Paul Jarvan, who served as public defender in Grand Bassa for more than a decade, has resigned his post.
Civil Society Leader Calls for Fees at Public Health Facilities to Improve Services
Although the Liberian government has a policy of providing free care at public health facilities across the country, in practice these facilities often find themselves cash strapped and out of key supplies because of the limited support from the government. A major civil society leader is now calling for the policy to be scrapped to allow health facilities to collect fees to operate more smoothly.
Pregnant Woman’s Death Emblematic of Logistical Challenges Facing Health Facilities
Family members of a woman who died in July as a result of a retained placenta after giving birth in Grand Bassa’s second district are calling for an overhaul of the country’s health system to better serve the public.
Finance Ministry Trains 50 Comptrollers at Gov’t Agencies in Adherence to Finance Laws
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning has concluded training in financial reporting for finance officers from approximately 50 government agencies.
Grand Bassa Lawmakers Consult With Citizens on Weah’s Proposed Constitutional Amendments
Grand Bassa’s legislative caucus has held a one-day consultative meeting to discuss with citizens President George Weah’s recently submitted amendments to the constitution.
Missing Last Mile Health Driver Found Dead in Grand Bassa
A Last Mile Health driver who went missing on Wednesday in Jacob Lateh Town has been found dead.
Sinoe Gang Rape and Murder Defendants Sentence Extended to 45 Years
The Second Judicial Circuit Court has extended the prison sentence of the seven defendants in the Sinoe gang rape and murder case to 45 years.
SEGAL to Lay Off 180 Security Personnel at ArcelorMittal Facilities
The private security firm SEGAL has announced a plan to lay off 180 security guards assigned in the concession areas of ArcelorMittal in Nimba, Bong, and Grand Bassa.