The Office of the First Lady of Liberia, Kartumu Yarta Boakai, has praised The Carter Center for its pivotal role in advancing Liberia’s development, particularly in the area of mental health. Mrs. Boakai lauds The Carter Center’s steadfast support as instrumental in bolstering the nation’s efforts to address mental health challenges. In a meeting held…
Liberia’s government signed a $2.6 billion agreement with the Chinese company, China Union, to mine for iron ore in the former Bong Mines operation area in Western Liberia. The agreement reached in 2009, was intended to be Liberia’s chief investment ever, as the government announced it would generate between 3,000 to 4,000 jobs with an…
The Reporters Association of Liberia (RAL), in collaboration with Africa Development Management Associates (ADMA), has successfully concluded a day-long regional symposium on extractive industry reporting, with over fifty journalists in attendance in Ganta, Nimba County. RAL holds the distinction of being the largest auxiliary of the Press Union of Liberia. The symposium, held under the…
The Reporters Association of Liberia (RAL) in collaboration with the Africa Development Management Associates is this Friday February 23, 2023 holding a day-long regional symposium on extractive industry reporting for over fifty of its members in Ganta, Nimba County. The symposium is being held under the theme “Promoting Responsible Journalism for Socio-economic Development” and brings…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has commissioned fourteen government officials who were confirmed by the Liberian Senate. Those commissioned by the President include, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sarah Beysolow Nyanti; Minister of Finance and Development Planning Boima S. Kamara; Minister of State for Presidential Affairs Sylvester M. Grigsby, Minister of Youth and Sports, J. Cole…
The Nyonkiayee Diaspora Organization (NYDO) has frowned on an order by Representative Taa Wongbe of Nimba County District#9 to halt the Mehnla Nyonkiayee road project, being undertaken by Representative Musa Hasan Bility of Nimba County District#7. Nyonkiayee is a town located in Mensonnoh Administrative District in Nimba County. NYDO says it has been established that…
The Liberian Senate on Thursday, February 22, 2024, concurred with the House of Representatives to grant the President of Liberia the authorization to spend US$41,300,000.00 for operations for the month of February. The Senate took the decision following a report from its Statutory Committee on Ways, Means, Finance and Budget under the Chairmanship of Bong…
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently paid a visit to the Office of President Senate Pro-Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, marking a significant step towards strengthening Liberia’s relationship with the IMF. Headed by Mr. Montfort Mlachila, Deputy Director for the African Department, the IMF delegation also comprised Mr. Aidar Abdychev, Resident Representative for Liberia,…
The Editor-in-Chief of The NEWS Newspaper was on the night of Wednesday, same being the 14th day of June 2023 attacked by unknown individuals. According to eyewitnesses’ accounts, while Mr. Jimmey C. Fahngon was walking to his vehicle on Center Street, Monrovia, a group of unknown attacked him. But the unknown men were overpowered by…
Introduction: In recent years, the global conversation surrounding the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community has gained significant momentum. As an advocate for LGBT rights in Liberia, it is imperative to highlight the importance of recognizing and respecting the sexual habits and identities of all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation…
