The Liberian government has reiterated its commitment to include people living with HIV/AIDS at all levels of its intervention programs, as an important avenue to speed up the achievement of the country’s 2020 global targets.
Citizens Group Makes Second Donation to Gov’t Hospital in Buchanan
The committee set up to raise funds for the Liberian Government Hospital in Buchanan has made additional contributions to the hospital.
Criminal Court C Judge Recuses Herself in Money Laundering Case Involving Former Defense Minister
Judge Nancy Sammie of Criminal Court C has announced her recusal from the ongoing trial of former defense minister Brownie Samukai, who was accused of multiple economic crimes.
President Weah Appoints New Members to Harbel College Board
President George Weah has appointed a new chairperson and members of the Board of Directors at Margibi’s Harbel College. The announcement was made public via the Executive Mansion website on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Alfalit Liberia Graduates More Than 1,500 Women in Basic Literacy Education and Job Skills Training
Some 1,520 adult learners have been awarded certificates of achievements in Montserrado after successfully completing a cycle of training in literacy, basic education, and job skills programs. The training was conducted by the group Alfalit-Liberia and included skills in tailoring, literacy, numeracy and basic education.
Naymote Begins Stakeholder Engagement on Social Development Fund Management in Bong
The Liberian NGO, Naymote-Partners for Democratic Development, has recently completed a major stakeholders’ engagement in Bong aimed at creating awareness about the use and management of County Social Development Funds.
Court Drops Charges Against Controversial Ex-Airport Authority Boss Ellen Corkrum
Judge Nancy Sammie of Criminal Court “C” has dropped all charges against former Liberia Airport Authority Managing Director, Ellen Corkrum, who was accused by the government of stealing over US$1 million from the agency in 2013 and violating public trust by wrongfully diverting public monies and assets to her personal use and those of her friends.
Reported Bribery at U.S. Embassy in Monrovia Prompted Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visas
The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia has launched an investigation into reports of bribery in its visa process, which has recently led to the temporary suspension of non-immigrant visa service in Liberia.