Like him or not, President George M. Weah will be credited for offering youth the privilege to assemble at the table of governance with the golden opportunity to provide their insights in plotting a smooth trajectory for Liberia.
OP-ED: Delivering Public Services Through Impulsive Decisions
When President George Weah announced that he was making tuition free at all public colleges and universities across the country, I joked with friends that perhaps parents of kindergarteners and nursery-aged children needed to get their children onto the streets to protest for free tuition.
Last Week in Photos
Activists gathered under the banner of the Campaigners and Victims for Justice staged a peaceful protest calling for the establishment of a war crimes court in the country.
‘Zogos’ Call on Gov’t to Establish Drug Rehabilitation Programs
November 12 brought scores of substance abusers, commonly referred to as ‘zogos,’ to the Foreign Ministry to petition President George Weah to establish a drug rehabilitation program to address their plight.
Paynesville Enforces Ban on Selling on Sundays
On November 1, Paynesville began enforcing several of its city ordinances, including its ban on commercial activities on Sundays and national holidays.
Public Works Breaks Ground for 1.5 km Road to Buchanan’s Fairground
The Ministry of Public Works has broken grounds for the construction of a 1.5 km stretch of road leading to the Fairground in Buchanan. The cost of construction is estimated at US$1.2 million.
Implementing Recommendations for Electoral Reform
On January 22, Liberia experienced its first handover of power from one elected leader to another in 73 years. Pres. George Weah’s inauguration followed a historic election that saw a loser in a presidential race accept the results and concede defeat to the winner for the first time in many years.
Senate Rejects Economic Management Team Report, Amends Rules for Impeachment proceeding
The Liberia Senate on its second day sitting of the extraordinary session voted to reject a report on the status of the country’s economy presented by the Technical Economic Management Team of President George Weah.