The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) says there will be a scrutiny into serious allegations regarding the involvement of certain members of the House of Representatives in acts of bribery aimed at influencing the removal of the Speaker of the House. In a statement issued Monday, October 21, 2024, LACC Chairperson Alexandra K. Zoe said the…
President Joseph N. Boakai has praised the Catholic Church for its immense contributions to the socio-economic development of Liberia. Speaking Sunday, October 21, 2024, the president said the church has contributed through the establishment of some of the best institutions of learning, along with healthcare facilities, humanitarian services and human rights promotion. According to him,…
The Acting Chairman of the Southeastern Legislative Caucus Numene T.H. Bartekwa has called on his colleagues, particularly those in the House of Representatives, to halt efforts aimed at removing Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa. “Fellow compatriots, this is indeed a critical moment for us as a region. Our representation in the governance of our beloved…
The Government of Liberia (GOL) and partners on Monday, October 21, 2024, began the validation process of the Draft Zoning Act for Liberia. The draft legislation introduced by the Ministry of Public Works (MPW) through the World Bank-financed Liberia Urban Resilience Project (LURP), is intended to address the numerous challenges and limitations presented by the…
President Joseph N. Boakai has called on the 55th Legislature and the Liberian media to demonstrate commitment in the rightful direction. Speaking Sunday, October 20, 2024 upon his arrival from Rome, Italy, Boakai the Legislature is the first branch of government while the media community is the watchdog of the society. According to the President,…
In a significant move to prioritize employment opportunities for Liberian job seekers, Labour Minister Cooper W. Kruah, Sr. has announced the suspension of work permit issuance and renewals for unskilled expatriates. This decision will take effect upon the expiration of current Alien Work Permits for unskilled expatriates employed by major foreign investment firms. The announcement…
It appears that fingers are beginning to point at the Executive Branch for being the mastermind of a plot to remove House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa from his position, but the Executive Mansion has said that President Joseph N. Boakai’s hands are clean and has no link to the ongoing crisis at the House of…
The Central Bank of Liberia through its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from 18.5 percent to 17.0 percent following the final quarterly meeting of 2024 held on October 16. Speaking with reporters Friday, October 18, 2024 in Monrovia, CBL Acting Deputy Governor James Wilfred said the decision, which comes…
The Government of Liberia (GOL) in partnership with the World Bank will on Monday, October 21, 2024, begin validating the recently drafted Zoning Act for Liberia. According to an October 18, 2024 release, the exercise will take place at the Mamba Point Hotel in Monrovia. The draft legislation, introduced by the Ministry of Public Works…
The Alternative National Congress (ANC) has strongly condemned recent disruptions at the Capitol Building in Monrovia in attempts to oust current Speaker J. Fonati Koffa. In a release issued October 18, 2024, the ANC said the disruptions at the Capitol have cast a shadow over the democratic processes that form the bedrock of national governance.As…
