The head of a pro-democracy organization, Free Conscious Independent and Objective Thinkers of Liberia has taken issues with Gbarpolu County Senator Amara M. Konneh over several matters. In a statement, Executive Director Morris Swen said Liberia’s democracy and the rule of law are headed for trouble when select Senators abrogate to themselves unorthodox powers that…
The Country Representative of UN Women in Liberia Madam Comfort Lamptey has promised more gender support to Liberia’s defense sector. Speaking Friday, April 19, 2024 when she paid a visit to the Ministry of National Defense, Madam Lamptey said that UN Women look forward to continued collaboration in strengthening the Ministry of National Defense Department…
Recent developments in Liberia’s mining sector have raised eyebrows and sparked stakeholder concerns over the conduct of High Power Exploration (HPX) which recently signed a letter of intent with the Government of Liberia to invest up to $5 billion, for among others, construction of a railway from Guinea to Buchana Port. Reports have surfaced suggesting…
Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung has assured a delegation from the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights that Liberia will ratify the protocol as soon as possible. Koung welcomed the delegation to Liberia and indicated that government’s willingness to ratify the document. Speaking Thursday, April 18, 2024 in Monrovia, the Vice President believes that…
The Tourism sector of Liberia might soon boom as the government is leaving no stone untouched to ensure that structures associated with the industry are functional. Efforts to ensure that this happens, Information Minister, Jerolinmek Matthew Piah, led his Deputy and Assistant Ministers to assess the National Museum on Broad Street and Providence Island on…
The Liberia National Office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has extended the 2024 School Candidate Registration process to Sunday, April 21, 2024 and also released schedule for the examinations. According to a press statement, the decision by WAEC is aimed at giving dispensation to schools that have not completed the registration of their…
Several journalists are undergoing capacity building training to ensure responsive, transparent and open governance through tracking government budget performance and implementation. The training is an initiative of the Open Government Partnership Secretariat with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and funding from the Governments of Luxemburg and the Republic of Korea. The project…
Liberia is gearing up to host its first international surf games under the Liberia Surfing Association (LSA) in Robertsport, Grand Cape Mount County. The event will take place from May 23 to 28, 2024 under the theme “Surf to Rise.” Speaking Thursday, April 18, 2024, Organizing Committee Member, Madam Robena Vincent said the African Surf…
United States Company High Power Exploration Inc. (“HPX”) has announced that it has completed technical due diligence on the St John River iron ore licenses in Liberia concerning an acquisition agreement with Intra Ferrous Pte. Ltd signed in December 2023. According to a statement, HPX’s technical team completed extensive review work and a site visit…
Education Minister, Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah says there is a critical need to enhance standardized reporting across the school system. Speaking recently at the Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, Dr. Jallah highlighted the importance of comprehensive reports from each county, providing valuable insights into enrollment figures and local school system challenges. “This call to action…
