The Liberia Institute of Statistics & Geo-Information Services (LISGIS) has released stats on the Liberia Agriculture Census conducted between January and March 2024. Speaking Thursday, September 19, 2024 in Monrovia, LISGIS Director General Richard F. Ngafuan said Liberia has 338,630 agricultural households, concentrated primarily in Nimba (21.4%), Bong (16.7%), and Lofa (12.7%). Notably, 64.5% of…
Renowned Human Rights lawyer and ex-Presidential candidate, Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe, has reminded former President George M. Weah that the quest for Liberia to secure a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council transcends beyond politics, while urging him to graciously accept the government’s invitation in the interest of the country. The Government of…
The Liberian Legislature is seeking a one-week extension to its extraordinary session, originally set to end on September 19, 2024, in order to finalize the delayed recast national budget. If approved, the session will extend to September 26, 2024. House Speaker Fonati Koffa confirmed the move during a session on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, emphasizing…
By: Gabriel B. Sawah, Correspondent Despite negotiations by River Cess authorities for Global Logistic Mining Company (GLC) to begin exploration in River Cess County, the youth of Kolor Tree are calling for a review of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the affected communities and the company. Speaking with our correspondent, the Youth Spokesperson Prince…
The Plenary of the House of Representative on Thursday, September 19, 2024, mandated its committees on Drug and Rehabilitation, Health and Judiciary to review a bill seeking for the establishment of a National Rehabilitation Commission (NRC). The House Press Bureau said Plenary’s decision was triggered by the submission of the bill by Montserrado County Electoral…
By T.Q. Lula Jaurey Several persons living with disabilities in Montserrado County on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, benefited from assorted food items from the Government of Liberia and its international partners. The food rations were distributed by the National Food Assistance Agency (NFAA) in collaboration with the United Motor Company located in Vai Town, the…
In a significant move to support new graduates, the United Bank for Africa (UBA) has announced an innovative employment and entrepreneurship scheme designed for graduates of the University of Liberia. This initiative, unveiled by Managing Director Mr. Ayokunle Olajubu Abraham during the university’s 104th convocation, aims to provide valuable training and job opportunities. The announcement coincided…
During a tour at JFK and the Monrovia Central medial store on September 18, 2024, the Minister of Health Dr. Louise M. Kpoto commended the Government of the United States of America for its steadfast support to Liberia’s health sector. Dr. Kpoto emphasized the vital partnership between the U.S and Liberia, particularly in improving the health…
Nobel Laureate Leymah Gbowee has pledged her full support to the Government of Liberia in its bid for a Non-permanent Seat on the United Nations Security Council. Madam Gbowee in a Facebook post said the United Nations played a pivotal role in abating the conflict in Liberia in 2003, a Non-permanent Seat on the Security…
The Government of Liberia, through its Diaspora Office at the Ministry of State and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has constituted National Steering Committees to organize the first-ever Diaspora Liberians Annual Return 2024 (D-LAR24), scheduled to take place from December 1 to 31, 2024. Under the theme: “Liberia, the Destination of African Diaspora,” the event…
