For at least three hours, security personnel from a private firm securing the River Cess District Hospital held the facility hostage, preventing anyone from entering or leaving.
River Cess Principals Threaten to Close Schools If Conditions Don’t Improve
The River Cess head of the National Teachers Association of Liberia, Peter Gargar, says public school principals in his county may have to shut down for the 2024/2025 academic year due to the extremely dilapidated conditions of their facilities.
River Cess Fisherman Drowns on Independence Day Eve
An artisanal fisherman has drowned near the coast of Timbo Beach in River Cess after the canoe he and a colleague were paddling capsized during a heavy storm.
Civil Service Agency Completes Personnel Audit in River Cess
The Civil Service Agency has completed a weeklong personnel audit of government employees in River Cess.
River Cess’ Council of Chiefs Elects Former New Chair
The outgoing speaker of the National Traditional Council of Chiefs, Chief Bob Kofi Zah, has been elected chairman of the River Cess Council of Chiefs.
Sen. Smith Resigns as River Cess Caucus Chair, Citing Disrespect
River Cess’ Senator Wellington Geevon Smith has resigned as chair of the county’s legislative caucus due to being disrespected during the recent appointment of local officials in the county.
River Cess Accident Kills Two and Critically Injures Two Others
Two people have died in a tragic road accident in River Cess, while two others are critically injured.
After Pressure from River Cess Citizens, Pres Boakai Appoints Additional Local Government Officials
President Joseph Boakai has made several new appointments of local government officials affecting River Cess, amid mounting pressure from county citizens.