Author: Henry Gboluma
By Henry B. Gboluma, Jr.Today, Liberia’s Ministry of Health (MoH), in collaboration with local authorities and stakeholders, officially launched a voluntary blood donation campaign in Bopolu City.The initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation and to encourage citizens to participate actively in saving lives through voluntary donations.Blood donation is a critical component of healthcare systems worldwide. It ensures that health facilities have the necessary blood supplies to treat emergencies, surgeries, and patients with medical conditions that require blood transfusion.Liberia has a longstanding history of voluntary blood donation, which gained momentum in recent years as part of…
By Henry B. Gboluma, Jr.Kungbor Town – In a move to improve healthcare access in rural parts of the country, the Gbarpolu County Health Team has deployed an ambulance to Kongba District, a remote area, lying along Liberia’s border with neighboring Sierra Leone.With just a single clinic, the District’s approximately 20,000 residents have overtime faced difficulties reaching hospitals, due to deplorable roads and the unavailability of ambulance.The newly deployed ambulance was turned over 9 July, following a similar deployment few weeks ago to Belle District, Gbarpolu County.During a visit to Kungbor Town, Kongba District, as part of Safe Motherhood Week-2025,…
By Henry B. Gboluma, Jr.The planned construction of a two-lane concrete bridge in Bambu Town, Gbarpolu County’s electoral District #1, has sparked a dispute between the lawmaker of that district and authorities of the Ministry of Public Works.Led by Gbarpolu District #1 lawmaker in the House of Representatives, Zinnah Norman, the project aims to build a durable two-lane concrete bridge, with groundbreaking scheduled for Saturday, 12 July.However, the Ministry of Public Works has registered its strong opposition to the initiative, citing the area earmarked for the bridge construction as being in the way of a primary road, as the basis…
By Henry B. Gboluma, Jr.Bopolu City – Celebrations marking the 2025 Safe Motherhood Week officially got underway at Bopolu City Hall, in Gbarpolu County, with authorities launching a week-long activities focusing on improving maternal and child health across the county.The events are being held under the theme: “Every Birth Counts, Strengthening Maternity and Newborn Care,” which emphasizes community participation and healthcare development.The celebrations commenced today Monday, 7 July, with a ceremony attended by officials of government including Gbarpolu County Health Officer Dr. Kezelebah Goyah, county Superintendent Sam K. Zinnah, traditional midwives and international partners including UNICEF and Red Cross were…
By Henry B. Gboluma, Jr.Gbarpolu – Liberia’s political climate is becoming increasingly tense and divided, with leaders more focused on general elections scheduled to be held in 2029, than on advancing the development of the country, according to Gbarpolu Senator Amara Mohammed Konneh.Konneh, who won as an independent candidate, but later supported the Unity Party Alliance during the country’s presidential runoff election in 2023, has expressed concerns over increasing election-related distractions largely due to electoral ambitions, which he believes are impeding development initiatives across the country.Elected to the Liberian Senate in 2023, Konneh whose tenure as senator expires in 2033,…
Bopolu City, Gbarpolu-On October 9, 2024, the Sixteen Judicial Circuit Court in Bopolu City, presided over by Judge Wesseh A. Wesseh sentenced Sampson Lamah to five years in prison for robbery.Robbery is a criminal offense that violates Chapter 15 Subchapter C, Section 15.32 of the Revised Penal Code of the Republic of Liberia. It involves the unlawful taking of property from a person using force, intimidation, or threat; which can lead to significant penalties, including imprisonment, fines, and restitution to the victim.The case involved two counts, one concerning allegation from Esther Dorley and the other from Jallah Sumo.The prosecution accused…
Bopolu City – In a legal development, the Sixteen Judicial Circuit Court of Gbarpolu has granted a motion to transfer a high-profile case involving alleged economic sabotage and illegal mining activities to the 5th Judicial Circuit Court in Grand Cape Mount County.The motion for the change of venue was filed by the defense counsels on September 3, 2024, citing the challenges of securing an impartial trial given the intense scrutiny the case has received across social media, radio, and television platforms.The court, presided over by Judge Wesseh A. Wesseh, noted the absence of objections from the county attorney’s office of…
In Kissi Camp, Gbarpolu County, Forest Dependents are worried that they will soon be displaced from their current settlements due to mining hazard posed by Bao Chico Mining Company. The environmental crisis, attributed to mining activities, seems not to only threaten crops but also the homes of the locales, most of whom depend on the forest for their survivals. Recent flooding in the community and contaminated water source are the basis for the Kissi Camp Community’s fear of displacement.Articulating community’s growing fears of potential environmental trouble, the Chief Elder of the community, John David said “If nothing is done, the…
