Bougainville
Bougainville election campaigning 'respectful'
One month into Bougainville's election campaign, a community organiser says it's being carried out in a pleasant atmosphere.
Start preparing for independence negotiations
When Bougainville leaders sit down with their Papua New Guinea counterparts to discuss independence what will they talk about? Audio
It's time to put a woman in charge says Bougainville's Mirinka
Ruby Mirinka says people are telling her it's time Bougainville had a woman leader.
Former colonel confident he can lead Bougainville
Bougainville's former acting chief secretary, Thomas Raivet, is confident he can lead the region into independence.
Delight for former Bougainville president in election numbers
A former Bougainville president, who wants the role again, has welcomed the large number of candidates seeking the position in next month's election.
Working draft needed for Bougainville consultations - academic
An academic with the Australian National University says leaders in Bougainville need to start laying the groundwork for the independence consultations.
Bougainville election bringing high achievers home
Most of the 25 people lining up to contest the Bougainville presidency are political veterans, including one former president, but some have been high achievers in other fields. Audio
Bougainville's Hakena says alcohol ban makes matters worse
A candidate for the Bougainville North women's seat, and long time advocate for women, Helen Hakena, says alcohol bans are counter-productive. Audio
Talk of reopening Panguna a distraction - Bougainville candidate
One of the 25 people running for the Bougainville presidency says the region needs to focus on other means of economic activity.
Bougainville booze ban brings bigger bother - Hakena
The regionwide liquor ban in Bougainville is making law and order problems worse, an election candidate says.
Lawyer says Bougainville needs president with legal background
Bougainville presidential candidate, Reuben Siara, says it's vital the new government has a lawyer to lead the negotiations with Papua New Guinea on the independence referendum.
Bougainville faces largest, most open, presidential race ever
The fifth presidential vote in Bougainville is shaping as the most open ever.
Amid elections, Bougainville heightens Covid-19 alert
Bougainville's police chief is pleading with travellers into the region to be mindful of current Covid-19 restrictions in place.
Momis backs Thomas Raivet to win Bougainville presidency
The outgoing President of Bougainville says he is actively campaigning for a candidate in the race to replace him because he has unfinished business.
Getting services to villages key for Bougainville's Toroansi
One of two women contesting the Bougainville presidential election wants to improve governance so people in the villages get the services they need.
Call to reduce Bougainville presidential candidates
The integrity of Bougainville's presidency has been undermined by too many people running for the post, an election candidate says.
Prominent Bougainvilleans make moves towards elections
Two prominent Bougainvilleans are involved in the latest developments ahead of the upcoming elections.
BCL re-states commitment to get Bougainville's Panguna running
At its annual general meeting last week, Bougainville Copper Ltd chairman told shareholders the company remains committed to re-opening the Panguna mine.
Bougainville Speaker voices own complaint over Ombudsman
Bougainville's outgoing Speaker is furious at the way the Ombudsman Commission made public allegations of misconduct in office.
Five Bougainville MPs referred to public prosecutor
Five members of the Autonomous Bougainville Government have been referred to Papua New Guinea's Public Prosecutor for alleged misconduct in office.
