Bougainville
There's still enthusiasm in Bougainville to be a PNG parliamentarian
Bougainville might be close to independence but the enthusiasm for sitting in the PNG national parliament remains high. Audio
Former Bougainville chief secretary vindicated
A former chief secretary of Bougainville says he feels vindicated by a court decision ruling his dismissal last year was unconstitutional.
Bougainville leader upset at JSB waste claim
Bougainville's leader has taken issue with claims that the recent trip to Port Moresby for the Joint Supervisory Body was a waste of money.
Crucial meeting of Bougainville and PNG leaders delayed
The Papua New Guinea and Bougainville Governments have delayed a key meeting.
PNG political wrestle thrust into uncertainty as MPs test positive
Despite the political crisis, this Friday the leaders of Papua New Guinea and Bougainville are due to meet for the second time this month. Audio
Bougainville and PNG prep for key meeting in Port Moresby
Despite the political crisis, this Friday the leaders of Papua New Guinea and Bougainville are due to meet for the second time this month. Audio
Bougainville wants more than JSB referendum overview
The Bougainville President is aiming to push PNG to make more definite commitments on how both governments will negotiate over the independence referendum.
PNG and Bougainville JSB meeting going ahead this week
The President of Bougainville said he's been assured the planned meeting with the Papua New Guinea Government will go ahead this week.
Concern PNG political instability might disrupt Bougainville talks
The President of Bougainville, Ishmael Toroama, says the current political instability in Papua New Guinea mustn't stop the post referendum consultations.
Aid help sought to empower women in south Bougainville
Empowering women is the driving force behind Therese Kaetavara entering Bougainville's latest parliament.
Empowerment of women driving force for Bougainville MP
A new Bougainville MP is hoping to empower women to help them get the small business grants the government is pushing. Audio
Holidaying worker in Bougainville had Covid-19
Bougainville is investigating a second case of Covid-19.
Ahern to moderate Bougainville negotiations with PNG
The former Irish Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, has agreed to moderate Bougainville's post-independence referendum negotiations with PNG.
Bougainville Commissioner considers eight election petitions
The Bougainville Electoral Commissioner says his office is considering eight election petitions from the August poll.
Bougainville tells Port Moresby what it expects ahead of pivotal meeting
A meeting to decide on a framework for consultations over the outcome of the Bougainville's referendum on independence from Papua New Guinea is set to take place in Kokopo on 30 November.
Bougainville ready to welcome responsible foreign investment
Bougainville's president wants investment in agriculture, fisheries, forestry to create quality jobs, increase revenue and broaden the tax base.
Bougainville leader seeking sweeping development change
Bougainvilleans have been challenged to be ready for sweeping developmental changes by their new government.
Bougainville Govt revitalising abandoned plantations
Moves are underway in Bougainville to determine the ownership and debts attached to abandoned plantations, then returning them to production.
Progress on Bougainville Rio Tinto complaint
There's been a further breakthrough over a human rights complaint brought by 156 residents in Bougainville calling on multi-national Rio Tinto to repair the damage caused by its Panguna mine.
Call for UN involvement in PNG/Bougainville talks
A former Bougainville leader says future government meetings with PNG must involve the United Nations.
