The Middle East in 2026: A Divine Mega-Phone

By James Marape, Prime Minister | March 15, 2026

(The Divine Mega-phone over the Middle East Map)

We all see the headlines. As we navigate the early months of 2026, the Middle East is not just dominating the news cycle; it is becoming the news cycle. One central question remains on everyone’s mind:

Why here? Why always here?

I spent the last 18 hours pondering this reality. When you connect the dots through the lens of history and prophecy, you arrive at a powerful realization: The persistent stress and chaos of the Middle East is no coincidence. It is a signal pointing toward a fulfillment that began almost 2,000 years ago.

1. The Alpha: Where the Soil Meets the Spirit

The Middle East is the physical Alpha of human existence. In ancient Mesopotamia (modern Iraq), God personally formed humanity from the dust. Consider the density of "human firsts" on this soil:

• The First Life: Adam and Eve placed in Eden.
• The First Conflict: The fall of man and the first murder.
• The First Reset: The Great Flood and Noah’s reconstruction.
• The First Division: The Tower of Babel and the birth of diverse languages.

2. The Resurgence of the Promised Land

God called Abraham out of Ur and took him to Canaan (modern Israel). Despite attempts to wipe them out, they remain resurgent, birthed back into a modern nation just over 70 years ago.

3. The 2,000-Year Milestone

As we sit here in March 2026, we are less than four years away from the 2,000th anniversary of Christ’s resurrection (AD 30). The wars today are the "birth pangs" spoken of 2,000 years ago.

"For what profit a man if you have gained the whole world yet you lose your soul?"
— Matthew 16:26

A Call to the Deep

The "hot contests" of the Middle East are amplifying an end-time message. Whilst we work for our people and our countries, let us not do so at the expense of our eternal souls. The Mega-phone is sounding. Are you listening?

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Grade 11 Streaming Criteria

Margarima Secondary School

Grade 11 Student Streaming Criteria

Hela Province, Papua New Guinea

“Hand-in-hand, we Prosper”

A. Purpose & Principles

Margarima Secondary School is committed to fairness, transparency, and academic integrity in Grade 11 student streaming. This ensures every student is placed into Science or Social Science streams using clear, published criteria. 

Core Principles:

• Fairness – same criteria for all
• Transparency – logic visible and open
• Academic Integrity – based on verified data
• Student Growth – placement for success

Figure 1: Full Decision-Tree Flowchart

Figure 2: Supplementary Streaming Diagram

B. Weighted Scoring System & Thresholds

Streaming decisions use a weighted scoring system combining Grade 9 Internal, Grade 10 Internal, and Grade 10 National Exam results.

Component	Description	Weight
Grade 9 Internal	School-based assessment	20%
Grade 10 Internal	Continuous assessment	30%
Grade 10 National Exam	External exam	50%

Key Thresholds:

• Math ≥ UP & Science ≥ C → Science Stream
• SocSci OR Business ≥ UP → Social Science Stream
• Math ≥ D, C → Advanced Math
• Math = UP → General Math

C. Science Stream – Decision Logic

If Math ≥ UP & Science ≥ C, student enters Science Stream.

Science Stream Classes:

• Class A – Top Science Index, Advanced Math
• Class B – Strong Science Index, Advanced Math
• Class C1 – Solid Science Index, Advanced Math
• Class C2 – Science Stream with General Math

Agriculture may be used to distinguish Class A vs B.

D. Social Science Stream – Decision Logic

If a student does not meet the Science Stream threshold, the system checks if SocSci OR Business ≥ UP. If yes, they enter Social Science Stream.

Social Science Stream Classes:

• Class E1, E2 – Business Profile dominant (EBP > GHP)
• Class D1, D2, F – Social Science Profile dominant (GHP > EBP)

SSI (Social Science Index) is used to distinguish borderline cases between D2 and F.

E. Class Balancing, Implementation & Downloads

Class Balancing Logic

• Balanced class sizes
• Gender distribution
• Academic spread

Teacher Workflow

1. Verify all data
2. Enter into Excel Template
3. Allow automatic calculations
4. Apply balancing logic
5. Admin validation
6. Publish final

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GRADE 11 SUBJECT STREAMING APPLICATION FORM

MARGARIMA SECONDARY SCHOOL

GRADE 11 SUBJECT STREAMING APPLICATION FORM

2026 INTAKE

A. STUDENT INFORMATION

Surname:	Given Name(s):
Gender (M/F):	Date of Birth:
Age:	Home Village:
LLG:	District:
Home Province:	Nationality (PNG):

B. CONTACT DETAILS

Your Mobile Phone No.:

Your Email Address (if any):

C. LAST SCHOOL ATTENDED GRADE 10 INFORMATION

Name of Previous School:	Year Completed Grade 10:
Grade 10 Candidate Number:	Grade 10 Serial Number:

Subjects Taken & Gradings Obtained:

No.	Subject Name	Grading
1.	ENGLISH
2.	MATHEMATICS
3.	SCIENCE
4.	SOCIAL SCIENCE
5.	PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
6.	BUSINESS STUDY
7.	AGRICULTURE
8.

D. FUTURE CAREER DREAMS

1. What do you wish to become in the future? Name three choices.

CHOICE 1:
CHOICE 2:
CHOICE 3:

2. Preferred tertiary institution level:

Premier or Major University (Degree) Technical Colleges Business Colleges Agricultural Colleges Nursing Colleges Other (Specify):

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E. DECLARATION

1. I, , declare that all information provided is true.
2. I authorize the school to assign subject combinations aligned with my career path.
3. I consulted my parents/guardians and they agreed to my career selections.

Student’s Signature:	Date:
Witness Name: Witness Signature:

F. OFFICE USE ONLY

PLMT decision based on academic results and career selections:

STUDENT NAME:	STREAMING: SCIENCE HUMANITIES/SOCIAL SCIENCE
CLASS:

SCIENCE CHOICES

1. LANGUAGE & LITERATURE (ENGLISH)
2. CITIZENSHIP & CHRISTIAN VALUE EDUCATION (CCVE)
3. INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
4. ADVANCED MATHEMATICS / GENERAL MATHEMATICS
5. CHEMISTRY / PHYSICS / BIOLOGY / GEOLOGY

COMMENT:

HUMANITIES / SOCIAL SCIENCE CHOICES

1. LANGUAGE & LITERATURE (ENGLISH)
2. CITIZENSHIP & CHRISTIAN VALUE EDUCATION (CCVE)
3. INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
4. ADVANCED MATHEMATICS / GENERAL MATHEMATICS
5. ECONOMICS / HISTORY / BUSINESS STUDIES / GEOGRAPHY

COMMENT:

APPROVAL

Deputy Principal - Curriculum: Date:

Principal: Date:

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