Author: Rural Reporters News Network
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…
By Elijah M. Boimah with the Liberia Forest Media WatchWestern Liberia, Grand Cape Mount County-The conflict, which began in 2018 appears far from being over. Both sides, no matter the level of intelligence or strength, are feeling the devastating effects of the conflict. Crops and creeks are being destroyed by the wildlife, mainly elephants, while the elephants are being trapped by humans with some reportedly seen sick with deep wounds.The conflict has now entered its seventh successive years without a winner. And Gola Konneh, a community in Grand Cape Mount County, is often the battle ground. The battle intensified during…
The Country Director of Medica Liberia, Atty. Yah Vallah Parwon, has called for openness, commitment, and collaboration among stakeholders in the fight against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Liberia.Speaking at the launch of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, Atty. Parwon emphasized the importance of working with civil society organizations (CSOs) to create an inclusive and cooperative environment, which she believes is essential for making progress in combating SGBV.She also urged the government, particularly the Ministry of Gender, to maintain the spirit of collaboration, especially when it comes to holding individuals accountable for acts of violence.This year’s…
By Ezekiel GeeplayMONROVIA, November 25, 2024- The Liberian Government, through the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), on Monday, November 25, 2024, unveiled its Traditional marriage Certificates in Monrovia.Speaking at the launch, MIA Acting Minister, Samuel Brown, lauded the participants for gracing the occasion and said the launch of the marriage certificate distinguishes married couple on the one hand, and those are unmarried on the other. He made mention of other certificates including divorce certificates, bachelor, and spinsterhood certificates.He said the initiative would never have been implemented without the full cooperation of the Ministry’s business partners, its Legal section and others.Mr.…
By Emmanuel KoffaBARCLAYVILLE CITY-A team from the Electricity Distribution Network has arrived in Grand Kru County, Barclayville, as part of the 42 million Europe Grant electricity project in the Southeastern part of Liberia.The team is comprised of representatives from the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Head of Cooperation from the European Union and the Department of the National Authorizing Office. The team is in Grand Kru County to kick-start the construction of a solar power supply system and the installation of distribution network for the city of Barclayville.Programme Officer of Infrastructure at the National Authorizing Office, Monny Soybie told…
