Bougainville

Way forward for Bougainville is not in the mine, but in its people

On 08 Jul, 2014 By rait man

Dansi Oerupeu

Panguna reopening not in the interest of the people

On 04 Jul, 2014 By rait man

By Dansi Oerupeu

Contrary to authority’s claim of common support, the opposition against the Panguna Mine reopening is more apparent then ever. People in Panguna, especially the women folk, who have been subtly crying against the move, are now coming out strongly and using stringent measures to stop any attempt by ABG, PLA or BCL to reopen the mine.

Panguna mine, the epicenter of continual dispute. Picture by Dansi Oerupeu

And The Pendulum Swings...

On 10 Apr, 2013 By Klaireh

Referendum: A natural progression for Bougainville after the crisis

On 04 Mar, 2013 By Klaireh

Educated Enough to See Through Your Eyes BUT...

On 26 Apr, 2012 By Klaireh

Thursday. The second last day of the working week and the political situation in this awe inspiring nation of ours is ever turbulent, yes we are truly a vibrant democracy.

The Evidence of BCL's role in the Bougainville Conflict: A Reluctant Response to Axel G. Sturm's Open Letter

On 26 Apr, 2012 By Effrey

By Dr Kristian Lasslett*

A nightmare is about to repeat itself in PNG

On 23 Apr, 2012 By Effrey

By Gary Juffa* - via PNG News Facebook Page

An ominous moon has risen over the island of Papua New Guinea tonight, it casts its thick dark shadows across all of the nation, over its villages, its districts and settlements, its suburbs and streets, its ghettoes and by-ways, its highways, valleys and plains.

The Greatest Threat to BCLs future is it's Hidden Past

On 23 Apr, 2012 By Effrey

By Dr. Kris Lasslett

Last month the President of the European Shareholders of Bougainville Copper (ESBC) Axel Sturm publicly raised concerns over the volatility of BCL’s share prices. In an interview with PNG Industry News, he blamed political uncertainty in Papua New Guinea for BCL’s current woes.

How can we achieve peace if we hop on the band wagon

On 13 Apr, 2012 By Klaireh

By Rosa Koian

From Syria to Mali to Indonesia civilians are screaming for peace and justice in the face of mechanised artillery and guns, and Papua New Guinea would not turn its face away from this.

Instead last week, the Papua New Guinea government deploys soldiers made up of Papua New Guineans to make sure an international corporation, ExxonMobil, have its way in this rural community of Southern Highlands Province.

Rabaul Shipping services to Bougainville suspended

On 29 Mar, 2012 By Klaireh

By LESLIE OMARO

RABAUL Shipping’s services to Buka and other ports in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville have been suspended indefinitely.
In a letter to Rabaul Shipping owner Peter Sharp, Transport Minister Francis Awesa advised him the suspension was effective as of March 21.

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