Author: Afrik Media

In a milestone event marking its 8th anniversary, The Alternative Youth Radio has commenced the construction of its professional School of Journalism and vocational facility in Zorzor, Lofa County. The official groundbreaking ceremony, held under the auspices of USAID Mission Director to Liberia, Mr. Jim Wright, alongside local authorities of Zorzor, heralded a new chapter for the community. Speaking at the event, the General Manager and CEO of the station highlighted the project’s significant financial commitment, amounting to over two hundred thousand United States dollars as estimated value of the project. “We have already mobilized 431 pieces of mixed steel…

Things are getting offhand at the Lofa County Health Team in Voinjama City, Lofa County. Against the Appointment of Dr. Raphael Shamavu as County Health Officer of Lofa County, Aggrieved Health Workers in Lofa County have embarked on a go-slow across public health facilities in Lofa County. Below is the main gate to the Lofa County Health Team Offices and the Out Patient Department (OPD) of the County’s biggest referral hospital,Tellewoyan Memorial Hospital in Voinjama. Workers have abandoned the facility. Patients, including pregnant women, are now left hopeless. It’s still unknown for how long this protest action will last.

The County Education Officer (CEO) of Nimba Mr. Moses Dologbay has distanced himself from the most publicized US$50,000 dollars renovation of the Sanniquellie Central High School in Nimba county. The $50,000 United States dollars was donated for the Improving Results In Secondary Education (IRISE) project for the renovation of the oldest public secondary school, the Sanniquellie Central High in Nimba county under the former ruling Congress for Democratic Change Government.CEO Moses Dologbay disclaimer comes barely two weeks after some civil society organizations and advocacy groups in the county accused him, the District Education Officer (DEO) of Sanniquellie Mahn Education District,…

At least 300 students from different departments of the Technical Vocational Education Training Institute at Nimba University in Sanniquellie City, Nimba County gathered in their numbers to call for the immediate removal of Mr. Joseph P.D. Gehygon, the Director of the T-VET program. In the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 25, 2024, the T-VET students of the institution besieged the entry of the University campus through protest action in demand for salary increments for their teachers, adequate budgetary support, employment of additional qualified teachers, provision of practical equipment and facilities for the students and creation of internship opportunities for…

The Visionaries Institute of Technical Health Assistant Has Graduated 11th Students from Its 19th Commencement Convocation held in Kakata City, Margibi County. The Visionaries Institute of Health Assistant was established and incorporated in 2007 by a group of Liberian Visionaries headed by Mr. Elijah W Logan Sr. to help less fortunate Liberians through professional and technical education to make them become productive citizens that will enable them to meet manpower requirements of the country. The 9th Commencement Convocation which was held over the weekend on July 6, 2024, at the Holy Church of Christ opposite the LNP, was graced by…

The Chief of office Staff (COS) in the offices of Margibi County District #3 Lawmaker Mr. Freddie Zayzay and the Co-chair of the Chairman Association of Margibi County District #3 have Clarified Rumors About the Recent Resolution That Was Held in The District. In a recent radio appearance, some residents of the district alleged that the resolution signed by the Chairman of the district was influenced by the Honorable Mr. Freddie Zayzay’s Chief of Office Staff (COS) in District #3, and the Co-chair of the Chairman Association of District Three. Mr. Zayzay clarified that the resolution was signed solely by…

In a significant transition, the Margibi County Health Team has welcomed new administrators to lead the health offices. The former County Health Officer (CHO), Dr. Sianneh Jackson Mentoe, addressed the incoming team, emphasizing the importance of maintaining integrity and professionalism in the discharge of their respective duties. Dr. Mentoe stressed the need for the new administration to steer clear of gossip and rumors, which can undermine the effective functioning of the health team. She encouraged the new leaders to prioritize transparent communication and collaboration to enhance the health services provided to the community. “The health and well-being of Margibi County…

The administration of the Karnplay Comprehensive Health Center is appealing to the government of Liberia to accommodate the institution with additional medical doctors as the health center experiences overcrowding of patients daily. Speaking in an interview with the health center’s only medical doctor, Dr.Karwulo Gbenqein begun by appreciating the Boakai-Koungs’s government for bringing young qualified people to serve in the district. He added that his appointment to serve the district-only referral comprehensive center is a commendable one for him to be appreciative to the president. “Let me use this medium to thank the people of Gbehley-Geh especially citizens of Karnplay…

By: Victor T. Cooper A Malians national has allegedly killed his Liberia girlfriend in Jerky, Republic of Guinea. Securities apparatus in Jerky city have detained a Malians national only identified as Shelf for allegedly killing his girlfriend who was said to be a Liberian by nationality. Speaking in an interview sharion Dolo, sister of the deceased narrated that the late Rose Garpeh age 28, was a citizen of Liberia, and a resident of Ganta City, Nimba County. She also disclosed that the late Rose Garpeh was a 12th grade student of the Young Man Christian Association YMCA high school. The…

By: Benjamin Lablah In commemoration of World Drugs Day, the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA) celebrated by burning over $2,189.73 worth of drugs in Zorzor City, Lofa County. Deputy Commander Mosses Martin emphasized the global significance of their action, joining efforts worldwide to combat illegal drugs every June 26th. Commander Martin detailed the seized drugs: 43kg of marijuana valued at three hundred sixty-seven thousand three and sixty Liberian dollars ($367,650.00). Kush 20 wraps 2 medical plastics street value at fourteen thousand Liberia dollars ($14,000.00LRD). Heroin 44Wraps Street value at seventeen thousand six hundred Liberia dollars ($17,600.00LRD), and cocaine One Tube…