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07/05/2025

Back in Kongba ~ Paramount Chief Magill Wuleh discusses the urgent need to complete the abandoned Normal Clinic in Gbarpolu District #3 to save lives and improve healthcare access.
Ministry of Health, Republic of Liberia
Ministry of Internal Affairs-Republic of Liberia
UN Women Liberia
Gbarpolu County Health Team
U.S. Embassy Monrovia, Liberia

07/05/2025

Gbarpolu Youth Center: A Brighter Future Corner for Our Youth

Gbarpolu County has invested in a state-of-the-art Youth Center in Bopolu City, a dedicated space to empower young people through events, training, and community initiatives.

Funded by the County and Social Development Funds, the center is equipped with modern amenities including DSTV, a large flat-screen TV, a Cannon three-in-one printer, and with available 75 Plastic Chairs.

A 24-hour solar power system ensures consistent energy, supporting activities day and night.

The facility features a spacious conference hall that can host over 100 attendees, two offices, five bathrooms, and a technical room for managing the solar battery system.

Additional features include a wireless microphone, chargeable speaker, and multiple fans to ensure comfort.

Open to the public under the guidance of the Federation of Liberian Youth and You the Youth and Sports Coordinators, the center will serve as a hub for youth events and fundraising efforts, supporting the county’s future initiatives.

The leadership team is planning an official dedication ceremony, inviting local officials, including the Mayor of Bopolu City, County Council members, and other dignitaries, to celebrate this milestone.

Some photos of the Youth Center showcase this vibrant space—an exciting step toward youth empowerment in Gbarpolu!
Ministry of Internal Affairs-Republic of Liberia
Mohammed Kolo Toure
Willie Taylor UN Women Liberia U.S. Embassy Monrovia, Liberia UNDP Liberia United Nations Development Programme - UNDP SPOON TV LIVE LNTV Liberia LIVE OKFM 99.5 & OKTV Western Region Journalists Association
Federation Of Liberian Youth

07/05/2025

Yes!, A Call For Expression of interest to participate in the Liberia National Debate Championship 2024-2025 Edition.
Under the theme:" Making Youths Voices matter”.

As simple as possible, click the link, fill out the form, and secure your participation spot at this year’s edition.

LNDC is Liberia’s premium Academic platform for enhancing Youth participation in Civic Leadership & Democratic Governance.

Deadline for submission: May 11, 2025

Association of Liberia Community Radio (ALICOR)
U.S. Embassy Monrovia, Liberia

07/05/2025

Death and Funeral Announcement

It is with deep sorrow that we inform you of the passing and funeral arrangements for our beloved brother, father, and son, Hon. J. Thomas Ezike

He departed this world on April 29, 2025, at Gbarma Clinic in Gbarma District.

He leaves behind many cherished memories that shall forever remain in our hearts.

His family, friends, and all who knew him will greatly mourn his loss.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Fatu Ezike; his five children; brothers, sisters, and numerous other relatives both within Liberia and abroad.

The funeral arrangements are as follows:

On the 15th of May, 2025, a quiet wake will be held at the late Hon. J. Thomas Ezike’s residence in Parker Corner, Brewerville.

On the 16th of May, 2025, the body will be moved from Royal Firm Funeral Service in Brewerville to Abundance Grace International in Parker Corner, Brewerville, where the funeral service will take place.

Subsequently, the body will be taken to Gbarma Town, Gbarma District, Gbarpolu County, for an overnight wake.

The funeral and burial will be conducted on the 17th of May, 2025, in Gbarma Town.

For further information regarding the funeral arrangements, kindly contact the following numbers:

0777530134
0886115995
0776581240

This announcement is issued and signed on behalf of the family by:

Mrs. Fatu Ezike
Mr. Benjamin Ezike
Mr. Robert Ezike, Jr.
and Mr. Emmanuel Ezike.

06/05/2025

Gbarpolu County Chief and Elders Conclude Development Council Meeting in Kongba District

By Jallah Crawu

KUMGBOR TOWN, Gbarpolu — On May 2, 2025, the Chief and Elders Council of Gbarpolu County wrapped up its inaugural development meeting in Kumgbor Town, Kongba District.

Opening the session, Paramount Chief George B. Sumo, Chairman of the Chief and Elders Council, said, “Today’s meeting is convened to bring us together to discuss the development issues of our county, as requested by the President for the chiefs and elders of Liberia.”

He said that this initiative represents a new avenue for chiefs and elders to contribute to the growth and development of the country and their respective county.

The day-long gathering saw participation from chiefs, elders, commissioners, youths, men, and women from all across Gbarpolu County.

During the meeting, attendees deliberated on a broad spectrum of local and national issues, including the government’s responsibilities to its citizens and the county’s role in national development.

Participants expressed enthusiasm, noting that this was the first time in Liberia’s history that such a mandate had been granted to chiefs and elders to actively participate in development planning.

The discussion focused on the growth and development strategies for Gbarpolu County.

The said this aligned with the President’s development agenda.

Besides, a comprehensive resolution was drafted, and a 21-member committee was formed to oversee the implementation of development activities.

