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NEW TRANSPORT FOR STORI PIKSA: OFFICIAL GOVERNOR SUPPORTS COMMUNITIES LEGAL YEAR OPENING IN SEAWEED FARMING BOUGAINVILLE Page 2 Page 9 Page 13 Address key issues before Mine reopens: Daveona The landowners of Panguna Mine say they will support the Autonomous Bougainville Government’s (ABG) efforts to reopen the Mine only when key issues are addressed.

r Lawrence Daveona - MChairman of the SML Osikaiang Landowners Association Inc. outlined these issues in a statement. Copper Agreement and the future generations based on “Fraudulent “We support ABG in its “We the land owners (BCA) down PNG of the mine affected areas. Inducement” as the efforts to re-open Panguna stand firm to inform colonial administration’s agreement was imposed because it intends to address ABG and the people of and our throat. 4. Awareness on upon PNG & Bougainville the common aspirations of Bougainville; and we also mining law/bill must cover by the Australian Colonial Bougainville; for which we believe it is in the best 2. Compensation for all areas of Bougainville Administration with fought for with so many interest of all of us, that the all damages to environment; for maximum input by all the knowledge of the lives lost and referendum following conditions be met and for the disturbance Bougainvilleans before United Nations in 1967 for independence,” before the ABG and the of our way of life (social ABG Parliament passes when it was signed. Mr Daveona said. land owners negotiate the inconvenience). As opposed this law. The enactment “In conclusion, let us re-opening of the mine with to 1990 Outstanding of ABG mining law must 6. Health & remind our brothers and Rio Tinto/BCL,” he said. Compensations (which take precedence over the Education must be sisters on Bougainville, BCL is legally liable under negotiations and the re- satisfactorily addressed. that we the landowners 1. Domangmingta our 1986 Supplementary opening of Panguna mine of Panguna live with the (BelKol) must happen Agreement) we will demand because it will regulate 7. All reconciliations destruction today, and our first before anything else. General Compensation the mining industry on are completed all over future generations will We want the Australian to cover the years from Bougainville. This new Bougainville, including live with it for the rest of Government, Rio Tinto, 1991 to the present day. Bougainville Mining Law those of the Ex-combatants. their lives unlike you our PNG Government and the This demand will include must address our main “Although we are the brothers and sisters. It is United Nations to take a the rest of the people of concern of the “Stolen most poor on Bougainville not of our doing that we lead role for the different Bougainville for damages Rights” and Exclusive in terms of land, rivers, are deprived of the fast roles they played during and destruction to personal Right of Ownership. scenic forest and flora running rivers, the forest the colonial administration properties caused as a result and fauna, fish, wild that we once had, and rich in forcing Bougainville of the Bougainville conflict. 5. BCA is repealed in animals, we also recognize soil, which was given to to be part of PNG. the National Constitution our political journey us by the creator himself. Bougainville, by feature 3. Satisfactorily of PNG and must cease established under the Our future generation of and geography are part of address relocation to operate in any way on various agreements and our Panguna; how will they the Solomon Islands; and considering the population Bougainville. BCA was Bougainville Constitution,” live?,” Mr Daveona said. in forcing the Bougainville 2 The Bougainville Bulletin Edition 04 - March 2015 Edition 04 - March 2015 The Bougainville Bulletin 3

Our voice, Our image, Our place What’s inside Bougainville news...... 4 Rau conducts historical BCL to join Bel Kol Editor’s Corner or well over a for the ceremony. ABG Updates...... 6 ello Government and its peace ceremony Fyear, we have The Committee and people, hence we have 2015 Election Updates...... 7 been engaging with had recently closed H he Bureau of Peace and attended the historical allocated to the Peace and welcome to this fourth set up Community Bougainville Copper out a phase of internal Community & Culture Reconciliation has so event. Reconciliation Directorate. edition of Bougainville’s Information Centres. T Limited (BCL) and negotiations between Stori blong mi...... 8 far completed 70 per cent of Acting Director for Mr Ariss told the people very own tabloid Our partnership is landowners regarding stakeholders in central reconciliations throughout Peace and Reconciliation of Rau that the Autonomous newspaper; the coordinated through Stori piksa...... 9 the conduct of a Bougainville. Bougainville and is looking Directorate, Jude Ariss, said Bougainville Government Bougainville Bulletin. the established Council reconciliation ceremony With local alignment Bulletin forum...... 10 forward to completing the reconciliation exercises should allocate more funds Three editions of Elders (COEs) and or “Bel Kol”, as the strengthened, the remaining ones before the throughout Bougainville in order to complete the have so far been Village Assemblies Department focus...... 12 first step towards BCL Committee moved end of this year. was vital and must be reconciliation for sensitive published and (VAs). Information establishing a presence focus to concentrate District focus...... 13 It conducted the completed before 31st cases. successful distribution is a service like any on Bougainville. on preparations for the recent reconciliation December 2015. He encouraged the Ex- of more than 60, 000 other Government Sports...... 16 Through the event itself and this was in Rau Constituency, He said it was his Combatants to follow the copies throughout development. Autonomous another factor in the Wakunai district, central priority to fast track all procedure and register their the Autonomous Information sharing Bougainville Government timing of the invitation Bougainville. This was the high impact reconciliations cases with their Council of Region of Bougainville towards constructed About the Bougainville Bulletin (ABG) budget we have for BCL’s participation. first major reconciliation before the deadline. Elders (COE). (ABG) and PNG. The dissermination of the The Bougainville Bulletin is a publication of the Autonomous Bougainville Government, allocated substantial In December 2014, ceremony and held at “Medium and low “Cases registered with Bulletin continues to ABG’s priorities is a produced by the Bureau of Media and Communication: Editor Robert Aneisia. All articles funding (K7 million) BCL joined a broad the former community impact cases will be an COE will be regarded develop and improve in critical sector we must are written by Jacqueline Ombeba, Joe Morokana, Tanya Lahies and Tommy Alasia unless to these preparations representation of Kieta government site. Officers on going process until we as genuine and will be reflecting the key issues collectively address. otherwise noted. from our own resources, and Panguna stakeholders from the Directorate of complete all of them,” he easily funded by the ABG such as the Bougainville The Bougainville We encourage stories from the public. To submit an article or letter for review, please contact a large amount given and the Autonomous Peace and Reconciliation said. through the Peace and Peace Agreement, Bulletin is and continues the editor or send to: the small size of the Bougainville Government witnessed the occasion. Rau constituency had Reconciliation Directorate Autonomy, Referendum to be the platform where • Email: [email protected] ABG budget: as members of the People from as far been left off peace and whenever the funding is and Weapons Disposal the Government and • Bureau of Media and Communication, Buka airport We have negotiated committee. as Taonita Teop in the reconciliation processes in made available,” Mr Ariss plan to meet the people can interact. • Post: