Author: Jesefu Morris Keita

By: Ben TC BrooksRiver Gee County – Dec. 23, 2024 – Healthcare is more than access to medicine and medical personnel. Clean and safe drinking water, good hygiene practices coupled with better sanitation play integral role in promoting and sustaining people’s overall health.To improve safe water availability in Kelipo Kanweaken, northern River Gee, a county with limited available water and sanitation services, citizens of the town continue to maintain their hand pumps drilled in 1988 during the Administration of the late President Samuel K. Doe.According to UNICEF report, 42% of Liberians lack access to safe drinking water, with the situation…

By: J. Mason KollieLofa County, Voinjama City-December 16, 2024-Voinjama Central market was eventually parked on Friday with more sellers than buyers.According to some of the marketers who spoke on the local radio station, this festive season is full of more sellers than buyers. “We are plenty in the market, but da so so sellers, we na even seeing buyers in the market” Kebeh Forkpa a popular Gobachov business woman said in an interview.Another well-known business man in Voinjama City, Mose Johnway told newsmen that “All is not well this season, no buyers at all.”On the other hand, buyers in the…

Monrovia, Capitol Hill-Tuesday, December 10,2024 – The leadership of the Legislative Press Pool (LEGISPOOL), led by its President, Gerald C. Koinyeneh has expressed grave concern over the conduct of members of the House of Representatives, warning that their recent actions pose a significant threat to Liberia’s peace and stability.In a statement issued here in Monrovia on Monday, December 09, 2024 the independent legislative reporting body noted that the legislative drama, which has unfolded since October following a resolution by 47 members of the House to oust Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, has degenerated into heated controversies and heightened tensions. According to…

By Geeplay Ezekiel GeeplayMONROVIA, Dec 3, 2024-The Superintendent of the Monrovia Consolidated School System MCSS, James A.S Momoh, departs Liberia for Sierra Leone on a 4-day working visit to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the MCSS and the Sierra Leonean Government aims to strengthen Technical and Higher educational services within the MCSS.Speaking at a Senior Management Team Meeting at the MCSS Central Office Monday, December 2, 2024, in Monrovia, Superintendent Momoh said the expected MoU when signed with the Sierra Leonean Government will allow employees to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees at Sierra Leonean universities at a very…

By: Ezekiel GeeplayMONROVIA, Nov. 28, 2024 – In a significant step towards improving land management and resolving disputes arising from fraudulent land surveying practices, the Liberia Surveyors Licensing and Registration Board (SLRB), has certificated and licensed 34 new surveyors as certified professionals to boost the profession and combat the proliferation of unqualified practitioners across the country.According to LLA Project Manager for Delivery of Sustainable Land Services in Liberia, Christopher John Byren emphasized the critical role surveyors’ play in national development.“Surveyors provide the essential foundation for land use and development,” said Byren, who served as the keynote speaker during the ceremony.“From…

Montserrado, Monrovia,-November 25, 2024-Dr. Teeko T. Yorlay, Ambassador designate and plenipotentiary to France has promised that he will use his education, skills, knowledge, behavior, past experience and his competence not only to demonstrate his suitability for the task ahead but also ensure that fruitful and mutual beneficial diplomacy is prioritized the Republic of Liberia and the Republic of France not forgetting all the other nations to which has been accredited.As the President’s the Chief Messenger and Principal Expediter to be stationed in Paris, former United Nations Conflict Management and Peacebuilding expert intoned that he intends to enhance Liberia-France bilateral relations…

By Ezekiel GeeplayMONROVIA, Nov 21, 2024 – With support from UN women country office in Liberia, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has for the first time launched its Gender, Social Inclusion Policy and Five Years Action Plan in Monrovia at an elaborate event which took place on Thursday, November 20, 2024.Providing the broad overview of the launched initiative, MIA’s Director of Gender and Social Inclusion Madam Cecelia J. Gould said the event marks a significant movement in a collective journey towards a more inclusive, equitable and just in society.The launch according to her symbolizes, not only the continuation of a…

By: Ezekiel GeeplayMONROVIA, November 20, 2024 – The Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS) has received 6,000 modern corrugated steel armchairs from the Government of Liberia. The donation is part of Government’s effort to boost the educational system and enable a smooth learning environment for students. Disclosing this in an interview with the Rural Reporters News Network, the Director of Communication at the MCSS, Samuel Nyenuh, noted that the 6,000 steel armchairs are part of the 22,500 new modern corrugated steel armchairs expected in the country, and will be used to replace the wooden chairs and desks.He extended gratitude and appreciation…

J. Mason KollieLofa County, Voinjama City-November 20, 2024-The IG is expected to tour the entire county, hold a townhall meeting with citizens at the Voinjama City Hall.In the meantime, he has promised the Lofa County Police Detachment two new brand vehicles for operations.According to Lofa County Police Commander ACP Bob Jackson, the Purpose of the (IG) visit is a part of their normal security routine across Lofa County.He encouraged citizens not to be afraid of the huge presence of Security officers in Lofa County.”Our Inspector General is in Lofa County, therefore you will see huge security presence on ground, don’t…

By: Kollie MasonLofa County, Voinjama City-November 20, 2024-The Mano River Youth Parliament, Lofa chapter, has concluded an hour-long discussion session with youth in Lofa County, focusing on “Decentralizing Peace-Building, Civil Engagement, and Advocacy Efforts in Liberia.”The session took place at the Williams V. S. Tubman Hall in Voinjama City and attracted over 20 youth from various institutions.In his overview of the event, the chairman of the Mano River Youth Parliament Lofa chapter, Mr. Peter B. Harris, emphasized that the initiative aims to combat the spread of misinformation through social media.The event featured knowledgeable facilitators discussing key topics, including social media…