The board of the National Disaster Management Agency has ordered an audit of the agency’s financial records by the General Auditing Commission.
British Embassy Extends Sympathies to Muslim Community and Liberians for Fire Disaster
In the wake of the fire disaster that killed 27 children and an instructor in Paynesville, the British embassy has extended its sympathies to the Muslim community and people of Liberia.
Family of Fire Disaster Victim Attributes Death of 26 Children to Allah’s Will
An uncle to one of 26 Islamic schoolchildren killed in a tragic fire incident on Tuesday night says the death of the children is the will of Allah that remains unquestionable.
Gov’t Appeals for Assistance to Nimba Mudslide Victims
The Liberian government is appealing for humanitarian aid to provide relief to victims and bereaved families of the affected mudslide community in Nimba.
Death of Several Citizens at Illegal Gold Mine Prompts National Mourning
Yesterday, February 18 was designated as a national mourning day after at least 40 alleged illegal gold miners were trapped following an unexpected mudslide that occurred recently in Gbanipea, Nimba.
OP-ED: Does Liberia Really Need an Army?
The Armed Forces of Liberia could not practically repel attacks mounted by Guinea, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, or other regional countries, not to mention countries with highly equipped militaries. Think about this – if Liberia were to be attacked right now by another country, we would not, in all seriousness, depend on our army to protect us. Instead, we would appeal to the United States, ECOWAS, or the United Nations, to help us or levy sanctions against that country.
Gov’t Agencies Meet to Create Disaster Management Communications Strategy
The National Disaster Management Agency has completed a meeting with disaster relief and coordination stakeholders to formulate a national communications strategy for disaster and risk reduction in Liberia.
Disaster Management Agency Rallies Support for Flood Victims as It Releases National Statistics
The National Disaster Management Agency has released national statistics for victims of floods caused by the heavy downpour of rain in July and August this year.