Mob violence thrives in Liberia partly because of a weak justice system. Crowded prisons, poor police gathering of evidence, and corruption can often mean that criminals are released without bearing the consequences required by the law.
UN Women Commences Training for Lawmakers, CSOs, and Government Agencies
U.N. Women has begun a three-day training for lawmakers, non-governmental organizations and representatives of key government line ministries and agencies to build their capacity and commitment to gender equality.
Public Works Orders Sidani Group to Revert to Old Design of Gbarnga Streets Pavement
Barely three weeks after Bong authorities halted the Gbarnga streets pavement project, the Ministry of Public Works has ordered the company implementing the construction to resume work using the previous design of the project.
Only 5.7% of Bong Citizens Report Using County Service Center
Almost three years since the Bong County Service Center opened in Gbarnga, only 5.7 percent of citizens have taken advantage of services available at the center.
Sen. Henrique Tokpa Distributes Medical Supplies to Bong Hospitals
Bong’s Sen. Henrique Tokpa has begun to distribute medical supplies and equipment worth US$350,000 to hospitals and clinics in Bong.
Phebe, C.B. Dunbar Other Bong Health Facilities Receive Medical Supplies
Several health posts in Bong have received medical supplies from Dennis Garsinii, a U.S.-based Bong citizen.
Bong’s Leadership Halts Gbarnga Road Project
Authorities in Bong have put an immediate halt to the pavement of two streets in Gbarnga, the Madam Suakoko Street and Gbarnga Broad Street. The project was being constructed by Sidani Group Holding.
Citizens Accuse Gbarnga Street Pavement Contractor of Substandard Work
Gbarnga residents have raised concerns about what they say is substandard work being done to pave the Gbarnga Broad Street.