The Center for Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding (CECPAP) has planted the seed of peace, reconciliation and unity in the Porkpa District, Grand Cape Mount County. Porkpa District has always become a hotspot during electioneering period. During the 2020 special senatorial election, the district became the hub for violent acts in Liberia. Properties such as vehicles…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has condemned the recent escalation of violent conflict between Israel and Iran. President Boakai says he finds it deeply regretful that political and diplomatic efforts have yet to bring peace and stability to the Middle East. The President noted that the fallout from further escalation could produce untold sufferings, deaths and…
The Speaker of the 55th Legislature Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, along with esteemed members, convened with the United States House Democracy Partnership’s Technical Assistance Consultancy Team at his Capital Building Office. The primary agenda of the meeting revolved around the provision of short-term technical assistance consultancy. The focus lay on enhancing citizen participation, particularly through…
The Movement with Integrity for National Development (MIND) has recognized the efforts of several Liberians especially the entrepreneurship of a group of determined, young and visionary Liberians under the banner, Bukonjadeh Groups of Company. In a release Monday, April 15, 2024, the group said the recognition was in view of the national drive to create…
The Monrovia City Court at the Temple of Justice has sent to jail a 33-year-old man identified as Jordan David for allegedly having in his possession a fake appointment letter claiming that he was appointed by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai as the Deputy Director for Administration at the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NAFAA). On…
Beginning May 15, 2024, all motorcyclists and tricyclists will be restricted from entering the city center and other parts of Monrovia, Police Inspector General, Gregory O. W. Coleman has announced. Coleman disclosed that the decision is part of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Liberia National Police and the cyclists. Speaking on Thursday, April 12,…
The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) has called on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to initiate a competitive recruitment process for persons appointed to the Office of the Ombudsman. In a press statement last Friday, CENTAL said it has read with keen interest reports in some local dailies alleging that the newly nominated…
President Joseph N. Boakai has extolled over 126 At-Risk-Youth after graduating and receiving certificates from the Joint Inter-Sectorial At-Risk-Youth Empowerment Program. The program was created by the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The over 126 At-Risk-Youth were rehabilitated in four counties including Montserrado, Margibi, Grand Bass and Bomi. They acquired…
Hosted by the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), the Tax Inspectors Without Borders for Criminal Investigations (TIWB-CI) workshop assessing Liberia’s capacity to combat tax and financial crimes has concluded with a call for a ‘Whole of Government Approach’ as a practical way to deal with the menace. Sponsored by UNDP/OECD, the workshop identified 16 priority recommendations…
The Civil Society Network of Liberia (CSNL) has welcomed the legal action instituted by 10 dismissed employees of the National Port Authority (NPA) against the Management of the NPA and its Managing Director, Mr. Sekou Dukuly, for their ‘unlawful dismissal.’ On March 29, 2024, the dismissed employees, including Mr. Gabriel S. Bull, Comptroller of NPA…
