Bougainville

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.

The fifth presidential vote in Bougainville is shaping as the most open ever.

Bougainville's police chief is pleading with travellers into the region to be mindful of current Covid-19 restrictions in place.

The outgoing President of Bougainville says he is actively campaigning for a candidate in the race to replace him because he has unfinished business.

One of two women contesting the Bougainville presidential election wants to improve governance so people in the villages get the services they need.

The integrity of Bougainville's presidency has been undermined by too many people running for the post, an election candidate says.

Two prominent Bougainvilleans are involved in the latest developments ahead of the upcoming elections.

At its annual general meeting last week, Bougainville Copper Ltd chairman told shareholders the company remains committed to re-opening the Panguna mine.

Bougainville's outgoing Speaker is furious at the way the Ombudsman Commission made public allegations of misconduct in office.

Five members of the Autonomous Bougainville Government have been referred to Papua New Guinea's Public Prosecutor for alleged misconduct in office.

The Bougainville election is to run for three weeks, from 12 August until 1 September.

The Bougainville Government has now formally recognised the Bougainville Women's Federation.

In his last speech in the Bougainville parliament on Thursday, President John Momis spoke passionately about a political career that began nearly 50 years ago.

A push is underway in Bougainville to increase the parliamentary representation by women.

The Bougainville Parliament has voted to extend a State of Emergency for another two months.

One of the aspirants for the presidency in Bougainville says the region still needs the skills of the retiring President, John Momis.

A Bougainville women's MP says 23 people running for president is too many and she would rather there were just five or six.

An Australia NGO says mining legislation before the Bougainville parliament could undermine human rights and environmental controls. Audio

A film-maker says Bougainvilleans' ongoing struggle to protect their land and rights is an example that the world should take note of. Audio

The older brother of Bougainville's first president wants the Panguna mine opened as soon as possible.