Bougainville
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'.
Joint Bougainville PNG body changes name
The agency that oversees the Bougainville Peace Agreement has changed its name in the wake of last year's overwhelming referendum result.
Bougainville walker covers hundreds of kilometres
A Bougainville summer is typically very hot and not the best time to head off on long walks on dusty roads. Audio
Bougainville talks on referendum consultation process face delays
The governments of Bougainville and Papua New Guinea are still to decide on the consultation process over last year's independence referendum. Audio
Another delay in Bougainville and PNG key meeting
The governments of Papua New Guinea and Bougainville were due to head into key talks today but they have been put off until Friday 13 March. Audio
Bougainvilleans urged to tell their stories
The Bougainville Heritage Foundation is encouraging local people to tell their histories and preserve their culture. Audio
Bougainville govt confident of achieving three presidency terms
The Bougainville government remains confident it can still have the constitution changed to allow incumbent president John Momis to run for re-election this year.
Independence inevitable, says Bougainville president
Independence for the people of Bougainville is inevitable, says the autonomous region's president.
PNG's PM warns of risk in deciding on Bougainville too soon
Papua New Guinea's prime minister has warned of the risks in having Parliament deliberate on the Bougainville referendum result too soon. Audio
Bougainville govt challenging two parliamentary decisions
Bougainville's government is challenging two decisions made by Parliament last week.
