Events in the year 2023 in Papua New Guinea. Incumbents Monarch - Charles III Federal government Governor-General - Bob Dadae Prime Minister - James Marape 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 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 February – A Rescue mission begins after a number of foreign citizens and local guides are kidnapped in a remote region of the country. 22 February – Kidnappers release a woman, whilst negotiations involving an Australian professor, and two others are still underway. References 2023 in Papua New Guinea 2020s in Papua New Guinea 2023 in Oceania Years of the 21st century in Papua New Guinea