A non-profit organization, Men Against Rape and Domestic Violence (MARDV), is calling on the Liberian Legislature to increase the annual budget to the Ministry of Gender and Children Protection. MARDV, in a release issued Monday, November 26, 2024, said the request to the legislature is intended to empower the ministry to undertake more awareness in…
The Civil Society Network of Liberia (CSNL) welcomes the Indictment and Writ of Arrest issued by ‘Criminal Court C’ against Cllr. Johnny Momoh for Theft of Property, Burglary and criminal conspiracy based on a long standing case filed by Madam Marie Nellon against him. It can be recalled that on April 8, 2023, Cllr. Momoh…
President Joseph N. Boakai has instructed the Minister of Public Works to prioritize the development of the Chicken Soup Factory Community road during this dry season. The Liberian leader made the call on Sunday, November 24, 2024, when he worshipped with the Free Pentecostal Global Mission Church in Chicken Soup Factory Community on the Japan…
Workers at various concessions across Liberia are said to be celebrating a recent move by Labor Minister, Cllr. Cooper W. Kruah, Sr. that concession companies prepare and deliver retirement packages to their employees upon their retirement, and not just dump them on the National Social Security & Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP). Minister Kruah, during a recent…
The Political Leader of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) former President George M. Weah has described as unconstitutional hijack of democracy, the plot of the Majority Bloc lawmakers at the House of Representatives to oust embattled Speaker J. Fonati Koffa. It can be recalled that during last Thursday’s session of the House of Representatives,…
The United States Government through its Federal Assistance with implementation from Buutay K. Buu is currently constructing a modern market facility for over 3,440 women in Zor Gabarplay, Nimba County. The new market is designed to meet the specific needs of rural women vendors, providing a safe and organized space where they can sell their…
The Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority of Liberia Emma Metieh Glassco on Monday, November 25, 2024, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Technical Cooperation in Cario, Egypt with, Major General AlHussein Farahat Mohamed, Executive Director of Lakes and Fish Resources Protection and Development Agency of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The…
What could be described as a blow in the faces of Majority Bloc lawmakers in their quest to remove House of Representatives Speaker J. Fonati Koffa took place over the weekend, after the Supreme Court of Liberia issued a stay order on the process instructing the body to return to status quo ante. The Supreme…
Liberia’s Ambassador to France designate Dr. Teeko T. Yorlay has vowed to ensure Liberia benefits from the France Official Development Assistance package if confirmed by the Liberia Senate. Yorlay gave the assurance to members of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs on Friday, November 22, 2024 on Capitol Hill when he appeared before them during…
The Chair of the Liberia Configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) and Permanent Representative of Sweden to the United Nations, Madam Nicola Clase, is leading a high-level delegation on a mission to Liberia from November 21–26, 2024. The visit is aimed at advancing dialogue on Liberia’s peacebuilding priorities, assessing progress, and exploring strategies to address…
