Counting for the Bougainville Presidential seat is progressing well with only six candidates left in the race. The Members of Parliament assigned cabinet portfolios are: Jun 14 2015. 2:22 pm on 13 February 2020. 1. The Bougainville Electoral Commissioner, George Manu, has announced the appointments of returning officers (ROs) and assistant returning officers (AROs) for the 2020 Bougainville general election. One of the women contesting an open seat is 29 years old and is running expressly to We checked into our rooms at the local motel we … Former Bougainville Revolutionary Army commander Ishmael Toroama was yesterday declared President-elect of Bougainville following the election process that began in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region six weeks ago. Image: NRI/RNZ. The Central and South ex-combatant representatives have already been declared with 33 constituency seats. “We will do the same for the Bougainville regional seat by-election. | 13 Feb 2020. Comments (0), 011020BOUGAINVILLE TO HAVE SPECIFIC TARGET PLAN TO GROW ITS ECONOMY.NEW DAWN FM NEWSTHE new Autonomous Bougainville Government will have a specific targeted plan to grow its economy and Panguna mine will be a key target.Bougainville President Ismael Toroama says political control will not lead too much improvement in the livelihood of Bougainvilleans if Bougainvilleans become by- standers in the economy.President Toroama says under the leadership of Prime Minister James Marape, Bougainville has an opportunity to get it right at this point of its political journey.He said even though Panguna mine will be a key target, the new government will also be looking at other medium project ideas in mining, agriculture, fisheries and tourism that will create employment and generate revenue for Bougainville.Foreign Investments will be welcome in the shores of Bougainville given the reasons that without outside funding and technology, Bougainville may not be able to exploit its natural resources.President Toroama further clarified that this will come with expectations of fair share and participation in the form of shareholding or equity in large scale projects.This also means the medium to small enterprise sector must be controlled by the people.The new government will also be looking at relevant policies of making this happen under an overall new Economic Development Plan.Ends…, Posted at 10:44 PM in ABG GENERAL ELECTIONS 2020, ABG News, ABG PRESIDENT'S NEWS REALEASES, BCL REPORT | Permalink Toroama Challenges BougainvilleansNew Dawn FM News021020Bougainvilleans are being challenged to be ready to embrace the responsibility of Bougainville’s journey to independence.ABG President Ishmael Toroama made the statement today at the Yumi Wan Festival to complete the 2020 ABG General Elections Leaders Dialogue.President Ishmael Toroama says that the simplicity of being responsible in society goes a long way to contributing to social and political change on Bougainville.President Toroama says that contributing to Bougainville does not mean contributing only at the political level.He says that contributing to Bougainville goes right down to the grassroots level where citizens must take charge of their actions.Toroama urged Bougainvilleans from all walks of life to continue to support the Autonomous Bougainville Government in its efforts on Bougainville’s self-determination aspirations.Ends////, Posted at 10:01 AM in ABG 4th House, ABG GENERAL ELECTIONS 2020, ABG News | Permalink https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Bougainvillean_general_election | The pandemic has also impacted on the transition consultation process between the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) and the National Government of Papua New Guinea and it has led to a delay of the general elections in Bougainville which were originally scheduled for May 2020. | 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 That’s why I chose to stand in 2020.’’ Bougainville As I got off the flight on Monday Sept 28 it was a dull day. “While we are yet to receive any funds for enrolment or polling, we are preparing ourselves and voters as best as … The Bougainville election is to run for three weeks, from 12 August until 1 September. Bougainville's electoral commissioner George Manu and acting election manager George Kenatsi (February 2020) Photo: Bougainville Electoral Commission. Tentative by-election dates for the Bougainville regional parliamentary seat includes, but will be confirmed by the committee on Wednesday: n Issue of by-election Writ and Nomination opens: Thursday October 29, 2020; n Nomination closes (4pm): Wednesday November 4, 2020; n Campaign closes (4pm): Thursday December 3, 2020; Comments (0). The fourth Bougainville House of Representatives was sworn in on Tuesday, 29 th September 2020. Comments (0), 121218BOUGAINVILLE TOURISM POTENTIAL New Dawn. 23 June 2020. Comments (0), 190820 VOTING STARTS LATENEW DAWN FM NEWSVoters for Bougainvilleans In Bougainville at the BEL ISI park started very late today because officials had to sort the 33 constituencies ballot papers for the voters to vote.When voting finally started voters for South Bougainville constituencies could not vote because ballot papers for the South Regional Women’s seat was not available.Because of this hiccup South Bougainvilleans did not cast their votes today for their choice of leaders today.The queue at the BEL ISI polling booth started just before 8am this morning and most voters had to stand in the sun until they voted today whilst there are two more voting days for BIB tomorrow and Friday.Ends, Posted at 01:32 AM in ABG GENERAL ELECTIONS 2020, COVID 19 STORIES | Permalink | A referendum is like an election, but instead of voting for a person/candidate/party, people choose an ‘option.’ Ishmael Toroama surrending weapons as part of a disarmament program in 2002. Ishmael Toroama is expected to lead talks in the South Pacific autonomous region’s effort to seek independence from Papua New Guinea.