Liberian educator and researcher Fayiah S. Tamba has said the nation’s educational system has failed to ensure quality, calling for an urgent need of comprehensive reforms, particularly in high schools across the country. Speaking over the weekend at the 25th graduation ceremony of Trumpet of Faith Baptist School in Bassa Town, Tamba said complacency and complexities…
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has warned the public and the business community over a series of fraudulent activities involving individuals impersonating senior officials of the Ministry. According to a release dated October 28, 2024, Criminal elements have been calling business owners, particularly within the Lebanese community, falsely claiming that the Acting Minister…
The Grand Jury of Grand Cape Mount County has issued indictments against defendants Emmanuel Davis and Enoch Kpayeh for the crimes of Unlicensed Possession of Controlled Drugs and Substances. According to a press release dated October 28, 2024, the indictment follows a violation of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of 2023, Section 14.89, which…
The Movement With Integrity For National Development (MIND) has dismissed allegations made by a Board Member of Monrovia Consolidated Schools System (MCSS), Musa Fofee Fofana, that the Superintendent of the institution James A. Momoh is awarding contracts for producing books as well as US$86,000 contract to vendors for the renovation of MCSS Head Office with without…
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has announced the successful completion of a joint security training operation aimed at preparing Liberia’s law enforcement, military, and paramilitary agencies to address complex national security challenges. According to an October 28, 2024 release, the exercise was conducted from October 21 to October 23, 2024, designed to strengthen collaboration,…
The Administrator of Marshall Medical Center Margibi County, James Peters, reveals that due to the lack of electricity at the facility, nurses are left with no option but to deliver pregnant women through the use of phone light. Speaking on Saturday, October 26, 2024, when President Joseph Nyuma Boakai visited the hospital, Peters said since…
Scores of citizens under the banner Ordinary People of Liberia have petitioned the Solidarity & Trust for a New Day (STAND) to serve as their voice and advocate leading major reforms in country. The citizens, including physically challenged, students, market women, civil servants, teachers, housemaids, farmers, motorbike riders, police officers, amongst others, said they cannot stand…
President Joseph N. Boakai on Friday, October 25, 2024, toured and initiated the construction of a US$150 million recreational park in Marshall City, lower Margibi County. The would-be park is expected to be situated at the bay mouth of the Farmington River and the Atlantic Ocean, in Marshall City. Speaking to reporters, the President’s Advisor…
The Supreme Court of Liberia On Friday, October 25, 2024 issued a stay order on processes forming part of an attempt to oust House of Representatives Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, but it seems the high court’s order has no weight as anti Koffa lawmakers are determined to proceed. The Justice-in-chambers Yamie Quigui Gbeisay instructed the Majority…
The Grand Bassa Labor Commissioner, Jackson Quoigbian, has imposed a $24,000 fine on steel giant Arcelor Mittal Liberia (AML) for illegally hiring foreign nationals without work permits. The fine was levied after eight Ghanaians were found working at the company’s concession area without the necessary authorization. Accordingly, AML is to pay US$3,000 each for those…
