Bougainville
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.
Bougainville MP says two terms as president is plenty
Bougainville President John Momis is planning legal action to challenge a parliamentary decision limiting him to two five-year terms.
Time needed to work through Bougainville result, says PNG PM
Papua New Guinea's prime minister has warned of the risks in having parliament deliberate too soon on result of the Bougainville independence referendum. Audio
Bougainville MPs say no to third term for president
Bougainville MPs have rejected a push by the government to allow presidents to sit for three terms.
Geologist killed at Bougainville mine site
A Thai geologist has been shot dead in Bougainville.
Bougainville MP warns PNG parliament over independence
The MP for Central Bougainville has warned the Papua New Guinea parliament his province could make a third Unilateral Declaration of Independence.
Bougainville gears up for regional elections
Preparations are under way for upcoming elections for the Autonomous Bougainville Government, the region's electoral commissioner says.
Bougainville elections to go ahead on schedule, says MP
The regional MP for Bougainville in Papua New Guinea says delaying local elections is no longer an option.
Bougainvillean survivors of boat tragedy recovering in Honiara
Four people from Bougainville are recovering in Solomon Islands after being adrift for a month at sea.
Bougainville community's self-built bridge sets a precedent
A local chief in Bougainville says a bridge that his community built by itself is an example of how a new independent nation might work. Audio
Call for dedicated rescue ship for Bougainville
Bougainville's disaster management office is calling for the Autonomous Bougainville Government to provide a better ship to rescue people lost at sea.
Bougainville carver sees living off land as key to independence
A master carver in Bougainville says living off the land is how the autonomous Papua New Guinea region can be economically independent. Audio
'Your background is in the bush', carver reminds young Bougainvilleans
A master carver in Bougainville is encouraging young people to follow his steps into the traditional practice as a livelihood. Audio
Bougainville consultation period critical, says former combatant
A member of the team consulting on Bougainville's future says the post-referendum path must be managed carefully.
Critical consultation period gets underway in Bougainville
Consultations over Bougainville's future are getting underway in what is described as a critical stage in the region's post-referendum independence process. Audio
