In her most recent nationwide broadcast, President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf expressed concern about a creeping wave of indiscipline in the country underscored by the penchant of groups of people to take to violence of all sorts as they press on the government.

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A young lad recently surprised his father by suggesting that he wanted to enlist in the Liberian army. All along the father had prayed that his son would diligently apply himself to his academic work so that upon graduation, he would take up a job as a pastor, lawyer or doctor – the so-called princely professions.

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One of the key policies the government has consummated to transform Liberia into a middle income nation is the transformation agenda.

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President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf's recent statement appraising the national education system has attracted many front-page comments in the media. This trend and the media perspective has justifiably surprised keen nation watchers who recall that the President's comment that the education system is “a mess and needs a complete overhaul” is not new. 

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The gallant women of Liberia joined other womenfolk throughout the world last week in celebrating International Women’s Day. This day was set aside by the United Nations General Assembly in 1984 following a world conference of women in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China. 

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Many Liberians are today breathing a sigh of relief in response to the breaking news that Mary Broh has resigned as Acting Mayor of Monrovia. This national respite has been further deepened by President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf’s savvy action by accepting the resignation albeit with “heavy heart” and her magnanimous decision in appointing Mary to a new public function that does not require legislative consent.

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