The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) will on today, Wednesday, November 20, 2024, kickoff a series of events in commemoration of its 2024 Annual Taxpayers Appreciation and Awards Ceremony under the theme: “Moving to Billions, Celebrating Taxpayers’ Impact.” In a release issued in Monrovia November 19, 2024, the LRA said the event, held annually, recognizes taxpayers…
Former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah and others are expected to face Judge A. Blamo Dixon of the Criminal Court “C” at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia on today, November 20, 2024, to justify the US$8 million criminal appearance bond filed through their legal team. The former finance minister, Cllr. Nyanti Tuan, former acting…
U.S. Ambassador Mark Toner and Liberia’s Minister of Education Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah have launched a US$75 million initiative to boost English literacy skills for Grades I-6. On November 19, 2024, the both parties officially launched the five-year, $75 million Liberia Foundational Skills Activity (LFSA) intended to strengthen foundational literacy skills for students in Grades…
All eyes will be fixed on Capitol Hill today to witness events unfolding in the wake of the presentation of the National Budget for FY 2025 by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to the Legislature. This is coming amidst ongoing stalemate at the House of Representatives in an attempted plot to oust House Speaker J. Fonati…
House of Representatives embattled Speaker J. Fonati Koffa has told the Majority Bloc lawmakers seeking his removal that resignation is an optional and a voluntary act and he has no intentions of resigning position for any reasons. It can be recalled that last Thursday, November 14, 2024, there were rumors about the resignation of the Speaker…
President Joseph N. Boakai has landed by road in Sierra Leone for a High-Level discussion with President Julius Maada Bio to enhance bilateral ties between the two African countries. Speaking over the weekend, Presidential Press Secretary Kula Fofana said President Boakai and his delegation are expected to stay four working days in Sierra Leone. While…
Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillion says one of Liberia’s greatest problems blocking its ability to progress is the level of indiscipline in the nation. Speaking Monday, November 18, 2024 on ELBC Super Morning Show, Senator Dillion said it is easy for anyone to predict the country’s problems right from the traffic where people act…
The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed a high-level delegation from the African Union (AU), led by Her Excellency Ana Nembe, to engage in collaborative efforts aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change in Liberia. The courtesy visit, held on Monday, November 18, 2024 at the Ministry of Foreign…
Liberia’s delegation is participating in the 133rd Session of the International Maritime Organization – IMO Council, which commenced today at the IMO headquarters in London. Liberia Permanent Representative to the IMO Hon. Robert Wilmont Kpadeh expressed his delight in welcoming Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe Sr. Commissioner and CEO of the Liberia Maritime Authority, as head…
On Friday, November 15, 2024, Liberians turned out in huge numbers to parade in solidarity with the Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK) in preparation for the main event expected to take place at the Samuel Kanyon Doe (SKD) Sports Stadium in Paynesville from November 28 to December 3, 2024. During the parade, people came from…
