Author: Akoi Baysah

 By: Bryan DiohIn a bid to strengthen health supervision and improve rural healthcaredelivery in Maryland County, Plan International Liberia has donated 20brand-new Yamaha motorbikes to the Maryland County Health Team.The official handover ceremony, attended by numerous government officialsand health stakeholders, marked a significant milestone in efforts to boostaccess to remote communities. Olastford S. Wiah, Director of the Community Health Services Division at theMinistry of Health, received the motorbikes on behalf of the ministry andexpressed appreciation to Plan International Liberia for its longstandingsupport to the health sector, particularly in rural Liberia.“This donation reflects the continued partnership and commitment of PlanInternational to…

By: Ben TC Brooks The Fish Town Magisterial Court in River Gee County has undergone acomprehensive renovation, signaling the Government of Liberia’s commitment torural development and strengthening the legal system in southeastern Liberia.The renovation, spearheaded by the Judicial Branch through the SupremeCourt, included critical improvements such as a new roof, fresh paint, andenhanced interior features.This project forms part of a broader national initiative aimed at ensuringdignified and functional judicial infrastructure across rural Liberia.The court had reportedly remained in a state of disrepair for several yearsbefore the intervention. With the renovations now complete, community membershave expressed gratitude, citing a renewed sense…

By: Bryan Dioh A major accident involving a Maryland Oil Palm Plantation (MOPP) tanker hasresulted in the loss of an estimated 400,000 to 500,000 gallons of processedpalm oil. The incident occurred along the Pleebo-to-Harper highway while thetanker was transporting oil from MOPP’s processing facility in Pleebo to thePort of Harper.Eyewitnesses reported that the tanker veered off the road and plunged into anearby valley. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.Following the accident, residents from nearby communities rushed to thescene and were observed collecting the spilled oil that had spread across thevalley floor.Several locals expressed regret over the incident, noting the potentialeconomic impact…

By: Esther Natelia ScottIn a milestone for local governance, Grand Gedeh County on Tuesday, May 20,2025, conducted its first official election for township commissionerleadership, ushering in a new era of decentralization and communityrepresentation.Held at the County Administrative Building under the oversight ofSuperintendent Alex Grant, the election brought together 20 townshipcommissioners from across the county to democratically elect a leadership teamin line with the mandates of Liberia’s Local Government Act.The process was organized by Mr. Alphonso Gbayeh, Chairman of the Ad-HocElection Commission, who clarified the eligibility criteria: only commissionerswith a valid “green letter” of appointment from the President, verified by theMinistry…