In August, the National Oil Company of Liberia fired its entire staff of 200 people in a move aimed at reducing costs and saving the company from financial ruin due to declining oil prices. While it’s unusual to sack an entire staff, am I shocked? Perhaps, as it’s always shocking when a massive across-the-board firing takes place, but it’s long overdue.
OP-ED: Farewell, Dr. James Wallace, Beloved Physician and Humanitarian
It was in September of 1941 that God sent Dr. James W. Wallace to love, heal and care for his children scattered on the Earth. Wallace had a great career as an outstanding physician, but it was his loving and caring heart that made an indelible impact on the world.
OP-ED: A Decade of Electricity Problems and Promises
To say that Liberia’s electricity situation is lacking is an understatement. About 10 percent of urban residents and less than 2 percent of rural residents currently have access to electricity — and the bulk of that is self-generated using generators and expensive imported fuel. The most common form of energy in Liberia is “biomass” such…
OP-ED: “This is Liberia, OK?â€: Understanding Contemporary Privilege & Maltreatment
As an American living in Liberia, a country whose modern-day existence is due to the historical decisions of people in my country, most of whom never visited Africa, I am keenly aware of the tenuous historical ground on which my current existence stands.
Improving the County Development Fund to Serve Liberians
The second part of a series of articles on the procedures governing Liberia’s County Development Funds. This piece explores some of the inadequacies of the program and proposes ways in which it can be improved.
How Liberia’s County Development Fund Works
The first part of a series of articles on the procedures governing Liberia’s County Development Funds. This piece explains how the CDF works while the following article will propose some changes.
168 Years On The Wrong Track
Torli Krua, founder of Universal Human Rights International, proposes a model of democracy true to the Liberian constitution. He is advocating for citizens’ initiative, a practice where ordinary citizens can draft and vote for laws.
Food Insecurity: The Silent War
Food insecurity is an unseen battle that is raging, especially among the youth of Liberia. This problem negatively affects the health of citizens in a country that is struggling to recover after a 14-year civil war, coupled with the effects of the recent Ebola outbreak.