24 12, 2019

Supreme Court Allows Dual Citizenship for Liberians

2019-12-24T14:43:07-05:00

The Supreme Court of Liberia granted Liberian born and naturalized American Alvin Teage Jalloh dual citizenship by declaring part of the Alien and Nationality Law unconstitutional.

Supreme Court Allows Dual Citizenship for Liberians2019-12-24T14:43:07-05:00
17 12, 2019

Liberia Commits to 90-90-90 AIDS Treatment Targets

2019-12-17T12:45:17-05:00

Only 66 percent of Liberians infected with HIV know they have HIV while only 50 percent of them get treatment. And only 50 percent of those on treatment have viral suppression.  These percentages are now [...]

Liberia Commits to 90-90-90 AIDS Treatment Targets2019-12-17T12:45:17-05:00
14 12, 2019

Nimba Traditional Council Orders Arrest of Sande Zoes

2019-12-14T14:31:25-05:00

More than 10 zoes were arrested for forcing school-age girls to attend bush school despite the June 25, 2019, action by Sande and Poro heads to suspend all Sande activities in the country.

Nimba Traditional Council Orders Arrest of Sande Zoes2019-12-14T14:31:25-05:00
8 12, 2019

Senators Evaluate Nominee for Central Bank Governor

2019-12-08T14:33:16-05:00

Senators critical of nominee Jolue Aloysius Tarlue question his bank administration skills while supporters trumpet his compliance experience working with several United States-based international financial institutions.

Senators Evaluate Nominee for Central Bank Governor2019-12-08T14:33:16-05:00
5 12, 2019

Upcountry PCVs Cut Back

2019-12-06T15:10:22-05:00

The Peace Corps has temporarily cut the number of Volunteers in rural counties. Until funding difficulties are resolved with banks up country, volunteers will serve in just three counties: Bong, Margibi, and Montserrado.

Upcountry PCVs Cut Back2019-12-06T15:10:22-05:00
25 11, 2019

A Holiday Season Appeal to Fund FOL Projects

2019-11-25T14:22:10-05:00

"I loved seeing a mother who could not read ... prior to the adult literacy class,  (now) read aloud a book with her daughter." Stephanie Vickers, PCV Liberia 1971-1973 Liberia, October 2019

A Holiday Season Appeal to Fund FOL Projects2019-11-25T14:22:10-05:00
25 11, 2019

The Koon Town Poultry Farming Small Grant Project

2019-11-25T13:44:28-05:00

Community residents were hired to construct a poultry house using traditional mud bricks. A manager for the poultry house is being trained by AgriLife-Liberia’s technical team. Local school  students receive poultry management training. The students [...]

The Koon Town Poultry Farming Small Grant Project2019-11-25T13:44:28-05:00
16 11, 2019

Monrovia-Roberts on Regional Hub Airport Heading

2019-11-16T17:19:07-05:00

With West Africa's longest runway now rehabilitated, newly expanded passenger terminal facilities and an aircraft maintenance partnership with the Hartsfield-Jackson Airport near Atlanta, the Monrovia-Roberts International Airport is on its way to becoming a regional [...]

Monrovia-Roberts on Regional Hub Airport Heading2019-11-16T17:19:07-05:00
31 10, 2019

Zogo Rehab Remains an Urgent Need

2019-10-31T20:20:57-04:00

Miatta is a former child soldier in Liberia and says she was forced to fight when she was 14. She can't remember how many people she's killed and says she just wants to get her [...]

Zogo Rehab Remains an Urgent Need2019-10-31T20:20:57-04:00
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