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Picture of Busiba cocoa exports

06022023 BUSIBA FINALLY EXPORTS SOUTH BOUGAINVILLE COCOA FROM KIETA WHARF.
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The BUSIBA South Bougainville Corporation Limited last week exported eight containers of cocoa out of the Kieta Wharf to a buyer in Indonesia.
According to BUSIBA Chairman Mr. Joshua Bakiri said, this was the first shipment of Cocoa since Busiba South Bougainville was established around 2019.
The eight containers of Cocoa weighing 120MT of dried beans were shipped to the Indonesian Market.
The chairman explained that since the company was established it could not start earlier due to the covid-19 pandemic and starting that time would be too costly by starting, stopping and re-starting again.
The company was established by the South Bougainville DDA under Member for South Bougainville and Minister for ICT, HON TIMOTHY MASIU for the four districts in South Bougainville, BUIN,SIWAI,BANA forming the name. Here Torokina comes under BANA.
MR. BAKIRI said the company started to export as the covid issue has gone down and the cocoa is of great demand. Busiba is here to stay and is looking forward to its next export.
The Export was done on the shores of Bougainville so all taxes will be taxed back to Bougainville.
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030223 MOU SIGNED BETWEEN ABG AND TOURISM PROMOTION AUTHORITY.

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The Autonomous Bougainville Government and the Tourism Promotion Authority yesterday signed a MOU for the PNG Tourism Promotion Authority to support the work of promoting Tourism activities in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville.

The MOU was signed by the Deputy chief secretary, TONY KOIRI the secretary of the Department of Commerce Trade and Industry, ALEX KERANGPUNA and the PNGTPA Director,MR. HENI DEMBIS at the BEL ISI PARK .

The signing also means this is a start of a joint partnership for protection and preservation of tangible and intangible culture development and promotion of Tourism, contemporary culture and arts and sustainable tourism in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville.

The MOU signing was canceled many times since 2019 until it was finally signed yesterday.

The ceremony was witnessed by the Minister for Community Development, HON MORIS OPETI, Minister for Police, HON JOHN BOSCO RAGU,Minister for Public service,HON JOSEPH MONA and the ABG VICE PRESIDENT and Minister for Commerce, Trade and Industry which the Tourism section comes under.

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03022023 ABG VICE PRESIDENT URGE THE PEOPLE OF BOUGAINVILLE TO FOCUS ON POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT IN THE REGION.

The ABG Vice President Patrick Nisira urge the people of Bougainville to focus more on the positive development of the region during the MOU signed between PNG Tourism Promotion Authority and the Autonomous Bougainville Government Department of Commerce, Trade and Industry.

He thanked Director PNG TPA for the comment he made on how clean Buka town is and also thanked Buka Town Mayor Fedilis Semoso and his team on the job well done.

Vice President then went on by stating in his speech the agreement presented and signed will develop tourism and sustainability in the region.

He also gave static survey done by two Pacific Countries before Covid 19 in 2029.
Fiji gained $3.3 billion in the international visitors survey.
Vanuatu gain 23% GDP in that same year even though they have a population of 300,000 like Bougainville.
“However, Bougainville faces challenges in the tourism industry of high cost of logistics, in terms of sea and land transport, law and order issues and lack of knowledge and skills in development of tourism accommodation.” he said.

He further stated that he believes Bougainville as a lot to offer from arts, to culture and beautiful scenery of the island. It needs the people of Bougainville to work together with the government to provide a safe, peaceful and healthy environment for tourism industry.

Patrick Nisira also made a request to the PNG TPA to extend it’s tourism packages as Bougainville airline will be launched this month.
“And the Toroama-Nisira Government acknowledge what the tourism has done and is looking forward to having a separate entity called the Bougainville Arts, Culture and Tourism Authority soon. ABG has also allocated K500 thousand kina in the budget this year 2023 for tourism promotion activities,” he stated.

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030223 A NEED OF HEALTH AWARENESS TO THE PEOPLE OF BOUGAINVILLE BY PROVINCIAL HALTH AUTHORITY.
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Director Medical Services at The Buka General Hospital, Dr.Mathias Tovilu shared with New Dawn the need of awareness by Provincial Health Authority to the people of Bougainville on the top ten diseases in the region.
His concerned to the people of Bougainville is to be educated of these diseases and how they can quickly prevent themselves. As he explained the Buka General Hospital takes care of the clinical affairs of the people. And it is the Provincial Health Authority who are responsible of the awareness.
But the Hospital takes some part in the awareness.
It is very important Bougainvilleans educated themselves through these awareness. In that way, people can prevent these top diseases.

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030223MINISTER OPETI CALLS ON BOUGAINVILLEANS TO SUPPORT TOURISM.
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The ABG member for Taonita Tinputz and Minister for Community Development, MORRIS OPETI yesterday called on the people of Bougainville to support the tourism industry and benefit from it.

