During the Christmas season, business is usually booming in the markets. However, traders in Buchanan are noticing that the pace of business has slowed down significantly this year.
Marketers Say Accelerating Exchange Rate Increasing Economic Hardship
Residents of Grand Bassa are appealing to the government to swiftly intervene as the accelerating depreciation of the Liberian dollar against the U.S. dollar is increasing economic hardships for rural dwellers, who mostly deal in the local currency.
Harper’s Economy is Dominated by Ivory Coast, Marketers Say
In Harper, almost all aspects of the economy are dominated by Liberia’s neighbor, Ivory Coast, according to interviews with local trade groups in the city.
Weah Promises Best Decisions for Liberians, Not Best Speeches
President-elect George Weah has told Liberians that he will not make the best speeches, but he will make the best decisions in their interest.
Stakeholders Seek Legislations to Regulate Food in Liberia
For the first time, Liberia is poised to have legislations to regulate food and establish an effective standard authority to govern consumer products.
Another School-based Clinic Now at R.S. Caufield
The troubled Liberian health sector has got a boost from the Carter Center with the establishment of a school-based clinic at the R.S. Caufield primary, junior and secondary school located in Margibi.
OP-ED: Let’s Talk about Depression in Schools
Years ago when I served as a teacher in in both the United States and other parts of Africa, I was not just delivering lessons. I was also paying close attention to my students’ mental health.
Gompa Struggles With Its Trash Problems; Lacks Vehicles to Transport Refuse
The city corporation in Gompa is blaming the city’s dirty streets on the lack of vehicles to transport garbage out of the city.