A high-stakes public discussion on the government’s controversial “yellow machines” project descended into confusion and contradiction as the Executive Chairperson of the Yellow Machines, Brownie J. Samukai, failed to clearly explain how tens of millions of dollars are being allocated, raising fresh concerns about transparency, planning, and accountability. During a tense exchange on “Spoon Talk”…
Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has called on the Ministry of Public Works to accelerate construction on the Roberts International Airport (RIA) Road. Speaking on the condition of the highway, Madam Sirleaf emphasized that the RIA Road creates the first impression for international visitors arriving in the country and must project a positive image. She…
The Management of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has expressed serious concern over the growing incidents of damage to critical electrical infrastructure across its operational areas. The Corporation notes that several electric poles have been destroyed due to uncontrolled bush burning and land-clearing activities carried out by residents for farming and related purposes. In addition,…
Heading a delegation and representing Liberia at the Conference of African Senates, President Pro-tem of the Liberian Senate, Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, issued a call on African leaders to be nationalists in the truest sense, urging them to place long-term national stability above short-term political gains. In a very powerful and inspiring speech delivered yesterday, April 8,…
