The 10th Judicial Circuit Court has sentenced a man to three years imprisonment for manslaughter after he shot and killed another man while hunting. However, the sentence has been suspended due to the court’s determination that the defendant posed no threat to society.
Lofa Announces COVID-19 Cases Have Exceeded 20
The Lofa County Health Team has announced that the county is now one of five counties in Liberia with at least 20 confirmed COVID-19 cases. As of July 4, there were 21 confirmed cases, including 3 deaths and 3 recoveries.
Popular Musician Kobazzie Breaks Ground for Pres. Weah-Funded Construction of ‘Intellectual Center’ in Voinjama
A groundbreaking ceremony has taken place in Central Voinjama for the construction of a new facility for the Wologisi Intellectual Forum, led by popular musician Kobazzie. The construction is being funded by Pres. George Weah through the office of Monrovia’s Mayor Jefferson Koijee.
Voinjama Association in U.S. Donates Cash to Repair Tellewoyan Hospital’s X-Ray Machine
A group consisting of former Voinjama residents in the U.S. has donated US$2,000 to the Tellewoyan Memorial Hospital to repair an x-ray machine that has been broken for more than two years.
Major Government Offices in Voinjama Displaced by Heavy Rainstorms
At least four major government facilities in Voinjama have been damaged by a heavy rainstorm, displacing numerous government offices within the county capital.
Health Worker Tests Positive of COVID-19 in Lofa, as Adherence to Protocols Wanes
A health worker at the Tellewoyan Memorial Hospital in Voinjama has tested positive of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Lofa to three.
Voinjama-to-Jallahmai Waterside Road Rehabilitation Ongoing with Sida Funding
The Ministry of Public Works has begun rehabilitating a 17.5 km road from Voinjama to Jallahmai Waterside. The project is being funded by the Swedish aid agency Sida and coordinated by the county authority.
Voinjama Market Day Moved to Open Field Due to COVID-19, Annoying Traders
To ensure social distancing during market day, authorities in Voinjama have asked traders to use an open sports field to set up their market, instead of convening at the Voinjama Central Market, which often becomes overcrowded.