The Mandela Institute for Development Studies has announced recipients of the inaugural batch of the Mandela Centennial Scholarship Programme, with Blessing Caine, a 2016 graduate of Firestone Senior High School as the only beneficiary from Liberia.
Weah Says Government Will Use US$25 Million to Strengthen Local Currency
President George Weah has disclosed that the government will infuse US$25 million into the country’s economy as a measure to strengthen the Liberian dollar currency.
Police Agree to Pay Medical Bills of Alleged Shooting Victim
The Liberia National Police has taken the responsibility to provide further medical treatment for Helena Nimely, the victim of a recent police operation to disperse angry protestors.
President Weah to Address Nation on State of the Economy
Amid an increasing exchange rate and a resulting high inflation, President George Weah will deliver a major address to the nation on Monday on measures his government plans to take to address the state of the economy.
Government Releases Activities Calendar for Independence Day Celebrations
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released the official activities calendar for the celebrations of Liberia’s 171st independence anniversary.
Weah Appoints Former Tubman University President to Head Nimba Community College
President George Weah has appointed the former president of Tubman University as the new president for Nimba County Community College.
Liberian LGBT Community Ends Second Year Celebration of Pride Event
For the second year in Liberia, members of the gay, bisexual and transgender community, commonly referred to as LGBT, have ended a weeklong celebration of pride, an event that promotes acceptance and tolerance of individuals within their highly stigmatized community.
U.S. Court Finds Thomas Woewiyu Guilty of Immigration Fraud
Thomas Woewiyu, a former Defense Minister under former President Charles Taylor and a leader of the defunct National Patriotic Front of Liberia, has been found guilty of violating multiple U.S. immigration laws.