The second forum on Panguna negotiations for North Bougainville, that covers Bougainville mainland from Tinputz, Kunua, Kereaka,Selau and Suir officially opened this morning at the Hutjena Secondary School hall on Buka island. The first forum was held last year at the same location but covered areas in North Bougainville starting from Tasman islands, Nissan district, Atolls and Buka district. The aim of all these workshops is to gauge the views from all Bougainvilleans on the upcoming Bougainville Copper Agreement negotiations. Other districts that are yet to stage these forums are Buin and Bana in South Bougainville and Panguna and Kieta district in Central Bougainville which are scheduled for March this year. In his welcome remarks this morning, the ABG Mining Minister, MICHAEL ONI said that it was an opportunity again for all stake holders to meet and discuss issues affecting the region today in terms of the Panguna negotiations. The meeting is being attended by leaders from both the Mekamui faction led by its President PHILIP MIRIORI and his deputy PHILIP TAKAUNG and other leaders from Central Bougainville. ABG President DR JOHN MOMIS is also attending this forum with ABG Ministers and members of ABG. The two-days forum will end tomorrow afternoon.
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