By: WASH R&E – In a bid to buttress the Government of Liberia, Stake holders, Civil Society and development partners’ efforts in providing safe drinking water for the citizenry , the Liberty Investment Company, producer of Aqua Life, has commenced the process of drilling bole holes and the construction of hand pumps in and around Monrovia for impoverished communities in the country. At the launch of the program over the Weekend, the General Manager of the company, Mr. Polinus Kofi said the provision of safe drinking water is the entity’s way of identifying with the Liberian government in its strive... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, June 21st 2012 |
By: WASH R&E Network – A Liberian Business woman has clarified that she is not hired by Liberty Investments Limited, known as aQuaLife, to collect empty bags of mineral water for recycling purposes as been reported in the local media. Madam Salem Konneh disclosed that the bags been collected, are sent to Guinea for the production of rubber materials such as plastic tubs, buckets and cups amongst others. She disclosed that used plastic bags are freely given her by water companies and other residents in various communities. Madam Konneh termed as false and misleading recent media reports insinuating that she... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, June 5th 2012 |
As the momentous campaign continues to create an enabling environment for access to safe water, improved sanitation and hygiene in Liberia, a partnership
Publish Date: Tuesday, June 5th 2012 |
By Nathan N. Mulbah Introduction In June 2006, the President of the Republic of Liberia, Madame Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, nominated seven Liberians to serve as Board of Commissioners of the current National Elections Commission (NEC). These sons and daughters of mother Liberia were scrutinized and vetted by the Senate standing committee on Elections and Autonomous Agencies. After the vetting exercise and public hearing, the seven personalities were subsequently confirmed by the Senate and appointed by the President. Those appointed were: James M. Fromayan -Chairman; Elizabeth J. Nelson -Co-Chairman; David S. Menyongai; Ansumanah... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, May 28th 2012 |
…As GoL Launches Compact Awareness – By: WASH R&E Network – A nationwide campaign to popularize the Liberia Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Compact has been launched in Monrovia, with dissatisfaction against key Ministers in the Sector reportedly showing lack of interest in on-going efforts to ensure access to safe drinking water, improved sanitation and sanitation. The chairman of the Liberia Civil Society Organizations WASH Network, Prince D. Kreplah, said the lack of commitment by some Ministers, was shown during the recent High Level Inter-Ministerial WASH Meetings both in Monrovia (between Liberia and Sierra Leone) and the United States. He... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, May 23rd 2012 |
