Bougainville
Confirmation Bougainville poll delay would affect referendum consultations
The President of Bougainville has confirmed any substantial decision from the referendum consultations will be held over until a new government is in place.
Covid-19 continues Bougainville election date delay
The controller of the Bougainville State of Emergency, with medical personnel and the Electoral Commissioner, will set the region's election date.
Bougainville Government worried about speed of Covid-19 results
The Autonomous Bougainville Government in PNG says it's concerned at the slow turnaround of Covid-19 testing.
Bougainville looking to delay election up to two months
Bougainville's government is planning to delay the regional election by up to two months because of the Covid-19 lockdown.
Bougainville leader says Panguna crucial to independence push
A women's leader from Arawa, in Bougainville, says the re-opening of the controversial Panguna mine is crucial to the success of the region's independence push from PNG.
Emergency controls tighten on PNG borders
Restrictions on access through Papua New Guinea's borders have tightened under the extended State of Emergency.
State of Emergency extended in Bougainville
Parliamentarians in Bougainville have agreed to extend a State of Emergency imposed last month to help combat Covid-19.
Bougainville desperate to get samples to PNG for Covid-19 testing
The Bougainville Covid -19 health response team is waiting for a flight from Port Moresby to take samples from two possibly infected people to Port Moresby for testing.
Bougainville to decide on State of Emergency today
The parliament in Bougainville is to meet this afternoon to consider whether to extend a state of emergency put in place to keep the region free of Covid-19.
Rio Tinto remains responsible for Panguna mine damage says report
A new report claims the mining giant Rio Tinto remains responsible for multiple human rights violations caused by pollution from the Panguna mine on Bougainville.
Social distancing not catching on easily in Bougainville
A man who runs an inter-island boat service in Bougainville says the public isn't easily adopting measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Bougainville Speaker to issue writs for upcoming election
The Speaker of Bougainville Parliament is pushing ahead with issuing the writs for the election, despite two court challenges.
Bougainville president urges adherence to Peace Agreement
Bougainville's president says if the Peace Agreement is adhered to, a good outcome should follow the recent referendum result.
Bougainville's Momis still keen to carry on at the top
The President of Bougainville, John Momis, says he wants to contest this year's Bougainville election because the people have pleaded with him to stay. Audio
Bougainville's Momis says people have pleaded for him to stand
The President of the autonomous region of Bougainville, John Momis, says he wants to contest this year's Bougainville election because the people have pleaded with him to stay.
The state of play in Bougainville following latest JSB
The Bougainville and Papua New Governments have agreed that consultations on the outcome of the referendum will not begin until after this years's elections in Bougainville. Audio
Rio Tinto should not walk away from Panguna damage - academic
Multi-national miner Rio Tinto can't just walk away from its responsibilities at Bougainville's Panguna mine, says an academic. Audio
Renewed call for Rio Tinto to front up over Bougainville damage
Rio Tinto should take responsibility for its failings at Bougainville's Panguna mine, which was at the centre of the region's 10 year civil war, an academic says. Audio
Bougainville's JSB to take on new shape after latest meeting
The agency that oversees the Bougainville Peace Agreement has changed its name in the wake of last year's overwhelming referendum result. Audio
Post- referendum: Bougainville wants clarity on meaning of 'ratification'
Bougainville's government is seeking clarification on what is meant by the term 'ratification'.