The World Bank Group has announced the approval of a second disbursement of US$45 million for Liberia’s Renewable Energy Solar Power Intervention Project (RESPITE). A press release from the office of Vice President Jeremiah Koung revealed that this significant investment marks a major step forward in Liberia’s renewable energy efforts. The RESPITE project aims to…
Plenary of the House of Representatives has summoned Defense Minister Geraldine George over complaints of demolition of several properties along the Duazon area including properties belonging to Sinoe County Electoral District #1 Representative Thomas Romeo Quioh. According to the House public affairs section, Plenary’s decision was triggered by a communication from Representative Quioh bringing his…
Many observers are wondering as to who is really telling the truth over the disbursement of US$685,000 which according to a recent World Bank report, was misapplied by the Management of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA. Though the management of NaFAA has admitted using the money to purchase vehicles, motorbikes and other items,…
A veteran Liberian lawyer who once served as the Law Clerk of the Supreme Court of Liberia for over eight years, has sharply reacted to recent calls by some critics of Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi who are calling for the withdrawal of his appointment. In his reaction, Cllr. Elisha T. J. Forkeyoh called on civil society…
The Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) Director General Eugene L. Fahngon has disclosed that the state broadcaster will not be used to air militant-related jingles by opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC). It can be recalled that CDC in a press conference accused LBS Director General Fahngon for blocking the airing of its paid jingle on…
The Government of Liberia, in collaboration with ArcelorMittal Liberia, says they are working to address and resolve community grievances that would ensure industrial harmony at the company’s mining operations in Nimba County. The initiative follows recent disruptions at ArcelorMittal’s sites due to protests by residents some of whom are in the mine-affected communities. At a…
President Joseph N. Boakai has called on the three branches of government to coordinate in finding solution to problems confronting Liberia and its people. President Boakai made the call on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at a dinner held at EJS Ministerial Complex with the leadership and members of the Legislature and Judiciary. The gathering was…
In a tragic incident in Ganta, Nimba County, William Tokpah, 62, has allegedly taken his own life. According to sources close to the family, the decision was purportedly influenced by a domestic dispute involving his daughter, Josephine. Family members revealed that William Tokpah had expressed a desire to attend his daughter’s birthday celebration, but was…
The Administration of the Liberia National Police (LNP) has with immediate effect suspended two of its officers for one month without salary for abuse of authority and disobeying lawful orders. The suspended officers are, Patrolmen Teddy R. C. Boulner (ID# 6351) and Gabriel Flomo (ID# 6017) assigned at Zone Five Base Police Station and Lofa…
Liberia’s Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung departed Liberia on Monday, June 24, 2024, to attend the 25th edition of the Africa Energy Forum (AEF), scheduled for June 25-28, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Vice President Koung will deliver an opening statement at the session on Advancing Renewable Energy Projects for Sustainable Value Chains. He will join…