Details of the resolution will be made public once approved by the Chief and Elders Council.

On the other hand, to strengthen the committee’s work, three representatives from each district, along with the district council heads, were selected.

Chairman Sumo clarified that the committee’s role is advisory and will not interfere with the County Council’s authority, which remains the highest decision-making body in accordance with Liberia’s Local Government Act of 2018.

Emphasizing the committee’s focus, the Korninga Chiefdom Paramount Chief George B. Sumo stated that it would prioritize addressing the urgent needs of Gbarpolu citizens.

The representatives chosen from each district are as follows:

Bokomu District: John B. Gormon, Moses L. Norman and Kpanna Nakwelleh

Kongba District: Blama H. Boaka, Massa Brown
and Emmanuel Kollie

Bopolu District: Miami Siafa, Momo F. Kollie
and Yassah Yorkpor

Belleh District: James Sumo, Josephine Wanley
and Kerkula M. Bility

Guo District: James T. Manah, Korpo Freeman
and John Kollie

Gbarma District: A. Boimah Wenta, Sando B. Cassell and Jartu B. Musa

The committee has agreed to hold quarterly meetings to report on their activities and progress.

06/05/2025

🎥 Watch: County Youth Coordinator Mohammed Kolo Toure shares updates on the Gbarpolu County Youth Center, funded by County and Social Development Funds. The $1.3 million received is being used to furnish a youth-friendly space in Bopolu City.
Stay tuned for more updates!

04/05/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Note of Gratitude on Massive Celebrations of World Press Freedom Day

(May 4, 2025): The Press Union Of Liberia (PUL) extends profound thanks and appreciation to all journalists, media, and communication practitioners who turned out en masse to celebrate World Press Freedom Day 2025.

The PUL is especially grateful for the massive show of journalistic solidarity, a manifestation of the true essence of advancing press freedom for an informed, brighter, and democratic Liberia.

The PUL also expresses gratitude to the following individuals and institutions for gracing and making World Press Freedom Day 2025 a success:

 Mr Abdullah Kamara, Acting Chairman, Liberia Telecommunications Authority;
 Cllr Tiawan Saye Gongloe, Human Rights Lawyer and Statesman;
 Ms Maureen Sieh, Media, Communication and Civil Society Expert;
 Hon. Jerolinmek Matthews Piah, Minister of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism;
 Hon. Togar Joash T. Hodges, Commissioner, Independent Information Commissioner;
 Mr Sam Collins, Director for International Relations of the Liberia National Police, representing Col. Gregory Coleman, Inspector General of the Liberia National Police;
 Cllr. Elisha T. J. Forkeyoh, Secretary General of the Liberia National Bar Association, representing the Liberia National Bar Association;
 Mr Samuel Z. Abu, Executive Committee Member of the Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas, and President of the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas;
 Mr Jerry L. Siakor, Public and Social Media Affairs Officer in the Communication, Media and Public Affairs Section, Liberia Revenue Authority, representing the Commissioner General of the Liberia Revenue Authority;
 Mr James Karimu, Media Relations Assistant, Department of Community Relations, representing Bea Mountains Mining Corporation;
 Mr David Dahn, Chairman, Department of Mass Communications, United Methodist University;
 Mr Euriahs Togar, Chairman, Department of Media Studies and Communication, University of Liberia;
 Mr Anthony L. M. Boakai, Acting Chairman, Department of Mass Communications, African Methodist Episcopal University;
 Mr Richmond Anderson, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Smythe University College, and Chairman, Department of Political Science, University of Liberia;
 Mr Philip G. Moore, Acting Dean, School of Communications and Media Studies, Smythe University College;
 Mr Bobby M. Tingban, National Coordinator, Jonathan Paye-Layleh School of Journalism;
 Mr Cyrus Kuoh, Coordinator, Peter Quaqua School of Journalism, MediaAid Foundation;
 Mr Julu Johnson, Coordinator, Journalism Department, District Seven Skills Training Center;
 Mr James Kiazolu, President-emeritus, Press Union of Liberia;
 Mr. Peter Quaqua, President-emeritus, Press Union of Liberia;
 Mr Frank B. Sainworla, Secretary General-emeritus, Press Union of Liberia;
 Mr Augustus Fallah, Senior Media Leader;
 Mr Lewis Teah Togba, Senior Media Leader;
 Mr Hassan Kiawu, Senior Media Leader;
 Mr Emmanuel Tobey, Senior Media Leader;
 Mr Kennedy Domah, President, Nimba Community Radio Association;
 Ms Jenneh Kemokai, Media Leader;
 Mr Henry B. Gboluma, Jr., Media Leader;
 Mrs Winnie Saywah–Jimmy, Media Leader;
 Mr Rhodoxon Fayiah, Media Leader;
 Mrs Jennie Fallah–Wounuah, Media Leader;
 Mr Ernest McCay, Media Leader and Elder;
 Daniel Seibo, Media Leader and Elder;
 Mr George Kennedy, Media Leader;
 Mr Willie Togba, President, Reporters Association of Liberia;
 Mrs Oretha Bundoo–Seh, Vice President, Female Journalists Association of Liberia;
 Mrs Patience Baye Koromah, Secretary General, Female Journalists Association of Liberia;
 Ms Yassah Natasha Wright, President, Association of Judicial Reporters;
 Mr Langston Joe Wilson, Media Leader;
 Mr Bockarie Musa, Media Leader and Elder;
 Mr Solomon Watkins, Media Leader;
 Mr Lawson G. Flomo, Liberia News Agency; and,
 all journalists, media and communication practitioners from the following Counties:
 Bomi
 Gbarpolu
 Grand Cape Mount
 Margibi
 B**g
 Lofa
 Nimba
 Grand Bassa
 Rivercess
 River Gee
 Sinoe
 Grand Gedeh
 Grand Kru
 Maryland
 Montserrado

