As the work increased, more translators were needed, and two young, zealous pioneers​—Raymond Pietersz and Janine Conception—​began to do translation work. Today a team of nine forms the Translation Department. In 1989, computers arrived with MEPS software, a valuable tool in assisting the translators, eventually making it possible to publish The Watchtower in Papiamento simultaneously with other languages​—a wonderful boon to the preaching activity.

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Above: Janine Conception and Raymond Pietersz are part of a nine-member translation team

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Right: Estrelita Liket works with a computer and MEPS software, valuable tools in assisting the translators