The Plenary of the House of Representative on Thursday, September 19, 2024, mandated its committees on Drug and Rehabilitation, Health and Judiciary to review a bill seeking for the establishment of a National Rehabilitation Commission (NRC). The House Press Bureau said Plenary’s decision was triggered by the submission of the bill by Montserrado County Electoral…
By T.Q. Lula Jaurey Several persons living with disabilities in Montserrado County on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, benefited from assorted food items from the Government of Liberia and its international partners. The food rations were distributed by the National Food Assistance Agency (NFAA) in collaboration with the United Motor Company located in Vai Town, the…
In a significant move to support new graduates, the United Bank for Africa (UBA) has announced an innovative employment and entrepreneurship scheme designed for graduates of the University of Liberia. This initiative, unveiled by Managing Director Mr. Ayokunle Olajubu Abraham during the university’s 104th convocation, aims to provide valuable training and job opportunities. The announcement coincided…
During a tour at JFK and the Monrovia Central medial store on September 18, 2024, the Minister of Health Dr. Louise M. Kpoto commended the Government of the United States of America for its steadfast support to Liberia’s health sector. Dr. Kpoto emphasized the vital partnership between the U.S and Liberia, particularly in improving the health…
It’s nearly a month since the Supreme Court of Liberia acquitted former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and three other family members in the murder trial of her late daughter Charloe Musu. However, it appears that the case is far from being concluded with the Government of Liberia currently reviewing the case file. On Wednesday,…
Nobel Laureate Leymah Gbowee has pledged her full support to the Government of Liberia in its bid for a Non-permanent Seat on the United Nations Security Council. Madam Gbowee in a Facebook post said the United Nations played a pivotal role in abating the conflict in Liberia in 2003, a Non-permanent Seat on the Security…
The Government of Liberia, through its Diaspora Office at the Ministry of State and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has constituted National Steering Committees to organize the first-ever Diaspora Liberians Annual Return 2024 (D-LAR24), scheduled to take place from December 1 to 31, 2024. Under the theme: “Liberia, the Destination of African Diaspora,” the event…
The Ministry of Justice has disclosed that 10 out of 47 inmates who escaped jail at the KAkata Central Prison in Margibi County have been rearrested. It can be recalled that the Ministry confirmed that at least 47 inmates escaped the Kakata Central Prison on Sunday, September 8, 2024 due to a breach in the…
President Joseph N. Boakai has departed Liberia for Canada to attend the 2024 Liberia Investment Forum. Speaking with reporters Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the Roberts International Airport in lower Margibi County, President Boakai said the trip to Canada is an invitation extended to him and intends to make good use of this great opportunity…
The Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Amin Modad, has praised the increase in business registrations in Nimba, Bong, and Margibi Counties over the last few months. Minister Modad along with a high-level delegation, including Benedict A. Dolo, Deputy Minister for Small Business Administration; Andrew Paygar-Flangiah, Deputy Minister for Industry; Patience Randall, Registrar General of…
