As construction is said to have begun on the proposed military hospital, Information Minister Eugene Nagbe has provided more details on the project, although his account differs from those previously provided by other senior government officials.
Weah Constitutes Committee to Investigate Global Witness Oil Corruption Report
Nearly six weeks after Justice Minister Musa Dean recused himself, President George Weah has constituted a committee to investigate the Global Witness oil corruption report.
Government Clarifies Lifting Restrictions on Motorcyclists in Montserrado
The government of Liberia has provided clarifications on reports that it has lifted the restriction on commercial motorcyclists traveling along routes identified as “no-go zones†in Montserrado. The Liberia National Police maintains that not all restrictions have been relaxed.
EPA Investigates Potential Threat for Tsunami
The Environment Protection Agency says it has launched an investigation into a potential threat for tsunami on the shores of the country.
Fear and Fractional Disagreements Diminish Impact of PATEL’s Protest
Despite earlier information that businesses in Monrovia and other major commercial centers in the country would have remained closed today, less than half the number of businesses appeared to obey the pronouncement.
EDITORIAL: Quincy B Deserves More Than Your Condolences
Alcohol, speed and the lack of safety devices such as seatbelts or airbags were likely factors in the crash and resulting death. Unfortunately, Liberians will likely let Burrowes’ death be in vain instead of using it to spur changes to lower the chances of such incidences happening in the future.
OP-ED: What Happened in Vegas is What Happens in Liberia
Over the past week and a half, my social media feeds have been flooded with pictures and musings from Liberian journalists in the United States, primarily as a result of a meeting of the Association of Liberian Journalists in the United States.
OP-ED: Youth and Sustainable Development: Education and Empowerment
Liberia is the oldest independent country in Africa. Before the 1980s, we were quickly developing with a vibrant education sector, which contributed to the empowerment of citizens from other neighboring countries. We had an economy improving and contributing to the social welfare of citizens.