The senior political adviser of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), Milton Teahjay says the Liberian government has failed to address the needs of the people and bring relief to them, but Information Minister Dr. Laurent Bropleh dismissed the claims

The Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) has called for the active involvement of church leaders in the campaign against gender base violence.

President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has welcomed the return of the American Peace Corps Volunteers Program. The program, which operated in Liberia from 1962 to 1990, will recommence in September 2008.

The Finance Ministry has announced that it has laid-off at least 333 of its staff and has retired 45 of its employees for their services to government ranging from 25 to 40 years of national service.

A 28 year-old woman, Cecelia Gbelley said she escaped death in Mount Barclay at the weekend when an unknown man attacked and wounded her.

Individuals believed to be squatters have vandalized the unfinished Health Ministry Complex in Congo Town.

The Liberia Media Center (LMC) has reiterated calls for President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf to appear before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) when called upon.

The Legislative joint working group on the draft 2008/2009 national budget is expected to conduct a three day public hearing beginning Wednesday, July 2, through the 7 respectively.

The announcement by the Finance Ministry that it has laid-off 333 employees for whatever reasons clearly suggests the need for public sector activities that would enhance private sector growth.