The Ministry of Transport’s Meteorology Division has presented a detailed forecast covering Liberia’s weather outlook for 2024 and the anticipated agricultural seasons of 2025. Speaking on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing, Weather Forecaster Steven B. Jones and Agro-Meteorological Engineer Mr. James L. Kollie provided insights into rainfall patterns,…
Liberia’s First Lady, Kartumu Yarta Boakai, has delivered a passionate and visionary address at the 7th Edition of the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Summit held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The event brought together First Ladies, health ministers, development partners, and Merck Foundation’s alumni from across Africa and Asia, to mark another milestone…
A Liberian has made history once again among the diverse nationalities residing in the United States by being elected to the position of Councilman at the state level in New Jersey. Honorable James D. Barclay has held numerous leadership roles both in Liberia and abroad. Recently, in a competitive council election in New Jersey, Honorable…
One of the prime suspects in the alleged arson attack on the Capitol Building, John Nyanti, has been arrested and taken to the Monrovia Central Prison (South Beach) for his suspected involvement in the crime. Nyanti’s arrest was made based on an Interpol arrest warrant. According to the police charge sheet, he was part of…
In response to wide-ranging concerns raised by the Government of the United States, which, if left unaddressed, could lead to the imposition of a travel ban, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has established a high-level Presidential Task Force to lead a coordinated and cross-sectoral response. Recognizing that the matters identified span multiple government ministries and…
Grand Gedeh County District #1 Representative Jeremiah Sokan has submitted a bill to the House of Representatives titled An Act to Amend Section 2.2 of the Local Government Act of 2018. Representative Sokan said the repeal and amendment of certain provisions of the Local Government Act of 2018 will grant the County Legislative Caucus oversight…
During his tour of the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) ongoing modern construction work on the new radio and television complex project in Paynesville, President Joseph N. Boakai threw jabs at his critics who once suggested that he was an “old car parked.” Speaking with reporters on June 17, 2025, after the tour, Boakai said, “For…
Liberia’s Second Lady, Madam Snyleseh Stephenie Dahn Koung, is currently in Casablanca, Morocco, to participate in the ongoing 2025 Women’s Summit. The landmark event aims to unite women leaders and change-makers from the Kingdom of Morocco, across the African continent, and spanning regions including Canada and the United States. It began on June 18, 2025,…
As part of Vice President Jeremiah Koung’s diplomatic visit to the People’s Republic of China, he met on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, with Mr. Zhou NaiXiang, the Governor of Shandong Province, along with various provincial leaders and representatives from the Shandong Port Authority. The purpose of this visit was to enhance bilateral relations and explore…
Fifteen employees of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoCI) have completed a two-week seminar in Industrial Clustering and Investment Promotion in the People’s Republic of China. According to a press release dated June 17, 2025, the seminar was held in Haikou City, Hainan Province, China, under the auspices of the International Cooperation and Exchange…
