Bougainville
Bougainville candidates eagerly await count
After six weeks of campaigning and voting just shy of two weeks, the 440 candidates in this year's Bougainville election are now sitting around waiting for the count to begin.
Short delay possible in Bougainville vote count
The Bougainville Electoral Commissioner says the vote count will not start until at least next Wednesday.
Rape suspect in Bougainville freed after prolonged delay
A man facing rape charges in Bougainville has escaped trial after prolonged delays at the Buka District Court.
Bougainville police officer suspended over election allegations
The Bougainville police chief, Francis Tokura, has suspended one officer for alleged foul play during the election.
Bougainville voting close to done
The Bougainville election is close to finishing, more than a week ahead of schedule.
Bougainville poll peaceful despite allegations of foul play
Over a week into polling for Bougainville's election, authorities say the process has been peaceful despite allegations of foul play. Audio
Bougainville election nears halfway-we find out how it's going
It's about the halfway stage of a momentous election in Bougainville and the process is getting positive reviews from residents. Audio
New Bougainvillean paper launched
A new newspaper for Bougainvilleans has been launched this week.
Bougainville election chief allays fears over irregularities
The Bougainville Electoral Commissioner has moved to allay fears about irregularities in the region's election, which began last Wednesday.
Bougainville finance minister to face corruption trial
Bougainville's caretaker Finance Minister Robin Wilson is to stand trial in the PNG National Court on four charges of corruption.
Bougainville extends Covid-19 emergency for fourth time
The Bougainville caretaker government has further extended the state of emergency put in place to combat the spread of Covid-19.
Bougainville introduces covid measures on public transport
As PNG authorities struggle to contain covid--19, new measures to help stop the spread of the virus are coming into force in Bougainville.
Awareness of Covid-19 measures ramps up ahead of Bougainville vote
The Bougainville Executive Council is meeting today to discuss potential measures after the first local case of Covid-19 emerged ahead of elections this week.
Momentous election for Bougainville almost underway
From Wednesday August 12th voters in Bougainville will start choosing from the 440 candidates contesting the 40 seats in the region's parliament. Audio
Bougainville electoral staff off to polling stations
Bougainville electoral staff will travel to each constituency today for the poll starting on 12 August.
Bougainville wants monitors despite virus restrictions
The Bougainville Electoral Commissioner has sought help from high commissions and embassies in Port Moresby to provide monitors for the election starting next week.
Bougainville limits flights again as PNG wrestles with Covid-19
The Bougainville Emergency Controller has re-imposed restrictions on flying into the PNG autonomous region.
Tanis calls for high voter participation in Bouguainville
Bougainvilleans have been told greater voter participation in the August election will show how serious they were in last year's referendum vote.
Bougainville civil war veteran feels time's right to become an MP
A former veteran of the Bougainville civil war says the autonomous region of PNG's new parliament will need people like him to complete the march to independence.
Bougainville to tighten Covid-19 rules after new mainland cases
The Bougainville Government is planning to tighten restrictions to ensure Covid-19 doesn't spread from the Papua New Guinea mainland.