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03/08/2023

By: Staff

The Foundation for Community Initiatives (FCI) Officer in River Cess County is urging women of various Village Saving groups trained by her organization to sustained the program when the project officially ends.

FCI is a local based Non-governmental organization that is working in several counties of Liberia implementing different projects.Speaking with reporters Tuesday, July 11, 2023, Madam Hawa Varney said the dream of her group is to see the women maintaining the village saving groups after the project shall have to come to an end. Madam varney added that the aim of FCI to established village saving groups and continues to empower them with the necessary trainings and finance throughout the project is to make them self-sufficient to avoid them being depended on their male counterparts.

“We grouped the women and provided them with some cash in the form of grant so that they can make business and have money on their own because that is one way we can tackle the many acts of violence against them” madam Hawa Dunor Varney.

She added if the women get the necessary economic empowerment, it will pave the way to eradicating Gender and Sexual Based Violence from the Liberian society, something she says is greatly affecting development with direct impact on women, youths and other vulnerable groups who are not economically strong to resist the influence of money.

Madam Varney recalled a recent capacity building training for youth and women held in June in Yarpah Town, River Cess County that brought together over 40 participants which she described as one of the many eye openers that her group been doing for those captured under their current project.

The FCI is presently working with women groupings they organized into Village Savings in three counties of Liberia including River Cess, Sinoe and Grand Kru under the ENOUGH PROJECT sponsored by the European Union. The ENOUGH PROJECT is a five-year project that is jointly implemented by five Non-Governmental organization which includes FCI, Her Voice and OXFAM with each group targeting a specific component.In 2021 the Foundation for Community Initiative launched a Village Saving for over 200 women in four major communities in River Cess County including Little Liberia, Charlie Town, James Town and Logan Town and Fen River and Nyorwein administrative districts respectively.

A grant of $400,000 Liberian Dollars was shared across the groups for business purpose following weeks of training on how the mange the cash and sustain the groups.In addition to the village saving groups, FCI is also empowering women in River Cess to engage in agricultural activities aimed at helping them generate their own money to avoid them being abused.

Women of Sayah Town in Gbasaw clan were grouped and have been trained by the group to grow crops for marketing to improve their financial capacity, according to the FCI Gender and Justice officer.

26/07/2023

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09/06/2023

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27/05/2022

Breaking news!!!

The African Mobile Network in Collaboration with Lonestar Cell MTN has installed a mobile network booster in Sand Beach Gold Camp, Kploh Chiefdom, Central River Cess Administrative District.

A Booster is a mini tower that provides Mobile Network Coverage for a limited population.

As it sands, residents in Sand Beach can now sit in their bedrooms to make and receive calls on their Lonestar number without going to a call a specific point to make a call.

Sand Beach is the largest gold mining camp with an estimated population of over 7,000 dwellers.

Residents of the are had to stand at a point before receiving network to make calls since the er****on of the Lonestar Cell MTN Tower in Zammie Town in 2012.

According to the African Mobile Network Chief Technician, the Coverage of the booster can travel about 2km distance from where it is installed.

Similarly, the African Mobile Network will in the couple of days install five additional boosters in different parts of Kploh and Monweh.

The areas according to the group include Dahn (Goyah, Karchukon and Ziadu Towns), Sayee Town, and Yolo all in Kploh and Gozohn and Kangbo Town in Monweh.

According to sources the election of the boosters in Kploh came as a result of an appeal from the community through the Community Forest Management Body (CFMB) of the Ziadu and Teekpeh Community Forest while the ones going to Monweh is through the intervention of District #1 Representative Rosannah G D H Schaack.

27/05/2022

Breaking news!!!

The African Mobile Network in Collaboration with Lonestar Cell MTN has installed a mobile network booster in Sand Beach Gold Camp, Kploh Chiefdom, Central River Cess Administrative District.

A Booster is a mini tower that provides Mobile Network Coverage for a limited population.

The installation of the booster took place on Thursday, May 26, 2022.

As it sands, residents in Sand Beach can now sit in their bedrooms to make and receive calls on their Lonestar number without going to a call a specific point to make a call.

Sand Beach is the largest gold mining camp with an estimated population of over 7,000 dwellers.

