The Liberia Electricity Cooperation (LEC) has disclosed that as of October 31, 2024, the Government of Liberia owes the corporation US $18,975,049 for power consumption. Speaking Wednesday, November 27, 2024 in Monrovia, LEC Chief Executive Officer Monie Captan, at a press conference ahead of the expiration of his contract, said the government is the largest consumer of the…
The International Trade Centre (ITC) in collaboration with local partners has launched this year’s coffee harvest under the EU-funded ACP Business-Friendly Coffee Program. The launch, held in Samodu Town, Quadu Gboni District, Lofa County, brought together key stakeholders from Liberia’s coffee sector and underscored ITC’s commitment to revitalizing the coffee sector to improve the livelihoods…
The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) with support from the World Bank is conducting a two-day validation meeting to finalize the Inspection Manual for Liberia’s electricity sector. The important document will guide inspection processes, ensure compliance by service providers, and provide checklists for inspection activities. About 34 representatives (in person and online), from the Ministry…
The Government of Liberia has termed as untrue the statement of former President George Manneh Weah accusing the Executive of hijacking democracy and trying to unconstitutionally remove embattled Speaker Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa. Speaking Tuesday, November 26, 2024, Deputy Minister for Public Affairs at the Ministry of Information, Daniel O. Sando, said on Sunday, November…
President Joseph N. Boakai has received letters of credence and welcomed four distinguished ambassadors accredited to Liberia. During the welcoming ceremony Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at the Executive Mansion in Monrovia, each ambassador presented credentials, symbolizing their governments’ commitment to fostering stronger diplomatic ties with Liberia. The ambassadors include, H.E Daniel Graces Carabali, Colombian Ambassador,…
Representative Marvin Cole of District#3 of Bong County risks being arrested by the Monrovia City Court at the Temple of Justice for refusal to support his 11 year old daughter. Rep. Cole’s looming arrest is based on a complaint filed through the minor’s mother Clara Asibu who claimed that Rep. Cole has refused to support…
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…
