The importation and infusion of banknotes into circulation are routine activities of the Central Bank under its monetary authority. However, these mundane banking functions have come under intense scrutiny and triggered deep public sensitivities in the wake of recent scandals.
More Than 22 Pharmacists Trained in Mental Health and Anti-Stigma
The Mental Health Unit of the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Pharmacy Division and Supply Chain Management Unit, has successfully completed the training of 22 pharmacists from nine counties in mental health and anti-stigma protocols.
Civil Servants Begin Nationwide Strike in Demand of Salaries
As Christmas nears, the Consortium of Civil Servants in Liberia began a nationwide protest on Monday to demand that the government pay arrears owed to civil servants.
Youth Media Action Intensifies Anti-Trafficking Campaign in High Schools
Students from five high schools in Monrovia have benefitted from a three-day training to identify and report on human trafficking. The training was provided by Youth Media Action, with support from Internews.
Sierra Leone’s President Bio Asks UL Graduates to Put Liberia First
On Wednesday, Dec. 11, the University of Liberia graduated a record 3,673 students at its Centennial Commencement Convocation. The graduates represented 39 degree-granting programs, seven undergraduate colleges, eight graduate programs, and three professional schools.
Liberia Recommits to 2020 Global HIV/AIDS Targets
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.