The Legislative Budget Office (LBO) of the 55th Legislature has unveiled the calendar of events for the Fiscal Year 2024 Draft National Budget Hearings, with a primary focus on the revenue component of the budget. According to a press release from the House of Representatives, the budget hearing is set to commence on today, Monday,…
The Government of Liberia delegation headed by the Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal Affairs, Cllr. Jeddi Armah, arrived in Accra, Ghana, over the weekend to embark on a mission of pivotal importance. According to a release, the delegation commenced with a series of critical meetings to address pressing issues affecting the Liberian community and their…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has nominated human rights lawyer Cllr. Findley Karngar as Chairperson of the Office of Ombudsman. The president made the nomination last Friday less than three months after ascending to the country’s highest seat. The Office of the Ombudsman is charged with the responsibilities among other things, to enforce the adherence…
The Women Situation Room (WSR) with support from the Angie Brooks International Centre over the weekend hosted a unity sporting game for women in Montserrado and adjacent parts. Speaking at the Invisible Sports Park, WSR project finance officer Jesse Tolker said the game was part of activities of the three-day Women’s Political Mediation and Peace…
The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) on April 4, 2024, launched a one-day High-level Hybrid of the Tax Inspectors Without Borders for Criminal Investigations (TIWB-CI) program at its headquarters in Paynesville. The TIWB-CI program is a collaborative initiative led by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). It…
The Movement, Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), says it is troubled by a circular issued by the Civil Service Agency (CSA) on April 1, 2024, which appears to cast uncertainty over the employment status of over 40,000 employees under the guise of “Employment status regularization”. The group in a statement said this…
The Charge d’ Affaires of the United States Embassy near Monrovia, Catherine Rodriguez has called on development partners, including the United States to support Liberia in reaching development goals. Speaking at a one-day national dialogue hosted by USAID-LEAD on Thursday, April 4, 2024, Madam Rodriguez said the US wants Liberia achieve its developmental goals because…
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sara Beysolow Nyanti says the women of Liberia fought for the peace currently being enjoyed by all Liberians. Without the stance of women, she said, there would be no peace in Liberia today. She spoke Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the end of a three-day Women’s Political Mediation and Peace dialogue…
The Liberian Government has begun massive dismissals of employees who are said to be on supplementary payroll. The Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs recently dismissed about 700 workers while other ministries and agencies are considering similar actions. The Decision By the Ministry of State sparked protest on Friday, March 29, 2024 on the grounds…
In adherence to a mandate from the House of Representatives for China Union to fulfill its Mineral Development Agreement, the company has begun inspection of infrastructure developments in Faumah District, Bong County. It can be recalled that a communication from Bong County District # 7 Representative, Foday Fahnbulleh, surfaced before the Plenary of the House…
