Bougainville
Bougainville MP urges 100 percent vote in referendum
An MP in Bougainville's autonomous regional parliament says it's important there is a strong emphatic vote in next year's independence referendum.
Emphatic vote needed to seal Bougainville referendum outcome, says MP
An MP in Bougainville's autonomous regional parliament says it's important that there is a strong, emphatic vote by Bougainvilleans in next year's independence referendum. Audio
Bougainville mining halt to ensure unity for referendum
The Autonomous Bougainville Government wants to ensure nothing undermines the region's unity ahead of the referendum on independence.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 17 April 2018
The President of the autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville has elaborated on why his government is saying no to mining at Panguna indefinitely; The Cook Islands is balancing the evolution… Audio
Former Irish leader to head key Bougainville body
The Bougainville and Papua New Guinea Governments have chosen former Irish prime minister Bertie Ahern to head the Bougainville Referendum Commission.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 16 April 2018
Pacific states instrumental in 'historic' decision in shipping industry; Purpose-built evacuation centres planned for Fiji; Budget cuts cause of HIV drugs shortage in PNG; A union leader says PNG… Audio
Bougainville MP says co-operation between govts vital
The Bougainville Regional MP, Joe Lera, said enhancing co-operation between the Papua New Guinea's national government and the Autonomous Bougainville Government is vital in preparing for next year's…
Raising referendum awareness the focus for Bougainville MP
An MP in Bougainville says elected leaders are increasingly preoccupied with raising awareness about next year's independence referendum.
Bougainville parliamentarian focused on referendum
An MP in Bougainville's autonomous regional parliament says he relished sharing experiences of Westminster-style democracies with counterparts from around the region. Audio
Pacific parliamentarians relish NZ workshop with UK colleagues
Parliamentarians from the Pacific Islands region are relishing working with UK counterparts this week in Wellington.
Bougainville Govt says no to Panguna indefinitely
The government in the autonomous PNG region of Bougainville says it will not allow exploration or mining activities at the Panguna mine site until landowners unite.
Vandalism puts Bougainville Buka airport out of action
An act of vandalism has forced Papua New Guinea's Air Niugini to suspend flights to Bougainville's Buka airport..
Praise for PNG leader's stance on Bougainville vote
Papua New Guinea's prime minister has received praise after statements that his government will respect the will of the people of Bougainville after their referendum next year.
PNG's PM says Bougainville referendum will be endorsed
The Papua New Guinea Prime Minister, Peter O'Neill, says the PNG Parliament will have to endorse the Bougainville referendum whatever the outcome.
Bougainville rebel leader backs weapons disposal
A former rebel leader in Bougainville is backing the government's campaign to remove weapons from the Papua New Guinea province, a local cabinet minister says.
Bougainvillean communities confront Filipino miner
There are reports from central Bougainville of a confrontation earlier this week between landowners and a Philippines mining company.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 27 March 2018
A Bougainville visit by former PNG leaders won't work according to separatist movement figure; NZ and Fiji mark 50 years since Laucala Bay flying boat base closure; Sexual harrassment by tourists in… Audio
A Bougainville visit by former PNG leaders won't work - Miriori
A leading figure in the Bougainville separatist movement says any effort to dissuade the people from seeking independence is too late. Audio
Prominent Bougainvillean says unity call too late
A leading figure in the Bougainville separatist movement says any effort to dissuade the people from seeking independence is too late.
Bougainville warns illegal prescription drug sellers
The government in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville is trying to clamp down on a resurgence in businesses illegally selling prescription drugs.
