Tag: Bougainville Autonomous Region
Toroama declares independence top of agenda, offers ‘olive branch’ to rivals
By Romulus Masiu in Port Moresby
Full independence will be top of the agenda pledges Ishmael Toroama, the newly elected president for the Autonomous Region...
Father, daughter team win seats in Bougainville general election
By The National
A father-daughter team will join the Autonomous Bougainville Government House of Representatives after winning their seats in the recent election.
Raymond Masono retained...
Bougainville president-elect Ishmael Toroama – rebel, peacemaker, farmer
ANALYSIS: By Keith Jackson
Ishmael Toroama built his reputation as a bold fighter and later a commander in the Bougainville Revolutionary Army (BRA) in its...
Former BRA leader Toroama increases his Bougainville poll lead over rivals
By Keith Jackson
The trend is your friend, it is said, and the trend in counting votes for the next president of Bougainville remains firmly...
Some Bougainville voters ‘bullied’ into submission, says Momis
By RNZ Pacific
Bougainville's retiring president says some candidates are bullying or offering inducements to buy their way into the new parliament.
John Momis first raised...
Former BRA commander again leading in Bougainville presidential contest
By RNZ Pacific
Former Bougainville Revolutionary Army commander, Ishmael Toroama, is starting to build a substantial lead after count 206 in the presidential vote.
With counting...
Raivet now in contention as vote count progresses in Bougainville
By RNZ Pacific
Thomas Raivet has roared into contention as the Bougainville presidential vote count continues while former rebel military leader Ishmael Toroama retains the...
Almost half-empty house farewells Bougainville’s President Momis
By The Bougainvillean
An almost half-empty Bougainville House of Representatives has farewelled John Momis, the region’s longest serving president to date and a senior Papua...
Bougainville proposing constitution amendments, rejects ‘process’ claim
By Meriba Tulo in Port Moresby
Over the past month, the Autonomous Bougainville Government has made known its intention to put forward several proposed amendments...
‘Please explain’ call by hardliners over Australian police at Bougainville mine
By Chris Baria at PNG Mine Watch
The chairman of Bougainville Hardliners Group and former combatant-turned-businessman, James Onartoo, has called on the Autonomous Bougainville Government...
How soldier guitars, culture and faith paved way for Bougainville’s peace
The trailer for Will Watson's documentary on Bougainville peacemaking, Soldiers Without Guns.
FILM REVIEW: By David Robie
While a gripping film about the apocalyptic Bougainville war,...
Bougainville plans reconciliation event for former military officers
By Clifford Faiparik
The national coordination office of Bougainville affairs (NCOBA) plans to take former senior military and police officers to Bougainville for a reconciliation...
Momis calls on Bougainvilleans to be unified and vote for independence
By Anthony Kaybing in Buka
Bougainvilleans have been urged to present a unified front in casting their votes when the Autonomous Region of Bougainville goes...
Bougainville women march for unity after recent violence
By RNZ Pacific
When the women of Bougainville march today to mark International Women's Day, the recent violence in Buka will be at the front...
Jubilee Australia accuses Bougainville over ‘reckless land grab’ law changes
Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk
The Autonomous Bougainville Government, led by president Dr John Momis, has been accused by a research and advocacy group of allowing...
Miriori fires broadside at ‘rogue’ Bougainville mining rights bid
Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk
A highly controversial proposal by an unknown and newly registered company, Caballus Mining, is attempting to grab a monopoly over all...
Mysterious Australian businessman swoops on Bougainville’s minerals
Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk
A mysterious Australian businessman, Jeffrey McGlinn, is the sponsor of a major amendment to Bougainville’s Mining Act, reports PNG Mine Watch...
PM blames Bougainville missing budget on ‘administrative error’
By RNZ Pacific
The Bougainville President, John Momis, says he has been assured by Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, Peter O'Neill, that the absence of...
Bougainville voters need to present unified front, says Momis
Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk
The people of Bougainville should present a unified front at the dawn of the referendum to secure a viable option of...
Only independence will appease Bougainvilleans, says Moses
By Patrick Makis
The people of Bougainville will only accept independence from Papua New Guinea and nothing else, says concerned Bougainvillean and independence hardliner Gabriel...
Ex-Bougainville VP blasts Canberra’s ‘top down’ interference in referendum
Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk
A former Bougainville regional vice-president has condemned Australia for political interference over the independence referendum process, saying Canberra would be better...
O’Neill defends PNG government responses over Bougainville
Papua New Guinea's government has defended its handling of preparations for the Bougainville referendum. Video: EMTV
By Meriba Tulo in Port Moresby
With just a year...