Events in the year 2024 in Papua New Guinea.
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
- ^ "Chaos in the streets of Port Moresby after 'technical glitch' hits public servants' pay". ABC News. 2024-01-10. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ "Death toll in PNG riots jumps to 22 after gruesome discovery of bodies in burnt out shops". ABC Australia. 12 January 2024. Archived from the original on 12 January 2024. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ "Troops restore order after riots in Papua New Guinea". RTL. 12 January 2024. Archived from the original on 12 January 2024. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ "Papua New Guinea ambush: More than 60 shot dead in Highlands region". BBC. 19 February 2024. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ "Three people reported dead, 1,000 homes destroyed after earthquake hits PNG's East Sepik province". ABC. 19 February 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ "Strong earthquake rattles Papua New Guinea, but there is no tsunami alert or reports of damage". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "Papua New Guinea Public Holidays 2024". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ "Another Member of PNG Parliament Dies". Papua New Guinea Today (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2024-04-04.
- ^ icc (2024-04-04). "Papua New Guinea all-rounder Kaia Arua dies, aged 33". www.icc-cricket.com. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
