Finance and Development-Planning Minister-designate Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has promised to accelerate national economic growth through a multi-sectorial approach if confirmed by the Liberian Senate. Appearing before the Senate Ways, Means, Finance and Budget Committee’s confirmation hearing Thursday, September 5, 2024, Mr. Ngafuan disclosed that he will work along with public and private partners to unlock…
A bill seeking to amend and codify certain provisions of the Liberia Aliens and Nationality Law of 2022 has been enacted by members of the House of Representatives. The Bill titled Amended Aliens And Nationality Law of 2024 was unanimously passed during the 3rd day sitting of the 2nd Extraordinary Session on Thursday, 5 September…
The Pro- Tempore of Liberian Senate Nyonblee Kangar-Lawrence on Thursday, September 5, 2024, constituted a six-man ad hoc committee to investigate and report in one week on the 2024 budget alleged alteration. Those appointed on Ad-hoc committees include, Grand Cape Mount County Senator Dabah Varpilah as chairperson, Thomas Yaya Nimely, James Biney, Momo Cyrus, Cllr….
The National Campaign Management Team of Julius Kanubah and Beatrice Sieh for the Leadership of the Press Union of Liberia welcomes the latest scheduled activities leading to the rerun of the November 2022 PUL elections as ordered in the June 2024 ruling of the Nineth Judicial Circuit Court, sitting in Gbarnga, Bong County. Team Kanubah–Sieh…
“So, for argument’s sake, if it is about any wrongdoing by the Board of Commissioners of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), why is it that it has become a war against one person, Patrick Honnah?” a former Commissioner of the LTA asked. In recent days, there have been incessant barrages of verbal and cyber-attacks mainly…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liberia, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, underscored the strength and significance of the Liberia-China relationship during her address at the 9th Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) held in Beijing. Foreign Minister Nyanti pledged Liberia’s unwavering commitment to the principles and objectives of FOCAC, under the astute leadership…
Members of the House of Representatives have unanimously voted to approve two significant loan agreements totaling US$24 million, marking a major step forward in Liberia’s development initiatives. The agreements, secured from the African Development Fund, are set to bolster both infrastructure and youth empowerment within Liberia. According to a release from the Press and Public Affairs…
The Civil Service Agency (CSA) is making significant strides in ensuring the integrity and efficiency of the sector by identifying and addressing issues related to ghost employees and financial mismanagement. As it stands, the CSA is expected to audit the University of Liberia anytime soon, according to the Acting President of the University Dr. Al-Hassan…
An alleged conspiracy to cover up for a 28-year-old Fula man only identified only as Alpha, who allegedly raped a four-year-old girl is said to be brewing tension in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County. The alleged crime was reportedly committed in the Zanwoo Quarters community of Zwedru City. According to information gathered so far, the culprit…
National Teachers Association of Liberia Credit Union Cooperative Society (NTALCUCS) has vowed to lift thousands of teachers out of poverty after securing over L$14 million in surplus for the year 2023. The group has concluded its 5th Annual General Assembly in Ganta, Nimba County and brought together several members from the organization including regional presidents,…
