By James Myking Suah
BARCLAYVILLE, March 5, 2026 – In a significant move to overhaul waste management and urban hygiene, the Mayoress of Barclayville City, Comfort Nimely-Bloh, has secured a substantial consignment of sanitary materials and essential work tools. The initiative is designed to professionalize the city’s sanitation programs and address the long-standing challenges of garbage disposal and environmental maintenance within the municipality.
Mayoress Nimely-Bloh announced that the new acquisition includes a range of critical gear and equipment for the employees of the Barclayville City Corporation (BCC). Among the items distributed are cutlasses, rain boots, protective jackets, and specialized trash buckets. Most notably, the city has added a brand-new tricycle to its fleet, a move intended to provide a more mobile and efficient solution for daily garbage collection across Barclayville’s various communities.
Speaking from her local office on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the Mayoress emphasized that equipping the city’s workforce is not just about providing tools, but about ensuring the dignity and efficiency of the laborers. For years, the Barclayville City Corporation has struggled with a chronic shortage of equipment, particularly heavy-duty trash cans and motorized transport for waste removal. This lack of resources often led to delays in collection and the accumulation of refuse in public spaces.
The financial investment in these materials is significant for the local administration. Mrs. Nimely-Bloh estimated the cost of the new tricycle at US$3,600, while five large-scale trash cans were procured at US$125 each. When combined with the protective gear and other hand tools, the total expenditure for this sanitation upgrade reached approximately US$8,500. The Mayoress noted that these tools will drastically improve the timeliness of waste removal, directly impacting the public health of the city’s residents
The acquisition of these materials was made possible through extensive lobbying efforts by the Mayoress’s office. While she refrained from naming specific sponsors or private partners, Mrs. Nimely-Bloh credited the successful procurement to collaborative efforts with national government officials and developmental partners. This strategy of external lobbying has become a vital tool for local administrators looking to supplement limited municipal budgets.
Beyond equipment, the Mayoress also addressed the human element of the city’s sanitation strategy. Currently, the BCC relies on seventeen volunteer workers who receive a monthly stipend of approximately LRD 8,500. Acknowledging their dedication, the Mayoress revealed that her administration is actively working with national authorities to transition these volunteers onto the formal government payroll. This move is seen as essential for ensuring the long-term sustainability of the city’s cleanliness initiatives.
As the new equipment hits the streets, Mayoress Nimely-Bloh is calling on the citizens of Barclayville to do their part. She stressed that a clean environment requires a partnership between the government and the governed. She urged residents to utilize the new disposal systems responsibly and to support ongoing sanitation efforts that are designed to enhance public health and environmental sustainability throughout the municipality.
The municipal employees expressed their gratitude for the new equipment, noting that the protective jackets and boots will significantly improve their safety on the job. The workers pledged their continued dedication to the city, promising that with these new tools in hand, they will work diligently to ensure Barclayville remains safe, clean, and healthy for all inhabitants. This latest gesture is part of a broader, ongoing effort by the Mayoress’s office to steadily improve working conditions for all city staff.
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