The Ministry of Justice has condemned human rights abuse of a nine year old boy at a local garage in Monrovia. The Ministry said in a release dated February 21, 2025, that it notes with grave concern, publications by various social media blogs, the physical abuse of a 9-year-old boy allegedly perpetrated by a local…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has fined Sethi Ferro Fabrik US$5,000 and ordered the company to meet strict safety requirements before reopening its oxygen plant. The fine follows an explosion at the factory’s oxygen plant on February 17, 2025, which resulted in the tragic death of Mr. Saah J Samukai, an employee of…
Minister of Internal Affairs Francis Nyumalin has called on delegates at the 21st General Session of the African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO) to support Liberia’s development agenda with the necessary trained manpower. Addressing the gathering taking place in India, New Dehli, on Friday, February 21, 2025, the Internal Affairs Minister said this support would help…
4Life Zoe Technical Training Program, one of Liberia’s fastest growing and leading vocational training schools, will in March first week embark on two days of intensive practical mobile training for rural dwellers. Speaking with the school’s Chief Executive Officer Francis Varney over the weekend, he said the mobile training was designed to address some of…
A high-level Liberian Legislative Delegation has successfully concluded its participation in the Second Forum of Chairpersons of Foreign Affairs Committees of African Parliaments, held in Rabat, the Kingdom of Morocco, from February 20-21, 2025. The forum, convened under the theme: “Building Sustainable Foundations for Stability and Security in Africa,” brought together legislative leaders from across…
President Joseph N. Boakai has pledged support towards maintaining high educational standards at the fast-growing Margibi University. Speaking Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the third graduation ceremony of the Margibi University in Harbel City, Margibi County, Boakai said the university can be assurance of his government’s support in continuously seeking the collaboration of local and…
The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has taken the Asset Declaration exercise to local government officials in the counties. On Friday, February 21, 2025, the team was in Saniquellie, Nimba County. The Commission’s Executive Director, Mr. James Kingsley and the Asset Declaration and Verification Officer, Patricia Barnaby headed the team. Nimba County Superintendent, Kou Meapeh Gono…
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning has issued a strict directive to government spending entities to “prioritize their priorities” as the scarcity of resources remains a significant reality. In a recent memo signed by Finance Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan and addressed to ministries, agencies, and commissions, the Ministry emphasized the importance of remaining mindful…
President Joseph N. Boakai has lifted the suspension of Madam Davidetta Browne Lansanah as Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC), with immediate effect. According to an Executive Mansion release dated February 20, 2025, the decision was reached following a high-level meeting Wednesday, February 18, 2025 at the Executive Mansion, which was attended by the…
The Plenary of the House of Representative has summoned the Management of Sethi Ferro Fabrik, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Ministry of Labor over the explosion of an oxygen plant that led to the tragic death of a Liberian employee of Sethi. The decision was made from a communication read on Thursday, February 20,…
