The Millennium Challenge Account-Liberia and the Ministry of Public Works have committed to coordinating their efforts to strengthen Liberia’s capacity to provide routine maintenance of paved and unpaved primary roads.
Vice President Breaks Ground for Youth Rehabilitation Project in Bomi
Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor visited Bomi this past weekend to break grounds for the Bai T. Moore Rehabilitation Village Project in the county’s capital, Tubmanburg. The project, named after the famous son of the county, a poet and literary icon, possesses incredible historical and sentimental value for the people of Tubmanburg.
Citizens in Lofa Town Self-Fund and Construct Town Hall
Citizens of Massamai in Voinjama district have dedicated a town hall funded and constructed by residents. The estimated amount spent on the project is US$1,535 and the project began in 2014.
Local Officials in Bong Inflate Cost for Renovating Superintendent Compound by Nearly US$100,000
Bong county superintendent Esther Walker and the chair of the county’s Project Management Committee, Stephen Mulbah, have illegally inflated the cost for renovating the superintendent’s compound by nearly US$100,000.
Three County Capitals to Benefit from Double Chip Seal Roads
Three county capitals are expected to benefit from government road construction projects, according to Grand Kru’s resident engineer, Anthony Gbassi.
Sen. Sando Johnson’s Road Rehabilitation in Bomi Draws Praises and Criticisms
Bomi’s Senator Sando Johnson has kicked off a major road rehabilitation effort in the county ahead of the rainy season. The initiative, which will open many of the feeder roads that become damaged and nearly impassable during the rainy season, is expected to bring some relief to citizens.
Rep. Briggs-Mensah Dedicates Bridge in Garney, Town in Bong
The representative of Bong’s sixth district, Moima Briggs-Mensah, recently completed and turned over a newly constructed bridge to the community of Garney in Bong.
LWSC Deputy Resigns Amid Internal Discord and Employee Protests
Dan T. Saryee, the deputy managing director for technical services at the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation, resigned his post on Nov. 18 amid growing internal rifts, and protests by employees of the agency.