The Government of Liberia through President Joseph N. Boakai has reiterated Liberia’s recommitment to further deepening and strengthening the country’s relationship with the United States of America. Making a special remarks Thursday, June 27, 2024 at the reception in celebration of the 248th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America at the…
The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) has graduated 182 officers from Specialized In-Service Training under the theme, “LIS; Spirited and Rejuvenated to Serve,” The ceremony took place over the weekend at the Regional Justice and Security Hub in Gbarnga City, Bong County central Liberia and attended by several dignitaries including the Ministry of Justice, Committees on…
The Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr. Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo, has disclosed that the entity has imposed a fine of US$965 on several companies for the violation of environmental laws. Speaking at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT) regular press briefing, Dr. Yarkpawolo disclosed that the companies involved in…
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) has disclosed plans aimed at improving working conditions and benefits at the Ministry. During a staff meeting on Friday, June 28, 2024, Finance Minister Bioma S. Kamara urged the staff to foster a sense of mutual respect and care for one another as senior management works to…
Superintendent Kou Meapeh Gono is urging the people of Nimba County to pursue dialogue in their disagreements with ArcelorMittal in a bid to attract more investment to the vote-rich northern county She believes more businesses including banks and others will move to the county and empower more people when the people of Nimba conduct themselves…
The High Command of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) has discharged four of its personnel for contravening good service and exhibiting conduct contrary to army standards. According to a statement dated June 25, 2024, the action was effected against the soldiers for bridging the Constitution of the Republic of Liberia in accordance with Section…
The Ministry of Labor says it has uncovered the employment of 310 foreign workers by AFCONS in Yekepa, Nimba County without the required work permits. AFCONS is a company that has being subcontracted by ArcelorMittal Liberia to carry out operation for the multinational company. The Deputy Inspector General of Labor at the Ministry of Labor,…
The World Bank Group has announced the approval of a second disbursement of US$45 million for Liberia’s Renewable Energy Solar Power Intervention Project (RESPITE). A press release from the office of Vice President Jeremiah Koung revealed that this significant investment marks a major step forward in Liberia’s renewable energy efforts. The RESPITE project aims to…
Plenary of the House of Representatives has summoned Defense Minister Geraldine George over complaints of demolition of several properties along the Duazon area including properties belonging to Sinoe County Electoral District #1 Representative Thomas Romeo Quioh. According to the House public affairs section, Plenaryโs decision was triggered by a communication from Representative Quioh bringing his…
Many observers are wondering as to who is really telling the truth over the disbursement of US$685,000 which according to a recent World Bank report, was misapplied by the Management of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA. Though the management of NaFAA has admitted using the money to purchase vehicles, motorbikes and other items,…
