Bougainville
BCL re-states commitment to get Bougainville's Panguna running
At its annual general meeting last week, Bougainville Copper Ltd chairman told shareholders the company remains committed to re-opening the Panguna mine.
Bougainville Speaker voices own complaint over Ombudsman
Bougainville's outgoing Speaker is furious at the way the Ombudsman Commission made public allegations of misconduct in office.
Five Bougainville MPs referred to public prosecutor
Five members of the Autonomous Bougainville Government have been referred to Papua New Guinea's Public Prosecutor for alleged misconduct in office.
Bougainville allowing for three week election because of Covid-19
The Bougainville election is to run for three weeks, from 12 August until 1 September.
Bougainville MPs legislate for Women's Federation
The Bougainville Government has now formally recognised the Bougainville Women's Federation.
Bougainville's Momis bows out with 'sense of fulfilment'
In his last speech in the Bougainville parliament on Thursday, President John Momis spoke passionately about a political career that began nearly 50 years ago.
Still strong opposition to more women in Bougainville politics
A push is underway in Bougainville to increase the parliamentary representation by women.
Bougainville extends emergency rules until mid-August
The Bougainville Parliament has voted to extend a State of Emergency for another two months.
Bougainville's Momis can still fill a key role - Tanis
One of the aspirants for the presidency in Bougainville says the region still needs the skills of the retiring President, John Momis.
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.