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​MINADER launches 2022 farming season in South Region; distributes  equipment to farmers By Ruth Che Wachong  The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (MINADER), Gabriel Mbairobe on Tuesday April 26th 2022 officially launched farming activities for 2022 in the South Region of the country. Gabriel Mbairobe MINADER During his launching speech, the Minister beckoned on the population to engage in positive competition so as to better improve production and productivity in the agriculture sector. Adding that, there should be restoration of abandoned plantations and no deforestation in Nja and Lobo Division of the south Region. "In order to accelerate the transformation of agricultural products and give them more value, MINADER shall in the weeks ahead install processing units in Sangmelima, amongst which will include; 3 palm oil processing units, 3 plantain and banana processing units and  8 cassava processing units" Min Mbairobe during the launch. He also acknowledge...

​PCC Moderator Inaugurates Multifunctional Presbyterian Health Complex Acha, Bamenda, lays foundation stone for the structure. By Ruth Che Wachong  The Moderator of the Presbyterian church in Cameroon (PCC) Rt Rev Fonki Samuel on saturday April 23rd 2022 presided at the inauguration and laying of foundation stone of the Presbyterian Health Complex Acha Bamenda.  In his sermon, Rt Rev Fonki Samuel said the health facility was constructed to aid vulnerable people especially IDPs within the Region and beyond.  "It is our contribution to remedy the health o our people. Health care provision should be affordable to both poor and rich" PCC Moderator reiterates Rt Rev Fonki Samuel, Moderator PCC  "It is our wish that this health facility be rapidly upgraded to a fullfleched hospital so as to carryout better health care services" Director of the Bamenda Regional hospital, Dr Nsame Denis says. Dr Nsame Denis Director Bamenda Regional Hospital  The Canadian High Comm...

2022 Farming Season Launched; Improved seeds distributed to Farmers. By Ruth Che Wachong  Governor Lele L'Afrique Adolphe on Thursday 17th of March presided at the official launching of the 2022 farming season and distribution of improved farm inputs to farmers of the Northwest Region.  H.E LELE LAFRIQUE ADOLPHE Governor North West Region In his welcome note, the Director General of MIDENO emphasized on the importance of the distribution exercise; aimed mostly at improving production and productivity in the Agricultural sector, and encouraged farmers to effectively plant the inputs. He said "At a time when the Region is running a risk of food insecurity, which is a manifest consequence of the ongoing crises, I therefore urge you all to ensure these seeds are effectively planted" Cletus Anye Matoyah Director General MIDENO  The Governor on his part lauded the efforts of MIDENO and its Projects for always ensuring that farmers are given the necessary support during the plan...

Women of the Northwest Region have been called to remain steadfast in clamoring for peace and focused in achieving their goals despite the twin crises in the Region.   The clarion call was made by Mme Wirba Jeroline in her speech during the celebration of the 37th International women's day in Bamenda, Northwest Region.    Reflecting on the theme " Equality between women and men today, for a sustainable tomorrow" , the womens representative said men and women need equal opportunities to exploit their potentials, in order to achieve meaningful sustainable Development in their communities and  country as a whole.            Mme Wirba Veroline    She acknowledged that there are more women in decision making positions. Hence remarkable successes in the political, social and economic domains led by women.   Mme Wirba Jeroline highlighted some major challenges women face which has slowed down their empowerment, amongst which are;...

​HRH Fon Kum Achou II of Esu is no more . He was assassinated on the 9th of March 2022, alongside his first wife. Reports say his vehicle was intercepted by unidentified gun men who shot and killed the Fon and his First wife as they returned home from the enthronement/installation of the Fon of Weh.                 Assassinated   Fon Kum Achou ll of Esu Esu is located in Fungom Subdivision, Menchum Division of the Northwest Region, Cameroon. Ruth Che Wachong 

​Communities beckoned to facilitate reintegration of Ex fighters. Calls for the reintegration of members of the Demobilization and Decentralization Center (DDR) Northwest has emerged as one of the major outcome from a peace and unity football encounter with Local Administrators in Bamenda. These calls were made by different speakers during the event that held on February 10th 2022. Speaking during the encounter, Hon Awunti Kejung, who doubles as Patron of the DDR and Economic Commissioner Northwest Regional Assembly beckoned on community members to give the Ex fighters an opportunity to showcase their talents, as a booster for reintegration. The honorable member of the North West Regional Assembly believes that employment and creation of small scale businesses for the Ex fighters shall be a booster for their gradual reintegration into the community.  Also present during the encounter was coordinator for the Northwest DDR Center Mr Kum Henry Ichu who re-emphasized on the Patrons cal...

Bamenda Regional Hospital:  Brand new 32 slides CT Scan goes operational Traveling long distances for brain and body scan will now be a thing of the past. This follows an announcement by the Management of the Bamenda Regional hospital of the installation of a CT scan. Donated by the Ministry of Public Health, the 32 slides CT scan went operational on Saturday January 15th 2022. The Imagery Center at the Bamenda Regional hospital has been functioning without a CT scan for over 2 years now.  Patients are adviced to henceforth come for this service once referrals are made. Ruth Che Wachong