The manner in which the Supreme Court of Liberia ruled in the ongoing impasse at the House of Representatives over the removal of embattled Speaker J. Fonati Koffa has left many citizens in panic as the high court’s opinion leaves a dark cloud for chaos and speculation. The court ruled and ordered the Clerk of…
As a way of investing in farmers in Liberia, President Joseph N. Boakai has disclosed plans to create an agriculture bank in the country to ensure local farmers have access to funding. Speaking Friday, December 6, 2024 at the National Agriculture Fair in Margibi County, held under the theme, “Promoting Agriculture for Food Security, Nutrition,…
The National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE) says it is conducting a stringent inspection of tertiary schools across the country that will see the closure of institutions falling short of the required standard. Speaking recently at the Ministry of Information in Monrovia, the Executive of Director of NCHE Dr. Edward Lama Wonkeryor said over the…
There are reported plans by the Government of Liberia to hire a Turkish-based company, Albayrak Group, for the renovation of Roberts International Airport (RIA). The Company is said to be linked to former Guinean President Alpha Conde Sources hinted this paper about ongoing plans to hire Albayrak Group. However, decisions surrounding the consideration of this…
The United Nation Resident Coordinator in Liberia Christine N. Umutoni says the Government of Liberia, International and Local partners, must develop policies that reflect national commitment to the 2030 Agenda and focus on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Speaking Friday, December 6, 2024 at the Government-UN Strategic Policy Dialogue in Monrovia, Madam Umutoni said the…
The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) has graduated 515 recruits from its Joseph Boakai Training Academy in Foya, Lofa County after undergoing six weeks intensive training in immigration formalities. The graduation ceremony was held over the weekend in Foya District, Lofa County. Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh, Minister of Justice/ Attorney General of the Republic of Liberia,…
The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) over the weekend joined other countries across the world to celebrate the observance of International Corruption Day. The program in Monrovia brought together integrity instructions, students and international partners under the International theme: “Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity”. Speaking at the program, LACC Executive Chairpersons Alexandra K….
The Government of Liberia through the National Food Assistance Agency (NFAA) has begun its ‘Food Aid to the Vulnerable’ project for the festive season of Christmas and New Year. The project targets beneficiaries of five institutions of the needy in and around Monrovia with several food items, mostly home-grown food products such as bags of…
Liberian President Joseph N. Boakai has officially re-launched the Domestic Scholarship Program for 424 successful applicants. During the launch, Saturday, December 7, 2024 in Monrovia, Boakai described the scholarship as a key initiative aimed at providing educational opportunities to Liberian students and enhancing their educational sojourn. The Liberian leader said inclusion is important considering the…
