The Director General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA), Josiah F. Joekai has disclosed that CSA has stopped the salaries and subsequently removed from the payroll all individuals employed as of December 18, 2023. Addressing Ministry of Information press briefing on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Joekai said it was a violation of former President George…
The Deputy Minister for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Ibrahim Nyei has disclosed that current and past government officials are in full compliance of the passport regulation. Speaking on OK FM Morning Show, Dr. Nyei said 31 percent out of 438 diplomatic and service passports have been retrieved. Deputy Minister Nyei…
The World Bank Group’s new Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for Liberia explores the mounting risks that climate change could undercut Liberia’s economy and push more Liberians into poverty. Highlighting the role of proactive action, the report calls for adaptation and better planning for low-carbon growth, land use, and investment. While Liberia is among…
A joint delegation led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Representative, Madam Bintia Stephen Tchicaya, in partnership with USAID, the International Rescue Committee (IRC), and Breakthrough Action (BA), recently conducted a thorough assessment in the southeastern region of Liberia. The mission, spanning nine days, aimed to evaluate progress and address critical…
What seems like usurpation of functions at the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA) is said to be brewing tension between Director Abraham Kromah and his Deputy for Operations, Al Hassan Fadiga. Director Kromah has reportedly instructed Fadiga not to raid any area suspected to be drug infested except he (Kromah) gives the go ahead, a…
Over the weekend, a high power delegation from the Liberia Electricity Corporation, World Bank West Region Office and the Ministry of Mines and Energy paid a visit to Valayanah, Lower Bong County to engage with local residents for the construction of the proposed “St. Paul 2” hydropower dam project (SP2). The objective of the delegation…
The true essence of reconciliation manifested itself in Belefinia, Bong County on Friday, March 22, 2024 when two sisters took the path of reconciliation to trash out their dispute that lasted for decades. The sisters have reunited for the common good of their community. Zota District Paramount Chief, Lorpu Kollie and Zota District Chairlady, Garmai…
ArcelorMittal Liberia’s Head of Suitability and External Relations, Marcus Wleh, has offered valuable insights into the company’s contributions to the Government of Liberia and the communities it impacts, sparking considerable interest among local journalists. Wleh shared these insights during a recent presentation at a one-day regional media symposium on the extractive industry. The symposium was…
An institution catering for over 350 disadvantaged youths at the Star Base, the National Rehabilitation for Drugs and War Affected Persons has made a passionate plea to President Joseph Boakai for training assistance to young addicts, who have detoxified. Speaking recently, the institution’s Executive Director, Retired Colonel Augustine Nagbe said most of the young people…
The Mano River Youth Parliament Liberia Chapter has finally passed its 2024 Resolution with a clarion call to the Liberian government to involve statutory youth groupings in the fight against drugs and substance abuse across the country. The resolution, highlighting major recommendations, was passed by the 4th MRUP-LC in its 3rd Parliamentary Session held in…
