News and Public Notices
February 06, 2026
The ABG Member representing Central Bougainville Women, Hon. Theresa Baranangko, has announced the rollout of a constituency-based women’s consultation program across Central Bougainville, scheduled from 11 to 24 February 2026.
February 06, 2026
The ABG Department of Health has formally transitioned its leadership, with outgoing Acting Secretary Mr Mathew Monei handing over to newly appointed Acting Secretary Mr Alois Pukienei during a ceremony held this week in Buka.
February 06, 2026
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has commenced a consultative process to reclaim government land and assets in Arawa Town, led by the Minister for Lands, Henry Johns Potabu.
February 06, 2026
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has successfully met all regulatory and administrative requirements to proceed with the disposal of what remains of the MV Tulele vessel.
February 05, 2026
The ABG is progressing the establishment of a Bougainville Bureau of Statistics, a major step toward strengthening evidence-based planning, accountable governance, and institutional readiness.
February 05, 2026
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has progressed discussions with the National Government on the transfer of the financial sector regulatory powers.
February 03, 2026
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has formally presented its 2026 Budget Framework to the National Minister for Treasury, Hon. Ian Ling-Stuckey, today in Port Moresby.
January 31, 2026
The ABG, in partnership with Lloyds Metal and Energy Limited (LMEL), an Indian industrial and mining company and investment partner to Bougainville, yesterday officiated the groundbreaking and foundation stone-laying ceremony for the Level 7 Hospital in Arawa Town.
January 29, 2026
The President of the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), Hon. Ishmael Toroama, has confirmed that the ABG has rejected the proposed partnership between Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL) and CMOC Group Limited in relation to the Panguna project.
January 20, 2026
The Bougainville Public Service has recommitted to serving with integrity, discipline and professionalism as part of its collective responsibility to strengthen Bougainville’s readiness for nationhood in 2026.
January 08, 2026
The Bougainville Power and Water Corporation Limited (BPWCL) has become one of the first State-Owned Enterprises under the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) to successfully generate revenue from its own commercial operations.
January 08, 2026
The Autonomous Bougainville Government conveys its deepest condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and the people of Kunua District and Bougainville, on the passing of the late Mr. John Sisiesi.
January 07, 2026
Keys to a brand-new ambulance valued at K300,000 were officially handed over this morning at the Ela Motors Buka Branch for the people of Lato Constituency in the Bana District.
December 20, 2025
The Bougainville House of Representatives has passed the 2026 ABG Budget this week concluding the final sitting of the House 2025.
December 19, 2025
The ABG through the Ministry and Department of Infrastructure and Utilities, has committed to sealing all remaining unsealed sections of Bougainville’s major trunk roads within the next five years.
December 18, 2025
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) sits for its final sitting for the end of year, moving steadily toward the political milestones ahead.
December 18, 2025
The Autonomous Bougainville Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the democratic choice expressed by the people of Bougainville in the 2019 Referendum.
December 16, 2025
A total of 34 public servants retired from the Bougainville Public Service this year under the ABG’s retirement program.
December 11, 2025
The ABG has formally signed a project charter with the Government of Australia, through its Transport Sector Support Program (TSSP3), and the National Department of Works and Highways (DOWH) to commence major upgrades on the Bougainville Trunk Road.
December 11, 2025
A series of regional workshops are being held across Bougainville to present findings on Bougainvilleans’ understanding of the independence-readiness benchmarks.
December 06, 2025
The Autonomous Bougainville Government welcomes the Prime Minister’s reassurance that the Bougainville referendum result will be taken to the national parliament in the first half of 2026.
December 04, 2025
ABG President, His Excellency Ishmael Toroama, has issued a firm reminder to the National Government that the JSB remains the central and constitutionally mandated mechanism under the Bougainville Peace Agreement.
December 04, 2025
Opening statement delivered by the President Hon. Ishmael Toroama at the Joint Supervisory Body meeting of Wednesday 3 December 2025.
December 03, 2025
The Melanesian Agreement, signed by the Governments of Papua New Guinea and Bougainville, was formally endorsed today at the first meeting of the Joint Supervisory Body following the conclusion of the joint moderation process between the two governments.
