The grounds of the Capitol on Monday, December 9, 2024 turned chaotic after lawmakers from the ‘Minority Bloc’ supporting embattled House of Representatives Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and officers of the Liberia National Police (LNP) entered into a serious clash. Representatives Marvin Cole, Yekeh Kolubah, Eugene Kollie, Luther Collins and others blocked the entries of…
In a bid to strengthen governance, Integrity Watch Liberia (IWL) and the Government of Ireland through its Embassy in Liberia has officially signed a US$170,000 grant agreement to implement the “Strengthening Inclusive Governance and Natural Resource Accountability in Liberia” project. The one-year project is expected to enhance Liberia’s natural resource governance framework, ensuring that resources…
Medaria Arradondo is an American law enforcement official who served as the Chief of the Minneapolis Police Department from 2017 to 2022. Chief Arradondo was the first black chief of the Minneapolis Police Department. His tenure will be remembered for the handling of the George Floyd murder investigation. Speaking over the weekend at the Royal Grand…
Liberian President Joseph N. Boakai has told the nation that in order for Liberia to develop, the youth of the country must be empowered through the provision of opportunities. The Liberian leader spoke Saturday, December 7, 2024 in Monrovia when he officially re-launched the Domestic Scholarship Program for 424 successful applicants. Boakai described the scholarship…
The Unity Nations in Liberia has ended activities of the Sixteen Days Against Gender-based Violence in Liberia. The climax of the event brought together students, youths, community leaders, organizations and diverse groups under the theme, “Recommitment, accountability, resourcing towards Beijing +30; unite to end violence against women and girls.” Speaking at the occasion Monday, December…
The Managing Director of the National Port Authority (NPA) Sekou Dukuly has underscored the importance of unity and commitment among citizens of Bomi County to ensure success in the upcoming National County Sports Meet. Speaking in Tubmanburg, Bomi County over the weekend, Dukuly said, “Our strength lies in our collective effort. I call on every…
The National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE) says it is conducting a stringent inspection of tertiary schools across the country that will see the closure of institutions falling short of the required standard. Speaking recently at the Ministry of Information in Monrovia, the Executive of Director of NCHE Dr. Edward Lama Wonkeryor said over the…
There are reported plans by the Government of Liberia to hire a Turkish-based company, Albayrak Group, for the renovation of Roberts International Airport (RIA). The Company is said to be linked to former Guinean President Alpha Conde Sources hinted this paper about ongoing plans to hire Albayrak Group. However, decisions surrounding the consideration of this…
The United Nation Resident Coordinator in Liberia Christine N. Umutoni says the Government of Liberia, International and Local partners, must develop policies that reflect national commitment to the 2030 Agenda and focus on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Speaking Friday, December 6, 2024 at the Government-UN Strategic Policy Dialogue in Monrovia, Madam Umutoni said the…
The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) has graduated 515 recruits from its Joseph Boakai Training Academy in Foya, Lofa County after undergoing six weeks intensive training in immigration formalities. The graduation ceremony was held over the weekend in Foya District, Lofa County. Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh, Minister of Justice/ Attorney General of the Republic of Liberia,…
