New Guinea Islands-Bougainville Area
Language Programme Coordinator: Simon Savaiko (acting)
|
Language Name |
Population |
Location |
New Testament Dedication |
Status |
Language Programme Leader/s |
|
1. Saposa |
2,000 |
Bougainville |
2001 |
OT translation in progress |
John Wesley Gareitz |
|
2. Sibe |
5,000 |
Bougainville |
|
NT and OT translation in progress |
Mark Sipaala
|
|
3. Taku’u |
1,500 |
Bougainville |
December 25, 2010 |
NT completed OT translation starting
|
Abraham Vaelani (studying theology); Tom Puaria |
|
4. Teopu |
5,000 |
Bougainville |
|
NT translation in progress |
Joyce Maion |
|
5. Uisai |
2,500 |
Bougainville |
|
NT translation in progress |
Rev Jack Onohas
|
|
6. Qaqet |
6,300 |
East New Britain |
1996 |
Scripture engagement in progress |
Joel & Mary Karekes
|
|
7. Kehek |
1,600 |
Manus |
|
NT translation on hold |
|
|
8. Nali |
1,800 |
Manus |
|
NT translation in progress |
Martha Pohonum
|
|
9. Nyindrou |
4,200 |
Manus |
2002 |
Adaptation and Paratext in progress |
Charles & Rebeka Kowak
|
