Days after President George Weah declared an additional 30 days of state of emergency to curb the spread of COVID-19, Bomi’s Sen. Sando Johnson has vowed to convince his fellow senators to vote against extending the measure.
Bomi Records First COVID-19 Case
On June 13, health authorities in Bomi announced that the county had recorded its first case of the Coronavirus.
Man Arrested With 30 kg of Marijuana in Bomi
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency has arrested a man who was allegedly trafficking 30kg of marijuana valued at over L$400,000 (US$2,020).
Bomi Circuit Judge Plans to Begin Releasing Pre-Trial Detainees
Courts around the country are reopening for the May term, and Judge Karboi Nuta has told prosecutors and defense lawyers that he expects the justice system to play its role during the COVID-19 pandemic. He announced that the court would begin working on releasing pre-trial detainees who had stayed in jail for more than two court terms without trial.
Rep. Edwin Snowe Calls for Total Lockdown to Contain COVID-19
Rep. Edwin Snowe is calling on the government to implement a complete lockdown of the country to more effectively control the Coronavirus pandemic in Liberia.
Mano Palm, Successor to Sime Darby, Wants to Launch Outgrower Scheme
The successor company to Sime Darby says it wants to forge better relations with the communities around its plantations in Bomi and Grand Cape Mount. It plans to do this through an outgrower program.
Bomi Health Services Administrator Says County Unprepared for Coronavirus
The health services administrator for Bomi says the county health team is not ready to respond to Coronavirus cases.
Former Politician to Renovate US$15,000 worth of Hand Pumps Across Bomi
A former politician has embarked on a project to renovate US$15,000 worth of hand pumps in towns and villages across Bomi to prepare residents for the Coronavirus pandemic.