Liberia, Sept. 16 -- PLEEBO, Maryland County - The Ministry of Transport has broken ground for the construction of a US$187,679 regional office in Maryland County, a project officials say will bring transportation services closer to citizens in southeastern Liberia.

By Peter P. Toe, Jr., peterp.toe@frontpageafricaonline.com

The groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday, September 15, at the outskirts of Pleebo City, bringing together officials of the Ministry of

Transport, Maryland County authorities, traditional and religious leaders, women and youth representatives, contractors and residents.

The facility is expected to provide driver and motorcycle training, as well as the processing of transportation documents that currently requir...