…Stakeholders stress the need for Budgetary Support – By: WASH R&E “Media” Network – SHALOM Inc has conducted two Consultative Meetings with relevant Government Ministries, especially those with Divisions on Nutrition. The SHALOM team was able to conduct the consultative meetings with the Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Nutrition Division including the Ministry of Health Division on Nutrition. Speaking during their respective meetings on June 9 and 10, 2021, the Executive Director of SHALOM, Kunue Massally gave the overall objective of the consultative meeting, separately at the two occasions. He said basically the gathering was intended to review a... Continue Reading
…Says the lack of funding has delayed ODF Road Map Launch By: WASH R&E “Media” Network – The National WASH Commission has revealed the completion of WASH Data Collection across the country, with support from partners. In an interview with the WASH Media, the Chairman of the Commission, Bobby Whitefield said the data would provide authenticate WASH information to the public and the world concerning Liberia’s WASH status. Previously, in a WhatsApp message, Chairman Whitefield indicated that the Commission concluded presentation on Liberia’s progress on SDG-six, reflecting on water, sanitation and hygiene in the country. However, the Chairman later said... Continue Reading
By: WASH R&E “Media” Network – Residents of the densely populated township of West Point in Monrovia lack access to safe drinking water. The over 80,000 inhabitants go through a daily struggle for safe water due to the lack of pipe borne water, safe wells or hand pumps in any of the six communities in the Township. West Point Township is near Liberia’s capital, Monrovia and it is located on the peninsula which extends into the Atlantic Ocean between the Mesurado and Saint Paul rivers. Residents of West Point, most of whom are considered less privileged are faced with a daily challenge for safe water for their homes... Continue Reading
The strife is o’er, the battle done; the victory of life is won; the song of triumph has begun. Alleluia!. The death is announced of Elder Hannah Gbale Morris who died on the 11th March, 2021. She is survived by her two sons; Rtd. Sergeant Dr. Eustace Edasaba Granville King of the United States Military and His Excellency Ambassador Extra-ordinary Plenipotentiary to Addis Ababa and the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Adekunle Joliff Milton King Esq. Daughters –in-law: Donna and Mbalu King. Grand Children : Zion, Adekunle , Izabella, Leona, Goodluck, Hannah and Delphine. Nephews and Nieces:... Continue Reading
By Dennis Kabatto – A nine-member judges panel of Uganda Supreme Court has granted National Unity Platform (NUP) opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu also known as Bobi Wine to withdraw his petition to invalidate president Museveni’s re-election. Though there were no objections to the withdrawal by the Attorney General, the Electoral Commission, and president Museveni, the president’s legal team nonetheless argued that the law requires Bobi Wine to pay the cost upon withdrawal of the petition. Adding, that based on his actions including what they described as making a mockery of the court’s independence, attacking court officials, and discussing... Continue Reading