Editor, Bougainville Bulletin, Bureau of Media and Communication, Autonomous Bougainville with BCL, the Despite uncertainty Tinputz Districts and the the past due to insufficient said. information needs of the The demand for Government, PO Box 322, Buka, Mobile: 7111 3355, Autonomous Region of Bougainville Government of Papua surrounding legal tenure surrounding communities funds that had been community. information to reach • [email protected] New Guinea (GPNG) and over its mining leases Most of our features the communities is high The Bougainville Bulletin is produced with funding support from the Governance and development agencies on Bougainville, BCL are attributed to ABG and we are responding Implementation Fund, a partnership between the governments of the Autonomous Region of to provide funding for remains committed to development updates to that need with an Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, Australia and New Zealand. Decent burial of two men ABG and landowners the process of Bel Kol and department ambitious plan to The editor reserves the final right to publish any story or not. to participate fully and and to the deliberations highlights. The premise increase the production effectively in negotiations of the Joint Panguna of the day is to raise of the Bougainville reconciles Guava families over coming years.” Negotiation Coordination awareness on the Bulletin to 50, 000 Government delivers transport Chief Dr John Momis. Committee. progress that the copies soon. A small but significant reconciliation ceremony Bougainville Copper With more regular ABG is making in line As usual we welcome was held in Guava village in February to end a Limited is pleased to have visits to central to communities accepted an invitation to Bougainville, BCL with the Bougainville ideas on how we can drawn out feud among relatives of two men who Peace Agreement as improve this newspaper eople of Bougainville and vital resources to the delivered to the people. join Bougainville’s Bel will now progress fact it progresses towards or comments on any Phave been urged community level and so Minister for Community were killed during the Bougainville conflict. Kol Events Committee. finding with urgency to achieving referendum in articles. to look after assets this year onwards there Government, David Sisito The Committee ensure the company has the near future. Thank you to that the Autonomous will be more changes shared similar sentiments he remains of the first home to Guava village and in a small chapel at Guava is responsible for fulfilled its requirements We endeavour to those who have been Bougainville Government and improvements at the and called on the leaders in Tlandowner killed at buried next to each other. village, Mr. Daveona and organizing the Bel Kol for participation in engage the community contributing ideas and delivers to them. district levels to serve the the COEs not to misuse the the start of the conflict This significant event after his elder brother Bernard ceremony. This event the Bel Kol ceremony in networking to stories. Acting Secretary for rural people and so the vehicles and boats presented in 1989, Mathew Kove, 27 years in the history of Devata were all in tears, will be an adaptation of by mid-2015. encourage information Happy Reading. Community Government. people must appreciate but ensure that these assets were finally moved from Bougainville crisis was seeing that their uncle, late the traditional practice BCL wants to ensure flow between Herbert Kimai made what the government is serve their purpose. the jungles of the Crown put to rest as a result of Kove’s bones and also their in which parties hold there are broadly shared the Autonomous Robert Aneisia these remarks while doing and take care of the “These assets are for you Prince Ranges and buried a long and protracted cousin Miringtoro’s were a ceremony to begin a expectations and support Bougainville Editor presenting three vehicles resources,” Mr. Kimai said. to serve your communities in Guava-Ositeka village. reconciliation effort by finally returned home from process of negotiations for the Bel Kol ceremony. and five dinghies with Mr. Kimai also so use them wisely and help Late Kove was killed by his the chiefs of Guava Emai where they were buried to restore relationships. This will be achieved Plans in pipeline for youth meet outboard motors to eight thanked the Minister for to serve the women, youths, own nephew, late Mathew Families’ Reconciliation and put to rest at home. BCL had requested through discussions and Council Of Elders (COEs) Community Government police, teachers, health Miringtoro. This incident committee which began Mr. Daveona thanked to be included as part of interviews with a range he United Church in Bougainville is holding recently in Buka town. David Sisito for supporting and other stakeholders,” had caused a feud among in October of 2009. several groups that the Committee and was of local stakeholders, Tthe bi-annual New Guinea Youth Convention “The ABG aims at the department to Minister Sisito said. the families of the two men The Chairman of supported him and the subsequently invited to as guided by the in Arawa from 15 - 20th December this year. delivering basic services see that assets were for more than two decades. Panguna mine SML Guava Email Families to participate in preparations Events Committee. The Regional Children’s and Youth Coordinator, In retaliation, Late Osikaiang Landowners finally reach reconciliation. - Bel Kol Committee Mr. Robert Sanopo said children and youth from Miriongtoro was killed Association, Lawrence These were the Autonomous West New Britain, East New Britain and New Ireland on the order of late Daveona who spearheaded Bougainville Government’s Provinces would take part in the week – long event. Francis Ona, who was Guava Emai Families’ Mining Department and the who were instrumental in Mr Daveona also “The Convention will be highlighted with Bible studies, the Commander of the funding efforts through Reconciliation Office with channelling funds from thanked the Bougainville Crusades and elective speakers.” said Mr Sanopo. militants. Miringtoro was the Association from mid input from the then acting the Central Bougainville’s Peace Building Program He said the facilitators would come from the buried at the Koromia June 2013 was a relieved Chief Secretary, Chris national member Jimmy office and Charismatic Assembly of Children and Youth Ministry Coordinators Catholic Mission cemetery. man after the conclusion Siriosi; Mr. Paul Coleman Miringtoro’s District Prayer team for their in Port Moresby. An invitation has been given to the This year, February 15, of the above event. of BCL and the SML Services Improvement inputs towards the other United Church Circuits in Bougainville. Kove and Miringtoro’s During the small burial Landowner’s Association Program Funding (DSIP) reconciliation process. remains were brought and reconciliation ceremony Executives and others towards the reconciliation. - Joseph Morokana 4 Bougainville news Edition 04 - March 2015 Bougainville news The Bougainville Bulletin 5 Big plans mooted for Veteran Community building its own swing doctor bridge across Tupukas River bureau of Media and calls it a day Communications Dr Barnabas By Tanya Lahies Matanu has he media and writers the elections this year. retired after Tin Bougainville were Mr Anesia also said 19 years of urged to play an important that this was the first service role this year when media dinner in his 13 disseminating information. years of service in the uka General Chief Secretary and Head of Public Service, to see the BHospital’s long he Tupukas River in but to no avail. massive 600mm “H” beam Public Service, Mr Monovi media fraternity together. serving Director of TArawa holds many “If we don’t build it, who will do The drive to help steel frames were hauled Amani made the remarks in He said that the Bureau Medical Services (DMS) fond memories for those it for us? It would probably take themselves came from across with chain blocks,” the