A 52-year-old man who died in the Sugar Hill Community in Gbarnga in the early morning of June 3 has become Bong’s first confirmed case of the Coronavirus.
PHOTOS: Monrovia Cycling Club Celebrates World Bicycle Day
On Wednesday, June 3, the Monrovia Cycling Club observed World Bicycle Day. Over 30 riders rode in a group from the Ministerial Complex in Congo Town to Central Monrovia and back, covering a distance of 25 km.
Liberty Party Senators in War of Words Over Recast Budget
After being blasted by Montserrado’s Sen. Darius Dillon for signing a recently passed recast budget, Grand Bassa’s Sen. Jonathan Kaipay has responded to the Liberty Party senator and explained his reason for his vote.
Nimba Superintendent Vows to Turn Largest Man-Made Lake Into Tourist Attraction
Nimba’s Superintendent Nelson Korquoi says he wants to transform a lake in the center of Sanniquellie to a tourist attraction by 2021.
Initiative Aims to Eliminate Female Circumcision by Providing Alternative Income to Zoes
The European Union’s Spotlight Initiative is funding a project to provide alternative sources of income to traditional practitioners of female circumcision in Nimba and four other counties. Operated by U.N. Women, the project aims to reduce the controversial practice by taking away the financial incentives.
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.
Amid Rainy Season, Township in Nimba Appeals for Assistance to Victims of April Rainstorm
As the rainy season gets into full swing, victims of an April 26 rainstorm in Kwendin Township are asking for assistance in rebuilding their homes to ensure they are sheltered from the elements.
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.