Residents of the New Matadi Estate, Fredrick Island and 12th Street communities have received US$66,900 from the Liberian government to construct a bridge that will link them with other communities.
Budget Constraints Hamper Fire Service Operations
The Liberia National Fire Service has released a five-year strategic plan that suggests that the agency’s lack of budgetary support is hampering its operations.
Despite Government Efforts, Liberia Still Far From Feeding Itself
Food self-sufficiency is still a long term goal for Liberia. Amid calls for Liberians to begin consuming locally-produced crops, there are indications that the country is still far from achieving its goal of food self-sufficiency.
Werner Intends to Transform Liberia’s Education System From “Mess to Bestâ€.
In an effort to revamp the education system, the president recently announced a leadership change in the Ministry of Education. George Werner is set to take over from current education minister, Etmonia David Tarpeh.
LNP Arrest Three Former MODEL Generals
The Liberia National Police says it has arrested three ex-generals of the defunct Movement for Democracy in Liberia on May 16. They are being accused of mobilizing former combatants in Southeastern River Gee.
Ministry of Gender Wants Cooperation from NGOs Assisting Ebola Orphans
Lydia Sherman, the Deputy Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, has expressed frustration with some non-governmental organizations for their non-compliance with regards to the children orphaned by Ebola.
LNP Officers Allegedly Shot at Coal Burners
Officers of the Liberian National Police have been accused of opening fire on peaceful coal burners leading to one person sustaining severe injuries in the Mount Barclay community, outside Monrovia.
Muslim Community Petition the Legislature on Constitutional Proposal
A petition that seeks to obstruct any referendum that will include the quest to make Liberia a Christian state has been presented to the national legislature.