Lester Z. Tenny, an adjunct professor of economics at the University of Liberia’s graduate school, says the country needs the international community to help it address current economic woes.
Three Storage Facilities to Be Constructed for Fishermen
The National Fish Farmers Union of Liberia has announced plans to construct three storage facilities across the country.
Sen. Coleman Says High Port Charges Hurting Liberia’s Revenue Generating Capacity
Grand Kru’s Sen. Peter S. Coleman has dispatched a communication to Albert Chie, Senate pro tempore, complaining about the high charges levied on the importation of goods at the Freeport of Monrovia.
River Cess Motorcyclists Attribute Recent Deaths to Traditional Medicine
After two motorcyclists died within a span of one month, some motorcyclists are fearing that a woman is using traditional medicine to target them.
Leading Rice Producer Wants Gov’t to Empower Local Producers
President George Weah has announced that after two meetings with Liberia’s major rice importers, the importers agreed to reduce the price of rice. However, a leading local producer of rice says the government needs to divert some of its attention to supporting local producers.
Ganta Experiences Unstable Exchange Rate, as Some Money Changers Refuse to Adhere to Lower Rate
There are different exchange rates being offered in Nimba’s largest commercial city following an unprecedented drop in the value of the United States dollar against the Liberian dollar.
Fluctuation in U.S. Exchange Rate Appears to Be a Result of Rumors
Vendors attributed the fluctuation to rumors and fears that Weah’s address would have ordered an immediate decrease in the value of the U.S. dollars on the market.
Central Bank Commences Seminar for Rural Finance Institutions
The Central Bank of Liberia is conducting a four-day seminar for rural community financial institutions in Ganta.