Residents of the are had to stand at a point before receiving network to make calls since the er****on of the Lonestar Cell MTN Tower in Zammie Town in 2012.

According to the African Mobile Network Chief Technician, the Coverage of the booster can travel about 2km distance from where it is installed.

Similarly, the African Mobile Network will in the couple of days install five additional boosters in different parts of Kploh and Monweh.

The areas according to the group include Dahn (Goyah, Karchukon and Ziadu Towns), Sayee Town, and Yolo all in Kploh and Gozohn and Kangbo Town in Monweh.

According to sources the election of the boosters in Kploh came as a result of an appeal from the community through the Community Forest Management Body (CFMB) of the Ziadu and Teekpeh Community Forest while the ones going to Monweh is through the intervention of District #1 Representative Rosannah G D H Schaack.

16/05/2022

By: Aaron Wesley Geezay
08809927q6/0770992716

River Cess County Senator Wellington Geevon Smith has been awarded The 2022 Africa Outstanding Contribution to Humanitarian Services Award.

Senator Geevon Smith was among 50 Distinguished Personalities who received different categories of awards for their works in the Public Sector of Africa.

The awards were presented by a continental group, The Africa Public Sector Conference and Award.

This year's presentation of the Africa Public Sector Award took place on Friday May 13, 2022 at the 5-Star Kempinski Hotel in Accra, Ghana.

Speaking to journalists after he received the award, Senator Geevon Smith dedicated the award to the people of Liberia, mainly River Cess County.

The River Cess Senator told reporters he was surprised that other people outside of Liberia were monitoring his services to humanity.

Senator Geevon Smith promised to continue his humanitarian work and admonished young people to be aware that society judges you in your absence.

30/01/2022

Our radio component, RBS Radio FM 99.3 is currently off the air waves for technical reasons.

We hope to be back soon.

However, some of our programs may be live on our social media platform while we work on the radio.

29/01/2022

Congratulations to Our energetic Programs Director in Aaron Wesley Geezay for being among six outstanding Liberian journalists who were awarded by the Liberia Media Center for their excellent performance in reporting on the forest sector of Liberia

25/12/2021

We are now at the site of the Judicial Complex.

25/12/2021

Now at the Cestos High School Teachers Quatere.

25/12/2021

An inspectotry tour of Rivercess Assistant Superintendent for Fiscal Affairs at the 20 Bedroom Guest House in Cestos City on Christmas Day.

12/12/2021

Thanks for lifting our story.

Zammie Town, Rivercess County-Citizensh Chiefdom in Central Rivercess Administrative district are expected to shortly benefit the construction of a modern radio station.

The construction of the community which is expected to kickoff with a ground breaking ceremony on Saturday, November 27 is funded paid by EJ&J/Brilliant Marju as benefit to the community from a logging agreement.

In November of 2018, the citizens of Kploh represented by the CFMB signed a five year Social Agreement that grants the investor the right to harvest log from the community forest up to 2023.

The signing of the five years third party logging agreement was witnessed by representatives of the Forestry Development Authority, local leaders including Central Rivercess Administrative District commissioner Abraham Barkay, Central "C" Statutory District Superintendent Marcus Blah and Rivercess County Assistant Superintendent for Development Amos Somah.

According to sources close to the Zialu and Teekpeh Community Forest Management Body (Z&T CFMB), the committee has completed the purchase of all broadcast equipment pending the construction of the building that will host the radio station.

Our source informed us that over $35,000USD was withdrawn from the community account to undertake the project.

Prior to the November 27 ground breaking, citizens of the community witnessed the clearing of the site where the radio station will be constructed in Zammie Town on Thursday, November 25, 2021.

It will be the second time that citizens of Kploh Chiefdom will be breaking ground for the construction of a radio station.

In April 2016, the citizens of the Chiefdom through the Kploh Ministers Association (KMA), a Christian organization broke ground to construct a radio station.

Said planned died as money generated to construct the station was allegedly squandered by the church leaders.

Credit RBS-Tv

12/12/2021

Our Commentary Team headed by Roye I. Johnson is enroute to Sanniquellie City, Nimba County to bring you live coverage of all of Rivercess 2021/2022 National County Sports Meet Preliminary games.

