The superintendent for geology and quality control at the iron ore mining company ArcelorMittal has underscored the importance of technical and vocational education in post-war Liberia.
President Weah: Public Debt Now Exceeds US$1.27 Billion Due to Major Infrastructural Projects
President George Weah has disclosed that Liberia’s total public debt has now exceeded US$1.27 billion due largely to investments in infrastructural projects.
Commerce Ministry Confiscates US$5,000 worth of Expired Goods in Sinoe
Agents of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry stationed in Sinoe have confiscated over US$5,000 worth of consumable goods due to long passed expiration dates.
Full Transcript: Collaborating Political Parties Respond to Pres. Weah’s 3rd Annual Message
After President George Weah delivered his third annual State of the Nation Address on Monday, January 27, the Collaborating Political Parties (comprising of the All Liberian Party, the Alternative National Congress, Liberty Party, and Unity Party), issued a response. The response was delivered by Alexander B. Cummings, the political leader of the Alternative National Congress, on January 28.
Kakata Marketers and Commercial Drivers Protest Against New City Regulations
A new city regulation relocating three parking terminals and barring street selling in Kakata has led to a weeklong protest by vendors and commercial drivers. The new regulation being enforced was introduced by the Kakata City Corporation.
Police in Sinoe Charge 26-Year-Old with Murder
Police in Sinoe have charged a 26-year-old with murder after he allegedly stabbed his peer to death.
Grand Kru Declared County Meet Champions as Nimba fined US$1,500
The organizing body of the National County Sports Meet, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, has declared Grand Kru as the champions of the 2019-20 football tournament while the Nimba team was fined US$1,500 for abandoning the match.
Former Education Minister George Werner Announces Run to Become Grand Kru Senator
Former education minister George Kronnisanyon Werner has announced he is running to become senator of Grand Kru in senatorial elections later this year.