Liberia Sounds Global Maritime Alarm! …Says Seafarers Must Never Become Targets Or Casualties Of War
Liberia has delivered a powerful message to the international maritime community, warning that innocent seafarers must never become victims of military conflicts, escalating geopolitical tensions, or attacks along some of the world’s busiest commercial shipping routes. In its communication to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Liberia emphasized that seafarers are civilian maritime professionals whose primary…
Ex-Speaker Koffa Descends On Government …Says Liberians Suffering In Extreme Poverty Despite US$1Bn Revenue Boast
The former Speaker of the House of Representatives and Grand Kru County District #2 Representative Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa has accused the Unity Party government of failure and deception revealing that well-meaning Liberians are languishing in untold suffering and abject poverty. According to Rep. Koffa, the latest documented World Bank Poverty Assessment on Liberia has…
House Convenes Emergency Stakeholders Meeting …To Address Importers’ Demands
The leadership of the House of Representatives has called an emergency meeting with key stakeholders to address the growing crisis faced by Liberian importers over prolonged shipping delays. The decision was taken during the 7th Day Sitting of the 3rd Quarter of the 3rd Session of the House of Representatives on Tuesday Following deliberations in…
‘Victims Testimonies Must Push Liberia Toward War Crimes Court’ …OWECC-L Boss Asserts
The head of the Office for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia has expressed sympathy for victims of the country’s civil wars during a three-day fast and prayer organized by the Women of Liberia at the Invisible Park in Monrovia. Cllr. Jallah A. Barbu said listening to the testimonies of…
Veep Kung Holds Bilateral Talks With Chinese Premier …Seeks Expanded Trade, Energy, Investment Cooperation
Liberia’s Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung yesterday held bilateral discussions with His Excellency Ding Xuexiang, Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, on strengthening Liberia-China relations and advancing cooperation in trade, infrastructure, agriculture, energy, industrial development and human resource development. The meeting, held at the Xijiao State Guest Hotel in…
ECC, LEON Join Force …To Push Inclusive Electoral Reforms In Liberia
Two of Liberia’s leading domestic election observation networks have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening collaboration and advancing inclusive electoral reforms in the country. The Elections Coordinating Committee (ECC) and the Liberia Elections Observation Network (LEON) announced the agreement on Wednesday, November 4, saying the partnership will amplify the voices of diverse…
Liberian Official Backs World Bank Report …Says Economic Growth Not Reaching Ordinary Liberians
Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh has issued a strong message to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, warning that Liberia’s reported economic growth is not translating into meaningful improvements in the lives of ordinary citizens. Drawing on findings he attributes to recent reports from the World Bank and the United States Department of State calling on the…
NIR US$52M Biometric ID Concession jeopardizes Jobs, Data Revenue …Liberian Tech Firms Raise Concerns
Questions mount over data sovereignty, a proposed 65% revenue share for a foreign firm and opportunities for Liberian businesses as lawmakers scrutinize a decade-long agreement Liberia’s proposed US$52 million concession for a nationwide biometric identification and civil registration system faces mounting questions over national data security, public revenue, procurement transparency, and the future of Liberian…
Orange Liberia Makes History…As Industry Giant Officially Launches Liberia’s First-Ever 5G Network
Liberia has entered a new era of digital transformation as Orange Liberia officially launched its Fifth-Generation (5G) network, a historic move that puts Liberia on the global map of countries operating ultra-fast technology. The official launch marks a major milestone in Liberia’s telecommunications sector, transitioning the nation from 4G LTE to 10x faster internet speeds,…
‘Public Projects Belong To All Liberians’…Information Boss Asserts
Liberia’s Information Minister, Jerolinmek M. Piah, says government projects should be seen as achievements of the Liberian people, not as personal achievements of individual politicians or political administrations. Minister Piah said he is concerned that some people, including educated individuals, are supporting the idea of politicians taking personal credit for projects built with public money,…
