Bougainville
Campaigner says Bougainvilleans careless about Covid-19
A women's health campaigner on Bougainville says most Bougainvilleans have a "careless" attitude to the threat posed by Covid-19.
Bougainville leader defends direct control over recruitment
The President of Bougainville, Ishmael Toroama, has dismissed concerns about governance raised by the former Chief Secretary.
Bougainville Speaker infected with Covid-19
The Speaker of the Bougainville parliament, Simon Pentanu, has confirmed that he has Covid-19.
Renewed interest in re-opening Panguna mine
More discussion in Bougainville on the merits of re-opening Panguna. Audio
Prospects of Panguna re-opening brighten
The head of one of the Bougainville landowner groups affected by the Panguna mine, says any decision on re-opening the mine is for the landowners to make.
Bougainville's Buka may go into Covid lockdown
The President of Bougainville says Buka town could go into a 14 day lock down as health officials try and stem a surge in Covid-19 infections.
Worries Bougainvilleans are not complying with Covid-19 measures
There are worries that Covid-19 warnings from the Bougainville Government are not reaching the people.
Bougainville takes tougher measures after Covid-19 cases
Covid-19 infections have soared in Bougainville, reaching 26 at the weekend, and prompting public health officials to tighten controls.
Bougainville's Toroama won't be deterred from independence
Bougainville's President, Ishmael Toroama, has told MPs he will not be deterred from his desire to bring independence to the region.
Bougainville MP wants to re-awaken innovation
Bougainville MP wants to re-awaken innovation. Audio
Hope donors will help Bougainville rekindle innovation
A Bougainville MP is hoping for donor support to harness the region's inventiveness.
Former top sports administrator wins Bougainville regional seat
The former sports administrator Peter Tsiamalili Jr has won the election for the Bougainville regional seat in Papua New Guinea's parliament.
Dateline Pacific for 9 February 2021
Uncertainty has increased in New Caledonia where the government has collapsed after weeks of tension; Bougainville leader hails understanding reached with PNG, and; A positive Covid test delays… Audio
Bougainville leader hails understanding reached with PNG
The governments of Papua New Guinea and Bougainville have settled on the total amount of money the former owes the latter. It's one of the resolutions of a fruitful meeting seen as a significant step… Audio
Bougainville leader hails new understanding with PNG
The governments of PNG and Bougainville have settled on the total amount of money the former owes the latter, as post-referendum talks advance.
Bougainville and PNG govts meet for talks in Arawa
The Papua New Guinea and Bougainville governments are meeting today in Arawa for the latest talks on Bougainville's post-referendum process.
Toroama rejects claims Caballus will operate Panguna
Bougainville President rejects claims Australian company, Caballus Mining, will operate Panguna mine. Audio
Bougainville President rejects landowner group's Caballus idea
Bougainville's President has firmly rejected a claim that an Australian company, Caballus Mining, will operate the Panguna mine.
Bougainville president meets rebel king in reconciliation
Bougainville's president has met with a reclusive rebel, self-styled king in a rare sign of reconciliation.
Climate vulnerability assessment underway in Bougainville atolls
A United Nations-backed team is conducting climate change vulnerability assessments in Bougainville this month.
