Language Name

Population

Location

New Testament Dedication

Status

Language Programme Leader/s

1.      Saposa

2,000

Bougainville

2001

NT revision and OT translation in progress

John Wesley Gareitz 

2.      Sibe

5,000

Bougainville

NT translation in progress

Mark Sipaala

3.      Taku’u

1,500

Bougainville

 NT printed waiting for dedication on 25 December 2010

NT completed

OT translation starting

Abraham Vaelani; Tom Puaria

4.      Teopu

5,000

Bougainville

NT translation in progress

 Joyce Maion

5.      Uisai

2,500

Bougainville

NT translation in progress

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

Scripture engagement in progress

Charles & Rebeka Kowak