MONROVIA, November 19 (LINA) - The President Pro-Tempore of the Liberian Senate, Gbehzongar Findley, has assured that the 2014/2015 National Budget will be passed into law within the next two weeks.

MONROVIA, November 19 (LINA) - Deputy Information Minister Isaac Jackson has disclosed that the St. Joseph’s Catholic Hospital in Congo Town, Monrovia is to re-open on Monday, November 24.

ZWEDRU, November 19 (LINA) - The Southeastern Regional commander of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) of the Liberia National Police, Sgt. Andrew Sando, has vowed to take punitive action against any officer caught in extortion and bribery.

MONROVIA, November 19 (LINA) -The Managing Director of the Liberia Medical and Health Product Regulatory Authority (LMHRA) has called on Liberians to desist from purchasing medical products from street vendors.

MONROVIA, November 19 (LINA) -Lofa County Representative Clarence Massaquoi has introduced a bill to repeal the Liberia National Lotteries Corporation Act of 1993, and to enact “The National Lottery Authority Act”.

MONROVIA, November 19 (LINA) -The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Kadré Désiré Ouédraogo has expressed sympathy and condolence to victims of the Ebola virus and their families and stressed that all institutions of the sub-regional organization were fully behind the affected countries.

MONROVIA, November 19 (LINA) – The Liberian government in partnership with the Clinton Health Initiative is developing a 10-year plan to upgrade the health sector and system with strong infection control mechanisms for future disease outbreaks and health crisis.

VOINJAMA, November 18 (LINA) -Lofa County Superintendent George Dunor has assured public school teachers that modalities are being worked out for speedy and regular payment of their salaries in the county.

MONROVIA, November 18 (LINA)  - An official of the Access Bank has said the bank’s continued operations are vital to the overall health of the Liberian economy, especially in this challenging time.

MONROVIA, November 18 (LINA) -The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has charged three persons with unlawful possession and sale of narcotic drugs.