A National Working Group comprising government Ministries and Agencies has validated a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the full implementation of the Port State Measures Agreement, PSMA at the end of a three-day technical workshop facilitated by the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority and the Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC)….
At the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of three 33-kilovolt distribution networks and customer connections to the cities of Buchanan, Greenville, and Barclayville, the European Union Head of Delegation, Ambassador Nona Deprez recommitted the European Union’s ongoing support for Liberia’s energy sector. The ceremony took place at the Transco/CLSG Substation located on the outskirts of…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has signed Executive Order #131 paving the way for the establishment of the Office of a War and Economic Crimes Court for Liberia. Addressing newsmen on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at the Executive Mansion, President Boakai said Liberia needs to be united to ferret the causes and effects of the violence…
Today, May 3, 2024, a significant milestone in Liberia’s energy development will be reached as the Government of Liberia and the European Union (EU) break ground for the construction of two distinct 33KV electricity distribution networks. The ceremony, which will be held in Buchanan City, Grand Bassa County, signifies a crucial step towards providing essential…
The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA) has alarmed on activities of illicit and unregulated black sand mining. EPA Acting Executive Director, Dr. Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo said illicit and unregulated sand mining is causing degradation to the environment. Speaking Thursday, May 2, 2024 at the Ministry of Information press briefing in Monrovia, Dr. Yarkpawolo disclosed…
President Joseph N. Boakai has disclosed that his government has begun undertaking a 783.5 kilometer road construction in eleven counties. The Liberian leader named Bong, Lofa, Bomi, Gbarpolu, Nimba, Grand Gedeh, Rivergee, Grand Bassa, Sinoe, Maryland, and Grand Kru as counties that have been earmarked for the road construction. Speaking about his 100-day deliverables on…
Women NGO Secretarial of Liberia, WONGOSOL, has reemphasized its resoluteness to implement the three-year ban on Female Genital Mutilation by ensuring that traditional leaders are adequately supported through the Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Project. During a special interview with the media on Thursday, May 2, 2024, WONGOSOL Executive Director, Esther S.D. Yango noted that the…
ArcelorMittal Liberia recently observed Global Health and Safety Day with events held simultaneously across four sites. The global steel company which has committed to increasing investment in Liberia by more than half held different events at its offices in Monrovia, Buchanan, Yekepa, and Tokadeh to emphasize how key it upholds safety on the job. Highlighting…
Liberia’s Police Inspector General, Gregory O. W. Coleman has warned would-be protesters against lawlessness, stressing that the police will not tolerate any form of disorder. Addressing a brief news conference on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 when he announced the new Police Spokesperson at the headquarters of the Liberia National Police (LNP) in Monrovia, Coleman disclosed…
In an effort to train up to 10,000 youths as stated in his inaugural address, President Joseph N. Boakai has launched the Liberia Digital Transformation Project. Speaking Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, President Boakai said the launch of the digital transformation aims to make Liberia a leader in the…
