Bougainville State of Emergency: Emergency Orders #2
I, Kearnneth Nanei, LLB, Chief Secretary to the Autonomous Bougainville Government and Bougainville Emergency Controller of the 2026 Cyclone Maila State of Emergency throughout the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, by virtue of Powers conferred on me by section 6 of Bougainville Emergency Act 2006, as authorized under section 200 of the Bougainville Constitution, made pursuant to section 322 of the Constitution of Papua New Guinea, hereby issue the following as Emergency Orders #:2 for immediate implementation;
RESUMPTION OF TERM TWO (2) CLASSES OF THE 2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
1. All schools throughout the Autonomous Region of Bougainville shall resume term two (2) classes of the 2026 academic year, except the following schools in the following constituencies;
(a) All schools in Atolls Constituency;
(b) All schools in Kongara Constituency;
(c) All schools in Teua Constituency;
(d) All schools in Keriaka Constituency
(e) All Elementary and Primary Schools in Nissan Constituency;
(f) Torokina Primary School, Koiare Primary & Elementary Schools, Atsinima Primary & Elementary Schools, Tekomo Elementary School, Marowa Elementary School and Atsovapa Elementary in Torokina Constituency;
(g) Panguna Primary School, Metonai Primary School, Metonai Vocational School in Ioro Constituency;
(h) )Hantoa Primary School, Moehva Primary School, Tekoknih Primary School and Porpor Primary in Selau and Suir Constituencies,
(i) Kahule Primary School in Tonsu Constituency, and
(j) Burburuno Primary and Elementary Schools in Lule Constituencies.
2. The suspension of the above schools follows destruction and damage to school facilities, curriculum materials, school gardens, food crops that has severely affected these schools following verified reports from District Education Officers and School Inspectors.
3. The Head Teachers, Principals and Managers are directed to exercise understanding from certain Districts, Constituencies, Ward Areas and Villages if and when their students resume late, and are required to contact the ABG Department of Education immediately.
4. All other schools shall resume Term Two (2) classes on Monday 20th April 2026 in accordance with the last Circular from the ABG Education Department.
5. Head Teachers, Principals and School Managers are directed to exercise discretion and understanding for individual cases where students may resume late due to disaster related circumstances.
DISTRICT-LEVEL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
6. The Department of Education shall ensure;
(a) Daily updates from District Education Officers and School Inspectors on school readiness, damages and constraints;
(b)Consolidated dialy reprting to the SOE Command Center for integration into response operatious;
(c) Immediate notification to the Controller of any constituency or school requiring extended suspension beyong the seven (7) day period
COORDINATION AND COMPLIANCE
7. All education authorities, school administrations and district officers are required to comply with this order.
8. The ABG Education Department shall coordinate closely with the SOЕ Command Center, the Department of Community Government and relevant partners to support rapid restoration of school operations.
9. All education authorities throughout Bougainville are required to comply with this Orders. Non-compliance with this Orders during the Bougainville State of Emergency may result in administrative and disciplinary actions.
These Emergency Orders are effective as of the 19th April 2026 and remain in force until formally revoke by the Controller.
Kearnneth Nanei, LLB
Chief Secretary
Bougainville Emergency Controller
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