In Recent Weeks, employees of the Ministry of Transport and commercial drivers took to the streets in protest against the implementation of the Liberia Traffic Management Concession Agreement enacted In December 2018 by the 54th Legislature. The Protesters Claimed that the agreement was tampered with, especially the vehicle registration and driver’s license portions. They alleged…
Our attention has been drawn to an ongoing misunderstanding between the Liberia National Police (LNP) and STAND, the organizers of a highly publicized street protest scheduled for July 17, 2025. In a special statement delivered via the LNP’s official Facebook page on the evening of July 7, 2025, Inspector General Gregory O. W. Coleman requested…
Our Country, Liberia, has once again regained its prominence in global affairs, following decades of self-inflicted conflict that tore the African nation to shreds. On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Africa’s first Negro Republic was elected to occupy one of the two seats allocated for Africa on the UN Security Council UNSC), with a decisive record…
With a recent report of four active Monkeypox Viral Infection cases in the country, our attention is drawn to this looming threat that could destabilize the nation if necessary care is not taken, recognizing the need for all hands to be on deck. It can be recalled the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (HPHIL),…
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…
Significant achievements throughout human history consistently focus on the ideology of accomplishment. Author Sidharth P.K. continues to add to his accomplishments, showcasing his uniqueness as a writer. His poetic talent began to blossom at a young age while he was still in school. Under the influence of his mother, Sidharth started reading classics and various…
From our vantage point, we want to again encourage our government and its partners as well as all anti-rape crusaders, including the media, to leave no stone unturned in ensuring that rape, which is reported to be one of the most serious crimes being committed in the country by unprincipled people, is drastically reduced, if…
A cautious call by the Reporters Association of Liberia(RAL) to all state actors, governments across the world and individuals in particular to treat journalists with dignity and respect is prudent and must be heeded for the betterment of the noble profession. RAL, whose call was contained in a statement issued in Monrovia sometimes ago, among…
We are happy that at long last the Supreme Court of Liberia, which is regarded as the final arbiter of justice in the country, is set to deliver its verdict on a Bill of Information, specifically focusing on the House of Representatives’ imbroglio, with the court expected to issue a final opinion and put an…
From our vantage point, we are again sounding a caveat to those who usually use candle, lantern and other materials that cause fire outbreak to be very mindful of how they use them. Our renewed caveat is based on the multiplying fire incidents in the country, particularly in Monrovia and its environs, which have been…
