As the government prepares to begin construction of the military hospital proposed by Pres. George Weah, investigation by The Bush Chicken reveals that the government has released little information about a US$200,000 feasibility study for the facility.
Amid Growing Concern for Upholding Press Freedom, Weah Meets with Media Officials
President George Weah has met with some media executives and officials of the Press Union of Liberia, amid growing concerns over press freedom in the country.
New LEITI Secretariat Head Pushes Back Against Critics of His Appointment
The new head of secretariat for the Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, Gabriel Nyenkan, has pushed back against criticisms of his appointment by President George Weah.
Justice Minister Recuses Himself from Global Witness Investigation to Ensure Independence
Justice Minister Musa Dean has recused himself from an investigation commissioned by President George Weah into recent allegations by the U.K.-based corruption watchdog, Global Witness.
EDITORIAL: Liberia Doesn’t Need a New Monrovia
While it might be flashier and temporarily more politically attractive to propose building a new city, those resources would be better directed towards improving existing infrastructure, through investment, new policies to influence behavior and enforcement of existing rules.
34,000 Senior Students to Begin WASSCE on Tuesday
CONGO TOWN, Montserrado – On Tuesday, April 3, about 34,000 12th grade students are expected to take the West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations for the first time in Liberia. This is the first time Liberian students will join their English-speaking West African counterparts to participate in WASSCE. The tests will be administered at 216…
Following Global Witness Report, Gov’t Raises Concern Over Bribery Allegations Against Former Officials
Two days after the U.K.-based corruption watchdog, Global Witness released a new report alleging that former government officials benefitted from a tainted oil deal, the government says it is concerned about the allegations.
Pres. Weah’s 4,000-Seat Conference Hall to Be Named After Mahatma Gandhi, a Known Racist
President George Weah’s announcement of the construction of a conference hall on the Bali Island appears to have come with the stipulation that the 4,000-seat structure is to be named after the popular Indian freedom fighter and anti-black racist, Mahatma Gandhi.