The 2nd Annual National Spelling Bee competition train stopped in the ELWA area for the Zone B edition after successfully hosting Zone A at the CDB King School on Camp Johnson road. The competition has intensified with the next stop at E Jonathan Goodridge School in the Gardnersville Area. Zone B, played host to schools candidates in the Paynesville, ELWA Community, SKD Complex, Duport Road, Red Light, Coca Cola Factory, Zubah Town72nd The Zone saw the reigning champion battling for spot in the Semi-final; she however made it joining the 10 finalist for Zone B. The National Spelling Bee has... Continue Reading
Some 30 state agents and food quality controllers underwent the training. Unbalanced diet is a growing public health concern in Cameroon. The eating habit of thousands of men, women and children in Cameroon does not always contain vital elements in sufficient quantities. Deficiencies in vitamins and minerals resulting from that are sometimes irreversible on the children and women of reproductive age. For infants, there is a drop in intelligence quotient (IQ), stunted growth, an increasing morbidity and mortality. For women, deficiencies in vitamins and minerals affect their health and may put at risk the development of their pregnancy. Going by... Continue Reading
By Peterking Quaye – Liberia is yet to experience on a wide scale the beautiful art and fashion many talented youth in the creative industry. Although in recent time many event organizers have attempted to put together a show of this nature but did not match the expectation of many event goers. Liberia Fashion and Art Expo came off over the weekend in the colossal poolroom, of the Golden Gate Hotel adjacent the Samuel K. Doe Sports Complex) .The event showcased some of the latest fashion and arts from Liberian. Organizers Fanta Kamara and Chiquita Johnson said the event is... Continue Reading
By: WASH R&E Network – The Annual General Assembly of the West Africa Water and Sanitation Journalists Network (WASH-JN) for 2012 is been held in the Liberian Capital, Monrovia. The Annual Assembly brings together about 20 media practitioners from the West African Sub-region and partners from other parts of the world. The 13 Countries include Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo, including partners from WaterAid and the Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC). The 5-day event which runs from Monday-Friday, February 13-17, 2012 is part of a constitutional... Continue Reading
Harare, February 15, 2012: Zimbabwean students described being black in the United States as a challenge influenced by historical, regional and generational factors, but which offers international students an opportunity to educate colleagues about their country of origin. “People have no idea where Zimbabwe is and they assume you can’t speak English and don’t know anything…so right from the introduction you have that barrier to overcome. But generally in that situation once you start talking, people understand you and where you come from,” said Tendai Machingaidze, a student with Albany Medical College in the U.S. Tendai and Chiwoneso Tinago facilitated a... Continue Reading
