A joint delegation led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Representative, Madam Bintia Stephen Tchicaya, in partnership with USAID, the International Rescue Committee (IRC), and Breakthrough Action (BA), recently conducted a thorough assessment in the southeastern region of Liberia. The mission, spanning nine days, aimed to evaluate progress and address critical…
What seems like usurpation of functions at the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA) is said to be brewing tension between Director Abraham Kromah and his Deputy for Operations, Al Hassan Fadiga. Director Kromah has reportedly instructed Fadiga not to raid any area suspected to be drug infested except he (Kromah) gives the go ahead, a…
Over the weekend, a high power delegation from the Liberia Electricity Corporation, World Bank West Region Office and the Ministry of Mines and Energy paid a visit to Valayanah, Lower Bong County to engage with local residents for the construction of the proposed “St. Paul 2” hydropower dam project (SP2). The objective of the delegation…
The true essence of reconciliation manifested itself in Belefinia, Bong County on Friday, March 22, 2024 when two sisters took the path of reconciliation to trash out their dispute that lasted for decades. The sisters have reunited for the common good of their community. Zota District Paramount Chief, Lorpu Kollie and Zota District Chairlady, Garmai…
ArcelorMittal Liberia’s Head of Suitability and External Relations, Marcus Wleh, has offered valuable insights into the company’s contributions to the Government of Liberia and the communities it impacts, sparking considerable interest among local journalists. Wleh shared these insights during a recent presentation at a one-day regional media symposium on the extractive industry. The symposium was…
An institution catering for over 350 disadvantaged youths at the Star Base, the National Rehabilitation for Drugs and War Affected Persons has made a passionate plea to President Joseph Boakai for training assistance to young addicts, who have detoxified. Speaking recently, the institution’s Executive Director, Retired Colonel Augustine Nagbe said most of the young people…
The Mano River Youth Parliament Liberia Chapter has finally passed its 2024 Resolution with a clarion call to the Liberian government to involve statutory youth groupings in the fight against drugs and substance abuse across the country. The resolution, highlighting major recommendations, was passed by the 4th MRUP-LC in its 3rd Parliamentary Session held in…
The West Africa Adolescent Girls Summit (AGS), a trailblazing event that places adolescent girls at the forefront of discussions surrounding their rights and empowerment, will take place March 26–29, 2024 in Monrovia. This summit builds on the success and positive reception of the inaugural pilot event, held in 2022. With the technical support of Global…
To support President Joseph Boakai’s agenda to promote agriculture in the country and also encourage farming, the students of Aware International School System on Friday, March 22, 2024 held an agricultural exhibition with display of various vegetables products. The event was attended by students, parents, teachers and school administrators. The theme of this year’s exhibition…
The Chairman of the Assets Recovery Task Force, Cllr. Edwin Kla Martin has disclosed that the task force needs US$ 1.9 million to begin the recovery of assets and properties. Addressing the Ministry of Information press briefing Thursday, March 21, 2024, Cllr. Martin said the task force will not ascend beyond the US$1.9 million budget….
