Normal business activities were stalled in Harbel and surrounding communities as local marketers adhered to calls from the Patriotic Entrepreneurs of Liberia to protest the government on some economic policies.
River Cess Begins Second Phase of Packaging Locally Produced Rice
The coordinator of the local agriculture office in River Cess has revealed that her office has begun the second phase of the production of locally produced rice for sale. Nora Kamokai said this time around, her office would also sell 5kg packages of rice for US$5, in addition to the 25kg bags.
Sen. Grupee’s Bill to Approve Appointees at State-Owned Enterprises Passes Senate
After languishing at the Liberian Senate for more than six months, a bill introduced by the Sen. Thomas Grupee that requires Senate confirmation of presidential appointees at state-owned corporations has received overwhelming support from his colleagues.
Leaving the 72nd Military Barracks After 10 Years
Residing in one of the 94 housing units at the 72nd Military Barracks in Paynesville is Jaemama B. Doblah, along with her ten nieces, three sisters, and two brothers. Doblah and her aging mother, who barely walks, left Nimba for Monrovia in 2007 after the demise of her father and settled at the 72nd Military Barracks in search of a better life.
Police Rehabilitate River Cess Police Headquarters
The headquarters of the River Cess Detachment of the Liberia National Police is now under rehabilitation after media reports that the building was inhabitable. The condition of the building was so bad that officers assigned to the headquarters often spent their time outside.
In Bong, County Atty and Police Provide Conflicting Accounts on Recapture of Escapees
Bong’s county attorney, E. Wilkins Nah, and Frederick Nepay, the county’s police commander, are providing conflicting accounts about the arrest of inmates who recently escaped from jail.
Bong’s Mental Health Coordinator Threatens to Quit Over Lack of Support
The mental health coordinator for Bong, A. Dakemue Kollie, has underscored the need for adequate support for mental health programs in the county.
Storm Leaves Several Properties Damaged in Central Nimba
Several properties were left damaged in Central Nimba as a result of a giant storm that swept through the town of Fiaplay, in Gbor Administrative District, April 1, 2017.