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The Liberian Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) and the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences (DoFAS) at the University of Liberia (UL), in collaboration with Duke University, FAO, and Conservation International (CI) have disclosed the conduct of a small-scale fisheries (SSF) training workshop titled: “Development of a Small-scale Fisheries Training Curriculum for Future Leaders-Adopting the…

A delegation from Liberia’s Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, comprising of the leadership of Liberia Children Representative Forum, led by Deputy Minister for Children and Social Protection, Garmai Tokpah, has concluded a successful South-South Exchange visit to Freetown, Sierra Leone. The visit, from September 3-7, 2024, was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of…

A civil society movement, Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) is requesting House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa to publish the budget tampering report and prosecute those found liable. According to STAND, the immediate release of the report on the recent ‘Budget Tampering’ investigation is crucial for restoring public confidence in the fight against…

The Multi-Actors Platform on Land Governance and Responsible Agricultural Investment in Liberia (MAP Liberia Land Platform) in collaboration with the Government of Liberia through the Liberia Land Authority (LLA) and relevant state actors working in the land and agriculture sectors, will convene in Ganta, Nimba County September 23-24, 2024, to kick-off the second National Land…

While in Beijing, China, Liberia’s First Lady Kartumu Y.  Boakai joined her fellow African First Ladies at the Women’s Empowerment through Education Meeting held by the First Lady of China, Dr. Peng Liyuan, on the margins of the Forum on China- Africa-Cooperation on Thursday, September 5, 2024. According to an Executive Mansion release dated September…

The Liberia College of Physicians and Surgeons is expected to confer an honorary doctorate degree on President Joseph N. Boakai for his many contributions to that institution. The Secretary General of the college, Dr. Philderald Pratt, said the ceremony will take place during the 8th Convocation Annual General Meeting of the institution. Addressing a press conference…

As the 2024-2025 Academic Year begins, non-governmental organization, Cytarus Initiative, with support from the National Port Authority (NPA) has donated over 2,000 school materials to kids in Grand Cape Mount, Bomi and Gbarpolu Counties. The donations from September 2-5, 2024, include book bags, pencils, pens, copybooks, sharpeners and erasers worth a total of over US$53,000….

The Civil Service Agency (CSA) says it has blocked additional 6,387 unverified employees from the national payroll as recommended by the General Auditing Commission (GAC). Speaking Thursday, September 5, 2024 in Monrovia, the Director General of the CSA Josiah F. Joekai said a national compliance audit of the Government of Liberia Payroll was conducted by…

Finance and Development-Planning Minister-designate Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has promised to accelerate national economic growth through a multi-sectorial approach if confirmed by the Liberian Senate. Appearing before the Senate Ways, Means, Finance and Budget Committee’s confirmation hearing Thursday, September 5, 2024, Mr. Ngafuan disclosed that he will work along with public and private partners to unlock…

A bill seeking to amend and codify certain provisions of the Liberia Aliens and Nationality Law of 2022 has been enacted by members of the House of Representatives. The Bill titled Amended  Aliens And Nationality Law of 2024 was unanimously passed during the 3rd day sitting of the 2nd Extraordinary Session on Thursday, 5 September…