Some 12th-grade students in the country have expressed frustration over the cancellation of the senior high school certificate examination administered by the West African Examinations Council.
Girls Empowerment Program Launched to Benefit Teenage Mothers
To combat a high rate of teen pregnancy and girls dropping out of school, a gender equality group has launched a three-month girls empowerment project in Thinkers Village on the Robertsfield Highway.
President Sirleaf Appoints Taskforce to Investigate Global Witness Corruption Report
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has appointed a special taskforce to investigate the recent Global Witness corruption report.
Industry Insiders Emphasize Importance of Medical Insurance
In a country where less than six percent of Liberians have health insurance, insurance industry insiders are stressing the importance of medical insurance for families.
Joshua Robinson Appointed as Margibi’s Asst Sup’t for Development
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has appointed Joshua Robinson as the new Assistant Superintendent for Development in Margibi. Robinson was appointed on May 6, 2016.
Ahead of UNMIL Drawdown, Margibi Sup’t Calls for Additional Support for National Security
Margibi – Margibi County Superintendent John Z. Buway has called on lawmakers to make additional budgetary allotments to support the country’s security sector.
Alternative Maternity Health Services for Lower Margibi as Lisnow Maternity Clinic Formally Opens
In the small community of Barclay Farm on the outskirts of Firestone, a new maternity clinic has been declared open. The Lisnow Maternity Clinic formally opened for operations on April 30th during a festive ceremony attended by community members, most of whom are retirees of the Firestone Rubber Company.
World Bank Boosts Support for Sustainable Forest Landscapes in Liberia
The World Bank and the Government of Liberia have signed a US$36.7 million grant to support ongoing efforts to improve integrated management of targeted forest landscapes.