The Liberian Senate has inducted the newest Senator of Nimba County, Nya D. Twayen following his certification by the National Elections Commission (NEC) as winner of the April 22, 2024 by-election. The Liberian Senate presided over by its Pro Tempore, Nyonblee Kangar Lawrence, administered the oath of office on Thursday, May 16, 2024 and officially…
The Resident Representative and Ambassador of the President of the ECOWAS Commission to Liberia, Josephine Nkrumah, says education is the most relevant measure any country can deplore in the prevention of terrorism and violent extremism. Violent extremism is the beliefs and actions of people who support or use violence to achieve ideological, religious, or political…
For the first time in the history of the fisheries sector, the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority, (NaFAA) has launched its “Go-Live Integrated Workflow Management System”. The Go-Live Management System is intended to reduce paper usage and a move that aligns with global sustainability goals and reflects their responsibility towards the conservation of the entity…
The enforcement of helmets and insurance on motorcycles is good for public safety and is a desirable public policy. I support the enforcement contrary to my political adversaries who view everything with partisan lenses. Protecting public safety is the responsibility of all citizens. However, public policies to protect people from themselves and others cannot be…
Central Bank of Liberia’s (CBL) deadline for exchange of the old banknotes has expired. The extended deadline expired on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Speaking Wednesday, the Communication Director of CBL, P. Alphonsus Zeon said the extension was to bring relief to citizens who have yet to exchange their old banknotes. Mr. Zeon said the old…
Since President Joseph N. Boakai met with the President of Kosovo, Madam Vjosa Osmani in Dallas, Texas, United States of America during his visit, there have been mixed-reaction among some Liberians. Upon his return back home, President Boakai told Executive Mansion reporters Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at the Roberts International Airport that the visit of…
As the Liberia National Police (LNP) begin the enforcement of regulations against motorcyclists in Monrovia and its environs, citizens have called on motorcyclists to abide by ongoing LNP regulation. Our reporter said several citizens were seen walking from one end to another, especially in central Monrovia, while several bikes were impounded by the police in…
As the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) commenced across country, the Ministry of Education has warned against the levying of unauthorized fees. According to a press release issued May 15, 2024, the Ministry prohibits charges pertaining to project submissions, class dues, class parties, flexibility fees, camping fees, and any other extraneous fees not…
President Joseph N. Boakai has finally signed the 2024 National Budget. The Budget was signed Tuesday, May 14, 2024 upon his return from the US-Africa Business Summit in the United States of America. The signing ceremony took place at the Roberts International Airport in lower Margibi County. It can be recalled on May 1, 2024,…
A Liberian delegation comprising the President of the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA), Cllr. Sylvester D. Rennie and Chief Justice, Sie-A-Nyene G. Yuoh, has departed Liberia for Freetown, Sierra Leone to participate in an international conference hosted by the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice. According to an LNBA release, the conference, which is currently taking…
