News and Public Notices
August 14, 2026
Vice President of the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), Hon. Ezekiel Masatt, has formally assumed responsibility as Minister for Fisheries, following a minor cabinet reshuffle as part of the Government’s broader repositioning exercise.
August 12, 2026
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) led by the Ministry and Department of Veteran Affairs witnessed and participated in the cultural ritual of “Domangtampo” at the Panguna Mine site yesterday.
August 10, 2026
President of the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), His Excellency Hon. Ishmael Toroama, says development in Bougainville is increasingly being translated into practical opportunities for the people.
August 10, 2026
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) and Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited (LMEL) have officially opened the Lloyds Apparel Training Centre in Arawa, marking a new step towards expanding economic opportunities and skills development in Bougainville.
August 10, 2026
The President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville and Minister for Mining and Petroleum, Hon. Ishmael Toroama, has announced the successful completion of a joint enforcement operation involving Bougainville Police, Immigration and the ABG Department of Mining and Petroleum (DMP), targeting foreign nationals associated with suspected illegal mining activities in the Kopani area.
August 09, 2026
The Department of Veterans Affairs, in partnership with the Ioro Veterans Association, Central Veterans Association and community leaders, will conduct the Erengdu’ Ritual from 10–11 August 2026 in Panguna as part of the reconciliation and peacebuilding process associated with the future redevelopment of the Panguna Mine.
August 07, 2026
The President of the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) and Minister for Mining & Petroleum, Hon. Ishmael Toroama, today formally issued the LSML-01 Preparatory Works and Feasibility Commencement Certificate to Bougainville Minerals Limited (BML) in the witness of its preferred approved development partner, Lloyds Panguna Metals & Energy Limited (LPMEL).
August 06, 2026
The Joint Supervisory Body (JSB) has endorsed the full transfer of revenue generated in Bougainville from fisheries, mining, forestry, land and other relevant taxes to the Autonomous Bougainville Government, by 31 December 2026.
August 05, 2026
Honourable Prime Minister Marape, distinguished members of the Joint Supervisory Body, the Chief Secretaries and the Joint Technical Teams, the Facilitator, members of the Diplomatic community, members of the media, ladies and gentlemen.
August 05, 2026
The Joint Supervisory Body (JSB) today endorsed the jointly developed Melanesian Framework and the Joint Consultation Report (JCR).
August 01, 2026
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) advises that search coordination for the missing Nissan–Buka vessel has been significantly expanded through strengthened national and international partnerships, led by the Directorate of Disaster and Emergency under the Department of Community Government (DCG).
July 30, 2026
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) this week presented its 2026 Second Quarter Budget Review Report to the National Treasury and Budget Division in Port Moresby, reaffirming its commitment to fiscal accountability, performance reporting and compliance.
July 30, 2026
The Autonomous Bougainville Government, through the Directorate of Disaster and Emergency announces the successful repatriation of two fisherman from Lontis Village, Haku Constituency, who have safely returned home after surviving fourteen days adrift at sea and being found on Tanga Island in New Ireland Province.
July 29, 2026
President Ishmael Toroama joined United Church members to commemorate the centenary of the arrival of the Gospel in Kieta during celebrations held at Roreinang on Sunday and Kongara One on Monday this week.
July 25, 2026
The Bougainville Independence Leaders Consultation Forum (BILCF) has endorsed the Final Bougainville Position and recommended 1 September 2030 as the proposed date for Bougainville's Declaration of Independence.
July 24, 2026
The ABG Directorate of Disaster and Emergency, provides the following update regarding the ongoing search for a missing vessel that departed Nissan Island for Buka on Saturday, 18 July 2026, with three persons on board.
July 23, 2026
It is with profound sadness that I acknowledge the tragic boating mishap in East New Britain Province, which has resulted in members of three families being reported missing at sea.
July 22, 2026
His Excellency, Honourable Ishmael Toroama, joined the Vice President, Honourable Ezekiel Massat, and other members of the House of Representatives today in commemorating the establishment of the First Great Council of Chiefs.
July 22, 2026
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), through the Directorate of Disaster and Emergency, advises the public that search and rescue operations remain ongoing for a banana boat carrying three persons that departed Nissan Island on 18 July 2026 and did not arrive in Buka as scheduled.
July 18, 2026
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) Minister for Education, Hon. Thomas Pa’ataku, has reaffirmed that education is the bedrock of the region’s future, describing it as the “number one priority” for building a better society.
July 12, 2026
National Department of Education Secretary Dr Uke Kombra and more than 100 senior education executives and officers received a warm traditional Bougainville welcome upon their arrival at Buka Airport yesterday ahead of the 35th National Senior Education Officers' Conference (SEOC).
July 07, 2026
The ABG Department of Education has received a K100,000 contribution from the Office of the National Member for South Bougainville and Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Hon. Timothy Masiu, to support the hosting of the 35th National Senior Education Officers Conference (SEOC) in Bougainville.
July 06, 2026
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), through the Department of Education, will host the 35th National Senior Education Officers’ Conference (SEOC) in Bougainville from 11–18 July 2026.
June 30, 2026
The Autonomous Bougainville Government's (ABG) newly launched From Here To There: Cost of Services Report provides the most comprehensive assessment to date of the cost of administering government and delivering public services across Bougainville, establishing a stronger evidence base for future fiscal planning and policy decisions.
