An abandoned government-funded town hall project in Duncan Village, in the suburbs of Gbarnga, has now become a major criminal hideout, prompting calls from the community for the government to prioritize completing the work.
Poor Planning Results in Wasted Public Funds and Unused NTA Terminals in Three Counties
Liberians in three counties – Bong, Margibi, and Grand Bassa – have expressed grave concern over the abandonment of bus terminals by the National Transit Authority.
Group of Youth in Bong Want President Weah to Declare Rape a National Emergency
As hundreds of protesters in Monrovia have been pushing for more action against a rape epidemic in the country, dozens of youth have also gathered in Bong to call on President George Weah to declare rape as a national emergency.
MNG Gold Lays Off 250 Employees in Bong as the Company Prepares for Underground Mining
Turkish mining company MNG Gold has laid off about 250 of its employees.
Numerous Towns and Villages in Bong Overrun by Caterpillars
Several towns and villages in Bong are experiencing infestations from caterpillars, a situation that is negatively affecting farming communities.
Phebe Hospital to Remain Closed to the Public for Another Week
Bong’s county health officer, Adolphus Yieah, says Phebe Hospital will remain closed to the public this week until the facility is fumigated. The news comes after 14 of Phebe’s health workers tested positive for COVID-19.
Phebe Hospital Closes for Two Weeks After Three Health Workers Test Positive for COVID-19
Phebe Hospital has been closed to the public after three of its health workers tested positive for COVID-19.
Bong Records a Second COVID-19 Death in Less Than a Week
Bong has recorded a second COVID-19 death, barely four days after the first person died of the virus in the county.