Washington DC - In the wake of unrelenting protests in Monrovia by members of the local business community, the leadership of the Liberian Community Association in Washington DC (LCA), met with Liberian Vice President Dr. Joseph N. Boakai to discuss means of easing the economic burdens faced by their fellow Liberians. He thanked Vice President Boakai for his usual willingness to engage Liberians in the diaspora in a bid to derive solutions for the many problems facing their homeland. In response, Vice president Boakai expressed his heartfelt concern about the plight of Liberian traders, and the entire business community in Liberia. The vice president thanked the delegation for the courtesy call, and praised their will to seek the interest of their country and fellow Liberians. Members of the LCA delegation also included Messrs Johnny Barnard, Vice President; James M. Rogers, Board Chairman; and board members George Blay, and Hilary Lymas.

Source: Front Page Africa February 02, 2017 02:59 UTC