News and Public Notices
August 21, 2025
The Office of the Bougainville Electoral Commissioner (OBEC) advises that ballot papers for the 2025 Bougainville General Election have arrived in Buka today, on schedule and in readiness for polling to commence on the 4th September 2025.
August 14, 2025
The passing of Mr. Auna is a significant loss to Bougainville. His contributions to the public and private sectors, his professionalism, and his steadfast dedication to the advancement of our people will be deeply missed and long remembered.
August 12, 2025
OBEC has launched a new online landing page to promote transparent and timely communication with voters and electoral stakeholders ahead of the 2025 Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) General Elections.
August 12, 2025
The Bougainville Disaster Directorate recently hosted a consultative workshop to present and review its Strategic Plan for Emergency Management & Disaster Resilience 2025–2030.
August 11, 2025
The ABG has received four completed Valuation Rolls for Bougainville from the Office of the PNG Valuer General, within the National Department of Lands, Physical Planning and Urbanisation, during a handover ceremony in Buka.
August 07, 2025
ABG Department of Lands, Physical Planning, Environment, Conservation and Climate Change (DLPPECCC) conducted a Valuation Rolls workshop for Bougainville Valuation Rolls stakeholders in Buka.
August 04, 2025
The Office of the Bougainville Electoral Commissioner (OBEC) has launched an SMS Roll Verification and Polling Place Lookup Service to help voters confirm their enrolment and find their assigned Polling Place for the 2025 ABG General Election.
August 01, 2025
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) is set to receive its official Valuation Rolls next week.
August 01, 2025
The Office of the Bougainville Electoral Commissioner (OBEC) is calling on all eligible voters to check their names during the public display of the Preliminary Electoral Roll in preparation for the 5th Bougainville General Election.
July 30, 2025
The Bougainville Disaster Office has issued this urgent warning following a very large magnitude earthquake that struck the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia, in the North Pacific.
July 30, 2025
The ABG made its second debut this week at the annual PNG Resources Week 2025 hosted by the PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable economic development through responsible resource management.
July 30, 2025
Bougainville holds significant mineral and natural resource potential—from gold and copper to renewable energy and fisheries. For decades, these resources remained largely untapped. Today, we are changing that narrative.
July 28, 2025
A new 30-meter bailey bridge was officially opened last Friday to connect and serve the people of Siara Korepovi and the entire West Coast of Bougainville.
July 28, 2025
The ABG has signed a design contract with PLANPAC PNG Limited for the upgrade of Arawa Hospital into a Specialist Referral Hospital.
July 24, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that I, on behalf of the ABG and the people of Bougainville, extend our heartfelt condolences to the immediate family, friends, and colleagues of the late Mrs Agnes Titus.
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.