June 30, 2026
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), through the Bougainville Tax Office (BTO), has welcomed Lloyds Metals and Energy Ltd's (LMEL) commitment to meeting its tax obligations in Bougainville, while taking important administrative steps to ensure tax revenue generated from its operations is correctly attributed to the Autonomous Region of Bougainville.
June 25, 2026
Statement delivered by President H.E Hon. Ishmael Toroama on Bougainville's Final Position on Independence.
June 24, 2026
Acting President and Minister for Treasury and Finance, Hon. Albert Punghau, officially launched the Cost-of Services Report yesterday in Buka.
June 23, 2026
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has formally outlined its final position on Bougainville’s political future, proposing a clear and peaceful pathway towards self-government and eventual independence.
June 22, 2026
Bougainville’s elected leaders, comprising the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) and Bougainville Members of the National Parliament, have reaffirmed their unity, solidarity and collective commitment to a peaceful and lawful pathway towards Bougainville Independence following a leadership meeting held in Kokopo, East New Britain Province.
June 21, 2026
Mount Bagana began emitting elevated levels of ash and smoke at 11:58pm on Friday, 19 June. The Rabaul Volcanological Observatory (RVO) issued a Level 1 Alert and advised communities in the vicinity of the volcano to remain vigilant.
June 18, 2026
The ABG Department of Veterans Affairs has launched its Corporate Plan, setting out a strategic roadmap to strengthen support for veterans and positioning them at the centre of Bougainville's nation-building agenda.
June 17, 2026
Today the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) successfully completed stakeholder awareness and engagement meetings with Panguna landowners regarding the Bougainville Mining (Amendment) Act 2026 and the recent grant of Large-Scale Mining Lease No. 01 (LSML-01).
June 17, 2026
The decision by the National Parliament on Tuesday 9 June 2026 to adopt a draft sessional order on the results of the Bougainville Referendum, without the required consent of the Speaker of the Bougainville House of Representatives, amounts to a breach of the Melanesian Agreement.
June 16, 2026
Bougainville yesterday commemorated its Foundation Day, marking 21 years since the establishment of the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG).
June 13, 2026
President His Excellency Ishmael Toroama today joined the Morobe-Bougainville community in Lae to commemorate Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) Foundation Day.
June 12, 2026
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has officially launched and handed over four custom-built 32-foot passenger vessels to improve transport, safety and access to essential services for Bougainville’s remote atoll communities.
June 12, 2026
President His Excellency Ishmael Toroama has reaffirmed Bougainville's commitment to its political aspirations, economic development and continued peacebuilding efforts, while calling for a greater understanding of Bougainville's history and the democratic will of its people.
June 11, 2026
The Autonomous Bougainville Government announces that the Bougainville Executive Council has approved the grant of Large-Scale Mining Lease No. 01 (LSML-01) to Bougainville Minerals Limited for a term of 25 years.
June 11, 2026
The Autonomous Bougainville Government announces the passage this week of the Bougainville Mining (Amendment) Act 2026 by the Bougainville House of Representatives.
June 11, 2026
Honourable Members, my statement from the Chair is in reference to a ministerial statement in the PNG National Parliament on Tuesday this week on the sessional order.
June 11, 2026
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present my statement to this Honorable House on matters important to the government and people of Bougainville.
June 11, 2026
The Bougainville Mining (Amendment) Bill 2026 was introduced in Parliament this week by the ABG President and Minister responsible for Mining and Petroleum, Hon. Ishmael Toroama.
June 09, 2026
Today’s revelations in the Parliament were disappointing to say the least.
June 08, 2026
Following the Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake in the Philippines Region, and the advice from the PNG National Disaster Center, the ABG Directorate for Disaster and Emergency advises the public, particularly residents living along the coastal areas, to remain alert and vigilant.
June 05, 2026
The ABG has reaffirmed its commitment to Pillar Four of the Bougainville Long Term Vision 2052 – Peace, Justice and Security – through a five-day Reflection and Experience Sharing Workshop for women-led civil society organisations, faith-based organisations and non-government organisations.
June 04, 2026
ABG Minister for Community Government and Chairman of the State of Emergency (SOE) Ministerial Committee, Hon. Milton Tukana, has officially opened a two-day Strategic Planning Workshop for Prong Three of the Bougainville State of Emergency Response Framework.
June 03, 2026
My fellow Bougainvilleans, in the next few days, the resolve of the 97.8 percent of Bougainvilleans who voted for Bougainville to attain independence will be tested by the tabling of the Bi-Partisan Report on the 2019 Bougainville Referendum in the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea.
June 03, 2026
I hope it wasn't a National Government strategy to turn the Bipartisan Committee Report session into a Ratification session like what happened in Parliament yesterday. It was foolish and premature.
May 26, 2026
The ABG today marked a historic milestone in Panguna through a small but highly significant customary ceremony known as “Tampa Ungko”, held in Panguna to publicly acknowledge and affirm the unification of the five major Panguna landowner clans in support of the ongoing Panguna redevelopment process.
May 23, 2026
The Autonomous Bougainville Government and the National Fisheries Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on institutional strengthening and capacity building of Bougainville’s Fisheries and Marine Resources sector.