President Joseph N. Boakai on Sunday, August 11, 2024, met with newly inducted leaders of the Council of Chiefs at his Rehab residence. During the meeting, a video presentation on cassava and oil palm was also shown to highlight the significance of agricultural practices. President Boakai encouraged the chiefs to work in the interest of…
The Liberia National Police (LNP) has deployed six additional officers to South Sudan on UN peacekeeping mission. The send-off ceremony was held on Monday, August 12, 2024, at the headquarters of the Liberia National Police in Monrovia. The officers include; Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Lewis Kamayee Chede, Chief Inspector of Police (CIP) Francis T….
Deputy Central Bank Governor, Nyemadi D. Pearson has resigned amid controversy over recent audit report. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has accepted Pearson’s resignation. The announcement came through a press release signed by Presidential Press Secretary, Kula Bonah Nyei Fofana which confirmed Pearson’s departure and highlighted her expression of gratitude to President Boakai for the opportunity…
The Western Region Legislative Caucus (WRLC) has taken decisive steps toward enhancing governance and development in Bomi, Cape Mount and Gbarpolu Counties. In a meeting held Monday, August 12, 2024, in Tubmanburg City, the WRLC received and deliberated on two significant reports that will shape the region’s future. The first report resulted from a comprehensive…
Liberia’s 177th Independence Day Orator, Dr. Robtel Neajai Pailey, has criticized the Liberian media for what she described as focusing on sensationalism and bribery. Dr. Pailey criticized the current state of journalism in Liberia, particularly targeting the practice of “Kato” and the media’s tendency to prioritize sensationalism over substantive reporting. During her appearance on Focus…
In response to numerous allegations regarding budget alterations, House of Representatives Speaker, Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, has announced his intention to seek authorization from the leadership of that august body to establish a Joint Committee with the Senate for a comprehensive investigation. Speaker Koffa emphasized the critical importance of transparency in governance, stating, “We shouldn’t…
In a landmark effort to address the rising school dropout rates in Liberia, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has launched the National Enrollment Drive Movement.This initiative, championed by the Ministry of Education in partnership with its development partners, underscores a national commitment to ensuring that every school-aged child in Liberia not only enrolls but also remains…
The Government of Liberia has embarked on the construction of a 17,000 cubic meters gasoline tank and a state-of-the-art petroleum testing laboratory at the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) Storage Terminal. The initiative is intended to enhance LPRC’s storage capabilities and address the country’s fuel security. Performing the groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, August 9, 2024,…
Members of the National Council of Chiefs over the weekend elected a new corps of officials replacing Chief Zanzar Kawor with Chief Arthur Dowah. The leadership of Chief Arthur Dowah is expected to play pivotal roles in advancing cultural heritage and fostering peace within Liberia. Paramount Chief Arthur W. Dowah of Boinsen Chiefdom, KOKoya District,…
The Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS) has received more than half a million United States Dollars from the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) to support those affected by the recent devastating flooding in Montserrado, Bong and Grand Cape Mount Counties. The Liberian Red Cross on last Thursday announced that its international partner…