first ever media dinner has big plans for this year, Dr, Barnabas Matanu who had associations seeing the people suffer Mr. Kompaon says, “we’re in February at the Hutjena one being the Awards for has retired after nearly with it. The Tupukas another 20 years if we wait on the at times from the might half way through, can Secondary School Hall. Bougainville journalists two decades of service. Primary School gets its of the Tupukas Rver. the ABG, our National Chief Secretary Mr Monovi Director Mr Robert Aneisia government.” Mr Amani encouraged and writers and the other He was given an name from being situated “Our women lose their Minister and regional Amani official send-off the media players from progress of the Autonomous is the Bougainville Arts close to the tail end of the Mr. Paul Taana goods, our children would member meet us halfway?” on 23 January. print, radio and online, The Autonomous Bougainville Government’s Federations Awards. The River. Further upstream miss school and vehicles In an interview with the To mark his retirement to provide the service Bougainville Government’s development status, as the Awards are being planned at the head of the River, the people. The prospect contributed money and are frequently washed Bougainville Bulletin, the a special dinner was by disseminating Minister for Community vast majority of people for the end of this year. however, it is a different of building a bridge had raised K300 and started the downstream and damaged two leaders said they had held at the hospital’s information in line with the Development, Melchior want information about the The awards will be given story for communities been merely a dream. project. Most of the building while crossing the flooded consulted the Department conference room development goals of the Dare attended the government’s progress. for the best writer or who live near it. This dream is now materials are borrowed river,” says Kompaon. of Works for assistance that staff and family Autonomous Bougainville dinner on behalf of Head of the Bureau of journalists who promote They know the slowly taking shape from individuals on a trust After the foundation of and were told that the members attended. Government (ABG). President Chief Dr. John Media and Communication, positive stories about destruction and havoc to hopefully become a basis or partially paid. The the bridge was laid, they construction cost would “Having known He stressed that Momis. The President Robert Anesia, said that Bougainville using the Tupukas River causes reality soon. In 2012, labour is free while the only saw that it was big enough exceeded K500, 000 and Matanu for a long time, I messages must be accurate is also the Minister for the media dinner was an online, radio and print. when it is flooded. two community leaders payments are for hardware to accommodate vehicles, would require a certified would say he is a humble and clear as possible and Communications. attempt to unite all media Mr Anesia said that the Crossing it is the only initiated the idea of a swing materials and consumable thus, they decided to build engineer to do the scoping and dedicated public made available to the Mr Dare acknowledged players to work together Minister for Community means of transport and bridge over this section of such as fuel and oil. it for vehicle crossing. and the job be put on tender. servant who worked vast population in the the media players for and walk together towards Development is aware of the communication that support the river. They were Mr Most of the funding While the bridge is far Mr Taana is calling for tirelessly to develop rural communities. their input to information the same direction, when plans and that a policy will the Singakai, Kabaku and Nehemiah Kompaon, a came out of the Mr. from complete, the funds assistance from their elected hospital services since Mr Amani acknowledged awareness on radio, delivering messages about be developed and presented the communities along partially blind vegetable Kompaon’s cabbage are depleted. Construction leaders in the Autonomous the restoration period, we the Bureau of Media and print and online. the ABG and especially to the Bougainville the Tupukas section of the farmer and Mr Paul plots while Mr. Taana is has been stalled since Government to help them will miss him,” hospital Communications for the He said information must when Bougainville was Executive Council (BEC). Bovonari area. The River Taana, a tradesman with the mastermind behind January this year and the complete the project. Chief Executive Officer initiative in uniting all reach the rural communities approaching a crucial The media meetings is a vital link for the people a record of constructing the construction. For as two leaders are looking “If the bridge is not Dr. Cyril Imako said. media players and urged and must reflect on the time of referendum and intended to be a yet successful governments bridges and community long as these two men at ways to source funding completed, it would be “ Doctors and staff would everyone to work together. quarterly event. from the provincial crossings in the Bovoanari can remember, they had to complete the bridge. extreme for us, to say the like to wish him all the government era to the area under his belt. been promised bridges by “ The 30 metre bridge least. Elections are around best in the future.” present had not considered The community successive government has been constructed the corner, lets hope for The veteran Doctor building a bridge to help with manpower, even the the right responses.” Australia provides equipment to health facilities bid farewell to friends and colleagues saying The Australian Government has provided K800,000 worth of essential that it was time he hung maternal and child health equipment to 35 health facilities in the his boots and spend more Respect President Momis: Former combatant Autonomous Region of Bougainville. time with his family. “I’m confident that A former combatant from Siwai District in South Bougainville has challenged his counterparts he equipment was infant resuscitators, oximetre. midwives and other clinical the hospital is in capable to respect the law and not instigate trouble that would disrupt the current peace process. Tdonated at the request electric suction pumps and Australian High staff in the field and are hands and I thank all of of the Autonomous examination lamps for ten Commission’s designed to be reusable and you for serving together By Joseph Morokana Bougainville Government’s larger facilities, manual Minister Counsellor robust,” she said. and for the comradeship r. Phillip Mutono’s on forum Part 1 for the civilians. Who are they combatants to put away tempered with,” Mr Mut department of health. suction pumps for all for Bougainville, Jane Meanwhile, Secretary through good and bad made the comments demands) to challenge a legitimate their differences and work said. The equipment would facilities, adult and infant Gresham, said the for Health in Bougainville, times,” Dr Matanu said. M following the recent move “Nowhere in the world Government? Mr. Mutono with the Momis - Nisira Mr Mutono also enable health workers scales, universal mounting equipment, that was Dr Anthony Pumpara The event ended with in January by some former in a post conflict era, can questioned. Government to prepare stressed that the issue of to effectively provide carts, foetal Dopplers, delivered last November said emergency obstetric the nurses performing combatants to stage a very few ex combatants He said if they want to for the referendum in few weapon disposal was an mothers and children with glucometers, nebulizers and and distributed throughout care was one of the most a drama to depict a day demonstration against force a democratically challenge the President, years’ time. ongoing program to be clinical care and perform birthing mats. the region, would make important interventions that in life of Dr. Matanu. ABG President Dr Chief elected leader to submit to they should do it in a fair “In Bougainville, we