President Joseph Nyuma Boakai appears to be resolute in clamping down on vices that have undermined the development of Liberia, stressing that nothing will frighten him in his quest to transform Liberia. He said Liberia has what it takes to be developed considering the resources that God has given the country, but bad governance over…
The Civil Society Movement-STAND has welcomed comments by U.S. Ambassador at Large for Global Criminal Justice, Madam Beth Van Shaack, urging Liberians to seize the opportunity to advocate for justice by supporting the War and Economic Crimes Court, promoting good governance, and facilitating asset recovery in Liberia. The group said it stands united with Ambassador…
The Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) and the Inter-Religious Council of Liberia (IRCL) have called on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to constitute an Independent Committee to probe the recent protest incident in Bea Mountain in Grand Cape Mount County that reportedly led to the death of two persons. In a statement issued at the weekend,…
The West Africa Adolescent Girls Summit (AGS), a trailblazing event that places adolescent girls at the forefront of discussions surrounding their rights and empowerment, will take place March 26–29, 2024 in Monrovia. This summit builds on the success and positive reception of the inaugural pilot event, held in 2022. With the technical support of Global…
ArcelorMittal Liberia has partnered with a local entertainment powerhouse, La Quen Entertainment, to foster environmental consciousness within the mining communities of Nimba. La Quen Entertainment, renowned for organizing the annual Miss Earth Liberia beauty pageant, joined hands with AML and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to spearhead a two-day campaign aimed at amplifying awareness on…
An American, aged 32, Lucas Richards who allegedly chopped the neck of his wife Jessica Lloyd, is expected to take the witness stand after prosecuting attorneys rested with producing evidence. The incident occurred on September 14, 2023, in the Dixville Community. The defendant was arrested, charged and indicted by the Grand Jury of Montserrado County…
The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) has called on the Government of Liberia through the new leadership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) to speed up the investigation and release of findings into the previous passport saga. In a statement, CENTAL welcomes the March 18, 2024 press statement issued by Foreign…
