The University of Liberia has kicked off the 2024 second edition of the Liberia National Inter-University Debate Competition between nine universities. The competition which begun on Monday, August 19, 2024 in the auditorium of the University of Liberia on Capitol Hill, will end on the 25th of August, thus making UL the first University to…
In observance of this year’s World Humanitarian Day, the Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS) is calling for increased global attention and action to address the growing humanitarian needs within Liberia. This year’s theme, “Act for Humanity,” resonates deeply with the mission and values of the Red Cross. In a press statement, the Secretary General…
The National Rehabilitation for Drugs and War Affected Persons is expected to put out of the facility hundreds of abandoned youths after months of detoxification and rehabilitation. Executive Director, Augustine Nagbe said his institution cannot continuously keep almost 650 disadvantaged youths, some of whom have completed the rehabilitation process. Speaking while on a guided tour…
The Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) is requesting President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to dismiss the Director General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA), Josiah Joekai. A statement signed by Executive Director, Mulbah K. Morlu indicated that Joakai has lost focus on his duties and responsibilities, thus creating daily chaos and fostering lawlessness….
As the Boakai Administration faces challenge in the fight against corruption, United States new Ambassador to Liberia has promised to join efforts with the government in combating the menace. Mark Toner assured that the United States will work with Liberia in the fight against corruption. Ambassador Toner made the statement Monday, August 19, 2024 following…
The Civil Service Agency (CSA) of Liberia has warned government employees against what it termed as unbecoming conducts at public institutions. In a press statement issued Monday, August 19, 2024, CSA Director General Josiah Joekai said the entity is the custodian of the integrity of the civil service and has observed unbecoming conduct amongst civil…
A delegation from California, the United States of America, has awarded scholarships worth over US$200,000 to 150 Liberian students. The delegation was in Liberia on a visitation mission at the Keyara’s Gift Liberia, a humanitarian organization operating in the country. Speaking shortly after the departure of the delegation, the Country Director of Keyara’s Gift Liberia…
The Liberia NGOs Network (LINNK) has taken the Government of Liberia to task for excluding it from the vetting committee for the recruitment of the Executive Director of the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC) of Liberia. The group said it had observed a significant oversight in the formation of the vetting committee…
Criminal Court “E” at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia has granted a criminal appearance bond to George Wade alias Nicholas Jack Davies. Davies stands accused of Rape and Theft of Property. Judge Serena F. Garlawulo’s action is based on the crime which is a second degree (General rape) felony that a bail bond can be granted in…
The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) has submitted the draft recast budget for Fiscal Year 2024 to the Liberian Legislature. According to a MFDP release dated Friday, August 16, 2024, the draft budget, totaling US$721.5 million, was presented to the Speaker of the House and to the Senate…
