1) NZ rally
calls for release of journos in West Papua
2)
NZ: Freedom call for Papua imprisoned journalists and their sources
3) Freeport Allegedly Violates SOP
4) Papua promotes Ugimba and
Carstensz as tourist destinations
3) Freeport Allegedly Violates SOP
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Investigation team from the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry is still investigating the collapse of underground mining owned by PT Freeport Indonesia. The temporary allegation is that the collapse of rocks in West Muck Bay mining was caused by an error in standard operating procedures (SOP).
“Our allegation is that the company didn’t follow the SOP, but it’s still just an assumption,” said mineral and coal director general R. Sukhyar on Tuesday.
According to Sukhyar, the allegation is from the government and it will still be validated by the investigation team. “What is clear is that the incident occurred in Freeport’s development area, not in producing area,” he said.
On Friday, September 12, at 23:30 Eastern Indonesian Time, a ground failure occurred at West Muck Bay, Grassberg Block Cave’s underground mining area. The incident, which caused rocks to fall down, killed Boby Hermawan, mining operator.
Some parts of jumbo drill at the location was also buried by the falling materials. Brad Skinner, who operated the jumbo drill, was successfully rescued from the ruins.
Regarding the incident, PT Freeport Indonesia president director Rozik B. Sutjipto said that he had reported it to the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry. “The ministry will follow up our report,” he said.
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4) Papua promotes Ugimba and Carstensz as tourist destinations
Selasa, 23 September 2014 14:39 WIB | 225 Views
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The Papua province has offered to promote Ugimba Village in Intan Jaya District and Carstensz Pyramid as tourist destinations in a bid to empower the local communities.
Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Mari Elka Pangestu launched the two tourist sites in Jakarta on Tuesday as the leading tourism destinations in the province.
"These leading destinations were expected to empower the communities around the tourist attractions that play an important role in the implementation of the sustainable tourism program," the minister affirmed.
According to Pangestu, the establishment of the two destinations was part of the ministrys program to increase the contribution of tourism to boost social welfare, particularly for those living in the villages.
"The establishment of Ugimba Village as a tourism destination will play a key role in empowering the communities and conserving the Carstensz Pyramid, which is well-known as the only area in the tropical region to be covered in snow throughout the year," she stated.
Regent of Intan Jaya Natalis Taboni, who was also present during the launch event, noted that the common climbing track of Carstensz, which comprises the Sugapa-Ugimba-Carstensz route, allows the climbers to visit Ugimba before they commence to conquer the peak.
It is expected that it will encourage the development of facilities for the Ugimba residents, he stated.
"All this time, Ugimba residents have helped tourists from all over the world such as the United States, Russia, and Germany to climb the Carstensz Mountain," he remarked.
He promised to encourage the development of Ugimba as a tourist destination.
The establishment of Ugimba Village as a tourist site was initiated by the local residents with the contribution of the Somatua Foundation, which submitted the demand to the government.
Ugimba offers spectacular views of its surroundings such as the Kemabu River, Nabu River, and several endemic species of animals and plants such as Dingisco and local orchids.(*)
Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Mari Elka Pangestu launched the two tourist sites in Jakarta on Tuesday as the leading tourism destinations in the province.
"These leading destinations were expected to empower the communities around the tourist attractions that play an important role in the implementation of the sustainable tourism program," the minister affirmed.
According to Pangestu, the establishment of the two destinations was part of the ministrys program to increase the contribution of tourism to boost social welfare, particularly for those living in the villages.
"The establishment of Ugimba Village as a tourism destination will play a key role in empowering the communities and conserving the Carstensz Pyramid, which is well-known as the only area in the tropical region to be covered in snow throughout the year," she stated.
Regent of Intan Jaya Natalis Taboni, who was also present during the launch event, noted that the common climbing track of Carstensz, which comprises the Sugapa-Ugimba-Carstensz route, allows the climbers to visit Ugimba before they commence to conquer the peak.
It is expected that it will encourage the development of facilities for the Ugimba residents, he stated.
"All this time, Ugimba residents have helped tourists from all over the world such as the United States, Russia, and Germany to climb the Carstensz Mountain," he remarked.
He promised to encourage the development of Ugimba as a tourist destination.
The establishment of Ugimba Village as a tourist site was initiated by the local residents with the contribution of the Somatua Foundation, which submitted the demand to the government.
Ugimba offers spectacular views of its surroundings such as the Kemabu River, Nabu River, and several endemic species of animals and plants such as Dingisco and local orchids.(*)
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