Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By :J. Mason KollieLofa County, Voinjama City-December 5, 2024- Liberia Internal Affairs Minister Hon.Francis S. Nyumalin has appointed several chiefs and inducted them into offices in Lofa County.According to the Local Government Act of 2018, the following positions should be elected in the various local government units: Paramount Chief, Clan Chief, and General Town Chief.Superintendent, County Administrative Officer, County Finance Officer, County Development Officer, City Mayor, and Commissioner (Townships and Boroughs) shall be appointed by the President with the consent of the Senate. However, due to funding consideration and other embedded challenges, national government to-date is yet to put into effect…
By: J. Mason KollieLofa County, Voinjama City-December 5,2024- Early Wednesday morning, a six (6) bedroom House in the Korwulene Community, Voinjama City got completely burned down as a result of a fire outbreak.The building, which was home to some 22 occupants; apparently caught fire due to reasons or factors that, is yet to be explained.According to some of those who once resided in the now destroyed building, the fire broke at 9:00 am when majority of them had gone out especially to the market.Moreover, the occupants were not able to take a single item from the house as a result…
Press Release Executive Mansion, Monrovia-President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, today, chaired the National Steering Committee to officially endorse the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID) as the new Liberia National Development Plan signaling a new chapter in Liberia’s development journey.Addressing a diverse gathering of government officials, development partners, private sector representatives, and civil society leaders, President Boakai outlined his Administration’s bold vision to tackle Liberia’s most pressing challenges through inclusive, transformative strategies.In his remarks, President Boakai emphasized the importance of the AAID and the accompanying County Development Agendas (CDAs) as instruments to combat multidimensional poverty, improve livelihoods, and foster equitable progress…
By Peter KollieThe newly elected President of Salayea District in Lofa County, Edwin Lavelah has called for total unity and progress among the youth of the district. Edwin Lavelah was recently elected as Head of the Salayea District Youth following a highly contested election featuring four candidates of the Salayea District Youth Transformation Party, Reformation Youth of Salayea District, the Salayea District Youth Unification Party, and the One Salayea District Youth Movement.Edwin Lavelah, representing the Salayea District Youth Reformation Party, emerged victorious with a total of 452 votes.During his post victory media appearance on the Critical Talk Show on Alternative…
By: Ezekiel GeeplayMONROVIA, December 3, 2024- In an effort to promote quality health care services in Pipeline community the President of the Republic of Liberia Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Monday, December 2, 2024, dedicated the newly renovated Maternal Ward of the Pipeline Health Center in Paynesville, Liberia and reaffirmed his commitment to Healthcare Advancement.The renovation is a collaborative effort between First Lady Kartumu Y. Boakai and the Ministry of Health, with a renewed focus on maternal health in Liberia.According to President Boakai, the First Lady’s leadership in collaboration with MOH in the project highlights a commitment to addressing the nation’s…
By Emmanuel KoffaGRAND KRU COUNTY–Grand Kru County Health Officer, Dr. Leawillie Craig, has, in a pressing appeal to the national government through the Ministry of Health, called for the elevation of the current health facilities in the county to the status of comprehensive health centers. Dr. Craig outlined significant challenges plaguing the county’s health system, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced services to meet the growing healthcare demands of the County.The call for action comes amid ongoing discussions around healthcare reform in Liberia, with many people viewing Grand Kru County as a critical area for intervention.Dr. Craig highlighted that the…
By Emmanuel KoffaGRAND KRU COUNTY-A newly degree earner in Master of Environmental Engineering with emphasis in Conservation and Ecosystem Management from the Tongjj University in China, Rev. Reagan Swen Bropleh Sr. has expressed deep concerns over the poor state of his rich mineral deposit community (Bolloh Statutory District) in Grand Kru County.Rev. Bropleh’s remarks come in the wake of his academic achievements and his commitment to advocating for the environmental and social needs of his community.Although Bolloh Statutory District is one of the mining communities in Grand Kru County, it is still one of the remotest districts in terms of…
By Junior SeleKOLAHUNG DISTRICT-Local residents from Ngokorhun Town in Kolahun District are urging authorities to expedite the completion of the proposed Central Tahamba Community Clinic Project.The local residents believe the clinic project is essential for their health and well-being, and, hence, its completion should be accelerated. They made the plead during a recent town hall meeting with Max Ngaima Momo, the Human Resource Officer of the Lofa County Health Team.Elder John B. Sayngbeh emphasized the importance of the clinic to the community, urging Mr. Momo to appeal to the Ministry of Health through the Lofa County Health Team to help…
By Paul M. Kanneh with the Liberia Forest Media WatchGANTA, NIMBA COUNTY-The Heritage Partners & Associates and partners have held a one-day Legal Working Gorup Meeting on carbon law and biodiversity in Ganta, Nimba County. The meeting took place on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at Alvino Hotel. Community members from the National Union of Community Forest Management Bodies, National Union of Community Forestry Development Committee, NGO Coalition and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA, participated in the meeting.The meeting agenda include, understanding the global biodiversity framework, carbon contracts and carbon markets, Liberian laws relating to carbon rights and contracts, purpose of the…
By Ben TC BrooksRiver Gee County-Nov. 28, 2024-The River Gee County Vocational and Technical Training Institution (RIVITTI) has received two vehicles for its transportation and technical enhancement programs. The vehicles, which were donated by Senator Francis Dopoh, include, a thirty-two seated Hyundai bus and Toyota Corolla Vehicles.Making the presentation, Senator Dopoh said the thirty-two seated Hyundai bus is for the administration and instructors of the T-VET program, and is intended to mitigate the daily transportation challenges faced by the school administration to convey instructors and students to work. As for the Toyota Corolla, Senator Dopoh said it is to be…
