What could follow Bougainville's exit - and why Papua New Guinea struggles to let go

Analysis - Papua New Guinea's hesitation over Bougainville is not simply political delay or bureaucratic caution, writes ...
Post Courier

President Toroama: Nation-building must guide Bougainville beyond political independence

The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has convened its final sitting for the year, moving steadily toward key ...
Mining

Bougainville independence could revive one of world’s biggest copper mines

The results from the Bougainville Referendum Commission attracted over 181,000 voters (the island nation’s population was 249,358 at the last count) and on Wednesday an overwhelming 98% voted to gain ...
Irish Sun

Where is Bougainville, why was there a Civil War, why did independence vote happen and why was Bertie Ahern involved?

EX-TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern has declared a landslide referendum vote backing Bougainville’s independence from Papua New Guinea. The ex-Fianna Fail leader was acting at the Chairman of the Bougainville ...
The Diplomat

Where is Bougainville on the Path to Independence?

In this November 29, 2019, file photo, the Upe members vote at a men-only voting booth in the Bougainville referendum in Teau, Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. Credit: Jeremy Miller, Bougainville ...
Post Courier

Ilevi Crowned winner of Bougainville Voice X-plosion 2025

Bougainville’s young talent has taken centre stage during the 2025 Voice X-plosion music competition at Christmas Park in ...
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Bougainville baptism by fire: The first flamethrower tanks attack the hornet’s nest

On January 30, 1944, five modified Stuart tanks mounted with jury-rigged flamethrowers led the assault on Japan’s impregnable ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Bougainville president accuses Richard Marles of making 'veiled threats' against independence aspirations

Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama has struck back at the Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles's comments in support of Papua New Guinea last week as an attack on Bougainville's aspirations ...
The Diplomat

Bougainville Prepares for Presidential Election

In this Nov. 29, 2019, photo, the Upe members vote at a men-only voting booth in the Bougainville referendum in Teau, Bougainville, Papua New Guinea Credit: Jeremy Miller, Bougainville Referendum ...
The Economist

Bougainville has voted for independence, but may not get it

THE INTENDED destination is not in doubt. Fully 97.7% of voters on the Pacific island of Bougainville opted for independence from Papua New Guinea (PNG) in a referendum held in late November and early ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Bougainville vote for independence could lead to 'crisis' if PNG doesn't ratify the result

There is potential for another "regional crisis" in the Pacific if the people of Bougainville vote for independence but are unable to reach an agreement with the Papua New Guinea Government to ratify ...