President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has made additional nominations in Government affecting the Local Government of Rivercess, River Gee, Grand Cape Mount, Montserrado, Grand Gedeh, Maryland, Nimba and Sinoe Counties, a June 1, 2024 Executive Mansion Release disclosed. The Counties and those nominated are: I. Rivercess County 1. Dennis G. Seeboe- County Administrative Officer, Rivercess…
River Cess, one of Liberia’s poorest counties, remains mired in underdevelopment largely due to disunity among its citizens and political leaders. This disunity has been a persistent issue since Liberia’s return to political democracy, with leaders frequently making headlines for the wrong reasons. The recent appointment of former District #2 Representative Byron Zahnwhea as Superintendent…
EU Ambassador to Liberia Nona Deprez has extolled the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Public Works (MPW) for the construction of the Sanniquellie to Louquatuo road. Speaking Friday, May 30, 2024 during a joint MPW-EU press briefing, Ambassador Deprez praised the supervision of the project, terming it “a beautiful road project.” According to…
Montserrado County District #16 Representative Dixon W. Seboe will today, Monday, June 3, 2024 launch the Seboe Empowerment Foundation in New Kru Town. Making the disclosure over the weekend, Representative Seboe said empowering individuals is not just a noble endeavor; it is the cornerstone of creating vibrant, independent communities. He said the Seboe Empowerment Foundation…
Since President Joseph Nyuma Boakai disparaged the living conditions in one of ArcelorMittal’s concession areas in Yekepa, Nimba County, the mining company has been engaged in massive public relations on its operations in the county; but residents and some employees have disclosed otherwise. As our Nimba County correspondent reports, citizens are still not happy over…
The United States Embassy in Monrovia has assured the Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) that it is looking through an internal mechanism to see how assistance can be provided to the Liberia National Fire Service (LNFS). Ms. Rodriguez said going through their internal mechanism will take some time and the Embassy will…
Following the pronouncement of 285 earth-moving machines by the Government of Liberia, the Center for Transparency and Integrity in Liberia (CENTAL) is seeking clarity on the equipment. During a three-day cabinet retreat last week in Monrovia, the Minister of State Without Portfolio, Mamaka Bility, revealed that 285 pieces of earth-moving equipment had been presented to…
The Liberian Government through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning has launched a national development plan with focus on achieving the Vision 2030. Speaking at a news conference Thursday, May 30, 2024, Deputy Minister for Budget and Development Planning, Tanneh G. Bruson said the purpose of this plan is to provide the roadmap for…
The Liberian Senate Security in collaboration with the Anti-Burglary Unit of the Liberia National Police (LNP) has retrieved four of the six laptops that were recently stolen from the offices of three Senators. According to Senate Press Bureau, Senate Security Director, Dyonisious Wesseh said the laptops were retrieved from one Nana Gobah who admitted carrying…
The Women’s Legislative Caucus (WLC) of the 55th Legislature has launched a Strategic Working Plan for 2024-2028. Speaking during the launch on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, Deputy House Speaker Thomas P. Fallah highlighted the increasing prominence of female legislators in leadership roles and key committees within the House of Representatives, emphasizing the importance of women’s…
