Journalists under the banner ‘Young Journalists Association of Liberia’ (YOJAL) have threatened to file a lawsuit against the President of the Reporters Association of Liberia (RAL), Willie Tokpah, if he fails to provide the US$3,000 given the association by former Liberia Maritime Authority Commissioner Eugene Nagbe. Speaking to reporters Tuesday, February 27, 2024 in Monrovia,…
The quest to see and feel a better Liberia appears to be near as Information Minister-designate Jerolinmek Matthew Piah joins the wagon to ensure that the country is transformed. At his confirmation hearing on Monday, February 26, 2024, Mr. Piah told the Senate Committee on Information and Broadcasting that Liberia must be rebranded to attract…
The Office of the First Lady of Liberia, Kartumu Yarta Boakai, has praised The Carter Center for its pivotal role in advancing Liberia’s development, particularly in the area of mental health. Mrs. Boakai lauds The Carter Center’s steadfast support as instrumental in bolstering the nation’s efforts to address mental health challenges. In a meeting held…
Liberia’s government signed a $2.6 billion agreement with the Chinese company, China Union, to mine for iron ore in the former Bong Mines operation area in Western Liberia. The agreement reached in 2009, was intended to be Liberia’s chief investment ever, as the government announced it would generate between 3,000 to 4,000 jobs with an…
The Reporters Association of Liberia (RAL), in collaboration with Africa Development Management Associates (ADMA), has successfully concluded a day-long regional symposium on extractive industry reporting, with over fifty journalists in attendance in Ganta, Nimba County. RAL holds the distinction of being the largest auxiliary of the Press Union of Liberia. The symposium, held under the…
The Reporters Association of Liberia (RAL) in collaboration with the Africa Development Management Associates is this Friday February 23, 2023 holding a day-long regional symposium on extractive industry reporting for over fifty of its members in Ganta, Nimba County. The symposium is being held under the theme “Promoting Responsible Journalism for Socio-economic Development” and brings…
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently paid a visit to the Office of President Senate Pro-Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, marking a significant step towards strengthening Liberia’s relationship with the IMF. Headed by Mr. Montfort Mlachila, Deputy Director for the African Department, the IMF delegation also comprised Mr. Aidar Abdychev, Resident Representative for Liberia,…
The Editor-in-Chief of The NEWS Newspaper was on the night of Wednesday, same being the 14th day of June 2023 attacked by unknown individuals. According to eyewitnesses’ accounts, while Mr. Jimmey C. Fahngon was walking to his vehicle on Center Street, Monrovia, a group of unknown attacked him. But the unknown men were overpowered by…
Gartor Brown, a LGBT advocate has been attacked and his residence ransacked after angry men stormed his home in advocating for an act that they termed as taboo and should never be practiced in Liberia. Reports have it that on August 26, 2022, Gartor Brown and his close gay friend Richard Yanquoi attended a graduation…
