Embassy Media Room
Liberia FORECAST Project
In partnership with the government of Liberia, the Liberia FORECAST Project (Focus On Results: Enhancing Capacity Across Sectors in Transition) a USAID/Liberia funded project, based in Monrovia, held an Open House on Friday, February 20, 2009.
US Contributes $100,000 to Help Combat Caterpillar
U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced today that the United States Government will be doubling the budget to combat caterpillar swarms in several counties. The $100,000 USD will be split between two efforts: $50,000 for pest control and surveillance measures, and $50, 000 for water and sanitation.
Africa Partnership Station (APS) in Liberia
The U.S. Navy’s Africa Partnership Station (APS) has returned to Liberia. In 2008 the Africa Partnership Station and the military officers assigned to it spent the month of March in Liberia conducting humanitarian aid projects and training for the AFL. On Monday, February 16, 2009, the Free Port of Monrovia came alive.
USAID Signs Assistance Agreements With Liberia
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) signed four Assistance Agreements with the Government of Liberia to signal continued commitment to Liberia’s peace and recovery. The four agreements support USAID’s objectives and are consistent with the Government of Liberia’s priorities.