Margibi County Senator Nathaniel F. McGill has frowned on the decision of the Liberian Senate to work with the Majority Bloc lawmakers under the gable of controversial Speaker Richard N. Koon following an interpretation of the Supreme Court’s ruling through the Attorney-General of Liberia, Cllr. Oswald Tweh. Speaking with legislatives reporters on Tuesday, December 10,…
Bong County Superintendent Madam Loleyah Hawa Norris has expressed serious disappointment over the deplorable state of the Gbarnga-Kokoyah road. Speaking during the induction ceremony of newly appointed local leaders by President Joseph N. Boakai in Botota, Kokoyah Statutory District, she said it’s an irony for a district to host mining companies while lacking a functional…
The grounds of the Capitol on Monday, December 9, 2024 turned chaotic after lawmakers from the ‘Minority Bloc’ supporting embattled House of Representatives Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and officers of the Liberia National Police (LNP) entered into a serious clash. Representatives Marvin Cole, Yekeh Kolubah, Eugene Kollie, Luther Collins and others blocked the entries of…
In a bid to strengthen governance, Integrity Watch Liberia (IWL) and the Government of Ireland through its Embassy in Liberia has officially signed a US$170,000 grant agreement to implement the “Strengthening Inclusive Governance and Natural Resource Accountability in Liberia” project. The one-year project is expected to enhance Liberia’s natural resource governance framework, ensuring that resources…
Medaria Arradondo is an American law enforcement official who served as the Chief of the Minneapolis Police Department from 2017 to 2022. Chief Arradondo was the first black chief of the Minneapolis Police Department. His tenure will be remembered for the handling of the George Floyd murder investigation. Speaking over the weekend at the Royal Grand…
Liberian President Joseph N. Boakai has told the nation that in order for Liberia to develop, the youth of the country must be empowered through the provision of opportunities. The Liberian leader spoke Saturday, December 7, 2024 in Monrovia when he officially re-launched the Domestic Scholarship Program for 424 successful applicants. Boakai described the scholarship…
The Unity Nations in Liberia has ended activities of the Sixteen Days Against Gender-based Violence in Liberia. The climax of the event brought together students, youths, community leaders, organizations and diverse groups under the theme, “Recommitment, accountability, resourcing towards Beijing +30; unite to end violence against women and girls.” Speaking at the occasion Monday, December…
The Managing Director of the National Port Authority (NPA) Sekou Dukuly has underscored the importance of unity and commitment among citizens of Bomi County to ensure success in the upcoming National County Sports Meet. Speaking in Tubmanburg, Bomi County over the weekend, Dukuly said, “Our strength lies in our collective effort. I call on every…
The manner in which the Supreme Court of Liberia ruled in the ongoing impasse at the House of Representatives over the removal of embattled Speaker J. Fonati Koffa has left many citizens in panic as the high court’s opinion leaves a dark cloud for chaos and speculation. The court ruled and ordered the Clerk of…
As a way of investing in farmers in Liberia, President Joseph N. Boakai has disclosed plans to create an agriculture bank in the country to ensure local farmers have access to funding. Speaking Friday, December 6, 2024 at the National Agriculture Fair in Margibi County, held under the theme, “Promoting Agriculture for Food Security, Nutrition,…
