The Federation of African Law Students (FALAS) over the weekend joined the world in celebration of World Press Freedom Day with a call for peace in the Gaza war. World Press Freedom Day, celebrated on May 3 of each year, commemorates Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which upholds the right to…
A National Working Group comprising government Ministries and Agencies has validated a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the full implementation of the Port State Measures Agreement, PSMA at the end of a three-day technical workshop facilitated by the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority and the Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC)….
Nimba County was declared winners of the bronze medal (Third-place) of the 2023/24 National County Meet at the SKD this evening. The match was prematurely ended after Grand Bassa walked out of the pitch following a penalty awarded to Nimba. They protested that the penalty was unfair and after a long delayed, the ref called…
At the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of three 33-kilovolt distribution networks and customer connections to the cities of Buchanan, Greenville, and Barclayville, the European Union Head of Delegation, Ambassador Nona Deprez recommitted the European Union’s ongoing support for Liberia’s energy sector. The ceremony took place at the Transco/CLSG Substation located on the outskirts of…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has signed Executive Order #131 paving the way for the establishment of the Office of a War and Economic Crimes Court for Liberia. Addressing newsmen on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at the Executive Mansion, President Boakai said Liberia needs to be united to ferret the causes and effects of the violence…
Today, May 3, 2024, a significant milestone in Liberia’s energy development will be reached as the Government of Liberia and the European Union (EU) break ground for the construction of two distinct 33KV electricity distribution networks. The ceremony, which will be held in Buchanan City, Grand Bassa County, signifies a crucial step towards providing essential…
The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA) has alarmed on activities of illicit and unregulated black sand mining. EPA Acting Executive Director, Dr. Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo said illicit and unregulated sand mining is causing degradation to the environment. Speaking Thursday, May 2, 2024 at the Ministry of Information press briefing in Monrovia, Dr. Yarkpawolo disclosed…
President Joseph N. Boakai has disclosed that his government has begun undertaking a 783.5 kilometer road construction in eleven counties. The Liberian leader named Bong, Lofa, Bomi, Gbarpolu, Nimba, Grand Gedeh, Rivergee, Grand Bassa, Sinoe, Maryland, and Grand Kru as counties that have been earmarked for the road construction. Speaking about his 100-day deliverables on…
House Speaker, Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa delivered a compelling address on the potential of Africa-China relations during the Friendship Exchange Reception organized by the China-Africa Student Organization at the Chinese Embassy outside Monrovia. Speaker Koffa highlighted the numerous opportunities for collaboration between Africa and China, emphasizing sectors such as Agriculture and Tourism as avenues for…
Women NGO Secretarial of Liberia, WONGOSOL, has reemphasized its resoluteness to implement the three-year ban on Female Genital Mutilation by ensuring that traditional leaders are adequately supported through the Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Project. During a special interview with the media on Thursday, May 2, 2024, WONGOSOL Executive Director, Esther S.D. Yango noted that the…
