An ugly scene emerged at the Caldwell Bridge on the outskirts of Monrovia when a truck instantly killed a motorcyclist. According to information gathered, the incident kindled widespread anger among the local populace, leading to a violent response from an enraged protesters who set the truck on fire. The accident, which occurred on Saturday evening,…
The Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in Congo Town was a scene of excitement and a colorful celebration on Thursday, June 27, 2024, when the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia commemorated the 248th Independence anniversary of the United States of America. America’s Independence Day is celebrated officially on July 4 every year, but the U.S. Embassy in…
The Liberian Media has been hard-hit again this time with the passing of veteran Liberian journalist, Joel Cholo Brooks, Publisher of the Global News Network Liberia (GNN-Liberia). According to multiple sources, Mr. Brooks passed off on Saturday morning June 29, 2024 in Monrovia. Many journalists and media houses in the country have begun mourning the…
The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) has graduated 182 officers from Specialized In-Service Training under the theme, “LIS; Spirited and Rejuvenated to Serve,” The ceremony took place over the weekend at the Regional Justice and Security Hub in Gbarnga City, Bong County central Liberia and attended by several dignitaries including the Ministry of Justice, Committees on…
The Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr. Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo, has disclosed that the entity has imposed a fine of US$965 on several companies for the violation of environmental laws. Speaking at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT) regular press briefing, Dr. Yarkpawolo disclosed that the companies involved in…
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) has disclosed plans aimed at improving working conditions and benefits at the Ministry. During a staff meeting on Friday, June 28, 2024, Finance Minister Bioma S. Kamara urged the staff to foster a sense of mutual respect and care for one another as senior management works to…
Superintendent Kou Meapeh Gono is urging the people of Nimba County to pursue dialogue in their disagreements with ArcelorMittal in a bid to attract more investment to the vote-rich northern county She believes more businesses including banks and others will move to the county and empower more people when the people of Nimba conduct themselves…
The High Command of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) has discharged four of its personnel for contravening good service and exhibiting conduct contrary to army standards. According to a statement dated June 25, 2024, the action was effected against the soldiers for bridging the Constitution of the Republic of Liberia in accordance with Section…
The Ministry of Labor says it has uncovered the employment of 310 foreign workers by AFCONS in Yekepa, Nimba County without the required work permits. AFCONS is a company that has being subcontracted by ArcelorMittal Liberia to carry out operation for the multinational company. The Deputy Inspector General of Labor at the Ministry of Labor,…
The World Bank Group has announced the approval of a second disbursement of US$45 million for Liberia’s Renewable Energy Solar Power Intervention Project (RESPITE). A press release from the office of Vice President Jeremiah Koung revealed that this significant investment marks a major step forward in Liberia’s renewable energy efforts. The RESPITE project aims to…
