This year marks a very important year for Bougainville as the people prepare for the elections and the window for referendum opens in June.
It will be for the third time a general election is going to be held and the first time the public will discuss referendum at the local and government level.
Referendum was only discussed at the government level in the past.
Because the media will play an important role in featuring what the people will discuss in regards to the referendum, it is expected to report responsibly in covering free and fair elections leading to the referendum in 2020.
To ensure that there is mutual understanding at the political level, community and media, the mainstream media in Bougainville will meet with the president of Autonomous Bougainville Government John Momis at a dinner where he will speak as the Minister responsible for Media in Bougainville
This will be the first time the president will address the media personnel and journalists at the dinner as the Minister for Communications and Media.
The dinner will start at 6pm and finish at 10.
This is also an opportunity for media personnel to meet, greet and forge a professional network that will become helpful to everyone.
Director of the bureau of public affairs, media and communication, Robert Anesia will also present the work plan of the bureau for this year.
New chief secretary Monovi Amani will witness the event as the head of public servants.
Those invited to attend this low profile event are asked to confirm their invitations.
Only invited guests are allowed.
Another dinner will be held with non-governmental organisations and chief executive officers of key development partners.
There are plans to have a gathering with the ex-combatants as well.
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