News and Public Notices
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.
September 19, 2024
A team from the Department of Community Government has successfully completed the assessment mission on the impact of the recent volcanic activity from Mt. Bagana.
September 19, 2024
The Department of Community Government Directorate of Disaster & Emergency, in partnership with the Department of Education, has successfully delivered essential food rations to schools on Nissan Island.
September 13, 2024
A Land Access and Compensation Agreement was signed today between the traditional landowners from Kanavitu and the Eivo Joint Venture (EJV).
September 12, 2024
The Autonomous Bougainville Government has officially sought the support of the Vatican in its bid for political independence from Papua New Guinea.
September 10, 2024
We are pleased to announce that after thorough consideration and consultation that we have asked Sir Jerry Mateparae to take up the independent moderator role to support our two governments in resolving outstanding issues on Bougainville’s future.
September 10, 2024
Bougainville’s newly appointed Chief Secretary, Kearnneth Nanei, has outlined his vision for the future of Bougainville, focusing on nation-building and institutional reforms as key elements of his leadership.
September 10, 2024
Four senior members of the Autonomous Bougainville Government’s (ABG) Public Service were officially sworn in today.
September 09, 2024
Special tribute from the President His Excellency Ishmael Toroama, to the Late Hon. Fr. Simon Dumarinu, SM MP, Member for Central Bougainville.
September 07, 2024
Regional Member for Bougainville and Minister for Police, the Hon. Peter Tsiamalili, MP was on hand to welcome His Excellency, Pope Francis at Jackson’s International Airport in Port Moresby yesterday.
September 06, 2024
The ABG Directorate of Disaster & Emergency has successfully rescued 14 passengers from Wakunai and Tinputz after their boats ran out of fuel while en route to the Solomon Islands.
September 05, 2024
Acting Bougainville Electoral Commissioner, Desmond Tsianai says the Office of the Bougainville Electoral Commissioner is ready to deliver the 2025 Bougainville General Elections at a standard of free, fair and inclusive.
August 28, 2024
A 23-foot dinghy with a 40-horsepower engine, carrying nine passengers from New Ireland province, successfully drifted to Hatau-Pororan Island after running out of fuel.
August 28, 2024
Nissan Constituency has strengthened its path to socio-economic development with the launch of its official business arm, Nissan Consolidated Holdings Limited (NCHL).
August 23, 2024
Local contractors in Bougainville gathered today in Buka for a one-day Contractor Capacity Building awareness meeting.
August 23, 2024
Bougainville Constitutional Planning Commission (BCPC) will be extending its consultations to Brisbane, Australia next week.
August 22, 2024
Bougainville Constitutional Planning Commission (BCPC) conducted its second phase consultations in Milne Bay Province last weekend.
August 22, 2024
The Bougainville Labour Mobility Program in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville has received a significant boost with the presentation of K500,000.00
August 20, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that I extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the late Mr. Osikore.
August 19, 2024
The Autonomous Bougainville Government has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Stellae Energy Ltd.
August 16, 2024
The Bougainville Cost of Service Study which began earlier this year, has progressed on to the validation phase.