Bougainville
Bougainville leader angry at false accusations
The President of Bougainville says many of the people who issued an ultimatum to his government last week are themselves facing investigation by the Papua New Guinea police fraud squad.
Bougainville dismisses threat to shut down the govt
The autonomous government of Bougainville is facing a demand it immediately launch inquiries into the president and the chief secretary, or the government will be shut down.
PNG fraud squad begins Bougainville investigations
Bougainville's Chief Secretary has called on public servants to co-operate with a Papua New Guinea police fraud squad that is now in the autonomous region.
Bougainville parents told to take better care of children
A prominent member of Bougainville civil society in Papua New Guinea has given parents a dressing down for not caring properly for their children.
Bougainville brings in Fraud Squad to deal with corruption
Corruption is rampant in the Bougainville government, despite Bougainville having a modern system of laws and an effective model of representative government and democracy.
Japan aiding awareness building ahead of Bougainville vote
The Japanese Government has agreed to provide $US887,000 to support awareness building in Bougainville ahead of a key vote set for next year.
Call for Bougainville regional security team to be unarmed
A former senior official with the Bougainville government says any security force brought in for next year's referendum should be unarmed.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 12 November 2018
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Bougainville eyeing hydro electricity projects
Papua New Guinea's Bougainville area is making efforts to cut its diesel bill by investing in renewable energy.
Bougainville to seek foreign help with security during vote
The Autonomous Bougainville Government is planning to ask countries in the region to provide a security team to provide safety during the region's key referendum process. Audio
Foreign security would ensure Bougainville vote fair - Momis
New Zealand, Australia and other Pacific countries may be asked to help ensure there is no disturbance or sabotage of Bougainville's referendum process.
Bougainville NGO works to save the region's mangroves
Bougainville NGO Tulele Peisa is leading a campaign to stop the destruction of mangroves in the region. Audio
Bougainville move to highlight importance of mangroves
Next month a policy paper promoting the protection of mangroves will be considered by political leaders in Bougainville.
Bougainville may have regional security mission to support vote
Bougainville might have a regional security mission to support next year's referendum on independence.
NGO leader says Bougainvilleans ready for key vote
Bougainvilleans are due to vote in less than eight months on whether the region should become fully independent from Papua New Guinea. Audio
PNG MP mystified by dropping of Rabaul Queen charges
A Bougainville MP says he can't believe the public prosecutor has decided not to pursue charges against the people charged over the Rabaul Queen disaster.
NZ-led Bougainville community police prepare for key vote
Perhaps New Zealand's longest running aid project, the Bougainville Commmunity Policing Project, is preparing to play a significant role as the region prepares for a vote on independence next year. Audio
Bougainville by-election decided
The newest member in the autonomous Bougainville parliament is Albert Toro, who has won the Taonita Teop constituency by-election.
Debate needed over Bougainville "greater autonomy" - academic
An Australian academic says there is no indication yet just what greater autonomy might mean for Bougainville.
Bougainville 'very happy' to have Bertie Ahern involved
Bougainville President John Momis says his government is delighted to have former Irish prime minister, Bertie Ahern, chairing the Bougainville Referendum Commission.
