Bougainville
Bougainville pushes to improve cocoa production
An MP in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville is delighted with the outcome of its chocolate festival in the south of the main island.
Legal move could exclude BCL from Bougainville
The Bougainville Government is demanding just cause as to why Bougainville Copper Ltd's exploration licence should not be terminated.
Momis confident of winning over PNG Govt
Bougainville's President John Momis is still confident he can win over the Papua New Guinea Government after a walk out by mining giant Rio Tinto.
Bougainville MPs to meet over Rio Tinto move
Bougainville's MPs are called to a special meeting of parliament in the wake of Rio Tinto's controversial move over shares for Bougainville Copper Ltd. Audio
Bougainville MPs to gather over Rio Tinto exit
A special meeting of parliament will take place next week to discuss Rio Tinto's controversial decision affecting the key Panguna mine.
Solomons plans Bougainville reconciliation
Solomon Islands is planning to reconcile with neighbouring Papua New Guinea and its Autonomous Bougainville Region for incidents during the Bougainville Civil War.
Former journo elected South Bougainville MP
South Bougainville has a new MP in the National Parliament, after the election of Timothy Masiu.
Bougainville hints at legal action after Rio Tinto's withdrawal
Bougainville's president threatens to sue mining giant Rio Tinto, which he says is walking away from its responsibilities. Audio
Bougainville wants all of Rio Tinto's BCL shares
Bougainville's President John Momis said the way to solve the Bougainville crisis is for his ABG government to get the controlling interest in Bougainville Copper Ltd.
Rio Tinto lets go of Bougainville Copper shares
The multi-national miner Rio Tinto says it has transferred its 53.8 per cent shareholding in Bougainville Copper Limited to an independent trustee.
Bougainville decision on mining moratorium yet to be made
The President of Bougainville John Momis says any decision on the lifting of the moratorium on mining exploration is for the Bougainville Executive Council to make. Audio
Bougainville Govt yet to decide on mining moratorium
The President of Bougainville John Momis says any decision on the lifting of the mining exploration moratorium is for his cabinet to make.
Woman MP says Bougainville is starting to thrive
South Bougainville's women's MP, Isabel Peta, believes her region is starting to thrive as it becomes more integrated into the rest of the Papua New Guinea autonomous region. Audio
BCL restates commitment to mining in Bougainville
The chairman and managing director of Bougainville Copper Ltd, Peter Taylor, says the company remains committed to its vision of sustainable mining there.
NZ police thanked for south Bougainville help
A Bougainville women's MP says business activity is returning to the once troubled south and New Zealand Police should take some credit.
The struggle for women politicians in Bougainville
Bougainville woman MP who made history winning an open seat last year details her hopes and aims for the ABG government. Audio
Greater understanding of women in politics in Bougainville
A Bougainville woman MP says there is a growing understanding in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region of the role women can play in politics.
Bougainville MP confident of ongoing international help
A Bougainville woman MP is confident the region will be ready to confront the issues posed by a vote on possible independence from Papua New Guinea.
Ball rolling on Bougainville referendum
A target date of 15 June 2019 has been set for the self-determination referendum in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville.
PNG's Bougainville short of funds
Reports from Papua New Guinea say the autonomous region of Bougainville is facing serious constraints because it has received no grants this year.
