News and Public Notices
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).
March 17, 2025
Opening statement delivered by the ABG President His Excellency Hon. Ishmael Toroama on the occassion of the first Joint Consultation Moderator Meeting, at the Melanesia Haus, Port Moresby.
March 14, 2025
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has imposed a moratorium on new foreign investments in business sectors reserved exclusively for indigenous Bougainvilleans.
March 12, 2025
The Bougainville Independence Leaders Consultation Forum convened in Buka yesterday and reached a significant resolution, recommending that Bougainville’s independence take effect on September 1, 2027.
March 12, 2025
Two new Ministers were sworn into cabinet today – Hon Geraldine Paul taking on the responsibility of the new Minister for Finance and Treasury and Hon. Patrick Koles as the new Minister for Primary Industries.
March 11, 2025
NBC Bougainville has officially launched its new infrastructure at Hutjena, marking a milestone in the station’s development since its re-establishment after the Bougainville crisis.
March 05, 2025
The ABG Department of Community Government and District Affairs, yesterday celebrated the handover of a newly constructed office complex, a significant milestone made possible through the support of the Australian and New Zealand governments.
March 03, 2025
The ABG in partnership with the Rabaul Volcano Observatory (RVO) has established an enhanced volcano monitoring system at Mt Bagana in the Torokina District of South Bougainville.
February 28, 2025
Today marked an important milestone for the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) as it launched and dedicated the ABG Civil Works Plant in Arawa town today.
February 26, 2025
A new level 4 health facility will soon under go construction following the ground-breaking ceremony in Buin District, South Bougainville.
February 25, 2025
The ABG has signed a Ways of Working partnership arrangement with the Australian Government’s Transport Sector Support Program.
February 24, 2025
The staff of the Department of Commerce, Trade, Industry and Economic Development with key stakeholders gathered last week in Buka town to commission its newly furbished office building.
February 20, 2025
The ABG's Digitalization Technical Working Group is set to present the official ICT Roadmap for Bougainville by the end of the year.
February 13, 2025
The 2025 Academic Year was officially launched today at Bel Isi Park, Buka, marking a significant milestone in Bougainville’s education sector.
February 12, 2025
The recent surge of gun-related violence in the last week in Bougainville cannot go unnoticed.
February 05, 2025
Speaker of the House of Representatives Simon Pentanu, has announced the official dates of the 2025 ABG General Election today.
February 02, 2025
It is indeed a sad time for Papua New Guinea as the nation mourns the passing of the Right Honourable Grand Chief Sir Julius Chan, Governor of New Ireland Province and former Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea.
February 02, 2025
The Autonomous Bougainville Government wishes to clarify recent media reports concerning allegations of contempt of court related to a reinstatement order involving Nancy Warkia.
February 02, 2025
Bougainville Government commenced the year 2025 with a three day event of reflection, planning and dedication to re- affirm and solidify its commitment towards nation building.he Autonomous.
January 28, 2025
Preparations for the 2025 5th Autonomous Bougainville Government general elections are progressing well.
January 21, 2025
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the transferring of powers and functions from the Investment Promotions Authority (IPA) was signed between the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) and IPA yesterday at the Harvest Centre at Buka.
December 31, 2024
The casket of the late Clerk of the Bougainville House of Representative (BHoR) Mr. Robert Tapi will be at the ceremonial arena in parliament tonight.
December 27, 2024
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape officially opened the centenary celebrations for Bougainville Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) mission yesterday at Rumba in Central Bougainville.
December 26, 2024
Bougainville received its first fire truck yesterday after 36 years– a perfect Christmas present for the people of Bougainville.
December 26, 2024
e Speaker, Members of the House and Staff of the Bougainville House of Representatives extend their deepest condolences to the family of the late Robert Tapi during this time of sorrow.
December 20, 2024
The Bougainville House of Representatives has passed the 2025 ABG Budget, under the theme “Budgeting for Nation-Building”.
December 18, 2024
The Bougainville House of Representatives has passed the Bougainville Land Bills into law, marking the most significant reform of land laws in Bougainville since the end of the crisis.
December 13, 2024
A week-long retirement induction program was held this week, aimed at equipping public service retirees with essential skills for life after service.
December 11, 2024
The Autonomous Region of Bougainville made its first debut at the 2024 PNG Investment Week Conference in Sydney, Australia, delivering a clear message: Bougainville is open for business.
December 06, 2024
Bougainville Mineral Investments (BMI) Limited, an exploration company in Bougainville presented an Electrocardiogram (ECG) machine to the Buka General Hospital today.
December 06, 2024
The ABG has welcomed the successful completion and delivery of the final Phase 1 Assessment Report of the Panguna Mine Legacy Impact Assessment (PMLIA).
December 04, 2024
The ABG Department of Community Government & District Affairs, in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), conducted a comprehensive training on the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) for key stakeholders in Wakunai District.
December 04, 2024
Frontline responders from high risk disaster communities in Wakunai and Torokina recently concluded a three-day workshop on Mass Evacuation in Natural Disasters (or MEND).
December 03, 2024
Leaders from the Autonomous Region of Bougainville gathered at the Sharp Memorial Youth Center in Arawa from December 1st to 3rd, 2024, for the third ABG Leaders Symposium.
December 03, 2024
On 29 November 2020, I made my maiden address to the House of Representatives and the People of the Bougainville. On that Occasion, I adopted a Six Point Strategy to be implemented by the Toroama-Nisira Government.
December 02, 2024
The ABG Vice President and Minister for Commerce, Trade, Industry, and Economic Development, Hon. Patrick Nisira, officially launched the Bougainville Economic Roadmap today.
December 02, 2024
Communication and digital transformation are not just tools; they are the foundation for self-determination and development.
December 02, 2024
Regional Member for Bougainville and National Minister for Police, Hon. Peter Tsiamalili Junior, commended ABG President and his administration for the steadfast commitment to development and progress being made across the region.
December 01, 2024
The Autonomous Bougainville Government today commenced its annual Leaders Symposium in Arawa, bringing together key leaders to evaluate progress under President Ishmael Toroama’s Six-Point Strategy and chart the next steps in Bougainville’s development journey.
November 30, 2024
The Moderator for the Bougainville independence consultations, Sir Jerry Mateparae, completed a week of meetings and dialogues with Bougainvillean leaders, youths, stakeholders and students across the region this week.
November 29, 2024
Petereric Andrew was officially sworn in today as the Chief Collector of Tax in the Bougainville Public Service.