The International Observation Mission in Africa, Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy (EISA-IEOM) has expressed frustration over the absence of female candidates in pending by-elections in Nimba and Grand Gedeh Counties. The by-elections are expected to be held on April 23, 2024. According to Antonetta Hamandishe, Acting Country Representative and Chief of Party (EISA-LIEOM Project), the…
The Senate Committee on Public Corporations and Land, Mines, Energy, Natural Resources and Environment have recommended to plenary for the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) to give pre-paid meters to all government entities. The senators said pre-paid meters for government entities is necessary because most government officials usually leave appliance on in their various offices. They…
Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung has assured a delegation from the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights that Liberia will ratify the protocol as soon as possible. Koung welcomed the delegation to Liberia and indicated that government’s willingness to ratify the document. Speaking Thursday, April 18, 2024 in Monrovia, the Vice President believes that…
The Tourism sector of Liberia might soon boom as the government is leaving no stone untouched to ensure that structures associated with the industry are functional. Efforts to ensure that this happens, Information Minister, Jerolinmek Matthew Piah, led his Deputy and Assistant Ministers to assess the National Museum on Broad Street and Providence Island on…
The Liberia National Office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has extended the 2024 School Candidate Registration process to Sunday, April 21, 2024 and also released schedule for the examinations. According to a press statement, the decision by WAEC is aimed at giving dispensation to schools that have not completed the registration of their…
Several journalists are undergoing capacity building training to ensure responsive, transparent and open governance through tracking government budget performance and implementation. The training is an initiative of the Open Government Partnership Secretariat with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and funding from the Governments of Luxemburg and the Republic of Korea. The project…
Liberia is gearing up to host its first international surf games under the Liberia Surfing Association (LSA) in Robertsport, Grand Cape Mount County. The event will take place from May 23 to 28, 2024 under the theme “Surf to Rise.” Speaking Thursday, April 18, 2024, Organizing Committee Member, Madam Robena Vincent said the African Surf…
Shaita FC’s James Doe Tarpeh was on target for Lofa County in their 2-0 win over Margibi County at the Nancy Doe Sports Stadium in Kakata. Tarpeh scored the second goal of the match for Lofa to give the Wolokizi boys all three points in their first group game of the ongoing County Meet. Lofa…
Monrovia Sparkling Stars Academy has advanced to the quarterfinals of the African Youth Cup 2023 in Guinea following their 1-0 victory over Sabou FC on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. The stars has played three games in the ongoing African Youth Cup, draw two and win one. Monrovia Sparkling Stars lost their first game against Africa…
Watanga FC and Paynesville FC’s journey to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) signifies that the entire nation must rally behind them to ensure better performance. Paynesville FC has undergone a remarkable transformation, ascending from Division 3 to Division 1 in less than four years. At the onset of the 2023/24 Division 1 season, they…