The going of our team to Nimba was made possible by Rivercess County Senator Wellington Geevon Smith who provided $100USD.

We at RBS want to use this time to thank So Smith and say we remain forever grateful for his intervention.

Thanks also to Superintendent Bismark Karbiah for transporting some members of our to Nimba.

Please set your frequency to RBS Radio FM 99.3 or like and follow RBS TV on Facebook for all the best.

Meanwhile, we are still in need of support to maintain the four member team in Nimba in terms of lodging, feeding, sctrach cards etc.

You can call 0880992716/0770992716 if you can help in the process. These two numbers are also Mobile Money friendly.

11/12/2021

With less than 24 hours to the official opening of the 2021/2022 edition of the National County Sports Meet Rivercess County have released her 25 men listing for the Football category.

The Secretary General of this year's steering committee, D. Abraham C. Georgejaye blamed the delay in the release of the final listing on administrative reasons.

Prior to the nearly mid night, Friday, December 10 release of the squad, there was a serious out cry from citizens, condemning the committee for holding onto names of players who were going to represent them in the biggest national sporting event.

The delay prompted some citizens to publicly announce through Facebook group chats and and gatherings, stating "we will not buy pig in bag".

The squad contains 10 home based players and 15 players who are based outside the county.

Here is the full listing of players

Goalkeepers

1. Bill Wesley___________Paynseville FC
2. Abraham Barcon_____Faith FC

Defenders:

3. Mandela Dolo ______Muscat FC (2nd 4 Division)
4. Samuel Karmo_______Nimba FC (1st Division)
5. Samuel Brown_________Unattached
6. Youndeh Somah_______Paynesville FC
7. J. Alphonso Zor_______Tesda FC
8. Bill Kwoui_____________Des Moines United
9. Sam Moore___________Kploh United
10. Lawrence Yankun ___Rivercess FC

Midfielders:

11. Emmanuel Cooper____Tony FC (2nd Division)
12. Arku Morris__________Muscat FC(2nd Division)
13. James Outland______Wein Town FC
14. Joe Page___________Wein Town FC
15. David Yealegar______STG FC
16. Zechariah Jimlack ____Rivercess FC
17. Feso Gboeh __________Central FC
18. Edison Gmanten_______Rivercess FC
19. Gabriel Dahnwleh _____RUSA FC

Forward:

20. Tutuboy Tarr______Rivercess FC
21. Darlington Suwo___Nimba United
22. Emmanuel Tamba____Unattached
23. Olu George_____ Central FC
24. Michael Doe____Duahzon FC
25. Matthew Logan____Wein Town FC

Technical Team:

Obediah Gbeh____Head Coach
Sam Wleh Okotie Jr. ___Deputy Coach
Abraham Barshall_____Trainer

11/12/2021

With less than 24 hours to the official opening of the 2021/2022 edition of the National County Sports Meet Rivercess County have released her 25 men listing for the Football category.

The Secretary General of this year's steering committee, D. Abraham C. Georgejaye blamed the delay in the release of the final listing on administrative reasons.

Prior to the nearly mid night, Friday, December 10 release of the squad, there was a serious out cry from citizens, condemning the committee for holding onto names of players who were going to represent them in the biggest national sporting event.

The delay prompted some citizens to publicly announce through Facebook group chats and and gatherings, stating "we will not buy pig in bag".

The squad contains 10 home based players and 15 players who are based outside the county.

Here is the full listing of players

Goalkeepers

1. Bill Wesley___________Paynseville FC
2. Abraham Barcon_____Faith FC

Defenders:

3. Mandela Dolo ______Muscat FC (2nd 4 Division)
4. Samuel Karmo_______Nimba FC (1st Division)
5. Samuel Brown_________Unattached
6. Youndeh Somah_______Paynesville FC
7. J. Alphonso Zor_______Tesda FC
8. Bill Kwoui_____________Des Moines United
9. Sam Moore___________Kploh United
10. Lawrence Yankun ___Rivercess FC

Midfielders:

