President Joseph Boakai has made several new appointments of local government officials affecting River Cess, amid mounting pressure from county citizens.
Vice President Calls on ArcelorMittal to Recruit Unskilled Laborers from its Concession Areas
Following recent protests by residents of communities near ArcelorMittal’s mining sites in Nimba, Vice President Jeremiah Koung is calling on the company to prioritize hiring residents of affected communities for unskilled jobs that he claims foreign nationals are currently doing.
Road Rehab Reaches River Cess, But Residents Want Compensation for Demolished Structures
The government’s rehabilitation of feeder roads across the country has reached River Cess, with citizens overwhelmingly welcoming the much-needed infrastructure improvement. Some are, however, requesting compensation for their structures affected by the exercise.
NGO Launches Computer Training Program for Girls in Bomi
A non-profit organization that works to reduce the gender gap and encourage women to embrace technology has launched a six-month computer training program in Tubmanburg.
Former Margibi Representative Candidate Turns Ventures Into Agriculture
A former representative candidate in Margibi’s fifth electoral district, Alice Baysah, has turned to investing in agriculture months after her defeat in the 2023 election.
River Cess Accident Leaves an Infant Amputated
A one-year-old has been injured in a car accident that has led to the amputation of the child’s right hand.
Musa Bility Dedicates Bailey Bridge over Yarr River in Nimba
Rep. Musa Hassan Bility has dedicated the Yarr River Bridge to connect Nimba’s seventh and eighth electoral districts. The bridge was constructed through the Nimba representative’s Bility Development Foundation.
LIS Commissioner General Says President Boakai’s Tenure is Lofa’s Best Opportunity to Develop
Liberia Immigration Service Commissioner General Steve Zargo has called for Lofians to take advantage of having someone from Lofa as president of Liberia. The former Lofa senator said it would be a missed opportunity for Lofa to remain underdeveloped after six years under President Joseph Boakai.