Speaking at the Signing of MOU between the PNG TOURISM PROMOTION AUTHORITY and the ABG Department of Commerce, Trade and Industry in which Tourism comes under, MR OPETI said everybody can benefit from tourism from artists, weavers, Guest houses, Resource owners, guides, but needs commitment and hard work.

He said if you are lazy and continue to do nothing you will remain the same and continue to complain at your government to support you.

MR. OPETI said that he recently signed another MOU with the National Government on ARTS and Culture which is under his ministry.

The Minister said that the ABG was working with the National Government to create avenues where people can participate in as partners in development.

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03022023 ABG SECRETARY OF COMMERCE, TRADE AND INDUSTRY COMMEND BOUGAINVILLE TOURIST AGENTS AT BEL ISI PARK.

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ABG Department of Commerce, Trade and Industry Secretary Alex Kerangpuna commended the local Tourist agents at the Bel Isi Park during the MOU that was signed yesterday.

The Bougainville Tourism agents played a big part in the tourism industry by promoting tourism often using their own resources. And from the MOU signed, it cannot be materialized but must be active through the involvement of the stakeholders.

As the MOU signed, it signifies the relationship between the PNG TPA and the ABG Department of Commerce, Trade and Industry. It was also a collective effort in the two organizations.

The signing of Mou have given the authority of the ABG Commerce, Trade and Industry to focus more on developing and showing-casing new tourism products.

He ended by saying 2023 an active year as Bougainvilleans focus on Sustainable Development in the region with arts, culture and tourism.

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010223ARTIST ADD COLOUR TO HAHELA MARKET
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Bougainville artists add colour and inspiration to Hahela market The addition of colourful murals to
the Hahela market on Buka Island in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville has made it a centre
of attraction and inspiration for many Buka Town commuters and people from the surrounding
communities. The murals, painted onto the water tanks and plywood story boards at the market,
depict traditional stories and legends, including various themes that symbolise life in the
Autonomous Region of Bougainville. This is the work of ten young Bougainville artists with the
support of experienced visual artists from the Port Moresby-based Tool Boox Production (TBP),
who were engaged for the Market Beautification Mural Painting pilot project. Funded by Australia,
under the Bougainville Partnership’s Water Security Program, the objectives of the mural painting
project included developing visual arts skills that can support income generation, engaging the
youth in civic activities, showcasing local talent and encouraging a sense of pride in the community.
The seven male and three female artists from Hahela, aged between 17-40 years, were selected
based on their artistic ability and interest. Renowned Mural Artist and TBP General Manager and
Creative Director, Peter Leo Ella guided the artists through a five-day mentoring program that
included basic theory of art and design principles, drawing technique, painting and colour mixing,
as well as traditional indigenous and cultural visual elements. One of the young artists, Joy Toboen,
said “This has been a very fulfilling experience for me. I feel privileged to be part of the group
mentored by someone as experienced as Peter. In a short time, we learnt useful skills that enabled us
to develop our individual designs for the market murals. I do see opportunity and future in the
visual arts for female artists like myself.” Mr. Ella said he was amazed by the display of raw talent
by the Bougainvillean artists. “I have mentored many artists and have never seen such a display of
talent as I have seen here with the Bougainville artists. I think Bougainville is rich in culture and
traditional stories and seeing emerging talents bring that to life while working on the Bougainville
Story Board is truly something to treasure. There is indeed an opportunity to AUSTRALIAN HIGH
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opportunities for local artists.” Hahela market mothers and community members were pleased with
the outcome and say that the murals have brought “life and spark” to the market facility and the
surrounding area. Individuals and business houses impressed by the murals have expressed interest
in commissioning individual art projects, potentially providing further economic opportunities for
the young artists. The Hahela market is one of the 11 market structures across Bougainville, worth
over K1.5 million, supported by the Australian Government through the Bougainville Partnership.
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030223 Buka Police Station Commander update on the Buka Robbery last week Friday.
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The Buka Police Station Commander Inspector Ermmart Tsimes gave a report on the incident that occurred last week Friday in Buka Town.
According to the Police report, five men were armed with seven high powered weapons executing the robbery on the Bakery in Buka. However, the amount of money stolen is disclosed at the moment.
The suspects are known and reliable sources with information are helping the police with the investigation. With the continue investigation, police will be able to track the responsible suspects and make effective arrest.
Buka Commander Inspector also made a comment on the bystanders not in fear of their lives. When such unfortunate incidents occur, the general public is sometimes the obstacle. In the event, the place has to be clear so it gives the police the opportunity to defend the event from happening.
“This unfortunate incident does not provide conducive environment for the general public and outside investors who want to build the economy and develop Bougainville”, he added.
He stated that the criminal activities are uninvited, unaccepted, and uncalled for and should be discouraged. It is happening not just in Buka Town but in Villages and other sub regions in South, Central and North Bougainville.
“The people of Bougainville must allow growth, development and also place the Autonomous Bougainville Government on progress by not being in possession of weapons.”
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