11. Emmanuel Cooper____Tony FC (2nd Division)
12. Arku Morris__________Muscat FC(2nd Division)
13. James Outland______Wein Town FC
14. Joe Page___________Wein Town FC
15. David Yealegar______STG FC
16. Zechariah Jimlack ____Rivercess FC
17. Feso Gboeh __________Central FC
18. Edison Gmanten_______Rivercess FC
19. Gabriel Dahnwleh _____RUSA FC

Forward:

20. Tutuboy Tarr______Rivercess FC
21. Darlington Suwo___Nimba United
22. Emmanuel Tamba____Unattached
23. Olu George_____ Central FC
24. Michael Doe____Duahzon FC
25. Matthew Logan____Wein Town FC

Technical Team:

Obediah Gbeh____Head Coach
Sam Wleh Okotie Jr. ___Deputy Coach
Abraham Barshall_____Trainer

25/11/2021

By: Aaron Wesley Geezay
0880992716/0770992717
[email protected]

Zammie Town, Rivercess County-Citizens of Kploh Chiefdom in Central Rivercess Administrative district are expected to shortly benefit the construction of a modern radio station.

The construction of the community radio station which is expected to kickoff with a ground breaking ceremony on Saturday, November 27 is funded paid by EJ&J/Brilliant Marju as benefit to the community from a logging agreement.

In November of 2018, the citizens of Kploh represented by the CFMB signed a five year Social Agreement that grants the investor the right to harvest log from the community forest up to 2023.

The signing of the five years third party logging agreement was witnessed by representatives of the Forestry Development Authority, local leaders including Central Rivercess Administrative District commissioner Abraham Barkay, Central "C" Statutory District Superintendent Marcus Blah and Rivercess County Assistant Superintendent for Development Amos Somah.

According to sources close to the Zialu and Teekpeh Community Forest Management Body (Z&T CFMB), the committee has completed the purchase of all broadcast equipment pending the construction of the building that will host the radio station.

Our source informed us that over $35,000USD was withdrawn from the community account to undertake the project.

Prior to the November 27 ground breaking, citizens of the community witnessed the clearing of the site where the radio station will be constructed in Zammie Town on Thursday, November 25, 2021.

It will be the second time that citizens of Kploh Chiefdom will be breaking ground for the construction of a radio station.

In April 2016, the citizens of the Chiefdom through the Kploh Ministers Association (KMA), a Christian organization broke ground to construct a radio station.

Said planned died as money generated to construct the station was allegedly squandered by the church leaders.

16/11/2021

Single Handedly Embarks on Waiting Home Completion.

A businesswoman residing in ITI Community, Rivercess County is single handedly completing a Maternity Waiting home at the ITI Community Clinic, upper Yarnee Statutory District.

The construction of the ITI clinic Maternity Waiting home started in early 2017 and was funded by the County through County and Social Development Funds.

The project like several other projects received the full amount allocated in the 2015 county sitting but was abandoned at window level in the same 2017.

It was one of three waiting homes that were budgeted for by citizens during the December 9, 2015 county sitting.

A total of $60,000USD was allotted and released from the county's account to construct the three Maternity Waiting Homes.

Frustratingly, none of the three waiting homes is completed with full payments made.

Bearwor District Commissioner Emmanuel Gbae confirmed the completion of the public project by the business woman, Madam Lucy Belleh.

Madam Belleh is a Nimbian who migrated to Rivercess for the purpose of making business.

She has been in the county for nearly 20 years; settling in different communities, mainly mining areas.

" Madam Lucy Belleh, a business woman living in our community has taken the initiative to finish the project at her own expense". Commissioner Emmanuel Gbae confirmed.

Commissioner Gbae praised Madam Belleh for seeing the need to alleviate the old age problem of pregnant women who come from far communities having difficulty when they are nearing their time of delivery and get to the facility.

The ITI Community Clinic is the only health facility in Bearwor Administrative District, a district with a population of 7,479 according to the 2008 population census report.

Besides residents of the district, the clinic also caters to accident or emergency cases along the Sinoe-Rivercess high way.

Report By: Aaron Wesley Geezay
0880992716/0770992716

30/10/2021

Cestos City Court Stipendiary Magistrate Benjones Wheagbah Sr. suspended for six months without pay.

