June 18

• Lower Gold Prices Affect Mining Firms' Operations

  Ghanaian Chronicle

  The dip in international gold prices in the first quarter of 2013, combined with the high cost of operations, is leading companies to review their work plans and cut operating... Read more »

• Ridge Hospital to Be Modernised

  Ghanaian Chronicle

  The Minister for Health, Ms. Sherry Ayittey, has expressed delight at the proposed reconstruction of the Ridge Hospital into a modern Greater Accra Regional Hospital. The project... Read more »

• Booming Hospitality Industry Boosts Economic Growth

  Ghanaian Chronicle

  The Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Mrs. Elizabeth Ofosu-Agyare, says the continued development of the hospitality industry was boosting the overall economic... Read more »

• LRR Will Always Remain Loyal to President Jammeh Locals Assure

  Daily Observer

  The people of Lower River Region (LRR) have expressed their unending and absolute loyalty to President Jammeh and his government. Read more »

• Frozen Chicken Legs Importation,What Is Responsible for the Ban?

  Foroyaa

  Foroyaa is still making a follow up to find out the reasons that prompted the government to issue a ban on the importation of chicken legs into the country as stated in a press... Read more »

• Appreciating Our Country's Recognition

  New Dawn

  Liberia's presence more among the comity nations once more continues to be manifested in the numerous recognitions the world-over. Since the inception of the Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf... Read more »

• Firestone Graduates Over 50 Students in Skills Training

  New Dawn

  Firestone Liberia Accelerated Learning and Skills Training Program has graduated 54 students in various skills. The graduation ceremony took place on Friday, June 7, 2013, at the... Read more »

• Darboe Speaks of 'Economic Hardship' Facing Gambia

  The Point

  Leader of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) Ousainou Darboe has spoken of what he called an 'economic hardship' currently facing the country, stressing that the current... Read more »

• In GIA Case, Plaintiff Still Testifies

  The Point

  Sulayman Bun Dawda Jobe, who along with his two colleagues sued Gambia International Airlines (GIA) for wrongful dismissal, continued his testimony on 10 June 2013 before... Read more »

• LRR Drug Fighters Train Business Youths

  The Point

  The Youth Front Against Drug and Alcohol Abuse recently provided supplementary training on business management for thirty young people from different links of the organization... Read more »

• No Health Centre, High School in Sami District, Chief Calls for Govt Intervention

  The Point

  The District of Sami in the Central River Region is seemingly part of the districts still lacking behind in major developments or facilities. Read more »

• Smoke, Ash and Debris... Another Fire Guts Central Market

  Ghanaian Chronicle

  It is almost becoming a daily and weekly routine, as markets in the country continue to witness a series of fires, leaving in their wake the destruction of millions of cedis worth... Read more »

• In the Matter of the Supreme Court Verdict On Waterville

  Ghanaian Chronicle

  The Supreme Court's directive on Friday, referring lawyers who facilitated the payment of 25 million Euros in dubious judgment debt to the General Legal Council, is being... Read more »

• IMF Approves U.S.$16.9 Million Disbursement for Mauritania [press release]

  IMF

  The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed today its sixth and final review of Mauritania's economic performance under the program supported by an... Read more »

• Statement at the Conclusion of an IMF Mission to the Gambia [press release]

  IMF

  An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by David Dunn visited The Gambia during June 4-17, 2013 to conduct discussions for the 2013 Article IV consultations. Read more »

• Elite Fitness Centre Clarifies, Turns Down Ex-Workers' Claims

  The Point

  The management, accused of maltreatment to some of its workers, has denied such an accusation in all its forms. Read more »

• Sure-P to Provide Internet Service to Rural Areas in Adamawa

  Leadership

  The Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P) is to provide Internet facilities in all the 266 wards in Adamawa. Read more »

• Kiang & Fulladu Darsilami to Get Electricity & Water Supply

  Daily Observer

  Kiangkas and the residents of Fulladu Darsilami village in the Central River Region (CRR) will soon benefit from electricity and water supply, according to the president of the... Read more »

• Laico Atlantic Hotel's Ex-Employee Seeks Industrial Tribunal's Jurisdiction for Re-Instatement

  Daily Observer

  One Pa Modou Nyang, a former employee of Laico Atlantic Hotel has filed a civil suit before the Industrial Tribunal in Banjul, presided over by Magistrate Lamin Mbye, assisted by... Read more »

• Libercell's Assets Ordered Seized

  New Republic

  Libercell, one of the ground-breaking GSM operators in Liberia is in a US$3 million debt, an indication of how bad things have gone with its operations. Read more »

• Belle Yella Town Finally Connected - As Convoy Crosses Over Tuma River Bridge

  Informer

  Vehicles have for the first time entered the old prison town of Belle Yella since December 2009 when President Ellen Johnson defied the thick jungles to drive into the town, with... Read more »

• 'Hurting Our Craft' - Pot Boiling Crew Takes Comuim GSM Company to Court

  FrontPageAfrica

  The spokesman of the pot boiling record, Charles Phillip Taylor, III, AKA Bentman says the six Liberian Hipco Artists: Jonathan Koffa, AKA Takun J, Harry S. Tumu, AKA Xpoly, Archie... Read more »

• Acting Public Works Minister Inspects Kakata-Bong Mines Road Project

  FrontPageAfrica

  Acting Public Works Minister Victor B. Smith says quality public infrastructure irrespective of their location and size is a major factor in the socio-economic transformation of... Read more »

• Weah Gets U.S. $150,000 for Reconciliation

  New Dawn

  Reports reaching this paper says that the Ambassador George Weah Peace and Reconciliation Commission has received over US$150,000 from the Government of Liberia to conduct a... Read more »

• Decentralization - Political, Economic & Administrative Power in Liberia

  New Dawn

  This essay is the expression, with emphasis, of the urgent need to De-Centralize the political, economic and administrative power, rigidly centralized in, tightly controlled by and... Read more »