The Liberia National Police and the Drug Enforcement Agency have trained 54 officers in handling firearms.
President’s Proposal to Abolish By-elections Unpopular in Bomi
Public opinion in Tubmanburg appears to be against President George Weah’s reform proposal to abolish the holding of by-elections to fill vacancies created in the legislature.
Grand Gedeh Midwifery School Closed Due to Lack of Gov’t Support
A midwifery school that was created to address the high rate of maternal mortality in southeastern Liberia is not operational this year due to the lack of government support.
Liberia Eliminates Sierra Leone to Reach Group Stage of 2022 World Cup Qualifiers
Liberia has reached the group stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, after eliminating neighboring Sierra Leone over a two-leg series.
Supreme Court Justice Orders CBL Officials Released in Missing L$16 Billion Trial
Supreme Court Justice Yussif Kaba has ordered the release of arrested former Central Bank officials and a resumption of the trial into the alleged missing L$16 billion case.
Sinoe’s Sen. Chea Complains About Sen. Dillon Being Assigned Office in New Capitol Building Wing
Sinoe’s Senator Augustine Chea has filed a complaint against Sen. Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence for prioritizing the newly-elected Senator Darius Dillon over him in assigning office space in the Capitol Building.Â
Rep. Abu Kamara is Inducted Into Office
The newly elected representative of Montserrado’s 15th district, Abu Bana Kamara, has been officially inducted into office.
Rotary Club Donates US$200k Oxygen Plant to ELWA Hospital
The Rotary Club of Monrovia, during the week of August 26th, welcomed Brian Jonson, President of the Rotary Club of Marlow. The highlight of the week was the commissioning of a medical-grade oxygen plant at the ELWA Hospital in Monrovia.