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John Momis, President of Bougainville, and Peter O'Neill, Prime Minister, have signed a joint resolution that will pave the way for a referendum scheduled next year on possible independence
John Momis and Peter O'Neill
Photo: RNZ / AFP
The Post Courier reports that the resolution covers a wide range of areas including administration, financial support and the creation of an independent body to oversee the June 15 referendum. The joint oversight body or ACC meeting in Arawa approved US $ 6,000,000 from the Bougainville Referendum Commission and $ 150,000 from the Bougainville Self-Government [19659006]. ] The initial national government contribution of more than US $ 366,000 has been transferred to the National Coordination Office for Bougainville Affairs and will be available once the trust account becomes operational.
ACC confirmed the appointment of former Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern to the presidency of the BRC and the nomination of the candidates ABG Patrick Nisira and Ruby Mirinka, while the candidates to the national government will be appointed this month.
The JSB also resolved to accept the interim report on the implementation of the plan of elimination of the four stick insects.
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