supported by all the parties emergency obstetric care The Arawa health facility pregnancy and childbirth can supported to improve He had served more John Momis - to force him their own vested agendas. election. must respect our laws. The concerned and there must and other monitoring and received a diathermy safer. maternal survival in than thirty years at the to submit to their various In Bougainville, they no Mr Mutono has law is there to regulate be commitments from all medical procedures. machine, X-ray processor, “The items were selected Bougainville. time of his retirement. demands. (see page 10 longer exist. They are now appealed to the formers our lives and must not be sides to be completed. The equipment included developer and a pulse to best meet the needs of 6 ABG Updates Edition 04 - March 2015 2015 ABG Election Updates The Bougainville Bulletin 7 Autonomous Bougainville Government highlights ABG Electoral Commission updates rom the ashes law, and in the process end (Radio Ples Lain) From the office of the Electoral Commissioner Fof conflict, two the evil of corruptions • Implementation of Key Dates Governments have 5. Building public Bougainville standard time Common Roll updates issued,” said Mr Manu. assist the Bougainville Commission would still pay Francis Tommy (Peit, Tonsu Joint Declaration for come together, agreed to awareness of the Peace 30th November, 1989 Once the preliminary rolls Electoral Commission service providers that are and Tsitalato) Peace and Recreation jointly implement a peace Agreement and the Governance lectoral Commissioner, are updated, they would be to conduct the elections, still being owed outstanding Gary Kenehe (Haku, Halia Endeavor Accord agreement, law and order Autonomous Bougainville 1st March, 1990 George Manu had sent to each COE to check Mr Manu said some of payments for services and Hagogohe) Agreement to end hostilities E and normalcy has returned. Government’s policies. • Establishment of 1st March, 1990 said work on updating the if names of all eligible these advisors would be rendered during the 2010 Peter Kutadio (Taonita/ (First cease-fire) With limited capacity Autonomous Bougainville common roll would start on voters in their areas had posted to the Central and ABG General Elections Teop, Taonita Tinputz) Endeavor Accord and resources, there has Achievements Public Service, Payroll and 5th August 1990 February 10. been registered. Southern Regional Fields and the 2013 ABG By- Henry Taul (Nissan) Malagan Accord been real progress in transitional arrangements 5th October, 1990 Mr Manu said all The Writs would be coordinating offices. Elections. Samuel Aririan(Teua, Honiara Declaration implementing the Peace Laws: • Creation of Council 3rd January, 1991 materials including issued at the end of April. These field coordinating Mahari) Tambea Accord Agreement. Progress is • Establishment of the of Elders as the second 27th August, 1994 computers for this exercise There would be two weeks offices would be the first Candidates warned Peter Tokin (Atolls) Honiara Commitment made but hard earned. Bougainville Constitution tier of government 3rd September, 1994 were already in place. of polling from mid- May of its kind to be set up in Robert Toromet (Suir, Ceasefire Agreement • 44 laws passed • Establishment of the 8th September, 1994 He said that the to the end of May, to be Bougainville. Intending candidates for Selau) Bougainville Mission • Amendment to Bougainville Electoral enrolment forms were followed by the counting of Mr Manu said it was this year’s elections have Collin Darei (South Nasioi, Agreement between the Organic Law on Commission and the 18th October, 1994 distributed to all Council votes. part of the Bougainville been warned not to conduct Kongara and Kokoda) National Government • Safeguard and Peace-building and successful conduct of two of Elders (COE) in There will be three Electoral Commission’s early campaigns. Denise Palipal (North & Department of North preserve our unique subsequent repealing of Bougainville elections Bougainville to carry out counting centres. One each plan to decentralize its “ This is illegal and you Nasioi, Eivo - Torau and Solomon’s, Resistance customs, traditions and the National Constitution • Draw down and the the enrolment exercise. in South, Central and North operations and accessibility will be taken to court for Ioro) and BRA Commanders cultural identity. • Seven memorandums establishment of ABG “You can go and check if Bougainville respectively. to each constituency in doing this,” Mr Manu said. Sylvester Semoso (Rau, Miringini Charter • Seek justice, equality, a of Understanding on the Mining Department 25th November, 1994 your name is on the roll. If Bougainville. For more information, Terra) Waigani Communiqué peaceful and secure society draw down of powers • Joint Supervisory Body 18th May, 1995 your name is not on the roll Advisors arrive “Apart from helping contact the following Mathew Maau (Baubake, Areas of common through democracy. and functions from the established and the review 3rd August, 1995 you can enroll and they will us in the elections, they number: 7380 3068. John Makis) understanding • Strive to eliminate National departments of autonomy complete bring the forms back so we Preparations for the would also be training our Itanu: Regional. Moses Koiri (Lule, Konnou Honiara Record of discrimination, poverty, to ABG divisions • Memorandum of 16th August, 1995 can update the preliminary upcoming 2015 General officers in preparations Peter Wanga: northern Ramu, Motuna Huyono understanding illiteracy, unemployment, understanding signed roll,” he said. Elections has been boosted for the establishment of regional seats - for women Tokunutui, Bolave) All Bougainville Leaders disease and corruption. Services: by the Prime Minister 1996 Mr Manu called on with the arrival from the the Bougainville Electoral and former combatants. Leo Gobekatsu (Torokina). Talks in Cairns • Creation of development • Reopening of over and the President on Bougainvilleans that are Australia and New Zealand Commission,” Mr Manu Charles Kopana: Central George Manu, recently Burnham Declaration opportunities and 33 health centres and joint implementation of 18th July, 1997 18 years and above to Electoral Commissions In said. regional seats for women announced the appointment Burnham Truce sustainable livelihoods a general hospital the BPA awareness 10th October, 1997 get enrolled so that they February. and former combatants. of Joe Kaipu as the Political Agreement on Truce for all Bougainvilleans, • Construction and • Establishment of the November 1997 would be able to vote in the Acting Commissioner, Service providers to be Sam Roroga: Southern Parties Registrar. monitoring Group both present and staffing of over 300 transitional mining act upcoming elections. George Manu said paid. regional seats for women Cairns Commitment future generations. educational institutions, • Public service reforms 24th November, 1997 Enrolment will stop on while welcoming them and former combatants. Lincoln Agreement • Safeguard and utilize and the draw down of • Establishment of 23rd January, 1998 the date that the writs are that their role was to The Bougainville Electoral Assistant returning our natural environment 101 powers from the the Bougainville Peace Ceasefire Agreement 30th April, 1998 and natural resources for the Department of Education Building Strategy Hutjena Minutes 10th July, 1999 betterment of all our people • Establishment of the from Panguna Peace Hutjena Record 15th December, 1999 in a sustainable manner. Bougainville Police Service Building Strategy Loloata Agreement 23rd March, 2000 New residential judge • Empowerment of • Establishment of court • Launching of Peace Gateway communiqué 9th June, 2000 More women to contest people and communities circuit, court services Awareness road show Bougainville Peace 30th August, 2000 to settle in Buka to improve their wellbeing and court houses • Launching of Agreement the elections and self-reliance. • Restoration of public Referendum prayer Nissan resolution November 2003 A new residential judge has been First ABG Election 15th June, 2005 he Bougainville Holan said. Nissan COE, Rachael utilities and services: campaign appointed to the Autonomous The Momis five Pillars Shipping, postal, banking, Window for conducting 2015 TWomen Federation has Mrs. Holan said the Kean will contests Mahari airlines, power and Challenges the Bougainville announced that a total of current figures for women COE, Josephine Surei will Region of Bougainville. 