Bougainville
Bougainville consultation period critical, says former combatant
A member of the team consulting on Bougainville's future says the post-referendum path must be managed carefully.
Critical consultation period gets underway in Bougainville
Consultations over Bougainville's future are getting underway in what is described as a critical stage in the region's post-referendum independence process. Audio
Bougainville president steps up battle with Australian miner
Bougainville President John Momis is stepping up his battle with an Australian miner wanting to reopen the Panguna Mine.
Bougainville sets up post-referendum forum to consult public
The Autonomous Bougainville Government has set up a 56-member team to gauge public views on issues concerning the region's post-referendum path.
Bougainville referendum electoral process formally ends
A 40-day petition period following the Bougainville Referendum has closed without any complaint lodged.
Agencies helping displaced groups in Bougainville
The International Organisation for Migration has been working to help two groups of displaced people in Bougainville. Audio
Community consultations on Bougainville constitutional changes
The Bougainville parliament is sending a team to consult on two planned constitutional changes. Audio
Support among Bougainville MPs for constitutional changes - Cabinet minister
A Bougainville Cabinet minister says there is overwhelming support among MPs for two constitutional changes being planned.
PNG Minister calls for non-mining focus in Bougainville
As parties in Bougainville continue to push for a resumption of mining at the Panguna mine, a Papua New Guinea cabinet minister is calling for the government to focus on other economic activities.
Strong opposition emerges to proposed Bougainville reforms
A prominent Bougainville leader has come out against government plans to allow presidents to hold office for three terms.
Bougainville Parliament debate over constitutional change postponed
Tuesday's debate in Bougainville's Parliament was postponed because of a failure to comply with standing orders.
Post-referendum: Bougainville Consultation Forum to meet
The first meeting of the Bougainville Consultation Forum will be held next week, as the region embarks on the work needed in the aftermath of last year's vote for independence from Papua New Guinea.
Bougainville MPs to vote on key constitutional issues this week
When the Bougainville Parliament meets tomorrow, MPs will be asked to make a constitutional change to allow presidents to remain in office for three terms.
Bougainville landowners seek help from PNG prime minister
A landowner group at the site of the Panguna Mine has asked the Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape to intervene in its dispute with the Bougainville Mining Department.
Bougainville seeks PNG's help to enforce ban on mining execs
Bougainville's government has asked Papua New Guinea to help enforce its travel ban on a group of foreign mining company executives and shareholders.
PNG makes pitch to Bougainville after independence vote
Papua New Guinea's government has made a strong pitch of commitment to Bougainville's future following the autonomous region's historic independence vote. Audio
Australian miner admits workers attacked in Bougainville
The Australian-owned miner, Kalia, has revised its account of how one of its geologists died in Bougainville.
In photos: Bougainville chooses independence, as PNG makes pitch
Following an overwhelming majority vote in their historic independence referendum, Bougainvilleans are focussing on nation-building.
Leading Bougainville MP, actor, film-maker has died
A leading Bougainville actor and film-maker, Albert Toro, has died.
PNG govt urged not to derail Bougainville referendum mandate
Papua New Guinea's government has been warned not to deviate from the mandate of Bougainville's independence referendum. Audio
