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Minister dismisses Bougainville criticism over referendum vote
Papua New Guinea's Minister of Bougainville Affairs, Manasseh Makiba, believes an absolute majority is needed for the vote on the Bougainville referendum because it involves changing the constitution.
Damage continues to be caused by shutdown mine says Bougainville MP
A Cabinet Minister in the Papua New Guinea autonomous region of Bougainville says damage continues to be caused by the long shut down Panguna mine. Audio
State of emergency declared in Bougainville due to flooding
The Bougainville Government has declared a state of emergency after severe flooding on its remote Atolls.
PNG and Bougainville make some progress in referendum talks
The governments of Papua New Guinea and Bougainville have confirmed that a political settlement or independence for Bougainville will be achieved between 2025 and 2027.
Nothing ruled out in Bougainville missing boat case
Bougainville's police chief says nothing is being ruled out ahead of a coronial inquiry into the disappearance of former Health Minister Charry Napto, his family, and three others.
Bougainville's independence referendum on the agenda
Delegations from the governments of Bougainville and Papua New Guinea have arrived in PNG's East New Britain province for talks.
A Bougainville leader pushes for capital to return to Kieta
A Central Bougainville leader and landowner, Theresa Jaintong, wants the capital of a future independent state of Bougainville to return to Kieta.
Bougainville election underway today
Voters across Bougainville start heading to polling stations today as a critical regional election gets underway.
Decision on Bougainville elections set for next week
The Bougainville parliament is set to decide next Thursday when to hold the general election.
Sir Puka ideal as Bougainville Minister - Marape
The Papua New Guinea prime minister, James Marape, says there is no better person to be Minister for Bougainville Affairs than Sir Puka Temu.