Marape: Economy, firearms remain as issues in Bougainville

Prime Minister James Marape on March 17 asserted that Bougainville is not yet prepared for political independence, stressing the necessity of achieving economic independence and sustainability first. During his address at the first Joint Moderation Consultations Meeting in Port Moresby started, he pointed out that 95% of Bougainville’s budget relies on external support, including funding...