Liberia’s commerce and industry minister, Wilson Tarpeh, and the managing director of the Liberia Petroleum Refinery Corporation, Marie Urey Coleman, appeared together on Tuesday, Feb. 4 before the House of Representatives to explain the ongoing gasoline shortage on the market.
Head of National Disabled Group Says Politicians Only Prioritize Them During Holidays
An official of the National Union of Organizations for the Disabled, NUOD, says government officials need to stop treating people with disabilities as objects of charity.
At the Launch of a National Reading Campaign, Education Minister Wants a Stronger Reading Culture
As he launched a national reading campaign, Education Minister Ansu Sonii says he wants to make reading a priority in the sector.
Authorities in Margibi Disburse US$4,000 to Community Radio Stations
The office of Margibi superintendent Jerry Varnie says it has disbursed US$4,000 to eight community radio stations in the county. The disbursement followed a decision by citizens of the county at a council sitting on December 22 to allocate funding to community radio stations operating in the county. A total of US$5,000 was allotted during the council sitting.
No Suspects Arrested Yet in Case of 9-Year-Old Victim of Ritualistic Murder
Despite efforts being exerted by police in Nimba to identify the murderer of Lee Arthur, a nine-year-old boy who was likely a victim of a ritualistic killing in late January this year, no suspect has yet been arrested.
Government Reallocates Indian-Donated Bus to the Liberia Football Association
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has donated a 61-seater bus to the Liberia Football Association to be used by the national football teams.
LISCR’s Dominance of Liberian League Slipping as Players Seek Greener Pastures
Liberia Football Association’s 2019 champions, LISCR FC, who also became the second-place winner of the Orange Liberia first division league, is losing many of its top players to the search for better opportunities.
Sen. Sando Johnson’s Road Rehabilitation in Bomi Draws Praises and Criticisms
Bomi’s Senator Sando Johnson has kicked off a major road rehabilitation effort in the county ahead of the rainy season. The initiative, which will open many of the feeder roads that become damaged and nearly impassable during the rainy season, is expected to bring some relief to citizens.