Deputy United Nations Envoy in Liberia, Mr. Jordan Ryan, has challenged local government administrators in Liberia to translate their development programmes into better quality life for the people. Mr. Ryan was speaking in Sanniquellie, the provincial capital of Nimba County, at a retreat of local government officials, reviewing the development and decentralized activities of the UN’s County Support Teams (CSTs).

The United Nations Envoy in Liberia, Ms. Ellen Margrethe Løj, has pledged continued UN support to the Government of Liberia, especially in the fight against crime. “Cases of armed robbery, mob violence, and rape still remain high,” she observed. “And UNMIL has joined the Government and other partners to launch anti-crime and anti-rape campaigns across the country to deal with these challenges.”

The Chinese Embassy accredited near Monrovia has contributed to Malaria control programs in the country by donating several medical equipment and established the China/Liberia malaria control center at the John F. Kennedy medical center.

A member of the House of Representative, Dr. Bhofur Chamber is calling for training for the enhancement of the capacity of fire fighters in country, to contain the danger of fire in the society.

By: Rudolph G. Gborkeh
Authorities of the Monrovia Consolidated School System Teachers Association (MCSSTA) are calling on the Government to place all public schools teachers in a special category or risks loosing its teachers who may be seeking for greener pasture.

With just few days following the launch of “Operation Thunderstorm” by the Liberian National Police in collaboration with the UN Police to get at armed robbers and other criminals in the country, the Governor of the Borough of New Kru Town, outside Monrovia, Richard S. N. Tobii, says his administration is in full support of the operation and will shortly embark on the dismantling of ghettoes in the community.

The Vice President of Liberia, Mr. Joseph Boakai has officially dedicated the newly constructed facilities of the School of the Blind on the Robertsfield highway, outside Monrovia.

BY: Jerome Toe
Authority at the Liberia Marketing Association (LMA) has given the management of the National Chronicle Newspapers a 72-hour ultimatum to retract its story that tarnishes the image of the LMA.

By Jerome Toe
The Minister of Finance of Liberia, Dr. Antoinette Sayeh says the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is at a critical stage in its history, with new leadership working to increase its relevance and responsiveness amidst significant income and budgetary constraints.

By: Kennedy L. Yangian
The month-long treason retrial case of two Ex-AFL officers presently taking place at Criminal Court “A” at the Temple of Justice has entered its crucial stage with final arguments expected today.