Hospital Turns Deathtrap…Delivery Performed Under Phone Light
The Administrator of Marshall Medical Center Margibi County, James Peters, reveals that due to the lack of electricity at the facility, nurses are left with no option but to deliver pregnant women through the use of phone light. Speaking on Saturday, October 26, 2024, when President Joseph Nyuma Boakai visited the hospital, Peters said since…
Citizens Petition STAND…Call For Robust Advocacy
Scores of citizens under the banner Ordinary People of Liberia have petitioned the Solidarity & Trust for a New Day (STAND) to serve as their voice and advocate leading major reforms in country. The citizens, including physically challenged, students, market women, civil servants, teachers, housemaids, farmers, motorbike riders, police officers, amongst others, said they cannot stand…
US$150M Tourist Park Underway…As Boakai Tours Several Projects
President Joseph N. Boakai on Friday, October 25, 2024, toured and initiated the construction of a US$150 million recreational park in Marshall City, lower Margibi County. The would-be park is expected to be situated at the bay mouth of the Farmington River and the Atlantic Ocean, in Marshall City. Speaking to reporters, the President’s Advisor…
Supreme Court’s Order ‘Defiled’…Anti Koffa Bloc Swears To Proceed Anyhow
The Supreme Court of Liberia On Friday, October 25, 2024 issued a stay order on processes forming part of an attempt to oust House of Representatives Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, but it seems the high court’s order has no weight as anti Koffa lawmakers are determined to proceed. The Justice-in-chambers Yamie Quigui Gbeisay instructed the Majority…
ArcelorMittal Violates Labor Law …Fined US$24K In Grand Bassa
The Grand Bassa Labor Commissioner, Jackson Quoigbian, has imposed a $24,000 fine on steel giant Arcelor Mittal Liberia (AML) for illegally hiring foreign nationals without work permits. The fine was levied after eight Ghanaians were found working at the company’s concession area without the necessary authorization. Accordingly, AML is to pay US$3,000 each for those…
Koung Speaks On Mineral Sector
Vice President of Liberia Jeremiah Kpan Koung says the mineral sector of the country plays a vital role in strengthening the economy. “With mineral resources contributing an impressive 52 percent to Liberia’s GDP and accounting for 93 percent of its exports,” the Vice President highlighted the nation’s abundant reserves, including gold, diamonds, and iron ore….
AUTC, Partners Launch Drugs Fight
Africa Union Trading Company (AUTC) is making major headways in the fight against narcotic substances in Liberia. Since the ascendancy of the Joseph Nyuma Boakai led government, AUTC has provided the necessary support to the Government of Liberia in the fight against illegal substances. Recently, AUTC, in partnership with the Liberia National Police (LNP), Arm…
“Pure Wickedness”…Neyor On Bad Reports On Cheveron’s Deal
Liberian energy expert Christopher Zeohn Neyor has cautioned against the misinterpretation of the Oranto-Chevron deal and the fabrication of lies and negative propaganda intended to scare away potential investors from the oil and gas sector of the country. Mr. Neyor was a former Energy Advisor and President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Oil Company…
How US$900K Left The CBL?
Earlier this week, the Liberia National Police (LNP) charged and forwarded to court three officials of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) for allegedly stealing government’s money in the tone of US$961,777.15. The defendants are charged based on multiple offenses ranging from Theft of Property, Economic Sabotage and Criminal Conspiracy. Defendants Yome W. Titus, Alfreda…
“I’ll Not Give A Dime”…Koffa Tells Majority Bloc
As the struggle to remove House of Representatives Speaker J. Fonati Koffa continues, the embattled speaker has told the Majority Bloc lawmakers seeking to oust him that he won’t give them a dime. Speaking on Spoon Network on late Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Speaker Koffa said a dime will not be given to anybody to…
