A candidate for the Liberian Presidency in 2017’s general and presidential elections, Ambassador Nathaniel Barnes, says he intends to enter into a covenant with the Liberian people. His priority is to get the country back on track and well into growth and development using five key areas of focus.
Bein-Garr DEO Threatens Closure of Substandard Schools
Bein-Garr’s district education officer, J. Lynon Mantor, has threatened to close down schools that he considers substandard.
UL Economist Says Pension Proposal is Inappropriate
Economist Jimmy Keyan has described the passage of a bill to amend the country’s pension law as “untimely and inappropriate.”
Citizens Sound the Alarm on Failed Cotton Tree Town Hall Project
Citizens in Lower Margibi foresee another failed project due to the irregularities in the ongoing construction of Cotton Tree town hall.
Community Watch Forum Members Complete Training
As the United Nations Mission in Liberia draws to a close, the government is setting up a nationwide Community Watch Forum as a means of maintaining peace and security.
Rumor Mill Generates False Reports About Ebola Outbreak in Liberia
Recently, Liberia has been swamped by rumors of renewed Ebola outbreak after more than 75 days of being declared of the epidemic by the World Health Organization.
Unification City Council to Enforce Municipal Tax on Businesses
The Acting Mayor of Unification City in the Mboo Statutory District in Margibi, Emanuel Fatumay has announced plans to begin the collection of municipal taxes on business situated within the city.
Lawmakers Summon Education Officials Over ‘Abrupt Schools Closure’ Plans
The plenary of the House representatives have summoned the newly confirmed Education Minister George Werner and his deputies over the decision by the Education Ministry to close all schools by June 30.