Transport Minister, Sirleaf Tyler has informed the House of Representatives that the ministry is only charging motorcyclists US$25 for registration. Minister Tyler made the statement on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 when he appeared before that august body to provide detailed explanations on the current policies regulating transport activities in the country. Minister Tyler said the…
The Liberian Senate will on June 6, 2024 converge in the port city of Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, for a four-day retreat. The retreat runs up to June 9. According to the Senate Press Bureau, the retreat will be held under the theme: ‘Ensuring a robust Senate Oversight’. It is aimed at making revitalization plans…
The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Liberia Learning Foundation (LLF), has commenced a comprehensive monitoring of project in Sinoe, Rivergee, Rivercess, Maryland, and Bomi Counties. According to a press release, the LLF project is funded by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) and the World Bank. The Ministry said the initiative reinforces its…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s quest to deal with the problem of drugs and subsequently quash it out of Liberia, appears to be a waste of time and resources as the officials responsible to lead the war are fighting among themselves, thus undermining every effort being made the Liberian Chief Executive. Since Abraham Kromah, Director General…
The Liberia National Police (LNP) is investigating the Religious Advisor to former President George M. Weah and current Pastor of the Forkay-klon Family Church, Rev. M. Emmanuel Nimely for his alleged involvement into theft by deception, receiving money under false pretense, visa fraud and suspected human trafficking. A release quotes Police Spokesperson, Cecelia G. Clarke…
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and former football legend, Michael Essien is in Liberia ahead of the second round of the outbreak response Novel Oral Polio Vaccine dose. The Polio Vaccine Does is scheduled for 7 to 10 June, 2024. Essien’s visit highlights the crucial support needed in country to fight against polio. Speaking Tuesday, June 4,…
Liberia’s President, Joseph N. Boakai has called for a cooperation between South-South countries to address mutual development issues in the global south. Addressing heads of States at the ongoing Korea-Africa Summit on Tuesday, May 4, 2024 in South Korea, President Boakai said no nation can address the myriad of complex global challenges alone. Speaking on…
The Ministry of Finance Development Planning has highlighted Fiscal Decentralization as key to the National Policy on Decentralization, as county local leaderships benefit from a three-day training According to a press release, the Deputy Finance Minister for Fiscal Affairs, Anthony Myers has singled out fiscal decentralization as a stimulus to the implementation of the National…
The Superintendent of River Gee County, Mike Swengbe has termed as false, misleading and diabolical accusations against him that he siphoned funds during the National County Sports Meet. Recently, River Gee County Senators Jonathan Boye Charles Sogbie, Senator Francis Dopoh, and Superintendent Mike Swengbe found themselves in financial controversy weeks after the 2024 County Meet….
Magistrate Ben Barco of the Monrovia City Court at the Temple of Justice on Tuesday June 4, 2024, sent to jail a 28-year-old man for allegedly killing his friend for stolen phone. The incident reportedly occurred in the Baptist Seminary Community on May 17, 2024. Defendant Jamel Dinerson was charged with Manslaughter, which the Liberia…
