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Panguna Reopening: Where does it fit in Bougainville’s walk to freedom?

On 24 Nov, 2014 By rait man

From a Special Correspondent

Candidates gear up ahead of ABG presidential elections 2015

On 10 Nov, 2014 By rait man

By Tupukas Aunge

The ABG elections are approaching in June of 2015, in the Autonomous Region preparations are going well ahead by those in power and those intending. Here are some early premonitions of what to expect come June 2015.

Female MP speaks out against illegal logging

On 30 Oct, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Source: PNG Loop

MP representing women of central Bougainville in the ABG is advocating against illegal logging activities in Kereaka, in the Kunua District of west coast Bougainville.

Joan Jerome revealed yesterday that she had received information from sources about illegal activities in Kereaka and is not happy about that.

ABG President Slams Controversial Report by Australia NGO

On 27 Oct, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Source: Emtv

Autonomous Bougainville Government President John Momis has criticised Australian NGO Jubilee on its report on Panguna landowners.

President Momis described the report has biased, defective and divisive.

He said the report was deeply flawed and that the interviews with 65 individuals and one focus group around Panguna Mine defers from the views of the 10,000 people in affected areas.

John Momis: A Mined Mind

On 22 Oct, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Source: PNG Mine Watch

He can not listen to his people's cries, even when they gave him and the Asian puppet, O'Neill, a Farewell ceremony meant for dead people instead of a welcome ceremony at the Panguna MINED and DESTROYED site.

Isina chief questions bel kol

On 20 Oct, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Source: Post-Courier

MANY in Bougainville are wondering why Bougainville Copper Limited’s (BCL) parent company Rio Tinto wants to make the domang minta (bel kol) payment.

The payment will be a compensation for loss of lives and properties during the decade-long conflict.

The period for bel kol has lapsed, say some, adding that Rio Tinto-BCL should now pay compensation outright.

An unrecognised actor in restoring peace on Bougainville

On 10 Oct, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Source: Special Correspondent

Panguna Peace Strategy undermined

On 06 Oct, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Source: PNG Mine Watch

Bougainville Landowners defend consultation over Panguna Mine

On 01 Oct, 2014 By Elizabeth1

NGO report claims there is widespread mistrust of discussions around PNG copper mine reopening, but Bougainville president and landowners say report is flawed

Helen Davidson | The Guardian

A rusted truck remains at the Panguna copper mine that was shut down after villagers Papua New Guinea’s autonomous region of Bougainville fought a decade-long civil war. Photograph: Ilya Gridneff/AAP

John Momis: Not the brightest bulb

On 29 Sep, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Source: PNG exposed

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