Bougainville
Too many seeking Bougainville top job - MP
A Bougainville women's MP says 23 people running for president is too many and she would rather there were just five or six.
Planned Bougainville mining laws undermine rights - NGO
An Australia NGO says mining legislation before the Bougainville parliament could undermine human rights and environmental controls. Audio
Unique fight for 'fundamentals' captured in Bougainville film
A film-maker says Bougainvilleans' ongoing struggle to protect their land and rights is an example that the world should take note of. Audio
Panguna a priority for latest Bougainville presidential contender
The older brother of Bougainville's first president wants the Panguna mine opened as soon as possible.
International help for Bougainville cocoa farmers
A second round of grants for cocoa farmers in Bougainville has been launched.
Final Bougainville referendum report presented to PNG
The Bougainville Referendum Commission has formally wound up its operations after running last year's vote on independence from Papua New Guinea.
Unity the key says Bougainville presidential contender
One of the latest aspirants to lead Bougainville says the most important task for the region is to achieve unity.
Momis a 'principled man with wide appeal' - academic
An Australia academic says Bougainville's John Momis will be remembered for his ability to draw people together.
Bougainville's Momis loses bid for another tilt at leadership
The quest by the President of Bougainville, John Momis, to run for the post again has failed.
Bougainville opens Covid-19 quarantine facility
PNG's autonomous region of Bougainville is now able to quarantine people showing symptoms of Covid-19.
Bougainville's Hakena to stand in poll
A well known women's advocate on Bougainville, Helen Hakena, is to contest the elections in August.
Women's advocate backs current Bougainville President
If Bougainville President John Momis can run in this year's election long time women's advocate Helen Hakena will be delighted.
Bougainville officials updating electoral roll
Work is underway to update the Bougainville electoral roll ahead of the election scheduled for August.
Landowners want action over Bougainville's Buka Airport
The paramount chief from Bougainville's Ieta village says the Department of Lands must resolve a dispute over land occupied by Buka Airport.
Bougainville regional member in PNG to resign and contest presidency
The current regional member for Bougainville in the PNG Parliament, Joe Lera, is resigning so he can contest the Bougainville presidency.
Bougainville to ease some restrictions on arrivals
The President of Bougainville, John Momis, says they have eased some of the restrictions designed to keep Covid-19 out of the region.
Tanis to contest Bougainville presidential election
Bougainville's former president James Tanis is entering the contest to replace John Momis.
Bougainville election hopeful emphasises Panguna role
A former Bougainville chief secretary says re-opening the Panguna mine is a must if the region's economy is going to develop quickly.
NGO not giving up Bougainville battle with Rio Tinto
An Australian human rights group is re-assessing its strategy as it tries to convince the owners of mining giant Rio Tinto to repair the damage done by its Panguna Mine in central Bougainville.
Former rebel commander focuses on law and order in campaign
A former commander in the Bougainville Revolutionary Army says he can deliver the safe environment needed to encourage investors.
