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 fought a war to shut down Panguna mine. Now it wants to reopen it The reviled foreign project could be key to Bougainville’s prosperity in independence. But some say the island risks repeating the mistakes of the past The Guardian - AU · Jun 29, 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
‘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
Political deadlock frustrates Bougainville’s aspirations of independence The territory voted in 2019 to leave Papua New Guinea, but the country’s parliament is still to ratify the separation. Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2024
Bougainville president accuses Richard Marles of making 'veiled threats' against independence aspirations President Ishmael Toroama says Richard Marles's remarks after a visit to Papua New Guinea represent a change to Australia's neutral position. ABC News · Oct 16, 2022
Australian deputy prime minister Richard Marles accused of ‘veiled threats’ by Bougainville president Autonomous Bougainville government president accuses Australia of destabilising its right to self-determination The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2022