News and Public Notices
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.
August 15, 2024
The people of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville have extended their support to the landslide victims of Mulitaka in Enga Province.
August 11, 2024
It is indeed a sad time for Bougainville as we mourn the passing of our Member for Central Bougainville, the Late Honourable Father, Simon Dumarinu, MS, MP on Friday, August 9, 2024.
August 05, 2024
An urgent Emergency Appeal has been launched to address a severe food shortage affecting students at Sacred Heart Primary School in Pinapel.
August 05, 2024
A total of nine constituencies received their grants last week under the ABG’s Constituency Economic Investment Program.
August 02, 2024
The Autonomous Bougainville Government is prioritizing the improvement of its healthcare facilities across the region.
August 02, 2024
A total of twenty-one participants in North Bougainville have completed an intensive two-week training on Post-Harvest handling of seafood.
July 26, 2024
The Autonomous Bougainville Government has made significant progress in project development across the region, with the Bougainville Supply and Tenders Board awarding over sixty projects in the past three months.
July 26, 2024
The Bougainville Constitutional Planning Commission (BCPC) is into its third week of consultations in North and South Bougainville respectively, whilst Central Bougainville began its consultations last week.
July 24, 2024
The Autonomous Bougainville Government will soon introduce a policy to coordinate development aid in Bougainville by its international development partners.
July 24, 2024
Leaders from the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), including chairladies and managers of the thirty-three community governments, convened in Arawa last week to reaffirm their commitment to achieving independence for Bougainville.
July 22, 2024
The President of Bougainville Ishmael Toroama has encouraged landowners to engage with credible investors who have the capacity to responsibly and efficiently develop Bougainville’s resources.
July 19, 2024
The Autonomous Bougainville Government is embarking on creating holistic growth in the infrastructure development sector in Bougainville.
July 18, 2024
The annual Bougainville Chocolate Festival is back, promising an exciting celebration of cocoa excellence from September 24th to 26th in Arawa.
July 08, 2024
The Autonomous Bougainville Government led by President Hon. Ishmael Toroama, and key Panguna mine stakeholders, including a landowner delegation, participated in the PNG Resources Week hosted by the PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy in Port Moresby last week.
July 06, 2024
The first shipment of Balsa wood from Bougainville is scheduled to depart this weekend, marking a significant milestone for the balsa industry in the region.
July 04, 2024
The Autonomous Bougainville Government has commenced advancing its Blue-Green Economy policy development aimed at increased sustainable development in Bougainville.
July 01, 2024
The Autonomous Bougainville Government welcomes the announcement made by the National Government on the resumption of road maintenance and construction in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville.
June 29, 2024
The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape officially launched the Five-Year Development Plan for Central Bougainville in Arawa Town yesterday.
June 28, 2024
The Bougainville House of Representatives passed the 2024 Supplementary Budget, reflecting recent changes in government policies, decisions and current needs.
June 28, 2024
The Autonomous Bougainville Government officially launched its Civil Society Partnerships Policy and Gender Equality, Women Empowerment, Peace and Security Policy this week in Buka.
June 27, 2024
The Bougainville House of Representatives has passed the Bougainville Court Bill and the Bougainville Community Courts Bill into law today, marking the legal establishment of a unique and independent law and justice system for Bougainville.