Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has strongly denied media reports alleging that he requested religious leaders to pray for the improvement of the country’s economy. In response to the claim, Minister Ngafuan released an official statement along with video footage of his recent appearance at the National Legislature on Monday,…
The House of Representatives on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, conducted an election in accordance with its established rules and procedures, replacing Montserrado County District #6 Representative Samuel Enders, Nimba County District #9 Representative Taa Wongbe, while retaining Bong County District #6 Representative Moima Briggs-Mensah, who had previously represented Liberia at the ECOWAS Parliament. This decision…
The Managing Director of the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) has vowed to remain persistent in demolishing structures built on the sewage and water lines. Speaking Tuesday, February 26, 2025 at the Ministry of Information regular press briefing, Mr. Mohammed Ali said the overflow of feces across Monrovia and adjacent parts is due to…
Voice of Mama Africa (VOMA) Energy Incorporated, a leading renewable energy company in Liberia, has announced a partnership with the Liberia Opportunities Industrialization Center (LOIC) Bong chapter to train over 200 Bongese in solar installation. The training, which will take place March 3, 2025 in Bong County, aims to equip participants with the necessary skills…
In line with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the National Port Authority (NPA) has hosted the United States Coast Guard in a series of compliance drills and monitoring exercises aimed at reinforcing port security and operational resilience. Speaking Monday, February 24, 2025 during the…
Just within five minutes to the commencement of the trial which coupled with the selection of jurors, former Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel D. Tweah and four other defendants facing economic related charges filed a motion through their lawyers to have Criminal Court “A” Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie dismiss the indictment drawn against them…
Finance Minister Augustine K. Ngafuan has informed members of the Liberian Senate that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) canceled an additional US$51 million support to development projects. Minister Ngafuan made the disclosure Monday, February 24, 2025, when he appeared before the Ad-Hoc Committee set to investigate the recent decision taken by President…
The President of the Republic of Liberia HE Joseph Nyuma Boakai has issued Executive Orders No. 141 and 142, mandating the registration of all firearms and suspending taxes on international goods and services. In an effort to strengthen national security and public safety, President Boakai issued Executive Order #141, mandating the registration of all firearms…
Montserrado County Legislative Caucus has given the Government of Liberia a 48-hour ultimatum to restore the disbursement of Montserrado County Social Development Funds (SDF). The social development fund is meant for the county and its people to undertake various developmental projects in their constituencies. Addressing a press conference Monday, February 24, 2025, Representative Bernard Benson…
The campuses of the University of Liberia was once again held under siege by militants of the Student Unification Party (SUP), disrupting academic activities just over a month since the reopening of school after being closed for over five months. The student-based party members, under the stewardship of Kwein W. Kwein, were seen on Monday…