1. Unification of all telecommunications referendum opens twenty one (21) women candidates to contest the contests Peit Constituency, Window for conducting 2020 have expressed their three regional seats were, Rita Pearson is intending to Bougainvilleans • Implementation of • Implementing the e is Sir Kina Sir Kina is a senior the Bougainville intention to contest the 3 eight in North Bougainville, contests the Taonita Teop 2. Economic development rehabilitation programs draw down of powers Bona from and well respected citizen to improve and develop • Construction of 15 and functions from the referendum closes regional seats in the coming seven in South Bougainville COE Seat and Joan Nenoan H ABG Elections in June. and six women in Central is intending to contest the Milne Bay Province. who has experience as the welfare of the people bridges, trunk and feeder National Government Chief Justice Sir State Prosecutor, Public of Bougainville through roads with donor support • Preparations for the President of the Bougainville. Bolave COE. Bougainville Women’s’ The intending candidates Intending women Injia Salamo made the Prosecutor, PNG’s this new approach • Launching of High referendum including announcement during High Commissioner to 3. Secure Bougainville’s Impact Projects an awareness strategy Federation, Mrs. Hona in South Bougainville are candidates for the North Holan said this during their current MP Rose Pihei, Bougainville Regional Seat the opening of the legal London, Chairman of political future under • Successful completion • Ensuring year in Buka recently. the Integrity of Political the Bougainville Peace of Operation render safe by weapons disposal mock Parliamentary Debate Jempo Matene, Isabel Beta are the current Member Mrs at the Buka Bel Isi Park and Benedine Neras. Elizabeth Burain, Patricia Sir Kina has served Parties and Candidates Agreement. This means the Australian Defense force • Unification of the legal service in Commission and Registrar fully implementing • Establishment of MV all Bougainville’s held in February. In South Bougainville, Kakapal, Lina Baii and “This is a good indication Mary Mamatau and Miriam Hona Holan. Papua New Guinea with of the Political Parties and autonomy, preparing Chebu Shipping Service Political factions distinction over the years, Candidates Commission. for referendum on • Reopening and • Limited mass media/ that more women are Labanoi have expressed The writs will be used from getting into politics. We their intention to contest March 24-27. This will be holding significant posts Sir Kina had completed independence and achieving the establishment of telecommunications reach which included being his senior school education complete weapons disposal the Aropa Airport and infrastructure. are hoping to get as many the Konnou Council of followed by six weeks of women as possible into Elders (COE) Seat in the campaign and polling. the President of the PNG at an Australian private 4. Promote good • Launching of the Law Society. He has school, the Armidale governance and rule of Community mobile radio the ABG Parliament in Buin District. Mrs Agnes this year’s elections,” Mrs Titus will contests the been the Senior Legal School in northern Counsel with the Albatross New South Wales. - Joseph Morokana Law Firm since 2013. 8 Community and Culture Edition 04 - March 2015 Community and Culture The Bougainville Bulletin 9

My Bougainville - Stori blong mi. Stori Piksa Long dispela edition, yumi bungim wanpela yangpela mangi wea i save raitim ol buk. Leonard em bilong Panguna District insait long Central Region bilong Bougainville. Hia nau em stori bilong em: Official opening of the Legal Year in Bougainville 1 2

Leonard Fong Roka ibin save tok-bilas lo bon lo 25 dei bilong mun em olsem emi July lo yia 1979 insait lo bin wanpela Arawa General Hospital. university Leonard ibin bikpela lo ples drop-out. Kupe insait long ol maunten Lo yia 2011 bilong Arawa na het bilong Leonard ibin bikpela wara Bovo. go bek stadi lo 4 3 Lo yia 1986 Leonard Divine Word ibin stat skul tasol University Bougainville Crisis ibin na stat rait pasim skul bilong em lo ol kainkain yia 1990 taim em ibin stori bilong stat lo wokim Grade 4 Bougainville lo Kaperia Community crisis, politics, School insait lo Arawa. history na But lo 1995 Leonard ibin society na bilong ol raiting lo laip lo Bougainville. ting yumi ken stretim stat skul gen taim peace salim ol wok bilong Crocodile Prize ibin kirap Leonard ibin winim Bougainville na kamapim process ibin stat isi-isi. em go lo ol websites na nogut,’ lo Leonard tokaut. tu 2013 Crocodile Prize kantri bilong yumi yet. Emi ibin pinisim Grade blogs stap lo Australia. ‘So em ibin kisim wok Short Story Award wantem Displa yangpla raita 12 bilong em lo yia 2002 Lo sem yia emi bin go bilong mi go Australia na wanpela sot stori bilong em bilong Bougainville iredim 6 lo Hutjena Secondary insait lo raiting resis bilong namba wan buk bilong My Bougainville Prophetess pinis namba 5 na namba School na go lo University PNG, Crocodile Prize mi, The Pomong U’tau istap nau insait lo buk, 6 buk bilong em we bai 5 of Papua New Guinea Competition, na wanpela of Dreams, ibin kamap Moments in Bougainville. kamaut lo kampani bilong wantem interest lo raitim save-man bilong raitim lo yia 2013. Displa buk Lo stat bilong 2014 em em yet, Boug Press Limited. buk na stadim politics tasol buk na papa bilong wanpla em ol collection of poetry ibin kamautim Brokenville, Antap long dispela, em em ibin lusim stadi hariap kampani bilong wokim buk, mi bin stat raitim lo yia we em stori bilong em lo I joinim Bogenvil Arts Picture Captions: taim femili ino bin nap lo Pukpuk Publications, bilong 1997 taim mi sumatin lo taim bilong Bougainville Federation olsem wanpela 1. The Minister for Justice Rev Joseph Nopei hands sapotim em lo skul fee. Australia ibin askim em lo Arawa High School.’ Crisis. Dispela buk ibin writer bilong tokaut long over the key to a house for the resident judge. Lo yia 2004 Leonard stat tingting lo raitim buk. Lo yia 2013 yet namba winim Book of the Year ol stori na ol samting I 2, 5 and 6. Members of the Police Force and ibin kam bek lo peles na Tasol dispel taim stret tu buk bilong em, Moments Award lo 2014 Crocodile kamap long Bogenvil. Correctional Services on parade. 3. Judge Sir Kina Bona with Chief Justice Sir Salamo Injia strongim interest bilong Leonard ibin tokim man in Bougainville, ibin Prize resis bilong rait. Sapos yu gat tingting lo kamap gen. dispel buk Lo pinis bilong yia em toktok lo em, yu ken kolim lead the way with members of the PNG Law Society. em lo raitim buk. Leonard ya that em gat tupela 4. Chief Justice Sir Salamo Injia inspecting the members emi collection bilong ibin kamap wantem buk, em lo 70257535 or emailim ibin save rait isi-isi wantem wok emi bin statim lo of the Police Force and Correctional Services. bikpela sem lo ol man-meri yia 2004 iredi na stap. 16pla sot stories lo ol Bougainville Manifesto, em lo leonardfongroka@ na femili bilong em yet ibin ‘Publisher na editor kainkain samting na we emi toktok lo how emi yahoo.com 10 The Bougainville Bulletin Edition 04 - March 2015 Edition 04 - March 2015 The Bougainville Bulletin 11

