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,…
The World Bank Group’s new Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for Liberia explores the mounting risks that climate change could undercut Liberia’s economy and push more Liberians into poverty. Highlighting the role of proactive action, the report calls for adaptation and better planning for low-carbon growth, land use, and investment. While Liberia is among…
The Leadership of the Honorable House of Representatives held a constructive conversation with the Commissioner General of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Dorbor Jallah and his legal counsel, Cllr. Negbalee Warner on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. According to a press release from House Bureau, the end of the discussion, the Commissioner General agreed with the…
A joint delegation led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Representative, Madam Bintia Stephen Tchicaya, in partnership with USAID, the International Rescue Committee (IRC), and Breakthrough Action (BA), recently conducted a thorough assessment in the southeastern region of Liberia. The mission, spanning nine days, aimed to evaluate progress and address critical…
The Full Bench of the Supreme Court of Liberia has taken over the case relative to the petition for a writ of prohibition filed by Professor Wilson K. Tarpeh. The High Court is expected to hear the petition for a writ of prohibition today in the presence of both lawyers for petitioner Tarpeh and the…
What seems like usurpation of functions at the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA) is said to be brewing tension between Director Abraham Kromah and his Deputy for Operations, Al Hassan Fadiga. Director Kromah has reportedly instructed Fadiga not to raid any area suspected to be drug infested except he (Kromah) gives the go ahead, a…
Over the weekend, a high power delegation from the Liberia Electricity Corporation, World Bank West Region Office and the Ministry of Mines and Energy paid a visit to Valayanah, Lower Bong County to engage with local residents for the construction of the proposed “St. Paul 2” hydropower dam project (SP2). The objective of the delegation…
The true essence of reconciliation manifested itself in Belefinia, Bong County on Friday, March 22, 2024 when two sisters took the path of reconciliation to trash out their dispute that lasted for decades. The sisters have reunited for the common good of their community. Zota District Paramount Chief, Lorpu Kollie and Zota District Chairlady, Garmai…
ArcelorMittal Liberia’s Head of Suitability and External Relations, Marcus Wleh, has offered valuable insights into the company’s contributions to the Government of Liberia and the communities it impacts, sparking considerable interest among local journalists. Wleh shared these insights during a recent presentation at a one-day regional media symposium on the extractive industry. The symposium was…
