The ground of the Executive Mansion, the seat of the Liberian presidency in Monrovia was last Friday a scene of protest by over 700 persons believed to be staff of the Ministry of State. According to information gathered by The NEWS, the incidence transpired during a meeting where the Deputy Minister of State for Administration…
A Liberian Development Consultant says the exportation of unprocessed rubber makes no economic sense therefore, the need to maintain the ban on the exportation cannot be overemphasized. Jackson pointed out that Liberian rubber industry is dying, stressing that exporting unprocessed rubber will accelerate its demise. In an article titled: “Exporting Unprocessed Rubber Makes No Economic…
Ahead of This Year’s WASSCE Exam, the Ghanaian Embassy near Monrovia has embarked on a Mentorship Program & Resource Drive for Liberian Students. In a concerted effort to bolster educational resources and provide mentorship opportunities for students, the Ghana Embassy initiated the program for the John Kofi Asmah United Methodist High School students in West…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has sent a condolence message to his counterpart, the President of the United States of America, Joseph R. Biden, Jr. following the death of six persons, who died after a ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the United States of America. According to a Foreign Ministry…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has suspended with immediate effect, Mr. Stanley Ford, Director General of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) for allegations of financial and other malpractices at the institution, a statement has disclosed. The President has made it clear that there is no tolerance for any form of malpractice; as such, he has…
The “Can-boy” Association of Liberia on Saturday, March 30, 2024, presented a petition to the Government of Liberia through Vice President Jeremiah Koung over the recent prohibition of combustible petroleum products in jars. “Can-boys” are Petty traders who sell diesel fuel and gasoline in mayonnaise jars on various street corners in Monrovia and its environs….
The Movement with Integrity for National Development (MIND) says its attention has been drawn to rumor trending on social media and emanating specifically from Representative Yekeh Kolubah of Montserrado County District #10. The rumor is pointing to a well calculated ploy being orchestrated by members of the 55th Legislature under the instrumentality of the President…
Several residents of the Catholic Community were made homeless early Saturday morning March 30, 2024 following a Court eviction notice. The notice came after a court ruled in favor of one Stanton Gaye as the original owner of the property. The residents and Mr. Gaye identified as the legitimate owner of the land according to…
Members of the Joint Committee on Forest Management Body (JCFMB) and the local community leaders with Representatives, Neaker Gaye and Nyan G. Flomo, after a community engagement meeting in Gbobayee. Representatives of Nimba County, Neaker Gaye, and Nyan G. Flomo have reminded local authorities in mining-affected communities of the importance of effective communication between residents…
The reported decision by the Director of the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA), Abraham Kromah to ‘stand down’ officers of the operation wing of the Agency is having a negative impact on the government’s intention to quash the use and sale of drugs out of Liberia, as officers plan to go slow on the job….
