President Joseph N. Boakai has pledged his government’s commitment to regional cooperation and sustainable management of marine resources. Speaking Friday, December 13, 2024, at the opening of the 15th Ministerial Conference of the Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC) in Monrovia, Boakai said Liberia has a rich maritime heritage which underpins…
The General Auditing Commission (GAC) through the Auditor General of Liberia, P. Garswa Jackson Sr., has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO), the gold standard of Supreme Audit Institutions (SAI), renowned for providing top-notch capacity-building initiatives to SAIs globally. The Auditor General and his team were invited to…
In a significant boost to education and youth empowerment, the Martin K.N. Kollie Foundation (MKNKF) has awarded L$1 million in scholarships to 17 Liberian students and youth. The event, held in Monrovia, brought together beneficiaries, foundation staff, and media representatives in a moment of celebration and hope on Wednesday, December 13, 2024. The scholarship initiative…
The Chief of Staff (COS) to Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung, Prince M. Gbieu, has urged the graduating students of Sanniquellie Central High School in Nimba County to avoid irresponsible behaviors that could jeopardize their futures as graduates of that esteemed institution. Gbieu made these remarks on Saturday, December 14, 2024, while serving as the…
Local Voices Media Network also known as Local Voices Liberia (LVL) is proud to announce its acceptance as a signatory to the International FactChecking Network’s (IFCN) Code of Principles. According to a release, LVL’s membership to the IFCN is a milestone feat that underscores the organization’s commitment to promoting accuracy, transparency, and accountability in Liberia’s…
At least 10,000 Liberian Youth have been awarded certificates upon completing over three months of computer and technological education from the President Joseph N. Boakai’s Digital Skills Training Program. The training was part of the president’s 100-day deliverables to impact youth with digital knowledge, aimed at leveraging Information Communication Technology (ICT) in creating jobs. Speaking…
During the signing of the Performance Management and Compliance System (PMCS) and the Code of Conduct at the Executive Mansion in Monrovia, Wednesday, December 11, 2024, President Joseph N. Boakai urged government officials to perform at a higher level for the benefit of the citizens and the country at large. Boakai led government officials to…
The Civil Service Agency (CSA) has begun hearing into the dismissal of 25 employees by the National Election Commission (NEC). In a press release, CSA said it received a formal complaint on December 3, 2024 from 25 employees who were allegedly dismissed by the NEC. CSA said in keeping with the Civil Service Act of…
The Ministry of Justice says that majority members of the House of Representatives met the constitutional requirements as explicated by the Supreme Court to hold sessions and take decisions consistent with the laws of the Country and the Rules of the House of Representatives. In a seven-page reply to Minister of State Sylvester Grisgby’s request…
Margibi County Senator Nathaniel F. McGill has frowned on the decision of the Liberian Senate to work with the Majority Bloc lawmakers under the gable of controversial Speaker Richard N. Koon following an interpretation of the Supreme Court’s ruling through the Attorney-General of Liberia, Cllr. Oswald Tweh. Speaking with legislatives reporters on Tuesday, December 10,…