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A summary of the Forum - a discussion between the ABG President Chief Dr John Momis and the Ex-combatants President’s Column First part of the forum set apart from the and numerous others that a history of rejecting will be determined by the rest of PNG. rejected the imposition outside imposition, a same principle that drove It was a colonial of the colonial regime. history of being proud of our forefathers to stand up ABG President Chief Dr John Momis responds to questions from the Ex-combatants. accident that placed This should be the our heritage and a history against foreign exploitation n Friday, 30th of levels, both nationally t this juncture the people with PNG and resilience of the people of self-determination. and manipulation and control or ownership A January 2015, a group and internationally. in Bougainville’s the people going back as of Bougainville to reject This is in line with all forms of injustices. O of the share but the of ex-combatants from Chief Dr. Momis journey to freedom we far as 1946 expressed to the imposition of colonial the fact that Man is by We have now reached shares belong to the the South and Central said that if the people as Bougainvilleans must the colonial government rule on their land. nature a self-determining a critical juncture on our people of Bougainville. region, confronted the were ready to hold a exercise self-reflection at the time that they The least that they animal, man being a journey to freedom where • The Torokina President Chief Dr John referendum, it could be on current situation and wanted to be different. wanted was to be listened rational is endowed with we stand at the threshold Oil Palm project Momis with questions on held this year, but then, the examine our strengths Consistently over a to and to be consulted on the intellect and the will of a new socio-economic, was implemented issues that received a lot people must be prepared and weaknesses. period of time the people processes that determined that enables him to asses, political and spiritual order. by the Kabui of attention on the social to accept the outcome. This self-reflection have always demanded their livelihood and this analyze and make informed This new future Government. Since the media in recent times. He said the result of the enables us to secure our to have a referendum was the same case with decisions his future. means we will want to be implementation of the The confrontation was referendum would be ultimate political future to determine whether Bougainville Copper when So self-determination liberated from structural project, there has been an attempt by the ex- measured by the United so we need to exercise a Bougainville was to remain the Australian Colonial is not a dirty word for the impediments, from a lot of misuse of funds. combatants to get answers Nations and the National certain measure of self- a part of PNG, join with the Government imposed people of Bougainville, institutional impediments During the current from the Autonomous Government using the reflection in the situation Solomon Islands or become their will and extracted the self-determination and become agents of Chief Secretary Monovi Amani greets a leader of government, the Bougainville Government Bougainville Peace which we find ourselves in. an entirely Independent mineral in the land without is peoples claim that change and development ex-combatant Ishmael Toroama after the forum. project was advertised (ABG). Prior to the forum, Agreement as criteria. We have to look at nation on its own. consulting the people. they must be the major and also become the and three companies a petition was presented Bougainville Government. The President defended our strengths as well as This is because the The people reject the stakeholders in deciding subjects and objects In response to the applied and Hakau to President Dr Chief He mentioned the the current government our weaknesses and have people saw themselves as move by the colonial their fate and to be engaged of these changes. accusations, President Investment won the bid Momis asking him to Bougainville Peace saying it has practised and appreciation of the not being a part of PNG. government even in socio-economic, political That is why the people Chief Dr. Momis to develop the project resign if he did not give Agreement, and said good governance under inherent potentiality that This inspired the though the Australians and spiritual liberation. of Bougainville want to gave the following to provide technical satisfactory answers to the the ex-combatants had his leadership and has we have as a people. nationalist movements resolved that this was Bougainville has a drive development and explanations: services and had grievance that were raised. completed their part in done more than the We know for a fact for on Bougainville such as in the best economic definitive history and that at the same time want • The MV Chebu was successfully completed The forum was to weapons disposal and previous government. example that the people the Napidakoe Navitu interest of our people. history now determines to be on the receiving a joint share between the work. The project get clarifications about now the ABG needed to He said one of the of Bougainville for a long in Central Bougainville So when you look at the how we should proceed end of development. ABG and Henry Chow is not a failed project information on the latest complete their side of the achievements of the time have always seen and the movement led history of Bougainvilleans, from here onwards, because the owner of Hakau but an ongoing project. developments spearheaded Agreement. He touched government was the change themselves as a people by the late John Teosin Bougainvilleans definitely of that history we believe Investment. This meant • Referendum by the current government. on the issue of on good of Public Service Act. in North Bougainville had a history, we have that we have a future that the ABG held a trustee - the talk to defer Leaders of the ex- governance and questioned President Chief Dr John share. This meant that referendum is not combatants Ishmael how well the government Momis questioned the ex the share belongs to the true. Referendum Toroama, Thomas Tari and has shown leadership combatants on how many people of Bougainville. will happen when two Sam Kauona presented at the administrative weapons have already been The President assured Governments (ABG their grievances based and political level. disposed and yet people that it was not a and PNG) sit down and The ABG Public service code of on what they saw as personal share, but that were still using weapons Toroama asked several look at all the criteria outstanding issues that were the ABG was looking He also questioned questions. These were: of the Bougainville not properly addressed. after the money on whether the petition for • Why four members Peace Agreement. conduct and ethical behavior Mr Toroama said behalf of the people him to resign had criteria of the government Referendum will look he Public service and ultimately to all and accountability and to the code, we are standards of ethical that it was unfortunate of Bougainville. that could be used to owned shares in the at good governance code of conduct ABG employees. as such all public sector each entrusted with the behaviors set out in this that a public forum was • Bougainville judge him and be leveled T Poge Investment? and weapons disposal. and ethical behavior entities must be seen to be responsibility to uphold code, as public servants organized to debate the POGE Development against the developmental • Bridges need President Chief describes how public This code is based promoting these principles the intention and spirit we must comply with issues, but the reason for Corporation comes goals and achievements to be built in the Dr. Momis said servants are expected to on four key principles. in all their dealings. of the values contained all relevant legislations, their public appearance under the Autonomous of his government. North West?? Who is that the people and conduct themselves and 1. Adhere to the The ethics principles, within them. Department/ awards, certified was to get answers Bougainville Dr Chief Momis responsible? Where Government did not behave while delivering highest ethical and associated values and Division/ Office/Unit agreements, subsidiary from the Autonomous Government and that reiterated that it was is the money going? have the power to services to the people of behavioral standards standards are therefore specific standards of agreements, directives, four members hold a the people who gave defer referendum. The Bougainville or in their 2. Commitment to equally important practice, as approved whole-of - government The issues raised were: trustee share in the him the mandate to Toroama acknowledged referendum should dealings with others the Government in strengthening an by ABG head of public policies and standards. • Bougainville corporation. This did become the president. the United Nations be held in 2020. while representing the 3. Accountability associated value set and service may be use to We must also adhere to POGE Development not mean any of the Photo Caption: New Development Program Autonomous Bougainville and Transparency observable behaviors that supplement this code. policies, organizational Corporation members had personal Chief Secretary Monovi for the part they played The president also Government (ABG). 