Health authorities in Liberia have announced the second case of the Coronavirus disease, otherwise known as COVID-19.
Mercy Corps, Health Ministry Target Maternal and Infant Mortality
Mercy Corps has collaborated with the Ministry of Health to launch a project geared towards strengthening maternal and infants’ health services in Liberia.
Liberia Closes All Schools Amid First Coronavirus Case
Following President George Weah’s announcement of the country’s first Coronavirus case on Monday, March 16, Liberia’s Information Ministry has announced the closure of all schools in the country.
Liberia Confirms Coronavirus Case as Pres. Weah Cancels County Tour
The Coronavirus pandemic has finally reached Liberia, as authorities confirmed that the executive director of the Environmental Protection Agency, Nathaniel Blama, has tested positive for the virus.
Solicitor General Says Head of Assets Recovery Team’s Resignation a Big ‘Blow’ to Corruption Fight
Solicitor General Syrenius Cephus, who is also the government’s chief prosecutor, says the exit of Cllr. Arthur Johnson as head of the government’s Assets Investigation, Restitution, and Recovery Team is a big blow.
Coroner Investigation Finds Foul Play in Death of Motorcyclist in Voinjama
A 15-man coroner jury set up in Voinjama to investigate the mutilated body of Abdul Jalloh, a motorcyclist who went missing nearly two weeks ago, has reported foul play in his death.
Eyeing Bomi Senate Seat, Adama Dorley Renovates Schools and Empowers Local Farmers
The auxiliary group of a senatorial aspirant, Adama Soko Dorley of Bomi, has begun renovating a number of public and private schools across the county. The process, which commenced with the Gbah Jakeh Public school, is expected to impact 52 public and private schools across the county’s five administrative districts, according to Musa Ballo, the spokesperson of the group.
At National Seminar, Howard-Taylor Highlights Challenges to Women’s Political Participation
Ahead of October 2020 senatorial by-election in Liberia, the UN agency which focuses on women empowerment, UN Women, has organized a seminar on strategies to enforce gender quotas and implement the provision of the Elections Law that requires political parties to ‘endeavor’ to ensure that at least 30 percent of their candidates are of either gender.