November 27, 2025
The ABG and the Government of Papua New Guinea’s Department of Information and Communication Technology today formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance digital development in Bougainville.
November 26, 2025
New Police infrastructures for Arawa and Buin, is expected to take place as part of the Australian and New Zealand Government’s commitment to the people of Bougainville.
November 24, 2025
The ABG Ministry of Education continues to work diligently to ensure the safety and well-being of Bougainvillean students studying at Goroka.
November 20, 2025
The ABG has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lloyds Metals & Energy Limited (LMEL) to establish a structured platform for consultation on major development priorities.
November 20, 2025
Officials from the ABG led by the Department of Education today oversaw the departure of the first batch of Bougainvillean students from Goroka to Port Moresby.
November 20, 2025
The new Secretary for the Department of Justice and Legal Services and Principal Legal Advisor, Ms Leontine Ivano, was officially sworn into office yesterday.
November 20, 2025
The Autonomous Bougainville Government has announced key leadership changes within its Department of Health following a handover ceremony held this week in Buka.
November 14, 2025
The ABG Ministry of Education, through its Department of Education is working diligently to ensure the safety and well-being of Bougainvillean students studying at the University of Goroka in light of the ongoing security situation.
November 13, 2025
As Bougainville progresses through the final stages of constitution-making, the national ratification process is also gaining momentum, with the Bipartisan Committee on Bougainville Matters actively engaging with leaders and communities across the region this week.
November 13, 2025
The Bougainville Constituent Assembly (BCA) was officially established and sworn in this week at the Bougainville House of Representatives.
November 12, 2025
Seven high schools across the region have become the latest beneficiaries of a digital transformation initiative, receiving over 150 digital tablets through a partnership between the ABG and the Office of the Regional Member for Bougainville.
November 10, 2025
The ABG Ministry of Education through its Department of Education in collaboration with the relevant Departments, are working together to ensure the safety and well-being of our Bougainvillean students at the University of Goroka in light of the current security situation.
November 10, 2025
The Bougainville leadership is working to ensure the immediate and safe evacuation of Bougainville students at the University of Goroka.
November 10, 2025
The ABG in partnership with the National Statistical Office and the UNFPA successfully completed an intensive four-days Training of Trainers program on Data Literacy.
November 07, 2025
Vice President and Attorney General Hon. Ezekiel Masatt has reaffirmed that Bougainville’s political independence must take precedence over economic readiness.
November 05, 2025
The ABG through its Department of Lands, Physical Planning, Environment, Conservation and Climate Change (DLPPECCC), has reaffirmed its continued commitment to building a resilient and climate-ready Bougainville.
November 04, 2025
ABG Vice President and Attorney General Hon. Ezekiel Masatt has reaffirmed government’s continued commitment to advancing Bougainville’s political agenda.
November 03, 2025
President of Bougainville, Hon. Ishmael Toroama, has outlined a bold vision for Bougainville’s future — focusing on political independence, economic independence, and good governance.
October 31, 2025
President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Hon. Ishmael Toroama, has commended Bougainville’s cocoa farmers for their hard work and resilience, which has reinforced the region’s position as the country’s top cocoa producer.
October 31, 2025
Bougainville has made significant progress towards localising its cocoa exports, with the first three export licences officially issued this week.
October 28, 2025
A 1-megawatt Buin Solar Farm was officially launched last Friday in Buin Town, marking a major milestone in Bougainville’s renewable energy journey.
October 21, 2025
President Ishmael Toroama has officially announced the appointment of a new 14-member Bougainville Executive Council.
October 16, 2025
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) in partnership with the European Union and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), this week marked the official handover of the upgraded government data centre to the ABG.
October 14, 2025
The Bougainville Fisheries Directorate, in collaboration with the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), is conducting a month-long awareness campaign on the Sea Cucumber (Beche-de-mer) fishery across the Autonomous Region of Bougainville.
October 13, 2025
The newly sworn-in Members of the Fifth Bougainville House of Representatives have begun a week-long induction program today in Buka.
October 10, 2025
Presidential Statement delivered by His Excellency Ishmael Toroama, at the Inauguration ceremony of the Fifth Bougainville House of Representatives.