As the campaigning season has gotten underway, commuters traveling between Grand Bassa and River Cess are weighing how the lack of attention to the region will affect their vote.
River Cess Rep. Alfred Juweh Says Report of His Support for Boakai is False
CESTOS, River Cess – Rep. Alfred Juweh of River Cess’ first electoral district has vowed not to support Vice President Joseph Boakai in his presidential bid amid reports in a newspaper that the lawmaker had endorsed the Unity Party candidate. Juweh’s statement comes as a rebuttal to a front-page article in the July 24 edition…
Public Works Closes Timbo River Bridge for Major Repair
The Ministry of Public Works has declared the damaged Timbo River Bridge partially closed for a major repair.
Timbo River Bridge Repaired; Passage Available to Light Vehicles
Following 21 days of partial closure of the Timbo River Bridge, one of the logging companies in the county has finished an emergency repair that allows smaller vehicles to cross the bridge.
Residents of a Small Town in River Cess Start Cassava Cooperative Farm
Timbo United for Development, a community organization in a small town in River Cess, has started cassava farming to improve the living standards of inhabitants of their community.
County Health Team and Partners Launch Newest Polio Vaccine
The River Cess County Health Team, Last Mile Health, and WHO joined the rest of the country to launch a new polio vaccine.
Local Official Says Lack of Electricity Impedes Gov’t Operations
Before the civil war, River Cess operated its own power plant to provide electricity to residents of Cestos and its surrounding areas, but the power plant was looted during the 14 years of civil crisis.
Government and Partners Conclude Talks to Repair Damaged Timbo River Bridge
Senator Dallas Gueh of River Cess has assured the public that work will soon begin to repair the damaged Timbo River Bridge.