President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has urged the management of the Monrovia Transit Authority to work towards extending the activities of the Authority to other parts of the country.

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says the fight against gender violence must involve everyone.
The campaign, the President said, must begin at homes, where parents have an obligation to protect their children.

The Independent Complaints, Reviews and Appeals Panel of the Liberian Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC) has ordered the Government of Liberia to allow Delta Mining Consolidated (Delta) to participate in the re-bid of the Western Cluster iron ore concession in Liberia .

The Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) scheme initiated by the Unity Party led government seems to be gaining momentum as the Ministry of Public Works has begun the rehabilitation and pavement of some major roads in Monrovia and its environs including the Old Road which is one of the seven major roads earmarked.

Better Future Foundation, Inc. (BFF), in collaboration with Liberian Education Trust (LET) has completed a six-month Basic Literacy program for women.

The President of Ghana, John Agyekum Kufuor has promised continued support for Liberia’s rule of law and emerging economic sectors as a means to encourage Liberia along its road to sustainable peace. President Kufuor was speaking to senior officials of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) on the sidelines of a State visit on 22 and 23 November 2008, where he received Liberia’s highest national award for the role he played in restoring peace, democracy and stability in Liberia.

As part of the ongoing investigation into allegation of re-cycled checks at the Central Bank of Liberia, authorities of the Finance Ministry have announced the suspension of the entire staff and employees of the Reconciliation Section of the Expenditure and Debt Management Department with immediate effect.

One of Liberia’s giant GSM companies, the Cellcom Telecommunications, Inc last Saturday, November 22nd celebrated its 4th anniversary, exactly four years ago.

By: Folo Glagba Korkollie
The Buchanan Magisterial Court in Grand Bassa County has charged a 27-year-old man with the crime of “involuntary sodomy,” or rape.

The National Coordinator of IRC/GBV, Madam Getrude Garway wants Journalists to prioritize and increase its reporting on Gender Based Violence.