4. Act only in the will further demonstrate An approved standard of values and organizational • Torokina Oil Amani greets a leader in ensuring the weapons clarified that the statement An ethical culture in the Public Good adherence to that practice may then apply to documents such as the Palm Project of ex combatant Ishmael disposal process a referendum. He argued he had made earlier that ABG workforce begins particular principle. that agency’s employees in annual work plans of • MV Chebu shares Toroama after the forum. was completed. that the government a referendum will be held with the Chief Secretary The four principles are These standards are the same way as this code. our employing agency. arrangement Note: Final part of the The other ex-combatant has failed and that there in 2019 was not a final and is then cascaded essential to a robust not intended to cover As well as upholding • Deferral of Forum will be published leader, Thomas Tari, were still outstanding decision but his views based through to the behavior Bougainville public sector, every possible scenario the principles, values Referendum in the next edition. presented his views on issues and asked for the on how he sees the current of senior employees specifically to its integrity and therefore in adhering and complying with • Good governance patriotism towards holding government to explain. preparations on all political 12 The Bougainville Bulletin Department focus District focus The Bougainville Bulletin 13 Each edition we will feature reports from areas of the Autonomous Bougainville Government Each edition we will feature reports from district administrations Department of Commerce Buka District Frequently Asked Questions; Bougainville Foreign Investment Framework Governor supports seaweed farming

The Regional Member and Governor Joe Lera had contributed K290 000 last year towards he Inward not have enough money and cultural outcomes. International? Investment Act). seaweed farming in Bougainville. TInvestment to invest by itself, so 3. What is the 1. A New Zealand • Design the legislation is part outside investment and Framework and how Company with wide Investment Bureau is executive officer James Hasun, revealed this when launching Seaweed farming was identified as one of the economic projects to raise of a wider Foreign know-how is needed; was it created? investment and economic (Board and Secretariat), Hthe seaweed project at Petats Island on February 11th. the economy of the autonomous region of Bougainville after the ABG Investment Framework, d) We have learned from The purpose of the development experience; including selection Mr Hasun said the project was an on- going project of government passed an economic development policy, Mr Moworu said. more information our recent past that not all framework is to create 2. A great deal of criteria for Board the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG). “We had exported 213 tonnes of seaweed in 2013 and earned over on the framework is outside money and interests an enabling environment experience working membership and process He urged the people to hold on to the seaweed as an important cash K400 000, however, the price on the market has increased and the outlined below. are good for Bougainville; for responsible inward with Maori Tribes on for decision making; crop to sustain their lives. He referred to how the people of Tinputz people would look at earning more from the exports this year, he said. 1. Why is the e) The ABG wants investment into commercial issues; validate assessment held onto cocoa and copra in Buka as a main income generator. Mr Moworu added that there was hope for export as Project necessary? to be sure that the only Bougainville that meets 3. Experienced criteria and screening Mr Hasun challenged the people of Petats to work together to maintain foreign buyers were interested in the seaweed farming. “The waves of investment that comes in Bougainville’s cultural, working in the Pacific; tools for the Secretariat. the seaweed project and use their money wisely to sustain their livelihoods. The seaweed farm belongs to the community, hence, money driven globalisation are lapping is responsible investment; social and economic needs. 4. Experienced working • Develop a The representative from the Division of Commerce, Raymond Moworu, from the project automatically belongs to individual farmers. at our shores. We cannot f) Bougainville has Any investment proposal on commercial issues communications strategy confirmed that there was a demand for seaweed from overseas buyers. stop this happening. what the rest of the that is contrary to this will around the world; to ensure the legislation, Rather, we must prepare world wants; therefore not be given approval. 5. Engaged by the regulations, decision- ourselves for it” (President development should take The Framework ABG and working with making structure, Momis, 15 June 2010). place on Bougainville’s was created through key Divisons (Commerce, application process a) The ABG wants terms and conditions. interviews, meetings Law and Justice), with and decision outcomes to secure the economic 2. What is responsible and workshops with the support from the NZ and are well publicised future of the people investment? ABG, the Administration, Australian Governments; to the international of Bougainville, and 1. Aligned with the Bougainville business 6. Tuia International and domestic private provide security to the values and culture of the community, landowners, are advisors to the ABG. sector, landowners and people through clear people of Bougainville; community groups, and 5. How will communities. and transparent decision 2. Ethical, potential investors. Each Tuia International • Build networks making processes. moral and fair; group’s role in economic assist the ABG? and processes between b) Bougainville has 3. Recognises and development was clarified Tuia International will key Divisions and the many resources (land, fish, protect land rights; and what they need to do work with the ABG to: Districts to improve the minerals, skilled people) 4. Environmentally to achieve the framework’s • Draft legislation management of inward that can be developed sustainable; goal “Building a to give effect to the investment. Media and Communications Bureau’s Community Radio Officer Lyn Farmers checking on their garden. Photo by Tanya Lahies. but this will only happen 5. Involves maximum Prosperous Bougainville ABG policy on Foreign Gegera interviews Petats Seaweed Coordinator Napan Ogis as NBC if there is investment; participation of the people; Economy and Society.” Investment (the Bougainville Journalist Lulu Peits looks on. c) Bougainville does 6. Achieves social 4. Who is Tuia Bougainville Inward 14 The Bougainville Bulletin Edition 04 - March 2015 Edition 04 - March 2015 The Bougainville Bulletin 15 Tinputz District gets new facilities A life of Hope after Prison Bars Tinputz District now has government