Ishmael Toroama
PNG and Bougainville to hold more talks on independence issue
The parties to talks aimed at resolving an impasse over Bougainville's push for independence are planning to meet several more times before a deadline in June. Audio
Disagreements in Bougainville over executive appointments
A war of words has erupted in Papua New Guinea's autonomous region of Bougainville over appointments to the executive. Audio
Bougainville leader hails understanding reached with PNG
The governments of Papua New Guinea and Bougainville have settled on the total amount of money the former owes the latter. It's one of the resolutions of a fruitful meeting seen as a significant step… Audio
Bougainville and PNG prep for key meeting in Port Moresby
Despite the political crisis, this Friday the leaders of Papua New Guinea and Bougainville are due to meet for the second time this month. Audio
Bougainville Govt bringing old plantations back into operation
As Bougainville moves to spark economic development the new President, Ishmael Toroama, says they want to bring disused and abandoned plantations back into production. Audio
Encouraging youth into business a focus for Bougainville Govt
Bougainville aims to spark the entrepreneurial spirit among its youth. Audio
Bougainville will push to recapture inventiveness - Toroama
The new President of Bougainville, Ishmael Toroama, wants a return to the innovative, inventive ways Bougainvilleans displayed during the civil war Audio
Bougainville freedom fighter reaches democratic pinnacle
Bougainville freedom fighter reaches democratic pinnacle. Audio
Big numbers prompt Bougainville vote count extension
The final results from the Bougainville election are not expected until early next week, after the time allocated for counting was pushed back. Audio