The Liberian Government says it is targeting an ambitious US$1 billion for the upcoming national budget as an exhibit of its commitment to fiscal growth. Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah made the disclosure following the end of a special cabinet meeting chaired by President Joseph Boakai at the Executive Mansion on Thursday, August 15, 2024. The meeting…
Nimba County District #7 Representative, Musa Hassan Bility has called on President Joseph Nuyma Boakai to take charge of his government amid mounting concerns about alleged constitutional violations by some officials of his seven-month-old administration. Representative Bility believes that President Boakai doesn’t have control of his government due to the continuous breach of the Liberian…
The Government of Liberia through the Ministries of Finance and Development Planning and Internal Affairs with support from the United Nations and Sweden Government has begun consultations for the development of various counties. The aim of the consultations is to have an inclusive development agenda that will be in line with the government’s ARREST Agenda. Speaking…
The government lead humanitarian response agency, the Liberia Refugee Repatriation Resettlement Commission (LRRRC) in collaboration with the UNHCR, IOM and other partners is expected to hold a one-day high-level dialogue aimed at addressing the growing population of Burkinabe in eight of the fifteen counties of Liberia. According to an LRRRC release dated August 15, 2024,…
Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) Operations Manager Yeakeh Sayequee has been recognized for his dedication, commitment and sacrifice made to humanity over the years. Civil society group, Movement with Integrity for National Development, said Mr. Sayequee has demonstrated commitment with sacrifices to transform and develop young Liberians and women in District #10, Montserrado County, as…
The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has been admitted into the membership of the African Forum of Utility Regulators (AFUR) following a rigorous admission process. In a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners Dr. Lawrence D. Sekajipo, AFUR’s Executive Secretary Debbie Roets said it was his pleasure to inform the LERC…
The atmosphere was one of celebration and excitement as hundreds of River Cess County citizens gathered to witness the Government of Liberia dedicate the $1.6 million Judicial Complex. For many, the significance of this event extended beyond the modern design of the building—it was deeply rooted in the rich traditional history of the land on…
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has clarified media reports based on the finding of the General Auditing Commission’s (GAC) audit of the bank that CBL former and seconded staff, including Mr. James Wilfred, seconded with WAMI in Accra, Ghana, and recently appointed Acting Deputy Governor for Operations, defaulted on their loan obligations with the…
The Management of the News Newspaper wishes to apologize to His Honor, Judge Joe Barkon of the Second Judicial Circuit Court in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County for misquoting him (Judge Barkon) at ceremony marking the Opening of the August Term of Court. In our Wednesday’s publication, this paper reported a story under the caption: “Judge Questions…
President Joseph N. Boakai has issued Executive Order #135 extending executive order no. 119 which institutes measures to protect and stimulate local manufacturing. Giving the order on August 12, 2024, President Boakai said that Executive Order No. 119 instituting measures to protect and stimulate local manufacturing has expired, but the need to continue to solidify…
