‘Monkeypox Outbreak’ …Five Cases In Liberia
The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) says it has confirmed additional three cases of Monkeypox bringing to five the total number of infections in the country. In a release dated Thursday, September 12, 2024, NPHIL said the new cases were confirmed after specimens of the infected persons were tested at its National Reference…
‘CDC Evicted’…Court Issues Writ of Possession
Judge Golda Bonah Elliott of the Civil Law Court at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia has issued a writ of possession on the former ruling Congress for Democracy Change (CDC) following an action of ejectment. The CDC for a decade has been occupying the properties of the Barnard family in Congo Town as its…
What’s There To Gain?…As Boakai Returns From Asia Trip
Following his visit to the Asian nations of Indonesia and China, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has returned home with what he terms as “development packages” for the rebuilding of the country. Speaking following his return on Wednesday, August 11, 2024 during an intercessory and thanksgiving service at the Effort Baptist Church in Paynesville, Boakai say…
Urgent Reforms Needed World Bank Gives Update On Economy
The World Bank has released the fifth edition of its Liberia Economic Update (LEU), revealing a critical need for economic reforms in the country, shedding light on the nation’s current economic challenges, such as slow growth, ongoing inflation and widening fiscal deficits. The launch was held on Thursday, September 12, 2024 in Monrovia, under the…
Freeport-St. Paul Bridge Road Kicks Off October…Works Minister Tells Senators
Public Works Minister Roland L. Giddings has informed the Liberian Senate that work on the road corridor between Freeport and St. Paul Bridge will begin in October 2024. The corridor is a major route that connects the commercial hubs of Clara Town, Vai Town to Duala, but has become inaccessible for commuters and drivers. Speaking…
United Nations SG Wants Global Cooperation
The Secretary General of the United Nations (UN) António Guterres has disclosed that final negotiations are underway in New York, United States of America, for September’s Summit of the Future, where Heads of State will agree on reforms to the building blocks of global cooperation. In a statement dated August 12, 2024 titled: “OP-ED on…
Over US$34M In Question?
The General Auditing Commission (GAC) is recommending that the Management of Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) fully accounts for a total of over US$33 Million in receivable balances which constitutes US$12,643,735.01 for FY2018/2019; US$15,471,830.99 for FY2019/2020; and US$5,301,686.58 for FY2020/2021 respectively. The audit report which covers from 2017 to 2021 also established that LPRC Management…
‘Budget Fraudsters Must Account’….STAND Petitions LACC To Investigate
Solidarity & Trust for a New Day (STAND) has rejected a recent report from the Special Committee investigating the tampering of the 2024 national budget; stressing that the fraudsters must be made to account for their action. STAND Executive Director, Mulbah K. Morlu said the report represents a deliberate cover-up of organized crime involving high-ranking…
APM Terminals Commits To YMCA Vacation Program
APM Terminals continues to demonstrate its commitment to youth development as it renews sponsorship for the YMCA Annual Children Vacation Sports Program. This partnership, which began with the company’s support of the program’s last two editions, has grown in scope each year, allowing more children to benefit from the wide range of activities offered, a…
Fire Victim Cries Out
Beth Dillon, a fire victim of Kakata, Margibi County, has called on the Government of Liberia and other humanitarians to come to the aid of her family after they lost their seven-bedroom house due to a fire disaster. Speaking Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Madam Dillon said she is in total confusion since the incident and…
