By D.K. Sengbeh Stakeholders including the Liberian Government, civil society organizations and international partners have concluded a two-day consultative conference to carve a national strategy on armed violence in Liberia.

The Ministry of Public Works which is responsible for renovation of post war government properties is now implementing several road projects.

By D.K. Sengbeh The President of the Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) says the company has earmarked a US$5million expansion and development project that will provide job opportunities for Liberians.

By Rudolph G. Gborkeh Assistant Justice Minister for Rehabilitation and Correction, Madam Fatumata Sheriff has acknowledged that over crowdedness, low pay for prison’s staff and insufficient man power are factors responsible for the recent Central Prison Jail break that led to fifty-seven criminals to escape.

The Prophetess and Founder of the Jireh International Gospel Ministry, Esther Nyemah has called for government to clarify the status of Liberia, if indeed it is a circular or Christian state.

President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has been visiting a number of Churches and Church run Institutions in Monrovia and its environs.

The Forestry Reform Monitoring Committee, working under mandate of Executive Order Number One to establish laws and regulations for the sustainable management of forest resources, has declared the vetting period for ten Core Regulations and two standard contracts under the new Forestry law is open to the public for comments and feedback.

By D.K. Sengbeh As the Liberian Government and its international partners fight to make Liberia free of illicit arms, latest report available to this paper says arms are being smuggled into the country from neighboring Guinea.

By: Isaac B. Menyongai from Zorzor District An American volunteer program developer and health worker at the Zorzor Curran Lutheran Hospital on Friday, 24 November 2006, cuts ribbon for the dedication of a four-bed room modern clinic in Balagwalazu, Bluyeama Clan in Zorzor District, Lofa County.

By: D. K. Sengbeh President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has made quick clarifications in her orders regarding the demolition of makeshift structures in Monrovia.