Recognizing the historic importance of the 2020 general elections, voters held high expectations for a well-planned and successfully executed election as they turned out to elect the body that will negotiate the region’s independence from PNG. Aircraft registration, passports, currency, dialing code etc remain as normal. Controller of the state-of-emergency Francis Tokura, announced this … Bougainville remains part of Papua New Guinea (PNG) and has four elected representatives in the PNG national parliament. Welcome to the official website of the Autonomous Bougainville Government. The main mode of travel around the region is by boats. Also known as "Bougainville Island". Share this article now. Bougainville has been autonomous since the late 1990s. We should celebrate this right." The nation of Papua New Guinea contains the eastern half of the island of New Guinea, as well as the islands of New Ireland, New Britain, and Bougainville, in addition to numerous smaller islands. Olga Fontanellaz travels to the little-known Reeds Festival in Papua New Guinea’s Autonomous Region of Bougainville. After five electoral cycles, Bougainville has proven its political and social will to conduct peaceful elections. Papua New Guinea’s Autonomous Region of Bougainville is at a critical juncture. Topic: Company Update. Bougainville's very own newspaper, produced by ABG since 2014. The Autonomous Region of Bougainville (ARB) Constitution is imbedded in peace as the foundation of its development endeavors. The referendum offered people a choice between 'greater autonomy' and 'independence'. The largest island is Bougainville Island (also the largest of the Solomon Islands archipelago). Former rebel military commander Ishmael Toroama has been elected as president of Bougainville, an autonomous region of Papua New Guinea, electoral officials said on Wednesday. Bougainville, Autonomous Region Bougainville is a land of simple, untouched pleasures; from our turquoise seas to lush rain forests, it's Time to Discover your Bougainville. The Autonomous Region of Bougainville, previously known as the North Solomons Province, is an autonomous region in Papua New Guinea. The roads deteriorated during … Bougainville is 75 miles (120 km) long and 40–60 miles (65–95 km) wide. It is located on the western coast of Bougainville island. No.1 of 2013 AN ACT Entitled Bougainville Physical Planning Act 2013. The recent referendum, which passed with more than 98% support, was for full independence from PNG. Formally known as Bougainville Province or North Solomons Province. Each province in Bougainville P. N. G. has one or more districts, and each district has one or more Local Level Government (LLG) areas. Self governing, autonomous region means that they stay part of PNG but look after their own affairs on the island. The province encompasses Bougainville Island plus surrounding islands and atolls. Mag. While we might be small in size, Bougainville offers a rich variety of experiences. Bougainville (/ ˈ b oʊ ɡ ən ˌ v ɪ l / BOH-ghən-vil; Tok Pisin: Bogenvil), officially the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, is an autonomous region in Papua New Guinea.The largest island is Bougainville Island, while the region also includes Buka Island and a number of outlying islands and atolls.. Bougainville’s new president and representatives and their counterparts Ishmael Toroama, 2020 ABG Inauguration Read full speech! 4.7 earthquake - 210 km northwest of Arawa, Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, on Sunday, 15 Nov 1.41 pm (GMT +11) - … Learn more about how ABG works. The political structure of Bougainville as an autonomous region within Papua New Guinea reflects the important need, following the civil war, for parliamentary representation of different interest groups. Bougainvilleans and others wishing to travel to Bougainville could do so after the Covid-19 state- of-emergency orders restricting passenger flights had been relaxed. Here you can find information about ABG and the work we do in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. Located northeast of mainland Papua New Guinea, this picturesque region encompasses pristine beaches, dense rainforest, cascading waterfalls, and even volcanoes. Bougainvilleans will go to the polls starting on Wednesday, August 12, to vote for the 39 members of the House of Representatives and a president. Information about the June 15th, 2019 referendumClick here for more, The basis for our autonomous governanceClick here for more, News articles and public notices from ABGClick here for more. 14 Jan 2020 Spanning two main islands along with a smattering of smaller islands and atolls, the Autonomous Region of Bougainville is considered one of the wonders of the South Pacific. Read full article. The purpose of ABG is to function as the official governing entity within the Autonomous Region of Bougainville and also to represent and advocate for the interests of Bougainvilleans in the national context of Papua New … We have fought for it, and won the war, but we have not yet won the battle!