Bougainville
Awareness of Covid-19 measures ramps up ahead of Bougainville vote
The Bougainville Executive Council is meeting today to discuss potential measures after the first local case of Covid-19 emerged ahead of elections this week.
Momentous election for Bougainville almost underway
From Wednesday August 12th voters in Bougainville will start choosing from the 440 candidates contesting the 40 seats in the region's parliament. Audio
Bougainville electoral staff off to polling stations
Bougainville electoral staff will travel to each constituency today for the poll starting on 12 August.
Bougainville wants monitors despite virus restrictions
The Bougainville Electoral Commissioner has sought help from high commissions and embassies in Port Moresby to provide monitors for the election starting next week.
Bougainville limits flights again as PNG wrestles with Covid-19
The Bougainville Emergency Controller has re-imposed restrictions on flying into the PNG autonomous region.
Tanis calls for high voter participation in Bouguainville
Bougainvilleans have been told greater voter participation in the August election will show how serious they were in last year's referendum vote.
Bougainville civil war veteran feels time's right to become an MP
A former veteran of the Bougainville civil war says the autonomous region of PNG's new parliament will need people like him to complete the march to independence.
Bougainville to tighten Covid-19 rules after new mainland cases
The Bougainville Government is planning to tighten restrictions to ensure Covid-19 doesn't spread from the Papua New Guinea mainland.
Special Economic Zone vital for Bougainville - Masiu
It's hoped South Bougainville's new Bana Special Economic Zone will bring in outside investors.
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.
