The World Bank has partnered with the Liberian government to launch a new effort to improve results at the secondary level of Liberia’s education system. The project, Improve Results in Secondary Education, otherwise known as IRISE, is a US$47 million effort sponsored by the World Bank through a grant signed with the government in July 2019.
Liberia Closes All Schools Amid First Coronavirus Case
Following President George Weah’s announcement of the country’s first Coronavirus case on Monday, March 16, Liberia’s Information Ministry has announced the closure of all schools in the country.
KEEP, YWCA Sign Agreement to Establish Resource Center for Young Women
The Kids Educational Engagement Project, KEEP, has entered into an agreement with the YWCA to establish a learning resource center in Monrovia. The agreement was made known through a release when the two organizations signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday, March 2.
Prince Y. Johnson Polytechnic University to Open its Doors in September 2020
Nimba’s Sen. Prince Y. Johnson has announced that all is set for the opening of his polytechnic university in Ganta.
Ahead of Elections, Sen. Augustine Chea Provides Financial Aid to 50 Students
Ahead of the 2020 special senatorial mid-term elections, Sen. Augustine S. Chea of Sinoe has donated L$200,000 (US$1,010) to Sinoe Community College as financial aid to students of the college.
Sinoe Community College Dean Embarks on Recruitment Drive
The dean of academic affairs of Sinoe Community College is on a recruitment drive to encourage graduating high school students and other young people to enroll in the institution to better prepare themselves for the future.
UNIDO Launches €19.5 million Technical Training Program in Five Counties
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization has launched a five-year technical training program for youth in five counties across the country, including Sinoe.
Rep. Dorwohn Gleekia Discloses Plans to Rehabilitate Tappeh Memorial High School in Nimba
Rep. Dorwohn Twain Gleekia of Nimba’s sixth electoral district has disclosed plans for a renovation of Tappita’s Tappeh Memorial High School. The lawmaker said he had lobbied to get US$25,000 appropriated in the 2019/2020 national budget for the renovation.