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ICT Day Celebrated

On International Girls in ICT Day, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Women in Information Communication Technology (WICT), Asatta Gbollie, has called on the Liberian Government to prioritize the employment of more women with ICT degrees in government’s offices. Speaking at the event, Madam Gbollie noted that this year’s theme for the Girls in ICT…

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Boakai Defends Foreigner’s Appointment

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai through his Press Secretary, Kola Fofana, has defended the reason behind the appointment of a Senegalese, Alioune Kebe, as Ambassador-At-Large for Youth and Sports Development. Speaking Friday, April 26, 2024 at the Executive Mansion in Monrovia, Madam Fofana said Kebe was appointed by President Boakai for his dedication and contribution to…

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‘Action Against LTA, GC Not Witch-Hunt’….Presidential Press Secretary

The President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has suspended Madam Edwina C. Zackpah, Israel Akinsanya, Zotawon D. Titus, James Gbarwea, and Osborne K. Diggs, Chairperson and Commissioners respectively of the Liberia Telecommunication Authority (LTA) for allegations of questionable financial transactions and other malpractices at the Authority. However, Presidential Press Secretary Kola Fofana says the action by the…

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Boakai Accepts Court’s Decision

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai says he welcomes the rulings of the Supreme Court of Liberia in good faith. According to an Executive Mansion release dated April 25, 2024, President Boakai reaffirmed his commitment to upholding the rule of law and will. President Boakai believes that strict adherence to the rule of law is fundamental to…

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AG Church Launches University

Following years of existence, the Assemblies of God Liberia (AGL) has officially launched a full-fledged first-class Christian University to be called “The Assemblies of God University (AGU) in Liberia. The University is located in Brewerville City outside Monrovia. The establishment of the university came when the leadership of the General Executives, headed by Rev. Dr….

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Koung Commissions Sewage, Water Trucks

Vice President, Jeremiah Kpan Koung has commissioned four government-procured sewage and water trucks at the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation reiterating the need to privatize some state-owned enterprises for the greater good of the public. Speaking Thursday, April 25, 2024, at the commissioning ceremony held at the Sub-Office of LWSC in Fiamah, Sinkor, VP Koung…

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ArcelorMittal Undertakes Road Maintenance Initiative

In Buchanan City, ArcelorMittal’s team of engineers and heavy equipment operators have started road maintenance work, ensuring the safety and reliability of vital laterite roads across the city. These roads play a crucial role in connecting communities and facilitating transportation for residents and businesses around the port city. Of the road connectivity effort’s recent accomplishments…

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CSOs Want Domestic Resource Optimized

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) are advocating for the optimization of domestic resource mobilization as part of efforts to enhance decentralization and local government in Liberia through domestic resource. The CSOs say they see this process as essential to bringing development plans or initiatives that could influence the lives of the local populace. “In the absence…

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Funding To Modernize Public Procurement Secured

The head of Liberia’s Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC), Bodger Scott Johnson, has secured additional funding of US$250,000 from the World Bank to support the ongoing public procurement digitization effort in Liberia. The PPCC boss made the breakthrough while attending the 2024 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group…

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