The head of Liberia’s Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC), Bodger Scott Johnson, says the imposition of harsh conditions by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) while offering loans to developing countries is largely responsible for the worsening economic instability in Africa. Mr. Johnson said the imposition of such conditions is leading to long-term dependency with…
The Minister of Commerce & Industry (MoCI), Magdalene Ellen Dagoseh, has called for improved safety measures at the Monrovia Industrial Park (MIP). Madam Dagoseh particularly referred a recent incident at Sethi Brothers’ Steel Factory at the MIP where one person died as a result of an explosion. She said while the Liberian government appreciates the…
The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and funding from the United Nations Peace Building Fund has conducted a two-day training workshop for Social Accountability Volunteers in Kakata City, Margibi County. The training is part of the project titled: ‘‘Empowering Citizens and Communities to Foster Social Accountability and…
Documents obtained by investigative media outlet Spoon TV from the Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) indict the Superintendent of the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS), along with a confidant and an employee of Sky Insurance, for alleged grave corruption. Madam Sonita Dangan (confidant) and Kabineh Keita of Sky Insurance Company have been forwarded to the Liberia…
The Citizens Movement for Change (CMC) Secretary General, Wilfred N. Bangura, has formally filed a complaint against several government officials for their involvement in political activities during the Nimba County Senatorial by-election. On April 13, 2025, it was observed that senior officials from the Unity Party (UP)-led Government, including Mo Ali, Amos Tweh, Clarence Massaquoi,…
The Liberian Government delegation led by Finance & Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has secured the commitment of the Kuwaiti Fund for Arab Economic Development to lead a group of Arab leaders to mobilize financing for the 114km of Salayea to Voinjama as part of the pavement of the Gbarnga to Mendikorma Road Project….
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has hosted the First Annual Presidential Media Dinner of his administration, bringing together members of the Liberian media, government officials and guests. The event was held at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, outside Monrovia, on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Speaking at the Presidential Dinner, President Boakai emphasized unwavering commitment…
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Liberia, Ayokunle Olajubu along with his business team recently paid a courtesy visit on the Minister of Finance and Development Planning Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan at his Office to discuss partnership in support of Liberia’s economic growth and development. In remarks,…
The Commissioner/CEO of the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe, Sr., recently held high-level discussions with executives of Make Group in Seoul, South Korea. The meeting, held at the Make Group Corporate Office in Seoul, focused on plans for the construction of a dry dock facility in Liberia, the development of small and…
The Executive Committee Members of the National Patriotic Party (NPP) have stood in unwavering solidarity with the former Vice President of Liberia Madam Jewel Howard-Taylor in her pursuit of retirement benefits earned through dedicated services to Liberia. In a press release issued Monday, April 14, 2025, the leadership of NPP said It is with a…
