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…
To support President Joseph Boakai’s agenda to promote agriculture in the country and also encourage farming, the students of Aware International School System on Friday, March 22, 2024 held an agricultural exhibition with display of various vegetables products. The event was attended by students, parents, teachers and school administrators. The theme of this year’s exhibition…
The Chairman of the Assets Recovery Task Force, Cllr. Edwin Kla Martin has disclosed that the task force needs US$ 1.9 million to begin the recovery of assets and properties. Addressing the Ministry of Information press briefing Thursday, March 21, 2024, Cllr. Martin said the task force will not ascend beyond the US$1.9 million budget….
The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) says more than 1,000 people have been made homeless after a violent windstorm swept through Nimba, Bong and Gbarpolu Counties. Speaking Thursday, March 21, 2024 at the Ministry of Information regular press briefing, NDMA Executive Director Ansu V.S. Dulleh, Sr. said the windstorms caused widespread damages in the counties…
Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC) has initiated the construction of water facilities in Kinjor and other communities. The water tower construction was launched by BMMC’s Government and Community Affairs Manager, Alpaslan Özbilge on 20 March 2024. The launching of the water facility in Kinjor was witnessed by Grand Cape Mount County District #2 Representative, Mohammed…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has commissioned and administered the “Oath of Confidentiality” to members of the National Security Council of Liberia at the Executive Mansion. In his address, on March 21, 2024, the President urged the Security Council members to serve the nation’s interests with unwavering dedication. President Boakai then chaired the council’s inaugural meeting,…
The Liberia Chamber of Commerce and UN Women have concluded a day-long dialogue on Private Sector’s Role in Promoting Gender Equality in Liberia’s Business Landscape. UN Women Country Representative, Comfort Lamptey said recognizing women’s rights as an investment issue, which is critical for creating transformative solutions that enable women to escape the cycle of poverty…
