With barely a month to go before the 167^thIndependence Day celebrations in Grand Kru and Sinoe, the two counties are now putting finishing touches to their various development projects scheduled for dedication by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

Last week the Minister of Internal Affairs Morris M. Dukuly travelled to the two counties to ascertain the level of preparationsmade so far.

In Grand Kru, projects lined up for dedication include a US$50,000 Administration building, a $30,000 Town Hall in Pinicess, a Chief Compound and a Circuit Court building in Barclayville City. An Air Strip and Terminal is almost completed in Sass Town.

In Sinoe County, a Superintendent resident, a 15-room Executive Guest House and a multi-purpose youth center nears completion and will be ready for dedication during the celebrations.

Asked about his impression about the preparedness of the celebration by the two counties, Minister Dukuly, who spent a week touring the counties last week, said he was impressed so far but admitted that there were “still challenges.”

Minister Dukuly, who heads back to Greenville and Barclay next week, mentioned that a decision will be made as which projects in the two counties will be dedicated.