BCL is firmly committed to backing every effort to forge public unity, confidence and trust with respect to the advancement of the Panguna project. In this regard, our team, led by Managing Director and CEO, David Osikore, is delighted to be actively supporting the ABG’s inter-agency community engagement program in mine-affected communities, which appropriately commenced […]
President Toroama said the ABG’s granting of a five year exploration licence to BCL over the Panguna special lease area has been received with “great support” from project area landowners. https://abg.gov.pg/index.php?/news/read/president-toroama-communicates-historic-decision-to-pmlocc
The founder and principal of the Arawa School of Nursing, Mrs Celyn Tusalah captured the essence and importance of nursing at the school’s 2023 graduation ceremony on 5 December by describing it as a noble and reputable profession that involves healing the mind, body, and soul of patients. Twenty three students graduated this year with […]
Hard-working and dedicated Arawa Secondary School student, RAPHAEL TUKUNUE, was awarded for his stellar academic achievements at the school’s recent graduation ceremony. BCL had the pleasure of presenting Raphael with a new lap-top as the prize for Grade 12 Dux in science. Recognising the achievements of bright young students such as Raphael is an expression […]
BCL is a huge believer in the power of education and was delighted to sponsor recent excursions for students from Lonahan and Dapera Primary Schools as part of their terrific student exchange program. Under the program, students get the chance to experience and learn about different parts of Bougainville and make new connections. The students […]
BCL had the pleasure of presenting new lap-tops to outstanding school leaders at Tonu Secondary School in southern Bougainville during the recent 2023 graduation ceremony. This year’s award recipients are JUDE METARA and EVERLYNE GOMA who were recognised for the contributions they have made as respected and popular school leaders. Both are tipped to have […]
The Siwai Cultural Show held on 22 and 23 September celebrated the unique cultural, historical, and natural features of Siwai District in Bougainville’s South. BCL was delighted to again partner with the Siwai Cultural Tourism Association to provide key sponsorship for this terrific event. We also partnered with New Dawn FM to support live broadcasts […]
BCL was represented at the recent Bougainville Business Forum in Buka where some interesting topics were canvassed, including the prospect of a future sovereign wealth fund for Bougainville and updates on Bougainville’s Economic Roadmap. The forum was hosted by the Department of Commerce, Trade and Industry with other government departments also represented. Sovereign wealth funds […]
We are excited to welcome Elly Sawa to our Bougainville team as BCL’s newly appointed Bougainville Community Relations Coordinator. Elly joins the company following the departure of Genevieve Itta and will spearhead our endeavours across the Panguna project area. Elly arrives during a transformative period for BCL as a truly local company and as a […]
Rotary Australia World Community Service working in conjunction with Bougainville Rotary Community Corps, gathered 314 essential items for shipment to Bougainville for the benefit of local people. It was a pleasure for us to partner with Rotary to cover all freight and shipping costs associated with getting the container from Australia to Bougainville. The items […]