presence in the area following the opening of two Do you ever wonder what life would be locked up in cell and the keys thrown away for important facilities at the end of January. good? Gregory must have wished awhile with the Ministry grudges that is causing feedback from these players. he never committed his helping other people trauma for themselves According to Gregory, crimes, however, if you’ve find their way back. and making them the Ministry is doing been behind bars you’ll “The good Lord potentially dangerous to the a lot of awareness and know such thoughts are saved me for a reason community as a whole.” ministerial duties in South fatal for mental stability. and it was only fitting Gregory believes in Bougainville and moving According to Gregory he I also help others who progress and peace and is to establish in Central took every day as it came were still trapped in doing his share of restoring Bougainville while other and paid his debt every their own prisons.” peace and encouraging outreach programs are agonising minute that went Listening to this humble progress through the being scheduled for other by. That was Gregory’s yet God fearing man tell Sycamore Ministry parts of Bougainville once story…not anymore…I his story reminds me of the throughout Bougainville. funds are made available. am going to tell you about biblical story of Moses and He also believes that He is appealing to other Gregory’s story today. his plight in Egypt during only when people are ex-combatants to pursue Like every other the rule of the Pharaoh. rehabilitated then the positive programs that will person imprisoned by Just as the bible tells problems associated with not only help build a better chains, iron bars, trauma, of Moses trying to set violence and other social future for Bougainville but physical disability, or his fellow Israelites problems can be minimised. also restore their faith in mental slavery as sang by free from slavery and At the moment the themselves and open their the Legendary Reggae oppression, Gregory came Ministry is self funded hearts to greater calling. sensation, Bob Marley, the back home to help set his but Gregory hopes to seek Gregory continues to little speck of hope can be fellow Bougainvilleans other funding sources minister to the people of the illuminating chance on free from self inflicted from the Government Bougainville and give your dark corner of life. trauma and hate. and Private sector. hope for perfect peace. ABG Justice Minister Rev Joseph Noke officially opens the new cell facility as ACP Paul This is what happened “Even tough the conflict He has already met with Kamuai and Executive Manager for Tinputz District Mr Vosivai look on. to Gregory during his is over, some people are major players in the ABG - Ben Korok istening to the rain rehabilitation process in still holding on to old and is anticipating a good his follows the opening also a challenge for public after the new facilities. Mr, Joe Lera for making Mose, did similarly for the patter on the roof L one of the Solomon Tof a new police cell servants to use the offices He added that Tinputz was funds available for the administration building. wondering what it would Island’s correctional block and a new district well and deliver highest a strategic location for construction of the Representatives from the feel like against your institutions. Administration complex. standards of law and order policing and the prospects police cell block. government and police sweat stained skin or drip For Gregory Tinputz district services to the people of more developments ABG Minister for along with other guests down your thirsty throat. his chance came Executive manager, and to the expectation of would be based on how Justice, Joseph Nopei witnessed the event. Look beyond your in the form of a Blaise Vosivai said the ABG,” Mr Vosivai said. the current facilities opened the cell block confinement and imagine ministry outreach new facilities were an Meanwhile, ACP Paul were looked after. while his counterpart the what life would be like program operating opportunity for change. Kamuai also stressed the ACP Kamuai thanked Minister for Community outside among other around parts of the “ This opportunity is importance of looking the regional member Development, Micah fellow free men, watch capital of Solomon a nation prosper and Islands, Honiara. children grow old. “The Sycamore I cannot even begin to Tree Ministry were imagine the coarse life in Tinputz landowners interested in mining doing ministerial prison, more so, serving work around that their interest to carry of Motaha, Nakaripa, Mr Nisira said he was a life year sentence. time and as part of out mining in the area. Amara, Nakas and pleased with the interest Nobody knows these my rehabilitation Representatives of the Mopiopio in support of shown by the Tinputz/ experiences better I volunteered to Motaha, Nakaripa, Amara, ABG through mining be Taonita landowners. than the person I am assist in their Nakas and Mopiopio clans endorsed by the ABG. He said their expression about to introduce. outreach program.” informed the ABG that • After the passing of interest gives the Gregory Luavex, former According to this because of their interest of the Bougainville ABG options to look combatant from Buin, South humbled reformed to boost the economy of Mining Act, the ABG at alternative mines Bougainville, is one of the advocator of Peace, Bougainville and fast track to provide necessary to gather revenue for few people to have had such the intervention development in the region, required support to clans developing the region while tantalising experience. by the Ministry they were willing to work within the Tinputz and continuing negotiations Gregory was Joe Pais(right) and Joseph Kitovia (centre) shaking exceeded his with the Autonomous Wakunai interest areas for on resolving the issues apprehended by the RAMSI hands with ABG Vice President Patrick Nisira expectations and government to allow for the purpose of creating a of Panguna Mine. (Regional Assistance saw the program he mining in the area. conducive environment for “We are spending so Mission To Solomon The Bougainville Mining other parts of Bougainville. tried to help actually A resolution signed progressing the EOIs and much money in dealing Islands) on Gizo Island in Act expected to be passed One such group is helped him find his in early January by the • The represented with the issues of Panguna 2003 and was sentenced in March this year by the the Taonita/Tinputz way back to reality. Clans represented and five major clans request Mine, it is time we start to life imprisonment for Autonomous Bougainville landowners who met After being the ABG resolved that: that the ABG lift the considering other options series of serious crimes Government (ABG) is with the Acting President pardoned and his • the Expression of current moratorium within other than Panguna he had committed over already generating interests of Bougainville Patrick sentenced reduced Interests (EOIs) expressed the Tinputz, Wakunai, Mine,” Mr. Nisira said. a period of time. for mining activities in Nisira recently to express Gregory worked by the five major clan Kunua and Suir areas. Not a day goes by that Our Voice, Our Image, Our Place Edition 04, March 2015 - Free copy, not for sale

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his Bougainvilleans, the secure the third spot Twas games ended on a This is the second time the high note with Central the Jomik cup has been case Bougainville’s Ioro played since it was first with the Jomik Cup United bagging the 1st staged in Konga in tournament in February, prize of K10, 000. Siwai District in 2012. which attracted In a tough tussle, The Jomik cup is held more than 700 sports Destiny Rangers bi annually and will be enthusiasts to the narrowly missed out played again in 2017. Hutjena oval for the on the second spot seven-day event. with a 2 -3 loss to the With the aim of Panguna Boys. In the promoting peace other play-off, Dolphins and unity among FC beat Jolash FC to