Bougainville
PNG Minister calls for non-mining focus in Bougainville
As parties in Bougainville continue to push for a resumption of mining at the Panguna mine, a Papua New Guinea cabinet minister is calling for the government to focus on other economic activities.
Strong opposition emerges to proposed Bougainville reforms
A prominent Bougainville leader has come out against government plans to allow presidents to hold office for three terms.
Bougainville Parliament debate over constitutional change postponed
Tuesday's debate in Bougainville's Parliament was postponed because of a failure to comply with standing orders.
Post-referendum: Bougainville Consultation Forum to meet
The first meeting of the Bougainville Consultation Forum will be held next week, as the region embarks on the work needed in the aftermath of last year's vote for independence from Papua New Guinea.
Bougainville MPs to vote on key constitutional issues this week
When the Bougainville Parliament meets tomorrow, MPs will be asked to make a constitutional change to allow presidents to remain in office for three terms.
Bougainville landowners seek help from PNG prime minister
A landowner group at the site of the Panguna Mine has asked the Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape to intervene in its dispute with the Bougainville Mining Department.
Bougainville seeks PNG's help to enforce ban on mining execs
Bougainville's government has asked Papua New Guinea to help enforce its travel ban on a group of foreign mining company executives and shareholders.
PNG makes pitch to Bougainville after independence vote
Papua New Guinea's government has made a strong pitch of commitment to Bougainville's future following the autonomous region's historic independence vote. Audio
Australian miner admits workers attacked in Bougainville
The Australian-owned miner, Kalia, has revised its account of how one of its geologists died in Bougainville.
In photos: Bougainville chooses independence, as PNG makes pitch
Following an overwhelming majority vote in their historic independence referendum, Bougainvilleans are focussing on nation-building.
Leading Bougainville MP, actor, film-maker has died
A leading Bougainville actor and film-maker, Albert Toro, has died.
PNG govt urged not to derail Bougainville referendum mandate
Papua New Guinea's government has been warned not to deviate from the mandate of Bougainville's independence referendum. Audio
PNG govt urged not to derail Bougainville referendum mandate
A Bougainville leader has warned the Papua New Guinea government not to derail the clear mandate of Bougainvilleans voting for independence. Audio
Bougainville referendum voter turnout record high for PNG
The Bougainville Referendum Commission has released the final enrolment and voter turnout figures from the autonomous Papua New Guinea region's independence referendum.
Former Bougainville militant eyes chance for mining to build nation
A former senior leader in the Bougainville Revolutionary Army says if done right, mining can help a new Melanesian nation build an economy. Audio
Geologist killed in North Bougainville - govt
A geologist has been killed in Bougainville by what the autonomous PNG region's president describes as a group of "criminal thugs".
Marape seeks 'win-win' scenario after Bougainville referendum
Papua New Guinea's prime minister James Marape has made a special address to Bouainville following the autonomous region's overwhelming vote for independence in an historic independence referendum… Audio
Commonwealth observers praise Bougainville referendum
The Bougainville independence referendum was credible, transparent and inclusive, according to the Commonwealth Observer Group.
More women urged to enter Bougainville politics
Increasing women's participation in politics is the main goal following Bougainvilles' resounding vote for independence, says a campaigner for women's rights.
PNG's Marape conveys hope for unity with Bougainville
Papua New Guinea's prime minister has left Bougainvilleans with a message of hope for continued unity.
