The Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas (ALJA) strongly urges all members of the Liberian House of Representatives to fully comply with the recent ruling handed down by the Supreme Court of Liberia, which affirms Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa as the duly elected and legitimate Speaker of the House. In a press release issued…
As part of its efforts to drive rural economic transformation and strengthen food security, the Ministry of Agriculture, through its Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP), has officially inaugurated two major agricultural facilities in Nimba County: a modern cold storage facility in Whenlenle and a Model Piggery Farm and Livestock Farmers Field School at the Nimba…
The General Auditing Commission(GAC) has conducted the audit of the payroll of the National Port Authority (NPA) for the period January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023 consistent with the Auditor General’s mandate as provided for in Section 2.1.3 of the GAC Act of 2014. The NPA Payroll compliance audit was commissioned May 27, 2024…
Monrovia, Liberia — April 24, 2025 — Over 200 former employees of the German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) have formally expressed concerns regarding the prolonged delays by the Ministry of Labour in executing the court-mandated payments. The Supreme Court of Liberia, in its recent ruling, reaffirmed the decision that found the former workers were unlawfully declared…
Liberia stands at a pivotal juncture in its pursuit of sustainable development, with the introduction of the National Agriculture Development Plan 2024-2030, aptly named the “Liberians Feed Yourself Agenda.” This ambitious plan aims to transform the nation’s agricultural sector, promoting food self-sufficiency and fostering indigenous wealth creation through comprehensive agriculture value chain development. For too…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Liberia National Office has said all is set to commence the 2025 National Examinations for school candidates. The exams, poised to begin on Monday, April 28, 2025, are expected to last for one and a half months. Ahead of the exams, the Head of National Office (HNO) of WAEC…
Several senior officials from the Government of Liberia (GoL), representing various ministries and agencies, have received certificates in modern technology. The certification ceremony, held on April 24, 2025, followed a three-day intensive training organized by SOMAPA IT, an Asia-based company. During the training, participants learned about eBorder monitoring, decision-making, coordination, and operational response across different…
The Executive Director of Liberian Youth for Climate Actions (LYCA) says young people must not just be invited to climate talks—they must be part of the decision-making. “When the climate changes, young people feel it most because floods destroy schools, heat affects our health, and bad roads and damaged farms make food scarce and expensive….
The Elections Coordinating Committee (ECC), Liberia Election Observation Network (LEON) and West Africa Network for Peaceful(WANEP)commend the government and people of Liberia for the generally peaceful Nimba County Senatorial By-Election of 22 April 2025, urging all citizens to remain calm and await the official announcement of the results by the National Elections Commission (NEC). The…
Liberia has again demonstrated its leadership at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) by fully settling its 2025 contributions amounting to £5.5 million (US$7.1 million). This payment represents Liberia’s assessed share of the IMO’s £37.5 million budget for 2025, as approved by the Organization’s 33rd Assembly session in December 2023 through Resolution A.1179 (33). This prompt…
