Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape's fears over Bougainville's economic viability loom as a major barrier to the ...

The PNG leader has urged Bougainville's leadership to consider the importance of economic independence alongside political ...

The region voted overwhelmingly for independence from Papua New Guinea in 2019, but realizing this in practice has been far ...

Bougainville was the first conflict ... One mistake for our country is enough." Last month, PNG's Enga Province governor Sir Peter Ipatas warned that the security and sustainability of the Porgera ...

The Panguna copper mine in Bougainville continues to generate toxic waste and may spark landslides that could kill people and cause lasting ecological damage. The miner has agreed with community ...

Leaders of Papua New Guinea and would-be nation Bougainville are holding moderated talks this week in Port Moresby to clarify the province's pathway to independence.

"We have over 800 languages, 20 provinces, one National Capital District, and Autonomous Bougainville Government. "If we do not manage this process responsibly, we risk opening the door to similar ...