Events in the year 2020 in Papua New Guinea.
Incumbents
Monarch: Elizabeth II Governor-General: Bob Dadae Prime Minister: James Marape
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
20 March – The first case in of COVID-19 in the country was confirmed. 30 January – All travelers from Asian countries were banned and the border with Indonesia was closed in order to slow the spread of the virus.
Deaths 8 September – Benedict To Varpin, 84, Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Bereina (1979–1987) and Archbishop of Madang (1987–2001).Archbishop Benedict To Varpin
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