The Center for Dignity and Inclusion (CDI) is set to launch a transformative initiative in partnership with the YMCA Grand Bassa Chapter. The initiative is aimed at equipping young graduating secondary students with critical skills in human-centered design and public speaking. The initiative comes in response to the high unemployment rate among youth in Liberia,…
Black Man Warriors FC are through to the semifinals of the Paynesville Cup after a 2-0 win over Global Pharma on Tuesday at the SKD Practice Pitch. The club produced a composed performance to grab their second win of the tournament, courtesy of goal each from Elijah Reeves and Augustine Dayougar. BMW showcased their strength…
The President of the Liberia Football Association (LFA) Mustapha I. Raji has maintained that he still does not take any honorarium from the LFA contrary to claims by critics. “I am not rich, I am poor, the LFA also can’t pay me and I came to the LFA to serve football,” he emphasized. Responding to a…
A controversy has emerged from the Senate retreat held in Buchanan, where critics say US$700,000 was reportedly expended as civil society actor Martin K.N. Kollie has complained Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence to Ombudsman Office. The scrutiny continues as Martin K. N. Kollie, a civil society activist, demands that Senate Pro-Tempore Madam Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence account for US$565,000…
The Minister of Education, Jarso M. Jallah has informed the Liberian Senate that about 2,000 volunteer teachers will be recruited from across the country. Speaking Tuesday, July 2, 2024, Minister Jallah said assessment, identification and vetting of volunteer teachers will run from July 8-31, 2024 before the recruitment process begins. She disclosed that the total…
The House of Representatives has pardoned Finance and Development Planning Minister, Boima Kamara based on a passionate appeal over the ailment. The House Press Bureau is quoted in a statement as saying, that Minister Kamara appealed for his recent failure to appear before the august body on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. The House of Representatives,…
A team of lawyers representing the Assets Recovery & Property Retrieval Team headed by its chairperson, Cllr. Edwin Kla Martin is set to make legal representation before the Full Bench of the Supreme Court of Liberia on Thursday, July 4, 2024 in a case involving Gracious Ride Inc. The Assets Recovery & Property Retrieval Core…
As required by the amended 2019 Public Financial Management (PFM) Law, the Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), on Monday, July 1, 2024, published the national budget amounting to Seven hundred thirty-eight million, eight hundred fifty-nine thousand, eight hundred twenty-seven dollars and zero cents (US$738,859,827.00) following months of criticisms…
The National Secretary General of the Liberian National Bar Association (LNBA), Cllr. Bornor M. Varmah, has been elected as Vice President of the West African Bar Association (WABA). He was elected at the just ended Annual General Conference of the regional body. An LNBA press release says its unwavering and unequivocal stance on enhancing a…
The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) marks its 10th anniversary on July 1, commemorating a decade of significant achievements and expressing gratitude to the nation’s taxpayers for their unwavering commitment and support. In a special statement, Commissioner General James Dorbor Jallah highlighted the remarkable progress in tax administration and the crucial role of taxpayers in have…
