The Latest Breaking News from Bougainville

‘Cut the umbilical cord’: Bougainville’s bid to break away from Papua New Guinea faces reckoning

MPs in PNG to decide on ratifying a 2019 referendum in which Bougainvilleans voted overwhelmingly in favour of independence

The Guardian - AU · Oct 21

Island Passage Exploration and Isina Resource Holdings Announce Land Access and Compensation Payments of 200,000 Kina made to customary landowners from work conducted on the EL02 Project Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea

ARAWA, Papua New Guinea, June 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Island Passage Exploration Limited (IPX or the “Company”) and its customary landowner company partner, Isina Resource Holdings Limited (IRHL) have made payments of 201,100 PGK ($46,103 USD or $64,320 AUS) to Takuang Osikaiang Holdings Ltd. (Takuang) under the terms of…

AAP · Jun 22

New course needed for Bougainville development

As an autonomous region of Papua New Guinea heads to the polls during a protracted pathway to independence, critical challenges still need to be overcome.

AAP · Sep 1, 2025

Bougainville firm on independence after latest talks

Representatives from Papua New Guinea and Bougainville have concluded their latest round of talks on independence for the wantaway province.

AAP · Jun 13, 2025

Bougainville wants independence. China’s support for a controversial mine could pave the way

Bougainville, an autonomous archipelago currently part of Papua New Guinea, is determined to become the world’s newest country.

The Conversation · Jun 2, 2025

Economic doubts cloud Bougainville's path to self-rule

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

AAP · Mar 18, 2025

‘No one will stop our people’: Bougainville president defiant in push for independence

Ishmael Toroama tells the Guardian sovereignty from Papua New Guinea is a ‘matter of time’ as long-running process enters next phase

The Guardian - AU · Jan 10, 2025

Bougainville open for investment and trade: president

A resource-rich Bougainville could play an important part in the global transition to green energy, its president says as he invites international investment.

AAP · Dec 11, 2024

Pacific charm offensive as China muscles on policing

Senior Australian ministers are visiting three Pacific island nations as Canberra works to boost defence partnerships and shut China out of regional policing.

AAP · Sep 18, 2024

A rare aid success story has brought riches to a hardscrabble corner of the Pacific. Will it last?

There is so much money sloshing around these days in Bougainville, an autonomous region of Papua New Guinea, the stores are running short of goods and some locals are partying until dawn.

The Conversation · Aug 8, 2024