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Orator Accuses Media Of Bribery

Liberia’s 177th Independence Day Orator, Dr. Robtel Neajai Pailey, has criticized the Liberian media for what she described as focusing on sensationalism and bribery. Dr. Pailey criticized the current state of journalism in Liberia, particularly targeting the practice of “Kato” and the media’s tendency to prioritize sensationalism over substantive reporting. During her appearance on Focus…

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Budget Altered …Speaker Requests Probe

In response to numerous allegations regarding budget alterations, House of Representatives Speaker, Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, has announced his intention to seek authorization from the leadership of that august body to establish a Joint Committee with the Senate for a comprehensive investigation. Speaker Koffa emphasized the critical importance of transparency in governance, stating, “We shouldn’t…

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Boakai Launches National Enrollment Drive

In a landmark effort to address the rising school dropout rates in Liberia, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has launched the National Enrollment Drive Movement.This initiative, championed by the Ministry of Education in partnership with its development partners, underscores a national commitment to ensuring that every school-aged child in Liberia not only enrolls but also remains…

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Gov’t Constructs Modern Storage Facility …At LPRC

The Government of Liberia has embarked on the construction of a 17,000 cubic meters gasoline tank and a state-of-the-art petroleum testing laboratory at the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) Storage Terminal. The initiative is intended to enhance LPRC’s storage capabilities and address the country’s fuel security. Performing the groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, August 9, 2024,…

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Red Cross Makes Flood Relief Efforts

The Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS) has received more than half a million United States Dollars from the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) to support those affected by the recent devastating flooding in Montserrado, Bong and Grand Cape Mount Counties. The Liberian Red Cross on last Thursday announced that its international partner…

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Monrovia Undergoes Massive Clean-up

Monrovia appears to be undergoing a significant transformation as the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) intensifies its waste management efforts. In an investigative report conducted by environmental journalist Sylvester Choloplay, he described the city as one on a promising path toward becoming a model of cleanliness and environmental stewardship in the West African region. A major milestone in…

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Fifty-six Security Personnel Graduate From AIIST University

Fifty-six personnel of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) and various para-military institutions on August 8, 2024, graduated from the Africa International Institute of Science and Technology (AIIST) University College. Deputy Defense Minister for Operations, Honorable Spencer Leeco, delivering the keynote address at the graduation program on behalf of  Rtd. Brig. Gen. Geraldine Janet George,…

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‘Let’s Harness Young Potentials’ ….AU Youth Envoy Calls For Collective Effort

African Union Chairperson’s Youth Envoy Chido Mpemba has called for a collective effort to harness young people’s potential as leaders and innovators, as Africa’s youth stand at the threshold of a transformative era. In observance of International Youth Day on Today, August 12, 2024, Madam Mpemba said as the African Union Chairperson’s Youth Envoy, she has…

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Three Counties Marked As Flood Zones…Disaster Agency Blames Climate Change

The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) of Liberia has disclosed that flooding has impacted several communities in Montserrado, Grand Bassa and Margibi Counties. Speaking Thursday, August 8, 2024, Ansu Dolleh, Executive Director of NDMA, indicated that weather patterns have become increasingly volatile due to climate change. The Agency had earlier predicted this occurrence on June 28, 2024,…

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