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06/05/2023

*President Toroama announces passing of South Bougainville Veterans Member Hon. Thomas Tari*

It is with great sadness that I officially announce the passing of the Late Hon. Thomas Tari, Member for South Bougainville Veterans in the Autonomous Bougainville Government.

The Late Hon. Thomas Tari had been unwell for sometime before succumbing to his illness late last night.

The Late Hon. Thomas Tari was currently serving his second term as the Member for South Bougainville Veterans before his untimely passing. He was the Minister for Police and then the Minister for Health in my government. Due to the state of his health I decommissioned his tenure as a member of the Bougainville Executive Council early this year to allow him to concentrate on regaining his health.

Hon. Thomas Tari was a Bougainvillean patriot and a true son of the Revolution. During the Bougainville conflict he served as Commander of H Company in the Bougainville Revolutionary Army’s Southern Command.

The Late Hon. Thomas Tari provided steadfast leadership following the 1996 BRA assault on Kangu Beach and the capture of PNG Security Forces prisoners of war (POW). He was responsible for the humane treatment of the POW’s and the negotiations with the National Government delegation led by the Late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare, Late Sir Peter Barter, Late Michael Laimo and Grand Chief Dr. John Momis for the release of the POW's.

The release of the POW’s by the BRA hierarchy gave effect to the 1997 Burnham Declaration and played a pivotal role in the peace process that followed.

On behalf of my family, the government and the people of Bougainville I offer our heartfelt condolences to the family of the Late Hon. Thomas Tari and the people of Buin and South Bougainville.

Rest in Peace my Comrade in Arms.

Hon. Ishmael Toroama, MHR
President

28/06/2022

28/06/2022

Preparing for independence is no easy feat. It requires an absolute change of mindset and cultivation of an attitude of self-reliance by all Bougainvilleans. It requires the people to work together with the government of the day.
It is an individual responsibility held by every individual Bougainvillean. Independence for Bougainville is our ultimate destiny.
Let us continue to walk this journey together as one unified and inspired people of Bougainville!

13/08/2021

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12/08/2021

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22/04/2021

"Our only goal for the government is to prepare for independence."

Acting Chief Secretary Shadrach Himata made this statement today during the launching of the South Bougainville Independence Ready Mission.

He further stressed that the independence mission will be following a trident strategy which includes:
1) internal prong
2) national prong
3) international prong

The launching of the independence ready mission is addressing the internal prong to inform and prepare Bougainville for independence.

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22/04/2021

President Hon Ishmael Toroama and his full cabinet of the ABG 4th House are currently in Buin town to witness the Launching of South Bougainville Independence Ready Mission.

This regional launching follows a parliamentary motion that was passed in December last year to prepare the people of Bougainville to be independence ready.

The delegation lead my President were welcomed to the official dias by a local singsing group in a procession from Buin Police Station.

Hon Ishmael Toroama will officiate this launch in Buin town today.

21/04/2021

"I stood for the people, put down weapons to fight for the people and today let us work together to create an independence package for Bougainville."

President Hon Ishmael Toroama made this statement while addressing the Veterans at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) today at Tunuru in Central Bougainville.

He called on the Veterans to work together, adding that veterans had volunteered to this fight, had won the fight, peace was achieved, an autonomous government was created, a referendum vote for independence was voted by all and today everyone should be preparing for Independence.

A former veteran himself, Hon Ishmael Toroama also called on the veterans to refrain from using weapons and create a safe haven for Bougainville.

"We must leave a legacy with our children, if you have weapons that you passed on to your children please bring it, let us contain all other weapons we have and build a safe haven for Bougainville," he said.

The AGM was attended by veteran leaders throughout Bougainville, chaired by the interim chairman of the Veterans Mr Joe Pais.

Present at the AGM were ABG Regional members for Veterans in North, Central and South Bougainville and the Acting Chief Secretary.

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21/04/2021

ABG Minister for Justice and Bougainville Independence Mission implementation Hon Ezekiel Massat has directed his department to work on the Veterans Act.

Hon Ezekiel Massat made this statement while addressing the veteran leaders at the Veteran's Annual General Meeting today at Tunuru in Central Bougainville.

He also called on the veterans to work together to deal with their issues and to remember that they have a bigger calling and that is to prepare for the independence of Bougainville.

He had accompanied the President Hon Ishmael Toroama to address the veterans at the AGM.

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21/04/2021

Induction of Central Regional Committee for Bougainville Independence Ready Mission at Arawa this morning.

Honourable President Ismael Toroama was present at the induction.

He was accompanied by the Speaker of Parliament Hon Simon Pentanu and ABG Minister for Justice and Bougainville Independence Mission implementation Hon Ezekiel Massat.

The induction was attended by ABG Members of Parliament from the Central Region and Community Government chairpersons.

09/04/2021

Launching of the Central Bougainville Constituency Independence Mission at Arawa town today about to start.

Please come around to Christmas Park opposite the Arawa town market if you are in Arawa to witness this important event.

President of the AROB Hon Ishmael Toroama will be present to officially launch the mission.