Moreover, the PUL registers its immense thanks and appreciation to the Faculty and Students of the following institutions of journalism, media and mass communications education:

 University of Liberia;
 African Methodist Episcopal University;
 United Methodist University;
 District Seven Skills Training Center;
 Symthe University College;
 Peter Quaqua School of Journalism, MediaAid Foundation; and
 Jonathan Paye-Layleh School of Journalism;

While we commend the massive show of solidarity, the PUL expresses its sincere apologies for not responding in time to the last-minute huge demand for celebratory T-shirts and Caps of World Press Freedom Day 2025.

The Union and its Expert Working Committee on World Press Freedom Day 2025 pledge to draw lessons and improve upon the successes, challenges, and opportunities in the organization and celebrations of future World Press Freedom Day activities.

Signed:
Festus Poquie, Chairman
Expert Committee on World Press Freedom Day

Approved:
Julius Kanubah
President, PUL

03/05/2025

Some photos from the WPFD celebration, May 3, 2025.....

03/05/2025

Press Union Of Liberia Official celebrates World Press Freedom Day day

03/05/2025

We celebrate all the volunteers at Voice of Gbarpolu, journalists of Western Liberia, and around the world on this special day. Thank you to the people of Gbarpolu for giving us the platform to serve and inform society for the good of all.

Please join us in celebrating with your messages and gifts. Together, we uphold press freedom and serve our communities!

02/05/2025

Thanks to the Association of Liberia Community Radio (ALICOR) for this spotlight on our team leader, Henry B. Gboluma, Jr. ahead of World Press Freedom Day Celebration tomorrow, May 3, 2025.

02/05/2025

Gbarpolu County Holds Critical Meeting on New Healthcare Facility in Camp Alpha

By Henry B Gboluma Jr

CAMP ALPHA, Gbarpolu — In Camp Alpha town, the Gbarpolu County Health Team held an important meeting to discuss the construction of a new clinic and address the urgent need for improved healthcare services in the district.

The meeting took place on April 18, 2025, and was attended by key officials including the County Health Officer (CHO), County Health Services Administrator (CHSA), Community Health Department Director (CHDD), and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer. Their main focus was the development of a primary health facility in Camp Alpha to better serve the local population.

The project, valued at around $100,000 USD, is funded through a 2% contribution from YDMC, an exploration company operating in the district.

The company has been active in Kongba District for over five years and contributed a total of $150,000 USD, in accordance with Liberia’s 2000 mining laws. Citizens agreed to allocate these funds to build a clinic in Camp Alpha, the main town affected in Gbarpolu Electoral District #3.

Mr. Roberts Garsial, the community liaison officer, expressed optimism about the project, stating that with YDMC’s support, the new clinic will greatly improve healthcare access for residents who have long been underserved.

Currently, residents of Kongba District, with an estimated population of over 13,580 per health data, depend solely on the Kumgbor Clinic, which is located 4 to 7 hours away from Camp Alpha. This difficult access highlights the critical need for better healthcare infrastructure in the area.

The community expressed strong support for the proposed project, hoping that the funds would be released promptly so the project could be completed within three months.

Despite these efforts, some challenges remain. The clinic project in Normor has stalled, leaving many without proper healthcare facilities. Local authorities are exploring options to complete the Normor Clinic using available funds—$25,000 USD from the County and Social Development Funds. Commissioner Lawrence Sherbro emphasized the urgency, stating, “We need timely implementation to get this project back on track.”

Progress is also being made on the Zuie Clinic, with finishing work underway and expected to be completed soon.

Dr. Kezelebah S. Goyan, the current CHO, voiced strong support for these initiatives.

He emphasized that more health facilities are needed not just in Kongba but across Gbarpolu to meet the healthcare needs of the county.

For the Camp Alpha project, community members were advised to allocate four acres of land for the new clinic, conduct a site survey, and obtain tribal certification to avoid future issues.

The county health team reaffirmed its commitment to supporting these efforts and called on all stakeholders to work together closely.

The meeting showcased active community participation and the government’s dedication to improving healthcare infrastructure in Gbarpolu County.

As construction on the Camp Alpha clinic is set to kick off, residents remain hopeful that their collective efforts will lead to better health outcomes for everyone in the district.

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