14/10/2021

A dedicated and consistent member of our staff here at RBS Radio celebrates his birthday today.

Ben Zonway Logan is on record for being the station's longest serving Bassa Language Annoucer.

As you reach a new age today we the staff, management and advisory board of RBS say happy birthday to you.

May God guide you through your new age.

28/09/2021

Togar Christian Chea today, September 28, 2021 handed in his letter of resignation to the management of Rivercess Broadcasting Service (RBS Radio FM 99.3).

Chea in the past eight to nine months have been providing his service as a volunteer of RBS Radio in the capacity as News Director.

He was very dedicated and committed to his professional duty.

Christian mentioned in his letter of resignation that he's departing for another venture.

As you leave to persue a new venture we wish you all the best.

20/09/2021

Good morninging to everyone.

We are pleased to inform you that beginning Monday, September 20, 2021, the Rivercess Broadcasting Service (RBS Radio FM 99.3 will begin carrying the following programs on its social media platform (RBS TV) live.

1. Day Break News (7:00--7:30am) Monday-Friday

2.Rivercess for Change (7:30 am to 9:00am) Monday-Friday

3. Prime Time (3:30--5:00PM) Monday-Friday

4. News Line (6:00--6:45pm) Monday-Friday

And other interviews.

We intend to do so because we want for other Rivercess citizens who are outside the county to know unfoldings in their home county.

All we need is your support as doing so is cost intensive.

Just like RBS TV and stay on top of all the happenings in Rivercess.

Call us on 0880992716/0770992716/0776182960 if you have anything to give towards the sustainability of the program online.

17/09/2021

Your RBS is at work for you.

Education!!!!

Here are some facts about the Rivercess County Health (Team) System.

*The Rivercess County Health Team like any other county health teams is the extension of the Ministry of Health in their respective counties

*The system is headed by Dr. Joseph N. Topor as County Health Officer (CHO) who serves as direct representative of the Minister of Health at the county level.

*It has six Health Districts that are headed by District Health Officers (DHOs).

*The Rivercess County Health System currently has 21 functional health facilities that are spread across its six health districts.

These are the six health districts, the District Health Officers and facilities under them.

1. Timbo Health District (largest)

DHO: Mr. Austin D. Sanley (PA)

Facilities
*St. Francis Hospital (Only Referral- Cestos) largest
*Open Bible Clinic (OBS Mission)
*Fen River Clinic (Little Liberia)
*Timbo Compound Clinic (Timbo Beach)
*Charlie Town Clinic (Charlie Town)
*Inland Clinic (Liberia Inland Mission)

2. Jo-River Health District

DHO: Hannah Jensen

Facilities
*Sayah Town Clinic (Sayah Town Gbarsaw)
*Kayah Community Clinic (Geedeh Town Kayah)
*Gblorseo Town Clinic (Gblorseo Town)
*Gbediah Town Clinic (Gbediah Town Wheasay Clan)

3. Doedain Health District

DHO: Friday Jah

Facilities
*Boe-Geezay Health Center (Boe-Geezay Town) second largest
*Gozohn Community Clinic (Gozohn-Monweh)
*Kangbo Town Clinic (Kangbo Town-Monweh)

4. Yarnee Health District

DHO: Lawrence T. Glassco

Facilities
ITI Community Clinic (ITI, Saytonbehday Chiefdom)
*Po-River Clinic (Pillar of Fire Mission-Only Private clinic)
*Rockcess Community Clinic (Klagbae, Sangbalor-The newest)

5. Central 'C' Health District

DHO: Marcus Y. Gboco

*Kploh Community Clinic (Zammie Town, Kploh Chiefdom)
*Dorbor Community Clinic (Garpue Town, Dorbor Clan)
*Neezuen Community Clinic (Neezuen, Doewein)

6. Jowein Health District (Smallest)

DHO: Tarnue Dolo

Facilities
*Larkpazee Community Clinic (Larkpazee, Monweh)
*Bodowea Community (Bodowea Town, Monweh)

In our next piece on health will include the name of the various Officers in Charge (OICs) of the facilities name in here.

