Bougainville
Bougainville referendum delay welcomed
The Bougainville Referendum Commission says the six week delay in the holding of the vote on independence from Papua New Guinea, will ensure a better roll.
Call for more dialogue to ensure peaceful Bougainville vote
Security stakeholders in Bougainville have called for more dialogue to ensure the upcoming referendum on independence from Papua New Guinea runs smoothly.
Bougainville referendum now set to be held on 23 November
Bougainvilleans are now due to commence their referendum vote on independence from Papua New Guinea on 23 November.
Bougainvilleans prepare for 4th chocolate festival
Cocoa farmers from across the autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville are gearing up for the region's annual chocolate festival later this week.
Bougainville extends inclusiveness to Musingku and Koike
Efforts are being made in Bougainville to bring the last two separatist groups in the autonomous region of Papua New Guinea into the peace process.
Bougainville seeks to bring separatists into the fold
Efforts are underway to reach out to the last two remaining separatist groups in Bougainville. Audio
Good progress being made on Bougainville referendum - official
The Bougainville Referendum Commission says it's making good progress, preparing the region for the independence referendum. Audio
Bougainville veterans unite ahead of referendum
Reconciliation by veterans of the Bougainville conflict has led to a series of momentous decisions. Audio
Further delay in Bougainville referendum appears all set
The Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape says he's given his approval for another delay in the Bougainville referendum.
Bougainville conflict veterans prepare for referendum
Veterans from both sides of the conflict in Bougainville are meeting to develop a united path ahead of the referendum on independence from Papua New Guinea.
Bougainville veterans prepare for major summit
Two summits involving veterans of the Bougainville civil war are being held ahead of a bigger event next week.
SMLOLA welcomes Bougainville govt meeting offer
The Special Mining lease Osikaiyang Landowners Association, or SMLOLA, in Bougainville, has welcomed the government's willingness to try and find a resolution to the opening of Panguna.
Bougainville Referendum Commission asks for possible extension
Papua New Guinea's prime minister says the commission organising Bougainville's independence referendum has asked for a possible extension.
Bougainville's Toroama promoting awareness, gun disposal
A former leader of the Bougainville Revolutionary Army is one of those working assiduously to ensure the success of the upcoming referendum on independence from Papua New Guinea.
Bougainville landowners group claims rival a BCL surrogate
The Bougainville landowner group, Special Mining Lease Osikaiyang Landowners' Association or SMLOL, has rejected claims by another group claiming rights around the Panguna mine.
Bougainville military leader now a band manager
A former commander of the Bougainville Revolutionary Army, Ishmael Toroama, is now a band promoter. Video
A key player in the Bougainville peace process returns
Former New Zealand foreign minister, Sir Don McKinnon, who was instrumental in bringing peace to Bougainville in the late 1990s, returned to the region last week, just weeks out from a key referendum… Audio
Rival questions authority of Bougainville's Osikaiyang landowners
A Bougainville group has come out to claim the Osikaiyang group has no authority to represent Panguna landowners.
Bougainvilleans urged to play active part in referendum preparation
Bougainvilleans have been told to play an active part in preparing for the referendum on independence from Papua New Guinea.
Bougainville group issues ultimatum over Mining Act
A Bougainville landowning group has given the autonomous government an ultimatum over a festering dispute involving the Panguna mine.
