22 Jan 2019

Bougainville pleads for PNG to pay money owed

From , 5:00 am on 22 January 2019

The president of Bougainville, John Momis, says the lack of funding from the Papua New Guinea government for referendum preparations is becoming desperate.

Bougainville is due to hold a referendum on independence from PNG in June.

The national government is a co-signatory of the Bougainville Peace Agreement of which the referendum is the ultimate step, and Mr Momis told Don Wiseman Port Moresby must meet its funding obligations.

ABG President Grand Chief Dr John Momis addresses the Bougainville Public Service during their dedication mass at the Hahela Parish in Buka Town. The Mass was celebrated by Bougainville Diocese Bishop Bernard Unabali.

ABG President Grand Chief Dr John Momis addresses the Bougainville Public Service during their dedication mass at the Hahela Parish in Buka Town. The Mass was celebrated by Bougainville Diocese Bishop Bernard Unabali. Photo: Supplied/ Anthony Kaybing