Bougainville
Population dwindles on Takuu Atoll
Ten years ago the population of Takuu was at least 600 but the atoll, which has been steadily impacted by the rising sea level, now has closer to 100 people. Audio
Bougainville leader seeks unity ahead of referendum
The President of Bougainville, John Momis, has called on Bougainvilleans to unify as the region prepares for a referendum on its political future.
Bougainville leader seeks unity ahead of referendum
The President of Bougainville, John Momis, has called on Bougainvilleans to unify as the region prepares for a referendum on its political future.
Bougainville Rio stance backed by most - Momis
The President of Bougainville, John Momis, says there is strong backing from landowners for his stance on a share transfer by Rio Tinto.
Bougainville landowners group claim BCL ownership
A Panguna landowners' group says it is the rightful owner of the huge mine and of Bougainville Copper Ltd.
PNG's New Ireland ready for autonomy - Chan
Papua New Guinea's New Ireland province advances its push for autonomy from the central government. Audio
A female perspective on Bougainville's future
A women's representative in the Autonomous Bougainville Government talks about her vision for the Papua New Guinea province. Audio
Communication key to Bougainville reconciliation
A Bougainville MP says the future lies in reconciling past grievances and working peacefully towards economic development.
UN helps with peace awareness in Bougainville
The Papua New Guinea resident co-ordinator for the United Nations System says the agency wants to help raise further awareness about the peace process in Bougainville. Audio
UN helping Bougainville prepare for referendum
The PNG resident co-ordinator for the UN says they want to help raise further awareness about the peace process in Bougainville.
Bougainville Copper Ltd has "minimal value"
The once powerful mining company Bougainville Copper Ltd, now has just minimal value according to the Bouganville Government.
Bougainville makes changes to remembering the missing
A Red Cross spokesperson in Papua New Guinea says ceremonies recognising the International Day of the Disappeared on Bougainville have changed this year.
Landowners back Bougainville in share battle
Landowners from the Panguna area of central Bougainville have rejected the transfer of Rio Tinto shares from the Papua New Guinea Government.
Bougainville's Me'ekamui dismiss Rio share spat
The leader of Bougainville's Me-ekamui rebel group, Chris Uma, says the spat over shares in Bougainville Copper Ltd, BCL, is of no consequence. Audio
Bougainville's Me'ekamui dismisses share spat
Bougainville's Me-ekamui rebel group says the spat over shares in Bougainville Copper Ltd. is of no consequence.
O'Neill stresses benefits in PNG link for Bougainville
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O'Neill says Bougainville does not need independence but more government support to rebuild its infrastructure.
Bougainville says PNG must butt out on mining
The President of Bougainville has told Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister Peter O'Neill he is interfering in a situation he does not understand.
Bougainville landowners to meet Momis
Landowners around the site of the Panguna mine in central Bougainville are to meet with President Momis this Friday to discuss the shares from Rio Tinto.
Hopes for solution over Bougainville share deal
An MP in the Papua New Guinea government says he is sure an amicable settlement will be reached in a spat over Bougainville Copper Ltd shares. Audio
Bougainville's Momis now under fire over BCL share claims
The MP for Central Bougainville says John Momis's claims about the Bougainville Copper Ltd shares gifted to landowners are illogical.
