The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has arrested a 50-year-old Sierra Leona identified as Jahanatu Bangura with 32 plates of compressed marijuana in Kamara Town, Po River. The confiscated drug is said to be valued at US$15,000. Addressing a press conference recently, LDEA Deputy Director for Operations, Hassan Fadiga said suspect Bangura was arrested during…
The Management of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority, NaFAA has disclosed that its Facebook page is experiencing some problems due to invasion by some former employees who are bent on damaging the integrity of the current management team. A press release quotes the Management of NaFAA as saying its administrative privileges have been misused…
In a bid to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation between Israel and Liberia, the Ambassador of the State of Israel to Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra-Leone, Shlomit Sufa, and the Director for West African Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel, Zvi Tal, paid a courtesy visit to Geraldine Janet George, Minister of National Defense While welcoming…
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), in collaboration with the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), has launched the Code of Practice for Women in the Maritime Security Domain. The Code of Practice for Women was launched on Thursday, May 8, 2024 in Monrovia. The initiative is supported by the Government of Denmark through its…
The Registrar General for Cooperative Development Agency (CDA), Madam Lwopu G. Kandakai has stressed the importance of accountability and proper auditing aimed at combating corruption at the entity. Speaking over the weekend at the official presentation of an audit report conducted by the CDA to Conservation International (CI), for two fishery Cooperatives in Rivercess County,…
Two Executive Protection Service (EPS) officers, Jackson Nagbe and Mayo Johnson, have topped a top-notch week-long international security training program in Botswana, southern Africa. The international security training was conducted by the United States Department of State, Office of Diplomatic Security and funded by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). The…
Background Welcome to Liberia, a nation steeped in history and resilience. Yet, despite our rich heritage, we face hurdles on our path to progress. Today, we stand on the cusp of transformation—a journey that promises to redefine our future. Imperative Statement Our mission is clear: Liberia must embrace digital transformation as the cornerstone of our…
The Liberia Marketing Association (LMA) is said to have put ‘rotten onions’ on the local market for sale. Our investigation uncovered that the LMA through a Nigerian woman, brought into the commerce of Liberia few days ago, several bags of spoiled onions, which is declared unfit for consumption. Sources told this paper on Thursday, May…
Liberian President has told international investors that Liberia is open for business that will leave an indelible mark on the country and its people, not business as usual. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai said unlike normal politicians, he’s not interested in the next election but in the next generations, therefore, he will move aggressively to transform…
The Commissioner General of the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS), Steve J. H Zargo, has disclosed that about 148 ‘ghost officers’ have been discovered on the service payroll. Addressing the Ministry of Information press briefing on Thursday, May 9, 2024, Zargo said the ghost officers were discovered after a personnel audit conducted by the new Administration….
