The House of Representatives has cited authorities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Liberia Revenue Authority, Ministry of Transport, and Head of the Department of Vital Statistics responsible for Birth Certificates to clarify issues of Decentralization and Local Governance across the country. Decision was triggered by a communication from Maryland County District # 2 Representative,…
Bomi County Senator, Edwin M. Snowe has frowned at the Ministry of Public Works for restoring road user permit to Western Cluster. The permit is intended to transport iron ore from the Bomi Hill Mines to the Freeport of Monrovia. In a communication to Plenary on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, Senator Snowe said Western Cluster…
Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has successfully conducted five town hall meetings on political accountability. The meetings held in Bong, Lofa, Nimba, Montserrado, and Grand Bassa Counties, was organized under the Democracy Advancement Program, (DAP). According to a release, these events aimed to deepen citizens’ understanding of government operations and performance. The town hall gatherings…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has nominated additional members of Government affecting the Ministry of National Defense. These appointments, where applicable, are subject to confirmation by the Liberian Senate. The institution and those nominated are include: Dr. Augustine T. Lamin, Deputy Minister for Administration, Spencer Leeco, Deputy Minister for Operations, William K. Toe, Assistant Minister for…
The Comptroller and Accountant General of Liberia, Elwood T. Nettey says robust County Treasury Offices (CTOs) are key for service delivery across the country. According to a press release, he made the statement during a three-day County Treasury Assessment Tour across Grand Bassa, Margibi, Nimba and Bong Counties from June 5-7, 2024. The assessment tour…
A group under the banner Liberia Coalition of Human Right Defenders (LICHRD) is engaging the Government of Liberia on the legislation of a draft human right defender’s policy aimed at protecting activists across the country. LICHRD’s Chairperson, Neidoteh Torbor, said defending the rights of human beings in the country amidst growing threats and insecurities, require…
The Chief Executive Officer of Western Cluster Liberia (WCL) has announced a three-month training program for 25 young individuals from Bomi County. Mr. Joseph Coelho said the training is aimed at equipping beneficiaries with skills to operate heavy duty machines. The initiative, according to him, underscores Western Cluster’s commitment to youth development. Coelho emphasized that…
Resident Bishop Samuel Jerome Quire says the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Liberia is not a gay church. Speaking with reporters on Friday, June, 7 2024 in Monrovia, Bishop Quire said there have been lot of messages shared on the social and secular media about human sexuality and the United Methodist Church; describing some of…
Magistrate Ben Barco of the Monrovia City Court at the Temple of Justice has ordered the incarceration of Rev. Emmanuel Nimely, pastor of the Forkay Klon Family Fellowship Church. He was sent to jail at the Monrovia Central Prison on Friday, June 7, 2024 after his lawyers failed to secure a criminal appearance bond for…
Days after disclosing the poor condition of the Port of Buchanan in Grand Bassa County, Director Jonathan Lamport Kaipay has called on the Government and development partners to prioritize the need for a coastal defense project. Speaking with journalists over the weekend in Grand Bassa County, Buchanan Port Director Kaipay said the coastal defense project…
