Civil society organizations have created significant awareness on the use of County and Social Development Funds, drawing significant attention in pushing for the accountability of those funds. However, in the process, they have paid less attention to public funds allocated in other areas.
Farmers Meet in Grand Bassa to Call for Cheaper Loans and Other Support
The Farmers Union Network of Liberia, an advocacy group for the agricultural sector, says it wants the government to provide more support to local farmers across the country.
Police Launch Road Safety Campaign in Grand Bassa
The Liberia National Police has launched its second road safety campaign in Buchanan, coinciding with the release of 12 years of accident statistics. The accidents were recorded from 2007 to April 2018.
Grand Bassa Lawmaker Wants House to Submit to Missing Billion Probe
After House Speaker Bhofal Chambers made a controversial comment that the legislature cannot be invited by any institution for investigation into the missing billions in Liberian banknotes, Grand Bassa’s fifth district representative, Thomas Goshua, has differed by saying no one is above the law.
Shortage of Furniture Hampers Grand Bassa School
When the Ministry of Education assigned Bridge International Academies to operate the Buchanan Demonstration School in 2016, the ministry also directed another public school using the facility to relocate.
Grand Bassa Man Beats Girlfriend to Death
Police in Grand Bassa have arrested a 35-year-old man for beating his girlfriend to death.
Ahead of Grand Bassa County Sitting, Disabled Community Wants Delegate Status
Ahead of the County Council Sitting in Grand Bassa, people living with disabilities are calling on authorities to give them delegate status at the once-a-year event where major decisions are made on how to spend the County and Social Development Funds.
Police Begin Enforcing Traffic Laws Along Buchanan-Monrovia Highway
After recent reports of increased accidents on the Buchanan-Monrovia highway led to citizens calling for authorities to do more, police in Grand Bassa have started enforcing road safety laws along the highway.