The Commissioner General of the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS), Steve J. H Zargo, has disclosed that about 148 ‘ghost officers’ have been discovered on the service payroll. Addressing the Ministry of Information press briefing on Thursday, May 9, 2024, Zargo said the ghost officers were discovered after a personnel audit conducted by the new Administration….
The Liberia National Police (LNP) through its Inspector General, Gregory O.W. Coleman, has modified the ‘No-Go-Zone’ restriction on motorcyclists and tricycle riders, following several appeals. Addressing a news conference on Thursday, May 9, 2024, Coleman said reverting on the restriction is due to several appeals and public outcries from the student community and Vice President…
Ambassador Linda Thomas Greenfield, the United States’ Permanent Representative to the United Nations, paid a courtesy visit to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, on the sidelines of the US-Africa Business summit. During the meeting, Ambassador Greenfield congratulated President Boakai on his efforts to combat corruption and impunity in the country. She recognized the President’s recent efforts…
The Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung Wednesday, May 8, 2024, hosted his first acquaintance meeting of the “National Food Security and Nutrition Steering Committee” involving sector line ministers and agencies of government. Vice President Koung is the National Chairperson of the Food Security and Nutrition Steering Committee and National Convener of the Scaling Up Nutrition…
The Chairperson of the Gbarpolu County Legislative Caucus, Senator Botoe Kanneh is calling on citizens to work together for the betterment of the County. According to a release, Senator Kanneh made the statement during the induction ceremony of the newly appointed officials of the County. Senator Kanneh said for the County to develop, citizens must…
The Female Journalists Association of Liberia (FeJAL) has secured partnership with Merck Foundation for the capacity development of over one hundred (100) Liberian Journalists to further amplify issues around health reporting. This one day 2024 Edition of the Health Media Training via zoom is expected to take place on the 16th of May 2024. The…
FIFA-badged referee Sylvina Garnett and assistant referee Hannah Moses are attending a CAF women’s referee seminar in Banjul, Gambia. The seminar is being organized by the West African Football Union (WAFU Zone ‘A’) to develop the referees’ football understanding, tactical approach, decision making process, game management, players management and match control ahead of WAFU Zone…
President Joseph Boakai has been named Chairperson on reconciliation for the 60th anniversary of Lofa County slated for June. Making the disclosure on Thursday, May 9, 2024, Lofa County Senator, Joseph Jallah said the Liberian Leader will lead the efforts in uniting the citizens following the 2023 elections. Senator Jallah named the cultural committee headed…
The Government of Liberia through Ministry of Public Work has suspended Western Cluster’s road user permit. The Government has also threatened to terminate the permit if the company fails to cure the violation within 60 days. According to a release on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, Ministry of Public Works said it suspended the Road User…
The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) under the leadership of Acting Chairman, Abdullah L. Kamara has envisioned an ambitious digital transformation in this information age. Kamara with a strong team of commissioners, is leading the charge towards a technologically empowered future for Liberia. Supported by Acting Commissioners Angela Cassel-Bush, Patrick Honnah, Ben Fofana, and Clarence Massaquoi,…
