The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final report recorded 30 massacres in River Cess, making it the county with the second highest number of mass killings during the wars. Only Lofa saw more. But people here in River Cess say there were many more massacres that the TRC did not cover.
Professors Leave TU in Droves as University President Says No Money to Pay
The president of the William V. S. Tubman University, Elliot Wreh-Wilson, has announced that a lack of funds flowing to the university has led to a decrease in professors at the nation’s second-largest public university.
Janjay Village of Hope Breaks Grounds for Health Center in New Buchanan
A charity group, Janjay Village of Hope, has broken grounds to construct a health center in Harlandsville Township, New Buchanan.
Bong’s Fourth District Representative Distributes School Materials to Students
The representative of Bong’s fourth district, Robert Womba, has begun distributing educational materials to students of the district. Schools in the Panta and Zota regions of the district have received donations of notebooks, pencils, and pens from the lawmaker.
Firestone’s Pending Layoff Prompts Worries Among Workers and Families
Firestone’s plantation was a scene of complete confusion when news broke on Wednesday, March 18 that the company’s management had reached the decision to lay off 800 of its workers.
Vehicle of Nimba’s Rep. Kargon Smashes Motorcyclist to Death
A 34-year-old commercial motorcyclist has died after getting hit by the official vehicle of Nimba’s fourth district representative, Gunpue Kargon.
Rotary Club of Gbarnga to Construct Five Hand Pumps
In an effort to help address the challenges facing residents of communities and some institutions in accessing safe drinking water, the Rotary Club of Gbarnga has embarked on the construction of water wells in five communities and institutions in Gbarnga.
Youth Center in Grand Bassa’s First District Nears Opening
Community Safety Initiative received US$90,760 to implement the youth center project. It also hired SIDCOM, a Liberian construction company, to implement the project.