Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung chaired the inaugural meeting of the St. Paul River 2nd Hydro Power (SP2) Steering Committee on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Tea House of the Executive Mansion. Established by President Boakai, the Committee is tasked with reviewing the hydro project’s viability and economic returns to address the nation’s pressing…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has called on government officials who still have positions in political parties to respect the Code of Conduct and resign either of the positions. Speaking Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the opening of the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs Special Cabinet Meeting at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town,…
It is no secret that current Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe is one the geniuses within the Liberian political landscape after serving as a lawmaker for more than eighteen years, a representative in Montserrado County for 12 years, and both representative and senator of Bomi County for the last six plus years. One of…
After ordering the release of Ibrahim Khalil Sheriff from the Monrovia Central Prison (South Beach) on bail bond by Court “A” Judge Roosevelt Willie on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, the Chambers Justice at the Supreme Court, Associate Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, has commanded Judge Willie to halt all process in connection with the mercenarism case….
Former Montserrado County District #7 lawmaker Solomon George says former President George Weah did not listen to his advice on critical matters and made enmity with him at some point of their Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) government. Speaking Wednesday, October 9, 2024, on OK FM, Mr. George said Weah is now seeing some of…
A Joint Civil Society Anti-Corruption Initiative (JOSCAI) led by the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, petitioned President Joseph N. Boakai to address issues affecting the nation including the current wave of corruption and taking action against officials of his government who have refused to declare their assets…
The Minister of Agriculture J. Alexander Nuetah says the ministry will need US$50 million in the 2025 National Budget to boost food production and empower farmers across the country. Speaking Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at the Ministry of Information regular press briefing, Minister Nuetah said the ministry has already sent their budget to the Ministry…
The Ministry of National Defense /Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) says it has secured a donation of over US$20 worth of essential logistics equipment from the African Union (AU). According to an MOD release, the donation marks a critical step in boosting the AFL’s operational capacity, reinforcing both Liberia’s national security, its regional commitments to…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has shut down and fined the United Africa Minerals Cooperation US$30,000 for violating the environmental laws of Liberia. Speaking Tuesday, October 8，2024, EPA Executive Director Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo said the company was operating a Class B gold mine in Gbapolu County without an environmental permit. He said…
The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) and the Office of the Ombudsman have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaborative efforts in the fight against corruption in Liberia. The signing ceremony took place at LACC office in Sinkor and brought together key officials from the LACC, the Office of the Ombudsman and the…
