Turkish mining company MNG Gold has laid off about 250 of its employees.
UNDP Turns Over Newly Renovated NEC Warehouse in Grand Bassa
The United Nations Development Programme has turned over a renovated warehouse and newly constructed fence at the local office of the National Elections Commission in Buchanan.
Lofa Superintendent Commissions Taskforce to Verify Land Ownership Claims
In an attempt to limit and prevent land conflicts, Lofa’s Superintendent William Kamba has commissioned members of a task force aimed at verifying land ownership claims across the county.
MCA-L Donates Equipment Worth Over US$13,000 to Address Gender Challenges
The Millennium Challenge Account-Liberia says it has donated office equipment and supplies to Gender and Social Inclusion Units within the Ministry of Public Works and the Ministry of Gender Children and Social Protection, in an effort to promote gender-inclusive practices in public service delivery.
UNFPA and Swedish Embassy Sign US$4.9 million Cooperation Agreement
The Embassy of Sweden and the United Nations Population Fund have signed an agreement for Sweden’s contribution of 43 million Swedish Krona, approximately US$4.9 million.
Drug Enforcement Agency Arrest Sinoe Woman With Over US$1,000 of Marijuana
The Sinoe detachment of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency has arrested and sent to court a 35-year-old woman for the illegal possession of over US$1,000 worth of marijuana.
Grand Bassa Judge Wants Crowded Buchanan Prison Expanded
Judge Joe S. Barkon of Grand Bassa’s Second Judicial Circuit Court is calling for an expansion of the Buchanan Prison Compound in a bid to reduce the crowded nature of the prison.
Education Ministry to Distribute Cash Stipends to 12th Graders Taking WASSCE
The Ministry of Education has announced an Educational Stipend Cash Transfer Scheme to support students taking the West African Senior School Certificate Examinations beginning this week.