Former Liberian President and first female leader of Africa, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, says there’s a need for African women to be actively involved in politics and nation leadership as a pillar for genuine democracy. Celebrating her 86th birthday on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at her Sinkor residence, the former president used the occasion to applaud…
The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) says the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has submitted to the commission a proposal for new electricity tariffs. The proposal is for the tariff period January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027, and is in accordance with Section 8.1(2) of the 2015 Electricity Law of Liberia which states that “a…
A digital gaming partner operating in Liberia, Radio Entertainment Limited (REL), has launched a new betting brand tagged “The Three Wise-men Jackpot,” a one-of-a-kind event that offers players the chance to win L$1.2 million, a saloon car and a two-bedroom house. In addition to the grand prizes, participants can win cash prizes ranging from L$20,000…
The Protempore of the Liberian Senate Nyonblee Kangar-Lawrence has told graduates of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion University (AMEZU) that with determination they can be able to unlock the door of success. She served as keynote speaker when the school conferred on over 300 students degrees in various disciplines during its 33rd Commencement Convocation in…
Sanitation and Marine Advocates (SAMAR) has lauded the recent ‘Zoning Bill’ submitted by H.E. President Joseph N. Boakai to the Liberian Senate. SAMAR views the submission of the draft new ‘Zoning Bill’ on last Thursday, October 25, 2024, as a significant step towards addressing the unwarranted erection of structures across the country, particularly in waterways….
The crisis at the House of Representatives over the removal of Speaker J. Fonati Koffa took a dramatic turn on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, after Deputy House Speaker Thomas Fallah wrote the Aniti-Koffa Majority Bloc lawmakers begging for time to respond to their communication compelling him to preside over their session. It can be recalled…
The United States Embassy in Monrovia has stressed the need for Diversity Lottery Visa (DV) applicants to avoid dishonesty in the ongoing 2026 DV application process. During an awareness and interactive community engagement with media practitioners and students of the University of Liberia on Monday, October 28, 2024, Leslie Ells and Ariem Starovoyt, Consulate Officers…
River Gee County Senator Francis S. Dopoh has written Senate Plenary to notify the Executive Branch of Government through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning to re-characterize the Road User Exemption Permit granted to Bea Mountain Mining Company. In a communication dated Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Senator Dopoh said he is concerned with the…
Save the Children International (SCI) Liberia Office has donated 493 school kits to the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, promising continuous support. The donation of the kits follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The gesture by SCI is in support of the government’s National Street…
The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of State has filed a lawsuit against the Green Park Management seeking to repossess all parks across the country. Speaking Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the Ministry of Information regular press briefing, Information Minister Jerolinmek M. Piah said the government’s’ action is based on a General Auditing Commission…
