Bougainville
Bougainville landowners reject Momis mining claims
A Bougainville landowners' group and miner RTG have hit back after more criticism from President John Momis.
UN leads roadshow to explain Bougainville referendum
A roadshow around Bougainville to highlight the referendum on independence from Papua New Guinea got underway in Arawa on Tuesday.
Bougainville to go ahead with controversial law rewrite
The Bougainville Government remains committed to rewriting the autonomous Papua New Guinea region's mining law. Audio
Lack of jail a cause of Bougainville violence - Momis
The President of the Autonomous Bougainville Government in Papua New Guinea, John Momis, says the lack of a jail contributed to the recent violence in Buka.
Bougainville's Momis says mining opponents are lying
The President of Bougainville says landowners who criticise the government's proposed mining law changes have been misled.
Bougainville's Momis and Mekamui embrace
Bougainville's president has taken part in a unity ceremony with Mekamui separatists.
Bougainville referendum not binding - PM
The people of Bougainville need to understand their upcoming independence referendum is not binding, PNG's prime minister says.
Claim Bougainville Mining Act change will stifle investment
A Bougainville landowner group says the government's link with Australian company Caballus will destroy the Papua New Guinea autonomous province's ability to secure international finance.
Bougainville women march for unity after recent violence
When the women of Bougainville march today to mark International Women's Day, the recent violence in Buka will be at the front of their minds.
Miner and Osikaiang landowners meet with Bougainville govt
Landowners, mining company RTG, meet with the Autonomous Bougainville Government to discuss proposal to re-open and develop the Panguna mine. Audio
PNG govt assures Bougainville funding is coming
The Papua New Guinea Prime Minister, Peter O'Neill, has assured Bougainville that his government will honour every funding aspect of the peace agreement.
Bougainville develops plans to combat violence
Political leaders and police in Bougainville have made a number of resolutions to ease tensions in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region.
Aussie miner meets with Bougainville govt over Panguna
The Australian miner RTG says it has been assured by the Autonomous Bougainville Government in PNG that it hopes to work closely with landowners to develop a lasting solution for the closed Panguna…
NZ asked to head security mission during Bougainville vote
New Zealand has been asked to lead a regional support mission to assist with security during Bougainville's independence referendum in October.
UN welcomes setting of Bougainville referendum date
The United Nations in Papua New Guinea has congratulated the governments of PNG and Bougainville for confirming a date for the independence referendum.
Appeals for calm in Bougainville after killing
Authorities in Bougainville have appealed for calm after a man was killed and homes burnt in the autonomous region over the weekend.
Bougainville referendum vote delay not a surprise - MP
Bougainville South MP Tim Masiu says a four month delay to the Bougainville referendum was not unexpected.
Bougainville independence referendum postponed
The Bougainville independence referendum has been deferred from June to October.
Ahern expects Bougainville referendum deadline to shift
The man overseeing the upcoming independence referendum in Bougainville says he expects it will not be held in June as planned.
Australia gives $AU1m for Bougainville referendum
The Australian government has given an extra $US700,000 to support Bougainville's referendum on independence from Papua New Guinea.