Watch out for our piece

13/09/2021

Former Rivercess County Senatorial Candidate in the 2020 Special Senatorial Election Steve Tequah will be our guest on the Monday, September 13, 2021 edition of Rivercess for Change on RBS Radio 99.3.

The show starts at 7:30 but Mr. Tequah will join us via phone at 8:00 as we look back at 2020.

What he saw as a challenge that led to his defeat, his successes in the midst of the challenges as well as plan for the fulfillment of some of the campaign promises outside of the Senatorial seat.

We hope to go live

Host: Aaron Wesley Geezay
Hotlines: 0777844993/0770436580
Whatsapp: 0880992716

01/09/2021

As the new academic year 2021/2022 is just few weeks away from commencement, students of the J. L Travers Kindergarten and Elementary School in Jayzohn, Central Cestos, Rivercess County will not be sitting on the bare floor to learn.

Like you can see in the pictures below, ECE/ECD students of J. L Travers school were forced to sit on the bare cement floor and mats because there were no sits to accommodate them.

The J. L. Travers Elementary School is one of five public schools in the Cestos City limit.

It accommodated or enrolled a total of 275 students during the 2020/2021 school year.

Following an RBS report in July 2021, Rivercess County District #2 Representative Byron W. Zahnwea intervened and donated 25 pieces of desks few days ago.

Representative Zahnwea in a recent interview on RBS Radio said the 25 pieces of desks delivered to the school recently was an initial intervention in solving the issue of seating capacity at the government run elementary school.

This means the school will have something to hope on while national government is yet to come in.

11/08/2021

TWO YEARS OLD
STABBED 18 TIMES TO DEATH IN RIVERCESS

BY: Aaron W. Geezay/Christian T. Chea
AUGUST 11, 2021

Police in Rivercess County have launched a hunt for a man identified as Friday Zian commonly known as Bill after he allegedly stabbed a two (2) year old girl to death.

Bill as he is commonly called reportedly stabbed the teen (Hannah Pewee) with a knife 18 times on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 in the ITI Community near the Rivercess-Sinoe border before escaping the crime scene, according to jurors report.

According to Yarkpazua Pewee, the victim's father who is also a pastor of a church in the ITI Community, the Bill (Friday Ziah) who is a member of his church stabbed his daughter he failed to give a money he has been keeping for the perpetrator.

Pastor Pewee is the pastor of Amazing Fire Ministry, a church newly established in the ITI Community.

ITI is a major commercial area with gold mining and pitsawing as major sources of income.

Due to its commercial nature, it hosts people from all parts of Liberia and other ECOWAS countries.

Explaining to RBS radio FM 99.3 on Wednesday, Pastor Yarkpazua Pewee told reporters that while he and some other members of his church were sitting in his yard, the alleged perpetrator walked in and asked (he pastor Pewee) to give his money he had been keeping.

But according to him, his response to Friday Zian was I do not currently have your money available.

While in such exchange, Pewee said the alleged criminal grabbed his two years old daughter and began to stabbed her with the knife.

Pewee did not state whether Friday Zian, the alleged killer walked in his yard with the knife he used to stabbed the child or it was obtained from his yard.

Emmanuel Gbae, Commissioner of Bearwor Administrative District termed the act as devilish.

He declared Wednesday as a non working holiday in the ITI Community in observance of the two years old child's death.

Mr. Gbae said it beats his imagination to see one human being slaughtering another while others stand by without apprehending said person.

The Bearwor Administrative District Commissioner meanwhile called on the Liberia National Police to do a proper investigation in bringing to book anyone linked to the death.

ITI in March of this year witnessed the vandalizing of the Liberia National Police deport in the community that hosts the joint security at the border town following the discovery of the dead body of a man who went missing for a week close to the police station.

14/07/2021

We are here at the J. L Travers Elementary School in Jayzohn Upper Cestos where students are sitting on the bear floor to learn.

Mr. J. Togar Seekpee is the Principal here.

10/07/2021

Continuation of the Special interview with Representative Byron Zahnwea

10/07/2021

Welcome to a Special interview with Representative Byron Zahnwea of Rivercess District #2 on the 15k

10/03/2021

Live from the Cestos Cementary.