News and Public Notices
July 21, 2025
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) presented a cheque of K1million to Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) to re-establish its aviation services in the region.
July 21, 2025
The ABG joined the rest of Papua New Guinea in commemorating the country’s 50th Independence Anniversary with a special event in Buka, highlighting the region’s continued commitment to peace, security, and nation-building.
July 17, 2025
The Bougainville Executive Council (BEC) has officially endorsed a 20-year Bougainville Transport Master Plan, setting a clear path for the region’s future infrastructure development.
July 16, 2025
The ABG is modernizing its public finance systems, with a new contract signed with FreeBalance Inc. to implement a financial management platform aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and service delivery.
July 11, 2025
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships with development partners and the National Government, calling for a more coordinated and transparent approach to delivering development programs for Bougainville’s long-term growth.
July 11, 2025
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering young people in the region through targeted capacity building and partnerships, following the successful hosting of the first Youth Empowerment Bootcamp in Bougainville.
July 09, 2025
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has called for a distinct and dynamic approach to development cooperation that recognizes Bougainville’s unique challenges and history.
July 08, 2025
The management and administration of Buka General Hospital have now been formally placed in the hands of the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) following the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the National Department of Health (NDOH) and the ABG Department of Health.
July 08, 2025
Central Bougainville joins the rest of the region as it begins the nomination process for the 5th Autonomous Bougainville Government Elections today.
July 07, 2025
The Writs for the Fifth Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) General Elections were officially issued by the Speaker of the Bougainville House of Representatives at the Parliament House today at 4:00 pm Bougainville Standard Time.
July 07, 2025
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with an Indian pharmaceutical company to supply essential medical supplies, commodities, and consumables needed to deliver health services across Bougainville.
July 07, 2025
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) officially welcomed the arrival of Sea Shepherd Global’s vessel Allankay at Buka Port last month, marking the beginning of a partnership in marine protection and enforcement.
July 03, 2025
The inaugural Bougainville Development Cooperation Conference has successfully concluded in Port Moresby today, setting a renewed foundation for stronger, better-coordinated partnerships.
July 03, 2025
Presidential Statement delivered to the Bougainville House of Representatives on Wednesday July 3, 2025.
July 03, 2025
The Bougainville Development Cooperation Conference officially commenced yesterday at the Hilton Hotel in Port Moresby, bringing together leaders from the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), the Government of Papua New Guinea, and development partners.
July 02, 2025
The Bougainville House of Representatives today passed the Bougainville Mining (Gold Production Levy Amendment) Act 2025.
July 02, 2025
The Autonomous Bougainville Government officially launched its Green-Blue Economy Policy, marking a milestone in Bougainville’s journey towards sustainable development and environment protection.
June 27, 2025
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) is pleased to officially announce the upcoming Bougainville Development Cooperation Conference from 2nd to 3rd July 2025 at the Hilton Hotel in Port Moresby.
June 27, 2025
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) is pleased to announce the signing of a significant Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the ABG, The HALO Trust, and the United States Government for an unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance project in Bougainville.
June 27, 2025
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) now holds majority ownership in Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL), following the transfer of 36.4 percent shares held by the Government of Papua New Guinea to the ABG.
June 26, 2025
Melanesian Agreement, signed between the Governments of Papua New Guinea and Bougainville.
June 26, 2025
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) today signed the Melanesian Agreement with the Government of Papua New Guinea.
June 26, 2025
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has achieved a significant milestone with the official launching of its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Improvement Strategic Plan 2024–2029.
June 20, 2025
The independence readiness initiative by the ABG Department of Bougainville Independence Mission Implementation in collaboration with the Bougainville Parliamentary Services is gaining momentum as a third constituency declared itself independence ready.
June 20, 2025
The Secretary for the Department of Lands, Lynette Baratai Pokas, has provided an update on the progress of Bougainville’s new home-grown Land Laws and related community awareness efforts in the region.
June 18, 2025
“Bougainville story is one of resilience, sacrifice and unbreakable unity as we celebrate this significant day in Bougainville history – the Foundation Day of the Autonomous Bougainville Government.”
June 17, 2025
On behalf of the Autonomous Bougainville Government and the people of Bougainville, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Member-elect for Central Bougainville, Hon. Jimmy Miringtoro.
