By: WASH R&E Network – In an effort to provide basic information about wetlands and water management in the country, the WASH Reporters & Editors Network of Liberia (WASH R&E) in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency, (EPA) has organized an awareness program aimed at informing Liberians and foreign residents, especially slum dwellers about the importance of Wetlands and Water Management. The awareness exercise was part of activities in commemoration of World Wetlands Day which is observed each year on the 2nd of February the world over. This year’s program was observed under the theme “Wetlands and Water Management, with... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, February 11th 2013 |
Liberia’s leading GSM Communication Company, the pioneers of 4G network service in Liberia and one of the first in West Africa has thrown its heavy weight behind BYC Football as it participates in the preliminary stage of the competition. Cellcom is at the heart of communications. Cellcom provides communication to the heart of Africa, connecting thousands of people every second. Established in 2004, Cellcom operates in Liberia, Guinea and will be soon in other countries throughout Africa. We provide high quality communication services to a constantly growing number of satisfied subscribers. As a leading provider of communication services in West... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, February 7th 2013 |
By: Augustine N. Myers – The Lutheran Training Institute (LTI) in Salayea, Lofa county, as part of its Skill Training Program for war affected youth and adults, has graduated 85 young people in various vocational disciplines. The disciplines include Agriculture, Auto Mechanic, Masonry, Carpentry, Plumbing, Electricity, and Tailoring. Serving as Guest Speaker over the week-end at the 8th Graduation Exercises of the Lutheran Vocational Training Program held at the Lutheran Training Institute campus in Salayea, the Administrative Manager at the Booker Washington Institute (BWI) in Kakata, Margibi county, Isaac B. Stevens challenged the graduates to take their destiny in their... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, January 31st 2013 |
Liberia is taking centre stage this week, to host talks on the framework and focus of the world’s development agenda after the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) expire in two years time. The appointment by the UN Secretary-General of President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf of Liberia as co-chair of this High-level Panel on the Post 2015 Development Agenda,- alongside the British Prime Minister David Cameron and President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia – recognises Liberia’s growing international role in recent years. Charities like WaterAid, where I work as Director of International Programmes, are also playing an important part in these talks. These... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, January 27th 2013 |
…Provides US$ 200.000 to Living Water Int’l for Drilling Machine – By: Augustine N. Myers – Living Water International, an organizational proving Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in Liberia has started 2013 on a good level as it is a proud recipient of a two hundred thousand United States dollar-grant. The grant provided by an oil drilling exploration company, “Chevron Liberia Limited” is for the purpose of purchasing one Drilling Rig that can increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the operation of Living Water International in Liberia. The official Grant Signing ceremony took place on Tuesday, January 15, 2013... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, January 21st 2013 |
