Gorblee Town –Liberia’s artisanal mining sector is inundated with illegal miners, many of whom are foreigners who run small companies in agreements with communities to extract minerals. Although Liberia’s 2019 Community Land Rights Law grants exclusive rights to concession communities to negotiate contracts with concessionaires, many of these communities lack knowledge about the value of their…
The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has engaged the media on the Liberia Electricity Sector Regulatory Framework to abreast journalists on the role of the entity in the country. During the engagement, each department head of the LERC gave briefings on the workings of the commission, thus making it easier for journalists to report electricity…
The unstoppable and aggressive downpour rain on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, left several residents of Monrovia and parts adjacent homeless. The water entered the rooms of dozens of people in some communities, leaving them to have sleepless nights with their belongings submerged. On the main streets of Monrovia, cars, tricycles and motorcycles were coerced to…
The Civil Service Agency (CSA) says it has blocked 388 government employees based on analysis reports of their attendance records following the verification and headcount exercise conducted at their respective entities. The Agency went further to recommend actions of dismissal, one-month suspension without pay, and issuance of warning letters to persons found in this category….
Richmond A.G. Fleming, a resident of District 1, Lower Margibi County, has expressed the need for a robust county service delivery system across Margibi which is essential for growth and development across the county. Fleming made the remarks at the ongoing National County Consultation for Inclusive Development meeting in Kakata City on Monday, August 12,…
President Joseph Boakai on Monday, August 12, 2024 officially dedicated the 14th Judicial Circuit Court in Cestos City, Rivercess County. He said the modern judicial center represents a significant milestone in Liberia’s efforts to decentralize governance and bolster the rule of law. The construction of the Rivercess County Judicial Center began under former President George…
Vice President Jeremiah Kpang Koung has stressed the need to initiate a paradigm shift in how young people participate in politics and democratic processes for a transformed Africa. Addressing Cohort 11 of the Young Political Leadership School Africa on Monday, August 12th, 2024, Vice President Koung called for refinement of African politics and emphasized the…
Liberian Gospel musician Charles Sleyon has unveiled a US$1.2M health facility in Morris Farm, Lower Margibi County. The structure is 75% complete and will be dedicated to the people of Liberia in three months. The young Liberian artist told a crew of reporters at the weekend that the project named “Ma Juah Memorial Hospital” started…
President Joseph N. Boakai on Sunday, August 11, 2024, met with newly inducted leaders of the Council of Chiefs at his Rehab residence. During the meeting, a video presentation on cassava and oil palm was also shown to highlight the significance of agricultural practices. President Boakai encouraged the chiefs to work in the interest of…
Deputy Central Bank Governor, Nyemadi D. Pearson has resigned amid controversy over recent audit report. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has accepted Pearson’s resignation. The announcement came through a press release signed by Presidential Press Secretary, Kula Bonah Nyei Fofana which confirmed Pearson’s departure and highlighted her expression of gratitude to President Boakai for the opportunity…
