Bougainville
Bougainville says PNG dragging feet over covenant
The autonomous Bougainville government (ABG) wants to delay the next meeting of the Joint Supervisory Body with the Papua Guinea government, claiming Port Moresby is dragging the chain on drawing up…
Marles says Australian position on Bougainville unchanged
Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and defence minister Richard Marles says his government's foreign policy on Bougainville remains unchanged.
Bougainville govt dismisses call for PNG-wide consultation on independence
The Autonomous Bougainville Government has rejected a call from the Papua New Guinea Government for a nationwide consultation on the independence referendum.
Bougainville group threatens action over contentious appointment
A prominent political group in PNG's autonomous region of Bougainville is threatening to pull its support for president Ishmael Toroama after he removed portfolios from two MPs.
Push for reconciliation around Bougainville's Panguna
The government in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville wants to ensure landowners at Panguna agree and reconcile before the area is opened to development.
Canberra called on to rein in mining companies eyeing Bougainville
An advocacy group says as international mining companies eye starting operations in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville, Canberra must take action.
PNG and Bougainville sign key covenant to usher in referendum results
Bougainville's quest for independence from Papua New Guinea is inching closer with both governments endorsing a key document last Friday.
Bougainville's Momis confirms he'll stand for PNG parliament
Former Bougainville president John Momis has confirmed he will stand for the regional Bougainville seat in the Papua New Guinea national elections in June.
Confidence Rio Tinto will pay for Panguna cleanup
A Bougainville MP remains confident that mining multi national, Rio Tinto, will fund a cleanup around the Panguna mine. Audio
Progress for Bougainville group seeking Panguna redress
The group seeking redress for the destruction caused by the Panguna mine in Bougainville has appointed three companies to make an assessment of the damage Audio
Bougainville's Momis thinks about political comeback
The former president of Bougainville John Momis is contemplating standing in Papua New Guinea's national elections in June.
Bougainville leaders commemorate young MP
Bougainville politicians have been praising the contribution of Haku constituency MP, Xaviour Kareku, who passed away earlier this month.
Gender balance in Pacific parlts relying on community leadership
An academic says more grassroots leadership programmes in the Pacific should lead to more political representation by women.
Bougainville leader details what he wants in constitution
The President of Bougainville, Ishmael Toroama, says the autonomous Papua New Guinea region needs a strong constitution guaranteeing the civil rights of the people.
Deal to re-open Bougainville's Panguna mine, momentous
Last week the Bougainville Government announced an agreement had been reached with Panguna landowners to re-open the island's controversial Gold and Copper mine.
Work underway in Bougainville to reopen controversial mine
Last week the Bougainville Government announced an agreement had been reach with Panguna landowners to re-open the controversial mine. Audio
Bougainville a step closer to a Panguna re-opening
The Bougainville Government says it's reached an agreement with Panguna landowners to re-open the controversial mine.
Rio Tinto and Panguna stakeholders start assessment on mine damage
The mining giant Rio Tinto has told a Bougainvillean group it should have made an earlier assessment of the damage their mine at Panguna had caused.
Bougainville landowners meet with mining giant Rio Tinto
The mining giant Rio Tinto has told a Bougainvillean group it should have made an earlier assessment of the damage their mine at Panguna had caused. Audio
Bougainville's tough stance at latest referendum talks
The President of Bougainville has taken a tough stance with Papua New Guinea in the latest talks over the independence referendum.
