Events in the year 2024 in Papua New Guinea.
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Incumbents
Federal government
Provincial Governors
- Central: Robert Agarobe
- Chimbu: Micheal Dua Bogai
- East New Britain: Michael Marum
- East Sepik: Allan Bird
- Enga: Peter Ipatas
- Gulf: Chris Haiveta
- Hela: Philip Undialu
- Jiwaka: William Tongamp
- Madang: Peter Yama
- Manus: Charlie Benjamin
- Milne Bay: Sir John Luke Crittin, KBE
- Morobe: Ginson Saonu
- New Ireland: Julius Chan
- Oro: Gary Juffa
- Sandaun: Tony Wouwou
- Southern Highlands: William Powl
- West New Britain: Sasindran Muthuvel
- Western: Taboi Awe Yoto
- Western Highlands: Wai Rapa
Events
- 10 January – Riots break out in Port Moresby and other cities across the country following an announcement by prime minister James Marape of a tax deduction which was subsequently retracted.[1] At least 22 people are killed[2] and 41 others are injured.[3]
- 18 February – At least 64 people are killed in an ambush during intertribal clashes in Wabag, Enga Province.[4]
- 24 March – Three people are killed and 1,000 houses are destroyed following the magnitude 6.9 2024 East Sepik earthquake in East Sepik Province.[5]
- 15 April – A magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes West New Britain Province. No damage or casualties are reported.[6]
Scheduled events
Holidays
Source:[7]
- 1 January - New Year's Day
- 26 February - Remembrance Day of the Late First Prime Minister
- 29 March - Good Friday
- 30 March - Easter Saturday
- 1 April - Easter Monday
- 10 June - King's Birthday
- 26 August - Repentance Day
- 16 September - Independence Day
- 25 December - Christmas Day
- 26 December – Boxing Day
Deaths
- 6 February – Jimmy Uguro, politician, MP (since 2017)[8]
- 4 April – Kaia Arua, 33, cricketer (national team)[9]
References
External links
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