The Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas (ALJA) is requesting President Joseph Nyumah Boakai and his administration to provide clarifications surrounding the acquisition of the 285 earthmoving equipment brought into the country for the purpose of constructing and rehabilitating roads. In a press release issued by the Secretary-General and Officer-In-Charge of ALJA, Joel Kennedy…
The Mano Palm Oil Industries’ concession area has turned into a terrifying zone as aggrieved employees reached a conclusion to stage a go-slow in demand of their salary. Currently, the employees have taken strike actions against the management of the institution for failure to increase their salaries. In an interview, the aggrieved employees’ Chairperson, John…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and some government officials were seen on Thursday, July 18, 2024 touring the John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Sinkor as part of his commitment to healthcare delivery. The tour brought relief to patients who have overstayed at the hospital facility due to their inability to settle their bills. During the…
The civil society organization, Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), says it stands in solidarity with Liberian human rights defenders who are being persecuted by notorious war criminals for speaking out against the culture of impunity in Liberia. In addition to endangering their personal safety through physical threats, these alleged war criminals appear…
The joint committee on Public Accounts and Expenditure (PAC) has ordered the Ministry of Public Works to pay into government’s account the amount of US$1,512,601.66.00. The instruction comes in the wake of a report by the General Auditing Commission (GAC). The report conducted on the financial statements of the Liberia Road Assets Project has uncovered…
Acting Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Anthony G. Myers has disclosed that Liberia’s economy will grow by 5.1% this year. He said the achievement of this growth projection will be driven by mining, agriculture, fisheries and services. Speaking Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the Ministry of Information, Culture Affairs and Tourism special press briefing,…
President Joseph N. Boakai has received and accepted the Letters of Credence from seven Ambassadors at the Executive Mansion in Monrovia. According to an Executive Mansion release dated July 16, 2024, the diplomats hailed from the nations of Ireland, Guinea, Namibia, Hungary, Burundi, Czech Republic, and Sri Lanka. In separate ceremonies, featuring conversations with the…
The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has issued a large composite micro utility license to Energicity Liberia. Energicity Liberia Corp, is an active minigrid developer and operator with 71 minigrids in operation across Sierra Leone and Benin. The licensing of Energicity Liberia is in compliance with Section 5.3, application for license for the 2015 electricity…
Grand Gedeh County Senator, Zoe E. Pennue has praised the Boakai Administration for road infrastructure on the corridor from Ganta to Zwedru. Speaking with Legislative reporters on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, Senator Pennue said the issue of road has been a serious problem for the people of Grand Gedeh County for several years. He disclosed…
The keynote speaker at the United Liberia Inland Church Academy’s second graduation convocation has called for collective actions to restore academic discipline as Liberia’s current education system is compromised. According to Samson Wonnah, rampant bribery and cheating in schools, often encouraged by school administrators, are critical problems undermining the country’s educational system. Mr. Wonnah told…
