With less then 24hrs after Senate Pro-tempore revealed that her budget allocated has undergone a substantial reduction by US$1.5 million annually, marking a significant decrease from the previous allocation, President Joseph N. Boakai Sr. has announced a voluntary 40% reduction in his salary. According to the President, the announcement reflects his determination to lead by…
The Rotary Club of Monrovia has inducted a new leadership to lead its mission and raise the profile of the organization in Liberia by ensuring that their impactful works are recognized and celebrated. The program held over the weekend in Monrovia brought together dignitaries from across different professional disciplines. Those inducted are Ama T. W….
The first batch of the controversial yellow machines have been removed from the Freeport of Monrovia and taken to the EBK Military Barracks on the Robertsfield Highway awaiting the arrival of the remaining consignment. Over the weekend, the government paraded with the first batch of 285 earth-moving machines and trucks in what pro-government political pundits…
Montserrado County District #5 Representative, Prescilla Abram Cooper has challenged members of the Greater Monrovia Lions Club (GMCL) to continue serving humanity. She disclosed that love is the cardinal factor to rendering humanitarian services in any society saying that it should be the pillar to enhancing their work. Delivering the Keynote address at the installation…
Plenary of the Liberian Senate has mandated its Joint Committee on Public Works, Mines and Energy, Natural Resources and Environment, as well as Public Corporations to invite the Environmental Protection Agency, Public Works and Disaster Management Agency to submit plans to solve or minimize the alarming waves of flood disaster in the country. The Senate…
Rights and advocacy groups for the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court have condemned the nomination of Cianeh Clinton-Johnson as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia. The group believes that Cllr. Clinton-Johnson’s presence on the Supreme Court’s bench will undermine the objectives for the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court…
The Liberia National Police (LNP) has confirmed the death of a 17-year-old boy reportedly shot by officers of the Police Support Unit (PSU) but said the death of was unintended. According to a statement released by the LNP in response to the incident, investigating into circumstances surrounding the death of James Kandy is underway. As…
In just six months into his administration, the Civil Servants Association of Liberia (CSAL) has expressed disappointment in President Joseph N. Boakai for failure to increase their salaries in the 2024 National Budget. CSAL’s President, Moibah Johnson told OK FM morning show that civil servants were in slum communities during the 2023 presidential election despite…
Information Minister, Jerolinmek M. Piah has blasted former President George Weah for criticizing the Boakai Administration indicating that the change President Boakai envisaged is not to build private homes. On Friday, June 28, 2024, former President Weah told partisans of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) that President Joseph N. Boakai and his government are…
Maryland County Superintendent, Henry Cole has ordered the immediate closure of four mining companies operating in District #3, Karluway Statutory District. According to Superintendent Cole, his decision is due to illicit mining activities in the county. The decision was made after the companies failed to attend a meeting arranged by Superintendent Cole. “The meeting was…
