions of the New York Agreement and the subsequent General Assembly resolution, UNTEA was … Continue Reading The success of the United Nations in Papua
Rendani Airport “We are now approaching the local people to procure some 500 meters of land …” Manokwari (ANTARA News) – The local government of Manokwari District, West Papua, is … Continue Reading Manokwari govt to extend Rendani Airport runway
Conservation project in West Papua 19th March 2015 Manokwari, West Papua (ANTARA News) – Three international natural conservation non-governmental organizations (NGOs): Conservation International (CI), the Nature Conservancy (TNC), and World … Continue Reading International organizations to finance sea conservation project in West Papua
Investment target for Papua 1st March 2015 Jakarta (ANTARA News) – The Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) sets a high investment target of Rp265 trillion in Papua and West Papua for … Continue Reading Investment board sets high investment target for Papua, West Papua
West Papua reforestation Manokwari (ANTARA News) – As part of West Papua reforestation, the West Papua administration has planted a total of 200 thousand trees since January 2014, according … Continue Reading West Papua plants 200 thousand trees since January 2014
Sail Raja Ampat 2014 20th June 2014 “… so I have met with President Yudhoyono and asked him to inaugurate the event… “ Jayapura, Papua (ANTARA News) – President Susilo … Continue Reading President Yudhoyono to inaugurate Sail Raja Ampat
Biak Tourism 20th June 2014 “We have many natural and historical attractions to promote in cooperation with the national flag carrier, Garuda Indonesia.” Jakarta (ANTARA News) – The Biak Numfor … Continue Reading Biak tourism attractions need intensive promotion
Democracy without separatism for many Indonesian is the only solution for West Papua. However, a small number of separatist supporters demand self-determination in the name of democracy. Such tension will … Continue Reading But is it democratic?