Liberia, Sept. 17 -- The West Point Town Hall was on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 overcome by joy as the first beneficiaries of 50 females fishmongers stood to their feet to dance to different musical beats as they received the first disbursement of US$450 intended to improve their business.

By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway

Each of the 50 marketers under the program was selected/qualified to receive a total sum of US$900 to improve her businesses after going through a series of vetting and verification processes.

And the joyful day arrived on Wednesday as they were told to gather in the Star of the Sea Town Hall in Monrovia's densely populated township.

To them, the first payment means their dream and aspiration of expanding their business ...