June 13, 2025
From 6-15 June 2025 representatives of the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) and the National Government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) met at the historically significant Burnham Military Camp in Christchurch, New Zealand.
June 10, 2025
The Third Joint Moderation Consultation Meeting between the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) and the National Government of Papua New Guinea officially commenced yesterday in Burnham, New Zealand.
June 09, 2025
ABG Presidential Statement delivered by H.E Ishmael Toroama at the opening of the Third Joint Consultation Meeting in Burnham, New Zealand.
May 31, 2025
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has officially welcomed the commencement of a major redevelopment project for Aropa Airport - a significant step toward improving Bougainville’s infrastructure and connectivity.
May 31, 2025
A groundbreaking ceremony was held yesterday at Aropa Airport, Central Bougainville to officially launch a major redevelopment project under the Civil Aviation Development Investment Project II (CADIP II).
May 29, 2025
The Bougainville Constituent Assembly (BCA) Meeting will convene today to discuss and deliberate on the Second Draft constitution.
May 23, 2025
The Bougainville House of Representatives (BHOR) held a special sitting last week Friday for its members to present their constituency independence readiness status declaration reports.
May 16, 2025
Health service delivery in Bougainville received a major boost today with the presentation of K1 million to Buka General Hospital — the first installment of a K2million funding commitment from the National Member for North Bougainville.
May 14, 2025
Bougainville Electoral Commissioner, Desmond Tsianai has announced to the public that the creation of the Bougainville Constituent Assembly by the ABG in March this year will not affect the 2025 Bougainville General Elections.
May 13, 2025
The Bougainville Law and Justice Sector will be delivering vital services to remote communities in the Atolls through a Justice Outreach Program and coronial court circuit scheduled for this week.
May 12, 2025
The ABG Department of Mining and Petroleum (DMP), in partnership with the Rabaul Volcanological Observatory (RVO), has completed the installation of a second seismic monitoring station at Mt Bagana in the Torokina District of South Bougainville.
May 08, 2025
The Autonomous Bougainville Government, through its Department of Treasury & Finance, has submitted its 2025 First Quarter Budget Review to the National Department of Treasury in Port Moresby this week.
April 29, 2025
The Bougainville Electoral Commissioner, Desmond Tsianai, has reaffirmed the Office of the Bougainville Electoral Commission’s (OBEC) commitment to delivering the 2025 Bougainville General Elections on time, within budget, and in accordance with legal requirements.
April 10, 2025
Bougainville’s position is clear — our people voted for independence as defined in the referendum ballot paper, and that is the only model we are here to discuss.
April 10, 2025
I was pleased to serve as the Independent Moderator for the second round of formal consultations between the Government of Papua New Guinea and the Autonomous Bougainville Government, held from 7 to 10 April in Port Moresby.
April 07, 2025
ABG President His Excellency Ishmael Toroama today thanked the National Government for acknowledging Bougainville’s right to self-determination and emphasized that the outcome of the referendum must now be implemented in good faith.
April 07, 2025
Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama has expressed deep concern and disgust over the circulation of an AI-generated video depicting a fabricated altercation between himself and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape.
April 03, 2025
The Bougainville Senior Appointments Committee (BSAC), in its meeting on 24th March 2025, has appointed Mr. Peter Topura as the Clerk of the Bougainville House of Representatives.
March 28, 2025
It was an emotional end to the Bougainville Parliament yesterday as the Bougainville House of Representatives officially transitioned into the Bougainville Constituent Assembly.
March 25, 2025
ABG President His Excellency, Hon. Ishmael Toroama, today tabled the 2024 Annual Report of the Department of the President and Bougainville Executive Council (DPBEC) in Parliament.
March 25, 2025
The Autonomous Bougainville Government has taken a significant step toward greater transparency and public engagement with the launch of the Digital Democracy Project today.
March 24, 2025
The Autonomous Bougainville Government has approved a five-year extension of Exploration Licence (EL02) to Isina Resource Holdings Limited (IRHL).
March 19, 2025
A Land Access and Compensation Agreement (LACA) was signed today between traditional landowners from Taonita-Teop areas covered by exploration licence EL08 and company Bougainville Minerals Investment Pty Ltd (BMI).