Papua New Guinea

19 entries quoted from the Wikipedia articles written per year for Papua New Guinea, 2013 CE to 2025 CE. Each century below shows a sample spread across it; the year link on a line opens everything held for that year.

21st century

19 entries, 2013 CE to 2025 CE

20132013 Papua New Guinea National Soccer LeaguePapua New Guinea source
2013Ok Tedi environmental disasterPapua New Guinea source
20138 March – Ludwig Schulze, politicianPapua New Guinea source
2014January 18 – A warrant is issued for the arrest of Leader of the Opposition Belden Namah over claims that he sent a threatening letter to the commissioner of police.Papua New Guinea source
2014February 16 – A riot breaks out at the Australian-administered Manus Regional Processing Centre in Manus Province, killing 23-year-old Iranian asylum seeker Reza Berati and injuring 70 more. Two men are later found guilty of the murder of the man, each sentenced to 10 years in prison, with 5 years of that term suspended.Papua New Guinea source
2014January 8 – A meteor designated CNEOS 2014-01-08 struck the Earth's atmosphere near the northeastern coast of Papua New Guinea.Papua New Guinea source
2016June 8 - Police open fire on student protesters at the University of Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby, protesting against Prime Minister Peter O'Neill, killing four and leaving another seven injured. Police deny the deaths and claim they only used tear gas. A court grants an injunction barring students from protesting on campus while thousands protest and boycott classes calling for O'Neill's resignation over corruption allegations.Papua New Guinea source
2016August 17 - The governments of Australia and Papua New Guinea confirm the closure of Manus Regional Processing Centre following a request by the supreme court.Papua New Guinea source
201722 January – an earthquake of 7.9 magnitude struck off Papua New Guinea.Papua New Guinea source
201826 February – an earthquake of 7.5 moment magnitude struck in Hela Province, resulting in at least 67 people killed and a further 500 injured.Papua New Guinea source
20196 December – The inauguration of Port Moresby Power Station.Papua New Guinea source
202130 March – Papua New Guinea begins a vaccination campaign against COVID-19 using the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine supplied from Australia. Prime Minister James Marape is the first person to receive a dose of the vaccine.Papua New Guinea source
202213 April – A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hits the Papua New Guinean island of New Britain.Papua New Guinea source
20226 February – Prime Minister James Marape tests positive for COVID-19 and returns home after attending the 2022 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.Papua New Guinea source
202320 February – A Rescue mission begins after a number of foreign citizens and local guides are kidnapped in a remote region of the country.Papua New Guinea source
20233 April – 2023 Papua New Guinea earthquake: A 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, killing eight people, injuring several others, and causing damage.Papua New Guinea source
20236 May – Coronation of Charles III as King of Papua New Guinea and the other Commonwealth realms. Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae attend the ceremony in London.Papua New Guinea source
202412 December – Papua New Guinea receives a licence to have a local team play in the Australian National Rugby League beginning in 2028, as part of efforts to strengthen ties and counter China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific.Papua New Guinea source
20257 October – A magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits Morobe Province, destroying several homes in Lae.Papua New Guinea source