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Cancellation Of USAID’s US$17M Directly Affects Liberia…Says Finance Minister Ngafuan

The Minister of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) Augustine K. Ngafuan says that the cancellation of the US$17 million USAID-sponsored project and other projects in the country will have a direct and indirect impact on the country’s development. Speaking on Voice of America (VOA) Wednesday, February 19, 2025, Minister Ngafuan said that the USAID was…

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LERC Reviews JEP’s Tariff Reconsideration Submission

The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) is currently reviewing a notice filed by Jungle Energy Power (JEP) requesting reconsideration of the recently announced electricity tariff. This comes after public hearings were held in Nimba and Bong counties on February 18 and 19, 2025, where stakeholders, local government authorities, businesses, and citizens voiced their opinions. In…

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Former Supt. Solo Defends Reputation Against “Vicious Rumors”…Calls for Responsible Journalism

Former Grand Gedeh Superintendent Peter Solo has responded to what he terms as unfounded allegations by a CSO group under the banner Citizen for Better Liberia, accusing him of embezzling funds intended for the construction of a community college, road maintenance amongst other projects in the county. In an official response through a family member…

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Supreme Court Tightens Screws On The Legal Profession…Suspends Two Judges For One Year

The Full Bench of the Supreme Court Bench has taken action on the Judiciary Inquiry Commission’s (JIC) recommendations on two judges for ethical misconduct in the discharge of their duties. Those suspended are Octavius B. Doe of the Monthly and Probate Court, Jaedae Statutory District in Sinoe County, and Magistrate Melvin Bah of the Paynesville…

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Transport Conducts week-long Road Safety Training for Motorcyclists…In Nimba, Bong, and Margibi Counties

In a concerted effort to enhance road safety and reduce traffic-related incidents, the Ministry of Transport, in collaboration with the National Road Fund, has initiated a comprehensive training program targeting motorcyclists across three counties, Nimba, Bong, and Margibi. This initiative commenced on February 18, 2025, in Ganta, Nimba County, continued on February 19 in Gbarnga,…

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No Mercy For Suspended Noncompliant Officials …Over 200 Blocked On Government Payroll

In addition to President Joseph Nyumah Boakai’s suspension of several government officials over failure to declare their assets, the Civil Service Agency (CSAS) has gone further to block over 200 names in accordance with the “one month no salary” mandate attached to the suspension. Speaking Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at the Ministry of Information regular press…

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