Bougainville

Torokina oil palm disputed by Bougainville landowners

On 19 Jan, 2015 By Elizabeth1

Source: PNG Exposed

On the 15th of January the Post-Courier reported it is full steam ahead for the controversial Torokina Oil Palm plantation on Bougainville. But now evidence has emerged that the necessary landowner permissions have not been obtained and local people are not happy.

Momis' rare visit to Panguna

On 14 Jan, 2015 By Elizabeth1

Source: Special Bougainville Corresponent

Ning Ani Osi onomai-kabumani noruampa nannie.

Ning ani ningkaningko nonomanani.

Miningko piamoa onomananie

Piarunani ning onomai.

I am this woman I live in the village. I do not know the government, what it does.

Momis bows down to Rio Tinto

On 14 Jan, 2015 By Elizabeth1

Look at the media release below, posted on 12 January 2015 on Bougainville News, and the speech given on 20th May 2014 by Bougainville President, John Momis..

Source: Bougainville Freedom Movement

Bougainville government 'too concerned with mining and neglecting agriculture'

On 12 Jan, 2015 By Elizabeth1

"The government is so concerned about the mineral sector and has relegated agriculture to the back burner"

FARMER: COCOA NOT GETTING ATTENTION

Picture: Growing cocoa. courtesy of the World Agriculture blog.

Source: Post-Courier

Bougainville's President Momis must explain widespread financial mismanagement

On 07 Jan, 2015 By Elizabeth1

Source: PNG Mine Watch

President Momis tells landowners to bow before the might of Rio Tinto

On 18 Dec, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Source: PNG Mine Watch

In an incredible address to Panguna landowners, made in February this year, President John Momis told communities to forget the crimes committed by Rio Tinto, and bow before the power of this corporate monolith.

Australian Advisor revealed to be behind Bougainville President's attack on Jubilee Australia Report

On 16 Dec, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Bougainville President John Momis has been very persistent and vocal in attacking the NGO Jubilee Australia, over a report that gives a voice to the marginalized group of people of the Panguna area. Momis attacks have characterized Jubilee Australia as an "interfering outsider". How ironic that it is now being revealed that Momis's virulent attacks were written for him by an Australian 'Advisor' who is paid by and regularly briefs the Australian Government…

Source: PNG Mine Watch

Alternatives to mining: A chocolate revolution on Bougainville

On 14 Dec, 2014 By Elizabeth1

A small New Zealand business is demonstrating how Bougainville can have a future without a return to large-scale mining and the reimposition of colonial-style dependence on foreign powers like Rio Tinto... (Mine Watch)

Source: PNG Mine Watch

The Wellington Chocolate Voyage

A voyage to make a unique artisan chocolate bar and a better tasting world. This is the new chocolate revolution.

How Australia, the US and Britain helped block Bougainville's class action against Rio Tinto

On 12 Dec, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Internal government records obtained through Freedom of Information reveal the significant lengths to which the Australian, British and US states went to stop a Bougainvillean class action against Rio Tinto, allegedly with support from the Papua New Guinea and Bougainville governments.

Source: PNG Mine Watch

International State Crime Initiative

Momis shuns own lie, resorts to attacking Jubilee report

On 01 Dec, 2014 By rait man

Image taken from an SBS Dateline documentary “Blood and Treasure” where the President claimed “A vast majority of Bougainville, I would say over 97% want the mine to be opened”

James Laluai

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