Supreme Court Allows Dual Citizenship for Liberians
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.
Liberia Commits to 90-90-90 AIDS Treatment Targets
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 [...]
Nimba Traditional Council Orders Arrest of Sande Zoes
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.
Senators Evaluate Nominee for Central Bank Governor
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.
Upcountry PCVs Cut Back
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.
A Holiday Season Appeal to Fund FOL Projects
"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
The Koon Town Poultry Farming Small Grant Project
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 [...]
Monrovia-Roberts on Regional Hub Airport Heading
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 [...]
Diasporans to Meet December 6-7 near Washington, DC
Liberians from all regions of the world will gather to discuss collaboration among diaspora organizations, relief groups, and related non-governmental organizations to improve the Liberian economy by empowering women. Conference Chairman John F. Lloyd announced [...]
Zogo Rehab Remains an Urgent Need
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 [...]
