Last week Friday, the African Development Bank’s Board of Directors approved a US$53.25 million multi-country grant to The Gambia, Liberia, and Sierra Leone in the form of direct budget support to cushion efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in the three West African countries.
Frustration Grows Over Limited Supply of Rice Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
A limited supply of rice on the market is causing concern among many Liberians. Although the government says there is enough rice in the country to last until December, wholesalers and retailers are all reporting a shortage of rice.
Traditional Leaders Accuse Presidential Appointee of Causing Death of Sinoe’s Rep. Sloh
Traditional leaders in Sinoe are accusing an administrative district commissioner of masterminding the sudden death of former representative Jay Nagbe Sloh of Sinoe’s second district.
Liberia Ranks Worst in the World in Affordability of Healthy Diets
According to a 2020 report on the state of food security and nutrition, 97.8 percent of Liberians cannot afford to regularly consume a healthy diet. Out of 170 countries examined by the report authors, maintaining a healthy diet is most unaffordable in Liberia.
COVID-19 Resurfaces in Grand Bassa as Seven Confirmed at Liberian Agricultural Company
Health officials in Grand Bassa have announced an additional seven confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county.
Hundreds of Petitioners Ask Emmanuel Nuquay to Run For Senate
UNIFICATION CITY, Margibi – A few hundred Margibi residents stormed the headquarters of the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority on Thursday to petition the agency’s director-general, Emmanuel Nuquay, to contest for Margibi’s senatorial seat in December. Under the banner of ‘Concerned Margibians for Progress,’ the group was seen waiting for hours to petition the former speaker…
Rep. Edwin Snowe Announces Senatorial Bid
Representative Edwin Snowe has finally announced his plan to contest the December 8 senatorial election in Bomi.
Margibi’s Rep. Ben Fofana Announces Senate Run, Highlights Past Accomplishments
Rep. Ben Fofana of Margibi’s fourth district says he will challenge the incumbent senator, Oscar A. Cooper, in the Dec. 8 senatorial elections this year.