Bougainville
Police 'support mission' prepares for Bougainville referendum
A regional police contingent is gearing up for an operation in Bougainville during its upcoming independence referendum.
Ousted Bougainville chief secretary granted judicial review
The Papua New Guinea National Court has granted a judicial review to the ousted chief secretary of Bougainville.
Bougainvilleans urged to use referendum vote responsibly
Bougainville's president is calling on the people to ensure the Peace Agreement is achieved when the region votes on independence from Papua New Guinea next month.
Bougainville referendum body emphasises post vote consultation
The head of the body running Bougainville's independence referendum says it's important that people are aware of the consultation process after the vote. Audio
Writs for the Bougainville Referendum issued
The man heading the Bougainville Referendum Commission, former Irish prime minister, Bertie Ahern, said he wants the vote process to be a joyful celebration.
Bougainville vote to be of a high standard, says Ahern
The head of the body running Bougainville's independence referendum says it has done its best to raise the standard of the upcoming vote.
Bougainville's Momis saddened by death of Gerard Sinato
The President of Bougainville, John Momis, says the passing of one of the Papua New Guinea autonomous region's senior statesmen has left him with a deep sadness.
Bougainville marks end of gun disposal campaign
The last of the guns handed in as part of the Bougainville weapons disposal programme will today be placed in an armoury at Panguna.
Bougainville weapons disposal exercise finishes
The last of the guns handed in as part of the Bougainville weapons disposal programme, will be placed in an armoury today at Panguna. Audio
Bougainville referendum clash prompts election delay call
A cabinet minister in the Autonomous Bougainville Government is today to make a statement to parliament calling for next year's ABG general election to be delayed, for at least a year.
Bougainville to get revenue raising powers from PNG
The Papua New Guinea Government is to transfer some revenue raising powers to the Autonomous Bougainville Government.
Call to address long neglected basic services in Bougainville
An educationalist from Bougainville says a new major funding facility pledged by the Papua New Guinea government should be used to improve basic services. . Audio
PNG govt hands over cheques to Bougainville
Papua New Guinea has paid a total of $US6.5 million to the Autonomous Region of Bougainville for referendum-related activities and other projects.
PNG and Bougainville govts briefed in Buka on referendum
The Bougainville Referendum Commission has advised the Papua New Guinea and Bougainville governments that it is "referendum ready".
Bougainville civil servant suspended for misconduct
The chief internal auditor of the autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville has reportedly been suspended for two weeks for misconduct.
Bougainville's Momis wants clear direction set for post referendum
The government of the Papua New Guinea autonomous region of Bougainville wants this Friday's meeting of the Joint Supervisory Body to set a clear direction for what happens after the referendum.
Bougainville MP underlines importance of policing
A Bougainville MP says policing in the autonomous region needs a huge boost , especially with November's independence referendum approaching. Timothy Masiu's comment comes as the Bougainville police… Audio
Bougainvilleans told to carefully consider referendum options
The Papua New Guinea Minister of Bougainville Affairs says his government is committed to see that the Bougainville Referendum Commission complete its task and delivers a credible referendum.
PNG cabinet to meet Wednesday in Bougainnville
The Papua New Guinea cabinet is to meet in the Bougainville town of Buka on Wednesday.
Bougainville Referendum body encourages voters to check roll
Bougainvilleans eligible to vote in the upcoming referendum on independence from Papua New Guinea, have been encouraged to check the Preliminary Referendum Roll.
