Lawyers representing the Government of Liberia in the ongoing human trafficking case have asked the eleventh judicial circuit court to bar journalists and the public from the trial proceedings.
Ganta Flood Victims Receive Assistance from Local Politicians
Several persons affected by the recent flooding in the Glenyieluu community of Ganta have received separate assistances from Nimba’s district one representative, Jeremiah Koung and a politician Amos N. G. Suah.
Torrential Rains Cause Flooding in Joe-Blow Town
The homes of nearly two hundred residents in Joe-Blow Town, Unification City in Lower Margibi have flooded as a result of torrential rains.
Poor Attendance of Nimba Players at First Training Session
The steering committee of the Nimba County Sports Association has expressed disappointment about the absence of some of the players in the first trial session for the county meet team. These players were selected following the just ended district league in Ganta.
US-Based Medical Professionals to Establish Biomedical Training Facility at BWI
In July, a team of medical professionals and humanitarians transported over US$700,000 worth of medical supplies to hospitals in Liberia such as the John F. Kennedy Memorial, Phebe, and Redemption, and Ganta United Methodist Hospitals. They plan to return in December to provide training for using and maintaining the equipment.
Nimba Begins Recruitment Drive for County Meet
The technical committee of the Nimba County Sports Association announced that it will start recruiting players for Nimba’s teams in this year’s county meet.
Nimba Lawmaker Accused of Making Death Threats
Tension is rising between District Four lawmaker, Garrison Yealue, and three prominent Nimba residents. Teeko Yorlay, Prince Gbieu, and John Barlea have accused the lawmaker of threatening to kill them.
Senator Cooper Receives Praises Over Call to Reduce Lawmakers’ Pay
Citizens in Margibi have praised one of the county’s senators, Oscar Cooper, over his recent call for 20% reduction in the benefits of lawmakers in the country.