The prestigious Transnet Rural and Farm Schools Tournament was a huge success with learners, coaches, and sports officials. But what made the event so special and a humbling experience for all involved was seeing first-hand the excitement on the faces of the youths. “Coming from a rural area, the children were so excited to be in the city. For some, this was their first time here” said Bakamela Rai, a teacher from Mabela Intermediate School. This annual sporting event began with over 22 000 learners across South Africa only to be whittled down to a mere 2 000 entrants who were competing... Continue Reading
….Land Rights Policy Highlighted – By: Augustine N. Myers – Liberia has joined other countries around the world to celebrate “International Day of Peace”, with a call on Liberians to make peace a priority. The celebration was simultaneously held in most parts of the country and was organized by the Lutheran Development Service (LDS) and the Civil Peace Service (CPS) Liberia Network. Serving as Key-note Speaker at the official celebration over the week-end in Sanoyea, Bong County, a Commissioner at Liberia’s Land Commission, Madam Estelle K. Liberty challenged Liberians to value peace, because according to her peace is precious and... Continue Reading
Wills Agricole’s office is at The Botanical Gardens in Arpent Vert on the lush sprawl near the Seychelles capital, Victoria. This is a flourishing green..
Perhaps you have read about the CUNY (City University of New York) student and faculty protests against US ex-General David Petraeus teaching a course on public policy at a CUNY campus. Last week and on Tuesday, September 17th, students came out to denounce the ex-General teaching at their school. In recorded videos, the students booed this top level US General and boss of the CIA who has been at the head of various US missions, agencies and wars. They chanted, “Petraeus out of CUNY,” and called him a “war monger,” among other names. In the entire sequence of events, I... Continue Reading
By: WASH R&E (Media) Network – The issue improved sanitation due to the lack of public latrines especially in populated communities in and around Monrovia is becoming a serious problem that needs the urgent attention of government, development partners and community residents themselves. In some of these populated communities, sanitary conditions are even getting from bad to worst due to the lack of public latrines in these areas. As the WASH Reporters & Editors Network of Liberia commences the second phase of its exclusive reportage, focusing on sanitation in Monrovia and environs, Jamaica Road and Belimah Communities’ sanitation nightmare is... Continue Reading
