‘Mercenary Journalism’ …Gongloe Says It Threatens Liberia’s Progress
The need for professional journalism cannot be as many people view it as a beacon of hope and a pathway to a vibrant democracy. However, some journalists disregard professionalism and truth-telling, replacing them with lies that undermine ethical standards. In the wake of this unorthodoxy, a press freedom fighter and advocate of free speech has…
‘No Shortage Of Liberian Dollar’…CBL Discloses Appreciation In Currency
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) reassures the public and all market participants that there is no shortage of Liberian dollars (LRD) in the financial system. A CBL release states that commercial banks maintain sufficient Liberian dollar liquidity to meet customer demand, including government salaries, settlements, and private sector transactions. Recent concerns about “Liberian dollar…
CENTAL Wants Audit Findings Probe
The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) has urged the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) to investigate audit findings by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) on the government’s consolidated accounts. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, CENTAL Executive Director Anderson Miamen said GAC published findings of its audit of the Government…
Boakai Commended For Nominating Buway
Hundreds of Margibians have commended President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for nominating former Margibi County Superintendent, John Buway as Deputy Managing Director for Administration at the Liberia Airport Authority. The nomination of Buway has won widespread admiration and praise from Margibians at home and abroad. Many citizens are also calling on President Boakai to consider more…
First Lady On Strategic Mission ….Leaves For The United States
Liberia’s First Lady, Kartumu Yarta Boakai, has departed Liberia for a strategic visit to the United States of America to forge partnership for the health sector. According to a release, the mission is centered on high-level advocacy and partnership building to advance Liberia’s health sector and improve the well-being of vulnerable citizens. The First Lady’s…
Health Product Regulator Concludes Stakeholders’ Confab
The Liberia Medicines and Health Products Regulatory Authority (LMHRA) has successfully concluded a groundbreaking two-day international stakeholders’ conference. The event focused on Pharmacovigilance and Clinical Trials. The conference took place at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in Congo town recently under the Theme: “Safety Monitoring and Clinical Trial Oversight in Emerging Regulatory System”. Deputy…
Medical Professionals Depart For China Seminar
A delegation of twelve Liberian health professionals has departed Monrovia to participate in a Regional Healthcare and Medical Standardization Seminar for English-speaking African Countries in China. The seminar is scheduled to be held from September 10–23, 2025. It takes place in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu and is expected to draw representatives from across…
Labour Advocate Backs Hike In Foreign Work Permit Fee
George Sahr Tengbeh, Labour and Environmental Justice Advocate, commends the Minister of Labour’s bold decision to increase fees and urges the empowerment of the Bureau of Employment for effective implementation. He emphasized that the Ministry of Labour should empower the Bureau of Employment with full responsibilities to operationalize and monitor compliance. Specifically, the Bureau should…
Ex-Solicitor General Foresees Worsening Hardship
Former Solicitor General Sayma Syrenius Cephus is predicting a worsening economic hardship in Liberia, stressing that the country is plummeting into hunger. In an open letter, Cllr. Cephus wants President Joseph Nyumah Boakai to look beyond official reports and witness the suffering firsthand by visiting communities. Critique of Leadership and Governance Cephus claims that Liberians…
‘Push-Push’ Water Sales Soar Amid Economic Woes…Vendors Criticize Finance Minister
In a scathing rebuke of Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan’s recent claim that pipe-borne water is widely available in Monrovia, several ‘push-push’ water vendors in the city have come forward to debunk the assertion. Push-push is a locally made wheelbarrow built like a pickup carrier that can accommodate several gallons of water. The vendors, who rely…
