Amid the spread of large piles of garbage across sections of Paynesville, including near the Red Light commercial district, Paynesville City Corporation’s public relations officer, Janice K. Jallah, has said that the city has been overwhelmed for the past six months with collecting garbage.
With 74% Decrease in Latex Collected, Firestone Cuts 500 Jobs
Firestone Liberia has announced a reduction of its workforce by approximately 500 employees or 7 percent of its regular workforce.
VIDEO: Exclusive Interview with Nimba’s Sen. Thomas Grupee
Senator Thomas S. Grupee sat with The Bush Chicken for a special interview to discuss Liberia’s independence.
Liberia Needs 4,000 More Teachers, Education Minister Says
Liberia’s minister of education, George K. Werner, has revealed a huge need for teachers in the country.
Rep. Koung Defends Controversial Code of Conduct
Jeremiah Koung, representative for Nimba’s first district, has for the first time commented on the National Code of Conduct, offering a defense for the controversial law.
Nimba Sup’t: Citizens Vital to Maintaining Peace and Security
At a press briefing this past weekend and following UNMIL’s handing over security to the government, Nimba Superintendent Fong G. Zuagele said he believes that Liberia can overcome security threats if its citizens take the initiative to maintain peace.
Police Kill One Suspect, Wound Four, in Attempted Robbery on Kakata Ecobank
Police in Margibi reportedly shot dead a suspected armed robber and wounded four others at Ecobank’s Kakata branch early Sunday morning.
After Flood, Hundreds Remain Homeless in Lower Margibi
After the recent flooding caused by torrential rains in Lower Margibi, many residents remain homeless.