Events in the year 2018 in Papua New Guinea.
Incumbents Monarch: Elizabeth II Governor-General: Bob Dadae Prime Minister: Peter O'Neill
Provincial Governors Central: Robert Agarobe Chimbu: Micheal Dua Bogai East New Britain: Nakikus Konga East Sepik: Allan Bird Enga: Peter Ipatas Gulf: Chris Haiveta Hela: Philip Undialu Jikawa: 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: Paias Wingti
Events 5 January – Kadovar volcano eruption 26 February – an earthquake of 7.5 moment magnitude struck in Hela Province, resulting in at least 67 people killed and a further 500 injured.
Deaths
9 January – Kato Ottio, rugby league footballer (b. 1994).
7 August – John Doaninoel, Roman Catholic prelate, Auxiliary Bishop of Honiara (b. 1950).
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