The Minister of Public Works, Roland Layfette Giddings says his administration will be awarding government contracts strictly on the basis of performance. Speaking recently, he indicated that previous contacts awarded were either not performing well due to certain level of technical incapacitation, or that the past administration defaulted on contractors’ payments. According to him, the…
Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC) has embarked on the training of specialized drivers in its employ. The exercise, according to the Government and Community Relations Manager, Mr. Alpaslan Ozbilge, is intended to give additional skills, which will make employees useful citizens. The training, when completed, will make the drivers marketable for not only Liberian market,…
The Officer-In–Charge of National Oil Company (NOCAL), Jacob Kabakollie has rubbished recent media report alleging that he squandered US$600,000 as baseless, malicious and without merit. Addressing the Ministry of Information press briefing on Monday, April 1, 2024, Kabakollie said at no point in his oversight responsibility at NOCAL did he ever sign off on any…
In observance of Women’s History Month of March, the United Nations Resident Coordinator to Liberia Christine Umutoni has hailed Liberian women for their role in the attainment of peace during the country’s civil crisis. Umutoni made the call over the weekend at the climax of activities surrounding the Women’s History Month in Monrovia. Madam Umutoni…
Non-profit organization, Adding Hearts Inc., has donated twenty bags of rice to the Muslim and Disabled Communities in Sinkor. At the Vamoma House on Monday, April 1, 2024, the group presented rice to the old folks and disabled community in order to help them feed. The Chief Executive Officer of Adding Hearts Inc. said giving…
The ground of the Executive Mansion, the seat of the Liberian presidency in Monrovia was last Friday a scene of protest by over 700 persons believed to be staff of the Ministry of State. According to information gathered by The NEWS, the incidence transpired during a meeting where the Deputy Minister of State for Administration…
Ahead of This Year’s WASSCE Exam, the Ghanaian Embassy near Monrovia has embarked on a Mentorship Program & Resource Drive for Liberian Students. In a concerted effort to bolster educational resources and provide mentorship opportunities for students, the Ghana Embassy initiated the program for the John Kofi Asmah United Methodist High School students in West…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has suspended with immediate effect, Mr. Stanley Ford, Director General of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) for allegations of financial and other malpractices at the institution, a statement has disclosed. The President has made it clear that there is no tolerance for any form of malpractice; as such, he has…
Members of the Joint Committee on Forest Management Body (JCFMB) and the local community leaders with Representatives, Neaker Gaye and Nyan G. Flomo, after a community engagement meeting in Gbobayee. Representatives of Nimba County, Neaker Gaye, and Nyan G. Flomo have reminded local authorities in mining-affected communities of the importance of effective communication between residents…
The reported decision by the Director of the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA), Abraham Kromah to ‘stand down’ officers of the operation wing of the Agency is having a negative impact on the government’s intention to quash the use and sale of drugs out of Liberia, as officers plan to go slow on the job….
