The Vice President of Liberia, Jeremiah Kpan Koung, has disclosed that only 33% of the Liberian population has access to electricity. The vice president made the disclosure Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, through his Chief of Office Staff, Prince Menkalo Gbieu at the launch of Liberia Electricity Regulatory…
The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has launched a Regulatory Database Management System worth US$300,000, an initiative supported by the African Development Bank (AFDB). The system, launched Wednesday, 27, 2024 at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, is designed to bolster the LERC’s capabilities in monitoring, collecting, analyzing, and sharing regulatory data and information…
The Managing Director of the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC), Mohammed Ali, says his management will focus on improving service delivery and the payment of salaries at the entity. Speaking during a meeting with LWSC’s workforce, Ali committed to instituting measures aimed at achieving a holistic transformation at the corporation. He indicated that his…
Consistent with President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s rescue agenda for Liberia, Nimba County Superintendent-designate, Madam Meapeh Comrade Kou Gono, is beeping with renewed dynamism to transform the local governing system of the County. Madam Gono unveiled her determination and full readiness to work with the people of the county, local leaders, legislative Caucus, and all relevant…
The 2024 Elective Congress Committee (ECC) of the Association of Liberian Community Radio (ALICOR) has released the guidelines to members attending the 4th National Congress on Saturday, March 30th in Kakata City, Margibi County. According to a release quoting Emmanuel Nyema Johnson, Co-Chair of the ALICOR-Elections Commission, all is now set for the 2024 Elective…
In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, 2024, women across the globe joined hands to amplify their voices and drive meaningful social change. Among them, the women of ArcelorMittal Liberia, under the leadership and guidance of the Vice President’s wife, stood tall in solidarity with all women and girls throughout Liberia. In…
The Director General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA), Josiah F. Joekai has disclosed that CSA has stopped the salaries and subsequently removed from the payroll all individuals employed as of December 18, 2023. Addressing Ministry of Information press briefing on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Joekai said it was a violation of former President George…
The Deputy Minister for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Ibrahim Nyei has disclosed that current and past government officials are in full compliance of the passport regulation. Speaking on OK FM Morning Show, Dr. Nyei said 31 percent out of 438 diplomatic and service passports have been retrieved. Deputy Minister Nyei…
The President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has issued an Executive Order suspending $0.20 surcharge on petroleum pricing structure with immediate effect. The Order, numbered 128, was issued on March 21, 2024, and is part of the Government’s efforts to reduce the cost of living for its citizens. The President believes that lowering the cost of…
The National Custom Broker Association of Liberia (NCBAL) has alarmed over what they called the devalue of Liberian currency as shipping lines and the Liberia Revenue Authority demand payments only in United States Dollars. Speaking to reporters Tuesday, March 26, 2024, NCBAL General Secretary Kiatamba Morris Kici said after a case study in the sub-region,…
