Many residents and business owners of Central Monrovia are raising concerns about the potential spread of diseases and contamination of water sources associated with sewage leaking into the city’s streets. They want the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation to find a permanent solution to the problem.
Monrovia Installs Trash Bins, But Lacks Enforcement and Awareness
Along Broad Street, the primary focal point of Central Monrovia, the Monrovia City Corporation has installed dozens of trash bins for residents to dispose of refuse. However, the city may need to conduct more awareness and enforcement to ensure the bins are being used.
Insurance Companies Unprepared for Police Mandate on Motorcyclist Insurance
The Liberia National Police has issued new rules mandating all commercial motorcyclists to carry a third-party insurance policy. However, insurance companies may not yet be ready to insure commercial motorcyclists, whom they consider too risky a bet.
4Life Zoe Vocational Training Institute Graduates Over 100 Young People
The 4Life Zoe Vocational Training Institute in Paynesville has celebrated the graduation of over 100 young people who have completed programs to earn certificates.
34 Maryland Youths Freed on Bail in Rioting Case
The 34 youth who were arrested for rioting in late March that resulted in US$2.3 million property damage across Maryland have been released on bail.
Poor Sanitary Conditions at Harper General Market Poses Public Health Crisis
Amid concerns of the spread of COVID-19 in Maryland, traders at the Harper General Market are calling for better sanitation to ensure the market is kept clean and safe.
Liberia and World Bank Sign Three US$157 Million Road Construction Agreements
The Liberian government and the World Bank have signed three financing agreements worth US$157 million that will connect Zwedru to Monrovia by paved roads.
Maryland Records Ten Additional COVID Cases and One Death
Maryland’s county health officer has announced that the county has recorded ten additional cases of the COVID-19 virus.