News and Public Notices
December 20, 2024
The Bougainville House of Representatives has passed the 2025 ABG Budget, under the theme “Budgeting for Nation-Building”.
December 18, 2024
The Bougainville House of Representatives has passed the Bougainville Land Bills into law, marking the most significant reform of land laws in Bougainville since the end of the crisis.
December 13, 2024
A week-long retirement induction program was held this week, aimed at equipping public service retirees with essential skills for life after service.
December 11, 2024
The Autonomous Region of Bougainville made its first debut at the 2024 PNG Investment Week Conference in Sydney, Australia, delivering a clear message: Bougainville is open for business.
December 06, 2024
Bougainville Mineral Investments (BMI) Limited, an exploration company in Bougainville presented an Electrocardiogram (ECG) machine to the Buka General Hospital today.
December 06, 2024
The ABG has welcomed the successful completion and delivery of the final Phase 1 Assessment Report of the Panguna Mine Legacy Impact Assessment (PMLIA).
December 04, 2024
The ABG Department of Community Government & District Affairs, in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), conducted a comprehensive training on the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) for key stakeholders in Wakunai District.
December 04, 2024
Frontline responders from high risk disaster communities in Wakunai and Torokina recently concluded a three-day workshop on Mass Evacuation in Natural Disasters (or MEND).
December 03, 2024
Leaders from the Autonomous Region of Bougainville gathered at the Sharp Memorial Youth Center in Arawa from December 1st to 3rd, 2024, for the third ABG Leaders Symposium.
December 03, 2024
On 29 November 2020, I made my maiden address to the House of Representatives and the People of the Bougainville. On that Occasion, I adopted a Six Point Strategy to be implemented by the Toroama-Nisira Government.
December 02, 2024
The ABG Vice President and Minister for Commerce, Trade, Industry, and Economic Development, Hon. Patrick Nisira, officially launched the Bougainville Economic Roadmap today.
December 02, 2024
Communication and digital transformation are not just tools; they are the foundation for self-determination and development.
December 02, 2024
Regional Member for Bougainville and National Minister for Police, Hon. Peter Tsiamalili Junior, commended ABG President and his administration for the steadfast commitment to development and progress being made across the region.
December 01, 2024
The Autonomous Bougainville Government today commenced its annual Leaders Symposium in Arawa, bringing together key leaders to evaluate progress under President Ishmael Toroama’s Six-Point Strategy and chart the next steps in Bougainville’s development journey.
November 30, 2024
The Moderator for the Bougainville independence consultations, Sir Jerry Mateparae, completed a week of meetings and dialogues with Bougainvillean leaders, youths, stakeholders and students across the region this week.
November 29, 2024
Petereric Andrew was officially sworn in today as the Chief Collector of Tax in the Bougainville Public Service.
November 25, 2024
The Bougainville Executive Council (BEC) has granted mineral Exploration License number 8 (EL08) to applicant Bougainville Mineral Investments (BMI) Limited over the Taonita -Teop Constituency area of Bougainville.
November 25, 2024
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) is pleased to announce the visit of Sir Jerry Mateparae to Bougainville from November 25 to 29, 2024.
November 22, 2024
Firstly, let me thank you, Honorable Prime Minister - your commitment to this process has brought us a long way. We have faced challenges, but that have only made us more determined than ever, to move on.
November 22, 2024
The Prime Minister, James Marape and President Ishmael Toroama as Co-chairs to the Joint Supervisory Body, today announced their joint endorsement of the amended Terms of Reference for the Moderator.
November 19, 2024
Miners, Community Government leaders, veterans and the general public at Moroni roadside in Panguna made time to attend the awareness on the cessation of transitional arrangements for mining without tenement.
November 19, 2024
The ABG Department of Mining and Petroleum (DMP) is leading an awareness in Central Bougainville this week on the cessation of transitional arrangements for mining without tenement.
November 13, 2024
The ABG Department of Commerce, Trade, Industry and Economic Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with PNG Small Medium Enterprise Cooperation (SMEC).
