NCOBA Awareness

17/06/2025

08/06/2025

SPIRITUAL HOME OF PEACE HOSTS CONSULTATIONS
A minute of solemn silence in honour of Bougainville's founding President late Joseph Kabui set the tone for the 3rd Joint Moderator's Consultations in Burnham Military camp, New Zealand last night.
Prime Minister James Marape while officating the opening of the 3rd Joint Moderator's Consultations at the Burnham Military camp in Christchurch, New Zealand, acknowledged that Burnham was the spiritual home of peace for Bougainville. The opening also coincided with the death anniversary of President Kabui.
Mr Marape said late Kabui was a giant of a leader, and his work towards the peace process must be honoured.
Mr Marape said Burnham was the spiritual home of the Bougainville peace process.
After the bloody 10 year war on the island, the first peace process started here at the behest of New Zealand. Burnham I and II Accords were penned followed by Lincoln Accord at the University of Lincoln. New Zealands' role in the Bougainville peace process has been immeasurable and hopes are high that a resolution will be reached yet in New Zealand again to resolve all outstanding impasse.
The PNG delegation included Bougainville Affairs Minister Manaseh Makiba, Attorney General Pila Niningi, Communications Minister Timothy Masiu, Chairman of Parliament Bipartisan Committee on Bougainville Dr Allan Marat and his deputy Hon. Sasindran Mutuvel, Chief Secretary Ivan Pomaleau and National Coordination Office of Bougainville Affairs (NCOBA) Director Mr Wemin Boi.
The ABG delegation was led by President Ismael Toroama, Deputy President Patrick Nasira, Independence Mission Implementation Minister Ezekiel Massat, former Presidents Dr John Momis and James Tanis and their Chief Secretary and other officials.
The weeklong Consultations will officially kick off today (Monday).

14/04/2025

Media Statement from the Bougainville Independent Moderator Sir Jerry Mateparae

11/04/2025

The second issue of the Bougainville Update is out

12/03/2025

NCOBA's 1st Publication of the Bougainville Update

06/02/2025

Condolence messages from the Ministry for Bougainville Affairs and the National Coordination Office for Bougainville Affairs to the late Rt Hon Sir Julius Chan, CGL, GCMG, KBE, PC.

18/09/2024

A SMALL, YET SYMBOLIC GESTURE TO COMMEMORATE INDEPENDNCE, WEMIN
The adage, ‘A picture tells a thousand stories’ can never be contested. The bright and breezy looks on the faces of these public servants is a snap shot of the nationalistic sentiment that swept the nation during the 49th Impendences Anniversary.
Patriotism took the better of millions of Papua New Guineans as they celebrated their country’s 49 Independence Anniversary throughout the weekend, culminating to the 16th September on Monday.
For many, their celebrations started with various programs scheduled since last Friday through the weekend.
Whether young, old, employed or unemployed, the spirit of unity was evident everywhere in Port Moresby and throughout the country.
Apart from the only distressing story of tribal conflict at the giant Pogera Gold mine in Enga province which left 21 people injured and forced the closure of the mine, the rest of the country reveled peacefully.
Media reports indicate a peaceful-celebrations in Port Moresby and rest of the country.
In the nation’s capital, staff of the National Coordination Office of Bougainville Affairs (NGCOBA) kicked off the anniversary with it’s usual clean-a-thon around it’s office and adjoining streets including Soare Street, Varahe Road, Magi Street and Spring Garden road.
Staff put on their gloves and attired in specially tailored independence gowns, collected rubbish with litter bags for a good part of Friday morning, 13th September 2024.
The next day, the staff turned up as early as 3am in the morning at the Independence Hill and took part in the flag raising ceremony.
A jovial NGCOBA Director Wemin Boi said, ‘It is a small but symbolic gesture to give back to our country while promoting a clean and safe work environment.’