The President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has issued an Executive Order suspending $0.20 surcharge on petroleum pricing structure with immediate effect. The Order, numbered 128, was issued on March 21, 2024, and is part of the Government’s efforts to reduce the cost of living for its citizens. The President believes that lowering the cost of…
The National Custom Broker Association of Liberia (NCBAL) has alarmed over what they called the devalue of Liberian currency as shipping lines and the Liberia Revenue Authority demand payments only in United States Dollars. Speaking to reporters Tuesday, March 26, 2024, NCBAL General Secretary Kiatamba Morris Kici said after a case study in the sub-region,…
The Chairman of the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has told the Senate Committee on Mines and Energy that the energy sector stands at risk if the government fails to provide funding. Dr. Lawrence D. Sekajipo pointed out that if the sector cannot support itself internally, it will fail. He is calling on the government…
The Reporters Association of Liberia (RAL), in collaboration with Africa Development Management Associates (ADMA), has successfully concluded a day-long regional symposium on extractive industry reporting, with over fifty journalists in attendance in Ganta, Nimba County. RAL holds the distinction of being the largest auxiliary of the Press Union of Liberia. The symposium, held under the…