November 06, 2024
Over 300 traditional landowners from Panguna today signed a Land Access and Compensation Agreement (LACA) with Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL), marking a significant milestone in the project’s exploration phase.
November 05, 2024
The Office of the Bougainville Electoral Commissioner and the Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Port Moresby recently.
November 04, 2024
The electrification project is part of the ABG's plan captured in the Bougainville Integrated Strategic Development Plan 2023 to 2027.
November 01, 2024
The Bougainville Senior Leadership Professional Development Program (BSLPDP) aims to enhance leadership skills of Bougainville’s top government officials and policy leaders.
October 31, 2024
The ABG has formalized a partnership with Sea Shepherd Global aimed at addressing illegal, unregulated, and unreported fishing in Bougainville's waters.
October 30, 2024
Bougainville Constitutional Planning Commission (BCPC) resumed its second phase consultation at the national level this month.
October 30, 2024
The Bougainville Electoral Commission participated in the meeting of PIANZEA, discussing shared challenges faced during elections in the region.
October 23, 2024
Sir Jerry Mataparae was warmly welcomed by ABG Chief Secretary Kearnneth Nanei and Independence Secretary Stephanie Elizah today in Port Moresby.
October 23, 2024
Bougainville Disaster and NZ Police has successfully repatriated eight survivors from a recent boat mishap back to New Ireland Province.
October 23, 2024
The establishment of the Women’s Micro Bank branch in Bougainville has been embraced by the ABG.
October 17, 2024
A joint understanding has been reached between the Governments of Bougainville and PNG to broaden the role of the recently appointed independent moderator.
October 17, 2024
On behalf of the Autonomous Bougainville Government, the ABG Ministry and Department of Mining and Petroleum and the people of Bougainville, I extend our deepest condolences to the family of the late Mr. Stephen Burain.
October 16, 2024
The Autonomous Bougainville Government officially launched its corporate plans for government departments today.
October 11, 2024
The ABG is on the cusp of introducing reforms to land governance with a series of new land bills aimed at transforming land management and ownership across the region.
October 09, 2024
The Aropa Airport upgrade project is set to commence following the signing of the contract today between the National Airports Corporation and the China Railway Construction Group Ltd (CRCG Ltd).
October 09, 2024
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) met with key representatives from the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) to discuss peacebuilding initiatives in the region.
October 06, 2024
The Bougainville Revolutionary Army was formed as a fighting force to defend our people, our land and our rights.
October 04, 2024
The Aropa Airport in Central Bougainville is set to undergo a significant upgrade following the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the ABG and the NAC today.
September 30, 2024
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) will officially meet with the newly appointed independent Moderator, Sir Jerry Mateparae, in Port Moresby this week.
September 27, 2024
James Sampai from Kopi Constituency in the Siwai District made his mark when he emerged as the gold winner in this year’s Bougainville Chocolate Festival.
September 27, 2024
Under the ABG’s Anchoring Bougainville Economy program, the administration, led by Chief Secretary Kearnneth Nanei, will provide significant support to local farmers through various initiatives and interventions.
September 25, 2024
Arawa Town came alive today with the opening of the annual Bougainville Chocolate Festival, a flagship government event that showcases the best of Bougainville’s cocoa industry.
September 25, 2024
President Ishmael Toroama has lauded the people of Waropa in Tinputz District for lifting the roadblock along the main Bougainville Highway.
September 20, 2024
The Bougainville Law and Justice Center was officially opened today in Buka, marking a significant milestone for the law and justice sector on Bougainville.
September 20, 2024
Bougainville Mona Festival 2024 was officially launched yesterday at Sohano, under the theme “Discover Bougainville, Embrace Culture, Celebrate Diversity”.
September 20, 2024
The ABG President Hon. Ishmael Toroama, has called on young Bougainvilleans to take advantage of overseas work opportunities.
September 20, 2024
The incident on Monday September 16, 2024 at Tinputz District that resulted in the deaths of two young men and the injury of several others is very unfortunate.